Attention Talk Radio

ADHD is fundamentally a challenge of self-regulation, affecting not just attention but also emotions and physical movement. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) engages in an insightful conversation with long-time listener Greg. Together, they delve into the theory behind emotional regulation and, more importantly, discuss the practical strategies,...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Do the neurotypicals around you struggle? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper, ( https://digcoaching.com ) has an open and frank conversation with Dr. Sharon Saline about the need for empathy and gratitude. Many of those with ADHD are looking for empathy, but what about those who are supporting you? Gratitude and thanks...

Recently, President Donald Trump commissioned the Make America Healthy Again report. The report was intended to rethink the mindset and public policy and make changes to benefit all Americans. However, the commissioned report has sent shock waves throughout the government and the ADHD community.   To get in front of things, members of the newly formed non-profit Mindful Choices for ADHD organized...

What you feed your body feeds your brain. Feed it junk, you get junk. Feed it what it needs, and it can thrive. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://www.digcoaching.com ) interviews certified holistic nutritionist and ADHD coach Amy Jones on the topic of ADHD and nutrition and the role executive function plays in executing healthy habits....

Do you have ADHD? Are you dying to understand what works for you? What's your process? What gets you to the outcomes? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) brings ADHD coach Riley Karbon to the show. The two discuss Riley's journey as an ADHD coach and the discovery of what systematically works for her. We talk about her...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with focus? It's time for the 2025 International Conference on ADHD. Its focus is on helping you focus. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman. The two discuss what to expect at this year's conference and play clips of Dr. Brandi Bolling, Dr. William Dodson, and Matt Coh...

They say people with ADHD often know what to do, but the real challenge comes in actually doing it. Why is that? One big reason is the gap between knowledge and execution. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio , ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( www.digcoaching.com ) sits down with complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus ( www.impactparents.com ) to explore that very gap—what gets in the way, and what i...

Got ADHD? Ever find yourself bored—or maybe you’ve never even felt boredom because your brain is always plugged into electronics? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) sits down with Dr. John D. Eastwood (https://boredomlab.org/people/), a leading researcher on boredom and mental effort. Together, they explore what boredom really is, whether it might...

What’s the difference between knowing a lot about ADHD and actually owning it? It might sound simple, but it can be absolutely life-changing. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio , ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) chats with fellow ADHD coach Susan McGinnis (www.adhdimpactcoaching.com) about her personal journey—what it was like to live with ADHD, the emotions that came with it, and...

Got ADHD? Thinking about expanding your family and having children for the first time? When deciding to grow your family, the emotional aspect can sometimes overshadow the practical considerations. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://www.digcoaching.com ) draws a parallel between this life-changing decision and the due diligence process...

Got ADHD? Ever realized that the ADHD brain uses the automatic brain more than the executive function brain? What is the impact of this? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) talks about executive functions, the ADHD brain, primitive influences on executive function, and the challenges those with ADHD face in the market...

It's been said people with ADHD know what to do. Their challenge is in doing what they know to do. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https:// digcoaching.com ) interviews ADHD & productivity coach Lynne Edris ( https://coachingaddvantages.com ) to get her perspective on how to fix follow-through by getting to the real root cause and applyin...

Is marijuana helpful for ADHD—or is something else going on beneath the surface? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Roberto Olivardia to explore the lesser-known effects of cannabis use in people with ADHD. Rather than focusing on what marijuana seems to do, they highlight what might not be happening becaus...

ADHD affects all races, but are Black lives being underserved or underrepresented in diagnosis and treatment? In this compelling episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) speaks with fellow coach Larry A. Jones, MD, MBA ( https://enabletables.com ), about cultural gaps, barriers to care, and the urgent need to raise awareness within the Black community. Th...

Being neurodiverse doesn't come without many, many challenges. One of them is being bullied. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach and cognitive engineer, Jeff Copper ( http://.digcoaching.com ), interviews ADHD Coach Brooke Schnittman ( http://coachingwithbrooke.com ) about bullying and her lived experience. We'll review not only what the challenges of ADHD are but also survival mec...

One of the real challenges with ADHD is emotional dysregulation. While it's not in the diagnostic criteria, it’s probably the single greatest challenge for those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Rabbi Shmuel Reich (http://rsreichadhdcoach.com talk about how tapping into spirituality can actually help tho...

Until recently, autism and ADHD weren’t diagnosed together—but that’s changing. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) interviews Dr. Sarah Cheyette ( http://sarahcheyette.com ), who shares her experience working with individuals diagnosed with both conditions. The conversation explores how symptoms overlap, how they differ, and the unique chall...

We’ve learned a lot about ADHD in recent times. However, interventions have not kept up. Today there is an exciting new paradigm that has the potential to change all that.  In fact, this new lens has produced a new truth based on truths, which is exciting. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Andrew Cutler, a...

ADHD coaching has been recognized as an up-and-coming, promising new intervention. The challenge is not everyone has the means for their own ADHD coach. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ), interviews president and founder of Edge Foundation, Neil Peterson ( https://edgefoundation.org ). The two discuss the real challe...

ADHD presents a range of challenges, but the key is finding effective solutions. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com )  interviews Laura MacNiven ( https://springboardclinic.com ) to dissect ADHD into four core components: physics, biology, behavior, and mindset. In their conversation, they explore a formula for uncovering solutions that may no...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with emotional dysregulation? Are you hypersensitive to criticism? Are you sensitive in general? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) interviews Licensed Professional Counselor Emily Kircher-Morris ( https://emilykirchermorris.com ). The two discuss the realities of growing up with ADHD and the...

Got ADHD?  Do you struggle?  Many find it frustrating, drowning in a sea of tips, tricks, and strategies.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://.digcoaching.com) will talk about the power of objective observations.  He'll share many insights around motivation, procrastination, and getting help. He points out that when you think about it, a...

Got ADHD? Have you found that when you do things in the company of other people, you get those things done? Have you ever noticed that you can help others, but you have a hard time doing that same task yourself? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) has a conversation with ADHD coach Riley Karbon. They talk about body dou...

Got ADHD? You’ve read all the books. If so, GREAT! Do you still struggle? How do you convert theory into practical application? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) tries to define emotions and executive functions slightly differently to help you understand, in a very simple form, why emotional regulation is so difficult,...

If the obvious solution isn’t working, maybe you’re focused on the wrong thing. It's a simple truth—yet many with ADHD find themselves stuck, trying harder at what’s already proven to be ineffective. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) welcomes back our frequent guest, Dr. Ari Tuckman, author of More Attention, Less Deficit ( https:/...