Attention Talk Radio

Set priorities, chunk it down, set up small but specific goals, take breaks, and reward yourself for reaching small goals… These are all obvious solutions when it comes to managing procrastination, but the question is: What do we do when these obvious solutions don’t work? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview ADD coach Sunny Aldrich around he...

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Phil Anderton, an expert from the criminal justice system, on helping youngsters with ADHD avoid the criminal justice system.  The conversation includes discussions around markers that represent important times, called tipping points, when those with ADHD are vulnerable and could head down the wrong pa...

Got ADHD?  Ever make it to an appointment on time?  Ever complete a task or a group of tasks?  Ever complete a project without procrastinating?  If so, “How Exactly Did You Do That” (HEDYDT)?  Seriously!  Critics are quick to point out what those with ADHD are not doing, but what about the things they do right?  Those with ADHD are so focused on what they do wrong that few recognize what they do r...

Wilma Fellman, ADHD career counselor, is called to help those with ADHD find a career that suits them.  She believes that too many career service providers get it wrong when working with the ADHD population.  In this episode, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Wilma to gain insight on her process so you may begin to pay attention to how you can go about casting yourself in the...

For those who survived our previous show, "Talents: Enough Talk, Let's Identify Them" (a bit of a prerequisite for this show), host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Wilma Fellman, ADHD career counselor.  They begin by removing all the things that may get in your way to finding the right job and career.  For example, Wilma powerfully illustrates why you look at career first and th...

Those with ADHD are said to be impulsive and distractible, losing hours within a day.  So how do they determine what is important and stay on task?  With two questions, says Dr. David Nowell. In this episode host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Nowell around these two very powerful questions, put them in perspective, talk about what determines what is important to them, and...

Got ADHD parents? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Bex Taylor-Klaus, daughter of ImpactADHD co-founder, Elaine Taylor-Klaus. We caught up with actress Bex Taylor-Klaus (Scream, The Killing) who talks about life in her all-ADHD family of five to get her teen perspective around being an ADHD teen raising ADHD parents! Teens, listen in and realize you are not alone...

Law school, med school, and doctoral programs are all notable aspirations. But what impact can ADHD have on these endeavors if you go into them blindly with rose-colored glasses? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts, Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, interview Kimberly, an ADDer and recent law student. Tune in to hear Kim's story, how she ignored her ADD in the face of a challenging l...

Alan Brown, as an undiagnosed teen and young adult, was reckless and engaged in crime, drug, and substance abuse.  He crashed every car, motorcycle, and mini bike he ever put his hands on.  Judges gave him scores of 8.5 and 9 for the two 360s he did on the New Jersey turnpike.  In this episode, show host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Alan Brown, the adult, executive, entrepren...

What is it like to be gay in a heterosexual world?  What is it like being ADHD in a non-ADHD world?  What is it like being gay with ADHD in our world?  In this episode, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken have an open discussion with two individuals who both are gay and have ADHD… one out on both, but not the other.  Listen in as we discuss the challenges, the pros and cons of disclosure, an...

Got ADHD? Are you unmotivated? Want to figure out how to get motivated or how to arrange your world so you are motivated? If so, meet Dr. David Nowell. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, show co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Nowell as he discusses dopamine… specifically, what dopamine feels like, why you should notice what it feels like, how you can use dopamine to mov...

Putting on the Brakes is an ADHD book written for kids by big kids with young hearts. This best-selling classic, written by Dr. Patricia Quinn and Judith Stern, is celebrating its 20th year in print. It contains everything a child needs to know about attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity. Trusted by parents and professionals, a new edition is being released to commemorate anoth...

At its core, what do we mean when we say the word “how”? How does “how” work? What is the relationship between attention and how? Are there different kinds of how? How is it that some things don't work the way they are supposed to? How can understanding how “how” works help those with ADHD? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio show co-host Kirsten Milliken talks with Jeff Copper about his thoug...

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Paul Hammerness and Dr. Richard Ginsburg around ADHD, ADHD sports, and more specifically ADHD's issues in the context of sports culture. We'll be talking about the difference between individual, team, and non-competitive sports, the positives and negative impact of pressure, the issues associated with the trend towards more a...

Unique gifts, talents… they're easy to talk about. So why is it they are mentioned in conversations but then bypassed, going straight to skills, knowledge, and experience? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention coach and host Jeff Copper brings with him some very strong opinions and interviews from the only person he ever met whom he believes is capable of handling the discussion, that...

Everyone needs a friend, even those with ADHD and especially adults with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview returning guest Dr. Ari Tuckman about the need for friends, what makes a good friend, and how to find good friends. Together, they share advice on what to expect from a friend and what is expected of you as a friend, as well as the...

Got impulsivity? Stacey Turis does, along with ADHD and a library of stories only an ADD-er can tell. Are the stories true? You bet. You could not make up this kind of stuff. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Stacey to understand what impulsivity really looks like. Expect a belly laugh as you put your own ADHD impulsivity i...

There are specific reasons students of all ages struggle with homework. Because the reasons vary, there is no “one size fits all” solution that works for everyone, and it is no different for those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Ann Dolin, a recognized expert in education and learning disability issues. Ann is president of Educational Connections (ww...

Love, love, love! Those with ADHD are full of passion, emotion, and love! Romance is exciting, stimulating, and wonderful! But what happens when these intense feelings wear off? What happens when WOW turns methodical and boring? What happens when that exciting person you fell in love with turns out not to be the right person for you? In this episode host Jeff Copper interviews Kirsten Milliken. Ki...

What is negative self-talk? Is it common for those with ADHD? What’s the trick to overcoming negative self-talk? What is it about the real world that inhibits positive self-talk? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Debra Burdick, psychotherapist, neurotherapist, and author on the topic. The two talk about negative self-talk, positive self-talk, the advantages of po...

Coaching high-functioning individuals with ADHD is one thing, but what about those with ADHD on the other end of the spectrum? In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews ADHD and behavioral coach Steve Gundy around his experience in coaching those with ADHD and mild mental retardation (MMR) or autism. Steve also shares his insight and thoughts on coaching interdisciplinary teams and families fac...

Executive functioning and many components have been ambiguous concepts due to the lack of specificity and the lack of an agreed-upon definition. Dr. Russell Barkley is ready to change all that. He has constructed a new, more precise definition that acts metaphorically as a Swiss army knife cutting through the ambiguity, bringing clarity to what is and is not an executive function. With this in han...

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Ruth Hughes, CEO of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) on ADHD medication shortages. For many individuals being treated for ADHD, stimulant medications have a positive impact. The fact that they help is great! But the problem is what happens in case of a shortage on these medications. Jeff...

There are many one-size-fits-all strategies for studying. If we were all the same, they’d work for everyone. The fact is we are all different, and these strategies don’t always work for those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Ann Dolin, a recognized expert in education and learning disability issues. Ann is president of Educational Connections (www.ect...

Attention Talk Radio, produced by DIG Coaching Practice, presents a sequel to the May 18 show on “The Impact of ADHD on Sex and Intimacy.” Host, Jeff Copper, and returning guest Gina Pera discuss details of a survey printed in Gina’s book, Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster when Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder. Their discussion covers some of the most commo...