Attention Talk Radio

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder need hope. The condition is challenging, but hope can help motivate you to persevere. Still sometimes it's helpful to understand the negative forces working against you so you can acknowledge them for what they are and work around them. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckma...

Did you get the memo? The ADHD tribe is meeting in Philadelphia for the annual super conference.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair, Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com), around what to expect at this year's conference and shares excerpts from keynote speakers like Dr. Roberto Olivardia, Dr. Ross Greene, an...

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have struggled for years. Recently there's been emergence of the ADHD coaching paradigm as a plausible intervention. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. J. Russell Ramsay from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine discusses his experience watching the evolution of the ADHD coaching paradigm, its progress and expansio...

Many of those with ADHD struggle with clutter. The question is, is it just clutter or is it hoarding? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Elaine Birchall, Birchall Consulting (www.hoarding.ca), on the topic, identifying a very clear distinction between clutter and hoarding. She shares insight on what makes someone a hoarder, but the idea...

ADHD impacts executive function, which includes self-regulation, organizing, and sequencing thoughts and ideas. It is hard to manage anything if you don’t understand it as a process. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) defines the difference between methodical and insightful thinking with Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) to put you in a...

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often struggle with time management.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Greg, a longtime listener and fan of Attention Talk Radio. They have an open conversation about Greg’s time management challenges and the notion of compartmentalizing time. If you've got ADHD, struggle with time m...

Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder find it very stressful and overwhelming when packing to go on a trip. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com)  has a candid discussion with Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) around the fundamental reasons that packing can be a challenge for those with ADHD. After identifying key drivers, Jeff...

Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder describe themselves as disorganized. As a result, they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and anxious. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares concepts and insights he has learned from over a decade of coaching that will help bring you context, an understanding, and reasons why the book answer doesn’...

This is the second of a two-part series focused on helping those in college understand the role working memory plays in studying and why it's more challenging to be a college student with ADHD in today's society than in the past. The series also offers examples of solutions that help you problem-solve. In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) continues his interview with Chris...

It seems that college is more challenging for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder because of the move to technology and how it taxes working memory.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) on the challenge of working memory and specific solutions that the two have coached individua...

ADHD is a challenge with lots of issues. The trick is how to problem-solve. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Laura MacNiven (www.springboardclinic.com). They have a conversation around ADHD and break it down into a few simple components, physics, biology, behavior, and mindset. They discuss the formula needed to find obvious solutions...

Many are struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. They look for tactical solutions that were derived based on the appearance or presentation of ADHD. For some, it works. For many others, it doesn't. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews an individual he has coached. In the interview, they disclose new technology learned fr...

Many parents have children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, or Asperger’s, and these can be challenging. The question is what is the secret to success? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Penny Williams (www.parentingadhdandautism.com)around her lived experience as a parent. She reveals the secrets to...

ADHD parents all face the same dilemma: how to work with a child to get it when they don't get it or don't want to get it?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sarah Cheyette (www.sarahcheyette.com) on the trick to helping teens with ADHD move forward. Certainly, self-awareness is one way, but also helping them to understand their AD...

Many of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can benefit from stimulant medications. As with any substance, there are risks. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Charles Parker (www.corebrainjournal.com and www.corebrainacademy.com) on stimulant side effects but also the more rare and dangerous ones to look for. If you...

Experts agree that mindfulness practice can be of great benefit for those with ADHD. It is also more challenging for those with ADHD to engage in such practice. In this episode, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Lidia Zylowska (www.lidiazylowska.com) on mindfulness, its benefits for those with ADHD, the challenges toward engaging in mindfulness activities, a...

Many of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms are reluctant to get the diagnosis because they don't necessarily want to be labeled, but this can cause problems down the road in the academic arena, as well as in sports. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has an open conversation with Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an executive functioning issue involving two kinds of self-regulation. The first is “when” to pause and execute, and the second is knowing “how” you actually execute a task. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. George McCloskey (www.georgemccloskeyphd.com) around understanding the next level...

ADHD and parenting can be challenging.  Self-regulation, social skills, decision making, the need to fit in… it all makes the dynamics of a playdate daunting. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com)  interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.carolinemaguireauthor.com) on basic skills for recovering from playdates that have gone bad and designi...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the Internet are here to stay. The question is: How does a parent manage the dynamic and a child who seems to have only virtual friends? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.carolinemaguireauthor.com) on the topic of kids, ADHD, and online friends, as wel...

Stimulants and other medications have proven to be a powerful intervention for those diagnosed with ADHD, but these meds can be very expensive, especially for those without insurance coverage. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) offers a discussion around discount medication cards as a way to reduce medication costs for those on a budget.  If you a...

The cost of diagnosing and treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be time consuming and costly. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) frames out and puts into context the financial subsidies landscape to curb the cost of diagnosing and treating ADHD. Topics covered will be insurance, public health, research, and subsidy alternat...

Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have hypersensitive senses. When stimulated, they can be quite distracting. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews someone with ADHD who is hypersensitive to her senses. She describes how that sensitivity negatively impacts her ADHD. They discuss the issue and share solutions...

ADHD is an issue of executive function. The question is: What is the difference between executive function and executive skills?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. George McCloskey (www.georgemccloskeyphd.com) to understand the distinction between the two. Dr. McCloskey shares his insights on the topic in an open discussion around...

Having an ADHD child and navigating through the health care and educational institutions is no easy feat. It takes great patience to get a proper diagnosis, get the right medication, and start over every year to reeducate the school system on your child’s unique issues. It also requires advocacy and the ability to listen to your intuition or gut instincts to stand up to the pseudo-experts and argu...