Attention Talk Radio

Treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is about getting a proper diagnosis and making an educated decision around taking medications. If you choose to take medications, you then have the process of determining which drug in what dose at what time would be the most effective. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper will have an open conversation...

At Attention Talk Radio, we like to help people with ADHD pay attention to what they are paying attention to, and our favorite guest on today’s topic is Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultADHDbook.com). In this episode we focus on sex, intimacy, and masturbation in the context of attention. As we’ve learned from Dr. Tuckman, some of the treatment for folks with low libido involves mindfulness, or attention...

Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely make up SMART goals. Countless motivational speakers preach them. Question is, are they the very things that inhibit those with ADHD from moving forward? Does focus on outcome blind you to the process to achieve goals? Should those with ADHD focus on outcome and figure out the process to get there, or focus on the process and use it as a comp...

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has popularized the phrase, “You may be a redneck if….” He then adds a peculiar behavior or trait poking fun at what it means to be a redneck. As we've learned from comedian Rick Green, you can't laugh and cry at the same time. Often, humor is used as a shield, and research tells us that laughter is healthy in healing. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview E...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder coaches Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) get countless calls from parents looking for a coach for their child, teen, adolescent, or young adult. What they don’t get is that oftentimes it isn’t just the child, teen, adolescent, or young adult that needs coaching, but it is the parent. In this episode Jeff and Caroli...

Being cast in the right career is everything for those with ADHD. It can transform your life. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Tony who transformed his life by stepping out of the shadows of the traditional job at a Fortune 500 company and into a role he was meant to play. If you’re a loyal listener, you know host Jeff Copper will illuminate with specificity how Tony discovere...

Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? We’ve got a show for you! We’ve done interviews on the impact of ADHD on sex and intimacy; we’ve done shows on the value of play for those with ADHD; now, we are really going to play! That is, play around with the impact of play on sex and intimacy for those with ADHD with your clothes both on and off! We’re playing around with two of our favorite ques...

Are you a parent of an ADHD child? Do you have ADHD?  Do you beat yourself up for being a bad parent, not playing with your kid, pacifying them with electronics? It's possible the elephant in the room is boredom, and you’re not alone. Many adults with ADHD struggle to play with their kids, particularly if it's not stimulating. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Caroline Maguire...

Does mindfulness sound great but feel impossible to implement? Are you struggling to turn mindfulness into a habit without it becoming another alarm on your phone you ignore? On this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews expert Casey Dixon (www.dixonlifecoaching.com) on how to transform mindfulness from just another “should” into something tha...

Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Ever consider taking medications as part of your treatment plan? Have you ever taken them but they didn’t seem to work? Side effects were more than you can handle? Felt like a zombie? When it comes to prescribing ADHD medications, it's not like “take two aspirin and call me in the morning.” There is an art to getting the right drug in the right dose fo...

Many with bipolar disorder also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In this episode, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD and bipolar expert Dr. Roberto Olivardia on the intricacies of treatment when an individual has both conditions. If you are diagnosed with both or are impacted by someone who is, you won’t want to miss this interview. Attention T...

Little is known about the impact of ADHD on sex and intimacy. In March of 2015 we interviewed Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) who was embarking on a survey to learn more about the topic. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Tuckman once again to discuss the expected and unexpected findings of his research. If you have ADHD and like...

Often ADHD kids are the targets for bullying, especially at school. Parents get so frustrated and turn to schools for help. The question is can they or do they? Can they help on overt bullying? How about covert bullying? If they can’t, what’s a parent to do? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews ADHD and play expert Kirsten Milliken (h...

In days of old, Section 504 plans were not as effective as they were intended, because they were not policed well. That has all changed! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews expert Dr. Jeffrey Katz (www.drjeffreykatz.com) about how things are changing, which brings hope that Section 504 plans will be more powerful! If you are a parent...

Play is one of the most fundamental developmental tools to help children develop and mature into successful adults. It's also instrumental for those with ADHD to help develop skills that mediate managing, organizing, and activating. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Kirsten Milliken (http://www.playdhd.com), author of PlayDHD: Permission to Play…A Prescription for Adults Wi...

Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are interested in alternative treatment plans that don’t involve medications. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach and show host, Jeff Copper, interviews Dr. William A. Lambos (www.abfbehavioralhealth.com) to get an understanding of what neurofeedback is and the theory around how it works, and they put it into a context with other a...

ADHD behavior manifests in many ways and is often in conflict with the values of a non-ADHD person. Values are at the core of who a person is. The question is what do you do in a relationship when ADHD behavior and your values are in conflict. In this episode, host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD expert Elaine Taylor Klaus (www.impactadhd.com) on these challenges and offers up ti...

Those with ADHD are good at the art of self-sabotage. They have mastered the ability to tell themselves stories and to rationalize, which gets in the way of self-regulation. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews expert Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) to gain insight on his perspective on this phenomena and how it inhibits forwa...

Rick Green and Jeff Copper, an ADHD and attention coach, agree. They don’t want you to have to take ADHD medications. But if you are like most other adults with ADHD, not taking meds and or doing the research on the pros and cons, there is a good chance you’re suffering needlessly from ignorance. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Rick Green of Totally ADD (www.totallyadd.com) a...

Could keeping things simple be the key to managing ADHD? Rather than be overwhelmed by choices and decisions, Peter Shankman (www.shankman.com), founder of HARO (Help A Reporter Out) and founder and CEO of The Geek Factory, embraces limiting his choices and keeping life simple. Peter talks about how he limited his choices rather than be overwhelmed by decisions. This includes putting himself in an...

Think you’ve got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Diagnosed with ADHD but your treatment options haven’t been ideal? Consider this! Look for and sign up to participate in the Measure Study’s clinical research program in an area near you. No matter what, you’ll get a complete medical and psychological review and a thorough diagnosis. You’ll get comprehensive follow-up visits and an...

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder has nothing to do with intelligence. That doesn’t mean intelligent individuals will thrive in a linear school environment. Many need a purpose, creative outlet, and collaborative learning environment. InventiveLabs knows this to be true and has established the first ADHD business incubator. Think of it as the ADHD Shark Tank training, but you don’t have to ha...

Join host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and special guests Kirsten Milliken (www.playdhd.com) and Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) for this special edition of Attention Talk Radio as they tell a few ADHD stories and share some of the most memorable moments of Attention Talk Radio shows gone by. If you want something light, something fun, something to laugh about, don’t miss this show! Att...

Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder find it easier to focus with some type of sound in the background. Loyal listener Jessie has found this to help him but only low level noise like the hum of a motor. Jessie reached out and shared his experience and the topic of this radio show was born! Host ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has found that white noise and...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects more than just work and school, but does it impact social interactions? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews expert Michelle Garcia Winner (www.socialthinking.com) about the impact of ADHD and social settings and the notion that those with ADHD often miss social cues. But what can be do...