Attention Talk Radio

Society and those with ADHD have been brainwashed to focus on the "what,” as in: What do you want to major in? What do you want to be when you grow up? Often, the "what" becomes the measuring stick to judge "who" you are. Many become condescending and self-critical when “who” they are is not aligned with “what” they think they're supposed to be. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and at...

Many with ADHD can benefit and learn to manage themselves by paying attention to what they pay attention to. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Anna Dutko (http://round2.fit), who did just that. After a breakup, Anna found herself bored on the dating scene. After some self-reflection when asked what she wanted to do, she realized she was the boring part when...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stimulant medications have been demonized for decades. Questions abound and answers are often hard to find, like: Are stimulant medication shortages just a ploy for the big pharmaceutical companies to up the price? Are stimulants and abused drugs addictive? What are the long-term effects of taking stimulants? More importantly, what are the long-term effects...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t a deficit of attention but rather a self-regulation issue. It challenges those with ADHD because they must effortfully engage the executive functioning brain to override the automatic brain, the primitive brain, the “lizard brain” as marketers call it. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Alan...

Did you get the memo? The ADHD tribe is gathering for the Annual International Conference on ADHD (http://chadd.org) in Atlanta from November 9-12. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews conference chair, Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com), around what to expect at this year's conference with excerpts from key conference speakers like Dr. Russell Barkley...

If you have ADHD and you are dating, life is stressful. The question is, if you yearn for a long-term relationship, what's a good match? What should you look for? What are the challenges? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com) who shares her insight around things that those with ADHD should know before they get into se...

What should you do if you have ADHD? The answer is often revealed by understanding who you are. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews master certified coach David Giwerc (http://addca.com). Jeff identifies what he attends to when he's coaching people to help them understand who they are and what they are all about. David talks about how he uses character streng...

Shifting your mindset is a common denominator of those who have successfully managed their ADHD or others who have successfully supported them. If that is true, then why do so many people say they get it, but yet, no progress is made. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) and ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (http://necoaching.com)...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be very confusing and even more confusing if you're attending to the wrong things. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) talks about basic observations and basic truths with ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (http://necoaching.com). Together, they illuminate things observed that most miss...

Identifying what those with ADHD are good at can be challenging; why? Attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) thinks it's because most are paying attention to strengths in an oversimplified way. Many strengths are not easily recognizable and most cannot be labeled. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (http://necoaching.com) discusses th...

Coaching can be difficult to understand. Often those with ADHD are desperate for answers. They're looking to be pointed in the direction of solutions in a simple fashion. In the end, it doesn't work that way. Simple and desperate are just concepts that don't work together. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, our guest Dr. Kirsten Milliken (http://playdhd.com), amazingly articulates some of th...

ADHD can easily be thought of as a magnet. It's either attracted to something or repels something. In this context, we begin to understand the challenges of self-regulation. The magnet is a magnet; you can't change its forces. How do you work with it? ADHD is ADHD; you can’t change the biology. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Caroline Maguire (http://necoaching.com) and Jeff Copper (http:...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder plus ambiguity equals stuck… and stuck equals procrastination… especially in the quest of casting yourself in a career or a job. Think about it. What do you want to be when you grow up? What are you good at? What job should you look for? How do you find the right job? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper has an open discu...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a challenge of self-regulation, meaning that the challenge of sometimes engaging attention and other times unengaging attention, much like an addiction or an addict's need to walk away. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Clifford Sussman (http://cliffordsussmanmd.com) on the treatment and challenges of working...

This edition of Attention Talk Radio is a follow-up to part one in a series related to ADHD and screen addiction. In the first episode, we talked about the biology that places those with ADHD at higher risk for screen addiction. In this edition, we talk with Dr. Clifford Sussman (http://cliffordsussmanmd.com) about the issues that arise when you combine the challenges of ADHD, self-regulation, pub...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is very much an issue of self-regulation. Biological issues related to those with ADHD lend themselves to struggles with screen addiction. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews psychiatrist Dr. Clifford Sussman (http://cliffordsussmanmd.com) who discusses the issues related to the challenges of those with ADHD and proble...

Is it that ADHD teens shut down and won’t communicate — or that they can’t communicate? Experts often share strategies for teens that shut down, but what do you do about those who just can’t communicate? Those who can’t organize their thoughts to articulate their message or their intent? Communication requires executive functioning, which is impaired by ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radi...

When it comes to ADHD, the top three productivity strategies recommended by the gurus don't always work. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews ADHD productivity expert Linda Walker (http://coachlindawalker.com). They share their insights around why the common productivity solutions don't work for those with ADHD. In the end, they point out the obv...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder athletes, dancers, pilots,  coders, artists etc., can be passionate, dedicated, all-in, and focused. But what if their passion evaporates? What about a passion inhibiting injury? Or a bureaucratic barrier? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Michele Toner (http://micheletoner.com). They talk about their experiences...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most studied and researched mental health condition. More is being learned every day, and many innovative new treatments and interventions are now being tested. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Andrew Cutler of Meridian Research (http://meridienresearch.net) around some of the very different clin...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is diagnosed based on appearance. There's a dog's breakfast of symptoms that people judge in order to apply the label. Often it's very confusing. Same goes with a strength. What is a strength? Is it a gift, a talent, a skill? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper talks with Michelle Raz (http://www.razcoaching.com) to put...

Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) is an expert in the field of ADHD. In recent interviews, he's talked about the notion of satisfaction as a function of an individual’s experience relative to their expectations. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host ADHD coach Jeff Copper pulls up a stool and is schooled in Dr. Tuckman's theories around working to help those with ADHD understand s...

Traditionally parents teach life skills and shepherd their kids along through high school. Off to college they go and we try to connect them with Disability Services. More often than not, this is ineffective. Most kids don't want to need help. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Daniel Koffler, Executive Director of New Frontiers in Learning (http://nfil.net). In our interview, w...

Are those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder more prone to concussions? Is a concussion more impairing for those with ADHD? Find out more as host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. David A. Baron, professor of psychiatry and neurosurgery at Keck Medical School of USC. The interview promises to be insightful not only for ADHD athletes, but also for coaches, parents, and others con...

Do you grow out of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Not! In this interview ADHD coach Jeff Copper Interviews ADHD coach Linda Roggli (http://addiva.net) around current research on hormones, cognition, and aging. Linda distinguishes the difference between A-D-H-D and A-G-E. If this has aroused your curiosity, be sure to listen to what promises to be an insightful show.   Attention Talk Rad...