Attention Talk Radio

Is it possible for an individual to have ADHD and OCD at the same time? If so, how is it possible for a person to be obsessive and compulsive at the same time, or be impulsive and distracted at the same time? Believe it or not, it happens, according to Dr. Roberto Olivardia. In this Part 1 of a two-part series on Attention Talk Radio, Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) re-releases an interview...

For many individuals with ADHD, the transition from adolescent to adult is more complicated than it might seem. With changes in the law and the mental health landscape, there are real challenges.  In this episode Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) releases an interview with Dr. Timothy Willens on the topic. If you are impacted by anyone with ADHD between the ages of 15 and 25, please listen to...

Parents naturally expect their children to succeed in college, but for students with ADHD, it's a different situation. Even though colleges and universities want to see students with impairments succeed, and they provide services and accommodations to help them achieve success, only 20% of those students take advantage of the services. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Coach Jeff Coppe...

Many of those with ADHD are seeking help to manage their symptoms without medication. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) releases an interview with Brett Thornhill (https://embraceyouradhd.ca) about non-medicinal solutions, identifying four of the best non-meds, and discusses the benefits of each. Jeff and Brett share insights about why some p...

Got ADHD?  Do you struggle with emotional dysregulation?  Have you tried to deal with it and had little success?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com), shares his view, model, and way of looking at emotion more like an object.  The idea is to be able to step out of your emotions, see them objectively, and understand what you’re doing to manage t...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle to make decisions? Are you struggling with procrastination that's rooted in making decisions? Are you overwhelmed with decisions?  Do you overanalyze decisions?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Brooke Schnittman (https://coachingwithbrooke.com). They talk about the challenges of making deci...

Do you know that the impact of ADHD on the US economy is estimated to be more than $100 billion each year. Because of this important statistic that is growing every year, we are re-releasing our interview with ADHD coach Linda Walker (https://coachlindawalker.com/), former director and chairperson of Workplace Issues Committee of Attention Deficit Disorder Association. She provides data that accou...

Got ADHD? You struggle. Is everything on your plate something that you should be doing, or should you delegate it? What are the challenges associated with delegation? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Brooke Schnittman (https://coachingwithbrooke.com). They have a conversation about delegation, the nature of delegation, the need to...

Managing a household and a family can be a difficult task and often chaotic but add a few ADDers to the mix and WOW! While it is important to create a structured environment with clear expectations and consistent routines for family members, it is all the more challenging to provide positive reinforcement for good behavior and to be patient and understanding when dealing with ADHD behaviors. This...

ADHD isn’t so much a deficit of attention but rather an executive function impairment. Self-awareness is an executive function. ADHD or not, self-awareness is highly correlated with success in life. Clearly, it is a big deal and something you should pay attention to. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) takes an in-depth look at self-awareness....

Not all ADHD students are ready for college after high school. Each student's readiness for college depends on their individual academic and social skills, as well as their ability to manage their ADHD symptoms. If a student with ADHD is not ready for college after high school, they may benefit from taking a gap year or taking classes at a local community college. To provide more insight on this s...

Being gay with ADHD in a heterosexual world can be challenging, as it can be difficult to find acceptance and understanding from those around you. It can also be difficult to navigate the social and cultural expectations of a heterosexual world, as well as the added challenge of managing ADHD symptoms. This is why we are re-releasing this open discussion with two women who both are gay and have AD...

One of the biggest challenges with ADHD is self-awareness. So, how do you learn self-awareness? You have to look in the mind’s mirror, pause, and pay attention to what you’re thinking. Those with ADHD have difficulty putting on the brakes so they can have the time to discern what the best options are. Their brains run like a Ferrari engine without brakes. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, w...

Being married to an ADD spouse is different and far from mainstream. You may have too many expectations about the relationship, and some of the issues may be expectations of traditional things in general. With ADHD, it’s a whole paradigm shift in how you think of your relationship. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a survival guide? That’s why we are re-releasing our interview with a guy who shares his...

Many people with ADHD are sensitive to their senses. This can include being sensitive to loud noises, bright lights, strong smells, and other sensory stimuli. Those with ADHD may also have difficulty filtering out background noise and may be easily distracted by their environment. To provide more insight, we are re-releasing our interview with Laura who shares what’s it’s like for her and lets us...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with productivity? Could part of the problem be you're falling into the trap of convenience? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares his insights about how convenience is not always productive. In fact, due to executive functioning challenges, often what is convenient is actually unproductive. Jeff wil...

Been diagnosed with ADHD? Does the diagnosis fit? In other words, based on what you are told about ADHD, is that your experience? If so, are you familiar with sluggish cognitive tempo or its new name, cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS)? In October 2014, we reported on the discovery of a new disorder. It seems many diagnosed with inattentive ADHD could actually have a different disorder called...

Got ADHD? Are you looking for a job? How do you write a resume? How do you sell yourself? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares his life experience, his coaching experience, and his insights about resume writing to help you cast yourself in a job you were born to play. If you're struggling, looking for a job, or help in under...

Got ADHD? Struggle with executive functioning (EF)? What is executive functioning? How do you manage it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Sean McCormick about executive functioning and how he helps those who are struggling to hone their executive function skills. Jeff talks about how he coaches people who struggle with E...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with executive functions? Have you thought about the challenges the future will bring when it comes to executive functions? Have you ever thought about what mindset you will need? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) will talk about executive function; understanding our culture, society, and technology; an...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with emotional dysregulation? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia. The two talk about what emotions are, how they view emotions, and the underlying truths and dynamics of emotions that can sometimes be deceiving to those with ADHD. The purpose of this show is to help liste...

Got ADHD? Struggle with building systems and organization? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) invites system engineer Zac Copper to the show. As a follow-up to Part 1, they talk about a more practical approach of applying a systems engineering mindset to build systems that work. The two will share tangible examples of how the con...

Got ADHD? Struggle with organization? Are you winging it or drowning in a sea of strategies and tools that don't seem to be working? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) invites systems engineer Zac Copper to the show. In Part 1 of this two-part series, they discuss the field of systems engineering, the mindset, and the approach they use to...

Got ADHD?  Are you drowning in a sea of strategies?  Why is that?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) is joined by Dr. Matthew Zakreski (www.theneurodiversitycollective.com). Jeff shares his perspective of ADHD and how to solve problems based on Dr. Russell Barkley's Executive Function Model.  Dr. Matt talks about how he helps those with ADHD...

Got ADHD? Are you struggling? Ever wonder why? You've read all the books; you're trying everything but keep falling back into the same traps. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about the issue of underlying truths. Often those with ADHD don't want to admit that they can't control themselves. They keep telling the story that...