Attention Talk Radio

Got ADHD? Got an ADHD family? Got anxiety going into the holiday? If you “got” any of these, we “get” you! Let’s face it. The holidays are hard enough on their own, but add ADHD to the mix and you got UGH!!!!  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and co-host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) address the reality of the holiday and offer thoughts on how...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder solutions don’t always look like what one might think. In this episode, host ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper and co-host Caroline Maguire share some unique, surprising, and practical solutions that manifested as an Aha! to Jeff and to those he coached. If you want to hear some really out-of-the-box ways those with ADHD move forward, this is a show you...

Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are looking for solutions that don’t involve medications. In this episode we identify the four best non-medicine solutions out there. We talk about their benefits and have a frank discussion around why so many are not able to benefit from them as much as they could. We also talk about how you could more successfully utilize them to help you move f...

ADHD kids have meltdowns like other children, but they are often more frequent. As a parent, it is instinctive to address or react to what appears to be the obvious trigger... but what the parent is attending to isn’t what the meltdown is always about. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD and parenting expert Caroline Maguire (www.necoachi...

You’ve spent eighteen years training your ADHD teen to be an adult. Then they are off to college and you’ve got to let go. Not so easy when your child has a harder time with self-regulation than their peers. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire interviews Dr. Mark Bertin (www.developmentaldoctor.com) around managing yourself, letting go, and strategies to deal with...

Section 504 is a well-intended law, but is it working for those diagnosed with ADHD? According to a CHADD survey with nearly 700 responses, it isn't. In such situations, how does it get fixed? Who speaks on your behalf? Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) (http://www.chadd.org) does! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Ingrid Alpern, co-chair...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... deficit of attention? Not! ADHD is about self-regulation. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Autumn Zitani (http://www.sesame.org), the director of content in the Sesame Workshop Curriculum and Content Department around self-regulation and what parents and children can learn from this timeless show. If you are impacted by ADHD, you don...

Are you an attention deficit disorder entrepreneur? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we have an unplugged interview with a ball of energy who is an ADHD entrepreneur. Our conversation centers around how he thinks, some not-so-obvious solutions, what he has learned from coaching, how he remembers things, how he learns, and how he discovered the power of the word “HOW.” If any of this resona...

Emotions are as much a part of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as attention is, according to Dr. Russell Barkley. In this episode we interview Stacey, play a prerecorded clip of her revealing her emotions, live and in the moment, and having difficulty regulating them. What we learn actually helps her to self-regulate her emotions. If you have ADHD, struggle with self-regulation, or are ju...

In our interviews with experts on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),  we’ve noticed more often than not that the conversation directly or indirectly touches on the notion of mindfulness. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and guest host Caroline Maguire (http://www.necounseling.com) focus on the concept and share responses of over 20 previous ATR guests around...

Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Your tribe is having a powwow in New Orleans November 12-14 hosted by Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) (http://www.chadd.org). In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview conference co-chair, Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://www.adultadhdbook.com), CHADD conference co-chair, around what to expect at this year’s...

Host Jeff Copper interviews Alice Price (www. OrganizeLongIsland.com) who is an expert on the topic of hoarding. Jeff and Alice discuss what hoarding is, the difference between hoarding and collecting, and the relationship between hoarding and memories. If you are impacted by ADHD, or if hoarding, clutter, and being overwhelmed speak to you, then this is a show you don’t want to miss. Attention Ta...

Your ADHD teen or young adult gets into trouble, real trouble; now what do you do?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and co-host Caroline Maguire interview ADHD expert and attorney Rob Tudisco (http://www.roberttudisco.com) around what parents need to know to manage their ADHD situations effectively. If you are a parent of an ADHD teen or young adult, get prepared and list...

You love your ADHD kids. You know they learn best from experience, but learning experiences can be painful, so you shield them from their natural consequences. Does that really help them? What is the value to your child if you put off the learning? The older they get, the higher the stakes get. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (http://www.necoaching.com) and ADH...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder outcomes manifest when we focus on the process and not the outcome itself. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, ADHD and attention coach, interviews Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactadhd.com) on Impact ADHD’s Parenting Action Model. The simplified steps will teach you a process to help your children overcome any challenging situation. I...

Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest, Instagram, and others… do they have a positive impact on those with ADHD? Are they just a distraction, or are they required in order to live and survive in the world today? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media and their impact on ADHD with Dr...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be thought of as brain wiring with a two-level system. One is the automatic brain, which is automatic behavior, and the other is the executive functioning brain that is very effortful and is needed to engage itself to override the automatic brain. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Wes Gray (www.areyouadd.com), diagnosed with ADHD a f...

Perfectionism and procrastination… is there a difference between the two, or are they the same thing? What role does mood play in each, or does it have any impact at all? Is there a secret to moving past both? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews expert David Giwerc, Master Certified Coach (www.addca.com), around perfectionism, procra...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is often described as a unique brain wiring. If that were the case, wouldn’t it call for unique structures or solutions? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Dale Archer (www.drdalearcher.com), author of The ADHD Advantage, on one of his favorite topics... obvious solutions that might not be so obvious. Dr....

Need to be constantly on? Is there never enough stimulation? Scientific research shows why ADDers are always craving more, more, more! This all stems from the design of the reward pathway in the brain. Is the ADHD brain driving us to distraction?  In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire  (www.necoaching.com) interviews host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) about how t...

If the obvious solution isn't working, chances are you're attending to the wrong thing. It's such a simple yet true statement, but all too often, we keep proving what doesn't work as opposed to looking at something differently. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, our most frequent guest, Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultADHDbook.com), will join host, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper, as they dis...

As disorganized as you think you might be, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper has learned there is always a method to your madness. Changing organizational systems to better or more efficient ones sounds easy on paper but is more difficult than many might think, especially for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we take a look at the chal...

The key to being a successful entrepreneur with ADHD is surrounding yourself with the right people. The right people typically need to be good at detail, can relate to you, are inspired by you, and have the patience to handle your ADHD impatience. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio we interview ADD entrepreneur Neil Peterson (www.edgefoundation.org) to gain insights on his experience finding...

It is convenient for society to point out what is negative about ADHD, but are there any positive things? You bet! In this edition of Attention Talk Radio we interview Laurie Dupar (http://www.coachingforadhd.com) on the topic and illuminate some obvious positive qualities around ADHD and, as you might suspect, some not so obvious strengths and gifts. If you find yourself focused on the negative,...

Wouldn’t it be great if people could understand what it is like to have ADHD? To help others gain insight and maybe some empathy? In this episode, your host, Jeff Copper, an ADHD and attention coach, shares a few insights to help you better articulate ADHD and help others understand what it is like to have ADHD and why those with ADHD do what they do. If you feel like others around you just don’t...