Attention Talk Radio

It is well known among the ADHD community that a good physician is difficult to find who can diagnose and treat those with ADHD. The fact of the matter is, specializing in this area is very challenging. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we talk with Dr. Joel Young (http://rcbm.net) around the realities and challenges of working with the ADHD crowd in both diagnosing ADHD and prescribing med...

If athletes, musicians, and students use exercises to practice, to make a habit, to develop skills to perform, why shouldn’t those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder engage in exercises to practice self-regulation skills to help them perform and attain a more positive attitude? In this episode attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews one of his favorite guests, Dr. David Nowell (...

What we know about ADHD is that it is an executive functioning issue, which is a challenge of self-regulation. Add puberty and hormonal changes to the mix and the dynamic gets very complex. The ability to concentrate, focus, and self-regulate gets more difficult. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we talk with Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactadhd.com) about the real difficulties, intricacies,...

Research is revealing how ADHD is more of a self-regulation issue and not so much a deficit of attention. If that is true, is the process of learning to mind your manners actually a form of attention exercises designed to help kids develop self-regulation skills? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Ari Tuckman  (http://adultADHDbook.com) about the byproduct of holding a chair...

Let them fail or shield them from failure? That is the question. Failure is a key component in the learning process in the classroom and at the school of hard knocks, and failure can be brutal to self-esteem. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we debate failure in a point/counterpoint discussion with Dr. Kirsten Milliken (http://playdhd.com), as a means to share insight on the upside and dow...

When it comes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention Talk Radio is all about paying attention to what is and is not being paid attention to. In this episode we pay attention to organization. What is obvious for most is that those with ADHD struggle with organization, and their strategies center around external tools. What few individuals pay attention to is how they process things...

When it comes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, going to sleep is a challenge for many, and the theories in books focus on sleep hygiene. There are very methodical answers that really make a lot of sense on paper but often don't help those with ADHD. As an ADHD coach, Jeff Copper has learned that the most difficult part of those with ADHD going to sleep is actually getting to bed, becau...

Diseases can be cured, but a condition is more of a state of being, like being female, of a certain height, left-handed, athletic, or smart. All these are genetic traits. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper and Caroline Maguire (http://necoaching.com) discuss ADHD as a genetic trait as a means of looking at ADHD as an objective thing, to know ADHD has nothing to do with...

ADHD teenagers need executive function skills to succeed in college and beyond. And parents know that a lack of basic life skills get ADHD young adults in trouble. But how do you get ADHD teenagers to build executive function skills? How do you move ADHD kids off the couch and into fending for themselves? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire interviews Kathy Kuhl (h...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an invisible condition and very much misunderstood. Few with ADHD feel like anyone gets them. ADHD coach Jeff Copper has learned that, if you understand those with ADHD and get who they are, it's easy to find solutions or systems that work. The key to it all is to have an open mind and the ability to actively listen. In this interview, Jeff talks to Lore...

Like the normal population, those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can suffer with allergies. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper and Dr. Charles Parker explore the impact of allergies on ADHD, medications to help the allergies, and interactions between allergy medicines and ADHD stimulant medications. If you have allergies and ADHD, this is a show you won'...

According to Dr. Lidia Zylowska, (www. LidiaZylowska.com) mindfulness practice is very beneficial and includes two parts. The first is focused on attention, and the second is attitude based. It is about opening the mind. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Zylowska on the topic and more specifically discerns the difference between attention...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is very much an issue of self-regulation. It manifests in challenges with attention, emotions, and finance. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (http://necoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) regarding the challenges of digital money and self-regulation. They talk about the negative impact...

When it comes to getting help for ADHD, it is more difficult simply because it requires a level of self-regulation to override the urge for those with ADHD to buy what they want and not to focus on what they need. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper and his guest Dr. Kirsten Milliken (http://playdhd.com) talk about some of the fundamental issues and problems aro...

Here is the thing, a mental health professional or ADHD coach cannot help you if you are not engaged or are just going through the motions. Is it a lack of interest, lack of motivation, lack of attention, lack of priorities, lack of effort? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper and Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) have a frank conversation about he...

Many of those with ADHD are accused of being perfectionists. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach and host Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) along with co-host Carolyn Maguire (http://necoaching.com) take an in-depth look at perfectionism and ADHD and then discuss different perspectives around individuals who never seem to finish anything. If you struggle with finishing or often...

Does an increased level of dopamine help those with ADHD with their working memory and long-term memory? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Kenneth Blum, who coined the term reward deficiency syndrome, and talk about the positive impact and the correlation among dopamine, working memory, and long-term memory. If you have memory problems, or if you are diagnosed with ADHD, th...

Picture this, the ADHD high school junior begins to search for a college. Schools are researched and filtered down to a small list. Visits are made, decisions are narrowed, and then possibly a look at disability services. What if that were reversed? Students look at the disability services offered at a variety of colleges in the country, and then after filtering down, they look at the college. In...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an issue of self-regulation, and motivation is a key component. That said, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews John Willson (http://soarnc.org) about strategies to stimulate motivation. He will share some unique perspectives, insights, and strategies you can...

ADHD parents: Newsflash! If you have kids with ADHD, your truth is actually NOT your child’s truth, and until you tap into what is true for them, you are living in fantasy land. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Penny Williams (http://parentingadhdandautism.com) about the concept that every child with ADHD has a truth, that truth is real, and you are not going to...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is no gift and certainly nothing one would wrap up as a present. Still, those with ADHD can live very fulfilling lives and there is much one can be grateful for. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, join host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com), along with Dr. Kirsten Milliken (http://playdhd.com), and Caroline Maguire (http://necoaching...

Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Have you been told you’re not motivated? Have you ever done anything you weren't motivated to do? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper and Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) talk about motivation, attention, arousal, distractions, and more. The two will put motivation in a context you can understand, manage, and deal...

For many of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stimulants are not effective in the treatment of ADHD. For those open minded to medications, there are non-stimulant alternatives. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Terry Dickson (http://youradhdfamily.com) about the different alternatives to stimulants, their side effects, i...

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have difficulties with self-regulation of both attention and emotion. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio we interview Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) to discuss emotional self-regulation, its complexities, the different levels of strategies, and stories of hope. If you have ADHD and struggle with emotions, or if you are looking to...

The Diagnostic Statistics Manual (DSM) is the official guide for diagnosing those with ADHD. The DSM-5 identifies various symptoms in combination that would lead to a diagnosis of attention deficient hyperactivity disorder. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Kirsten Milliken (www.playdhd.com) reviews the current symptoms, quantifies them, and talks about how they play out and manifest in...