Attention Talk Radio

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...

Are you a parent of a complex kid? Have a child with ADHD? Are you struggling? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact Parents (https://impactparents.com) about raising ADHD kids. They have an open conversation about what parents need to know and reveal some insights that could have a material...

Got ADHD? Are you on the fence about taking medication for it? Are you concerned about the long-term effects of taking stimulants? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Andrew Cutler (https://neiglobal.com). The two have a straightforward conversation about stimulants and their long-term impact to help you make an inf...

Got ADHD? Do you find yourself blaming yourself, feeling shame, or struggling?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares the conversation he had with Laura MacNiven (https://springboardclinic.com) on the topic. Simply put, if you're fighting shame and blame, you might be fighting the wrong fight.  The idea is to focus on what yo...

Got ADHD?  Do you struggle getting things done?  Want to be more productive? Have you heard about mindfulness being helpful to those with ADHD? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD coach Casey Dixon (https://dixonlifecoaching.com) about mindfulness, its practice and value, and using self-awareness as a means to activate. If you s...

Got ADHD?  Had trauma in your life?  What's the impact of trauma on attention?  What's the impact of ADHD on trauma?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Brandi Walker, Ph. D., of the Womack Army Medical Center and Howard University Psychology Department on this important topic.  They talk about the essence of anxiety,...

Got ADHD? Do you have a hard time executing your intentions and making good on resolutions? In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) provides an analytical review of a recent interview with Doc Anderson (https://coachingforcreativebrains.com) and Doug Snyder (https://myneonbrain.com) about activation and resolutions. He looks at the root cause of Doc’s and Doug’s success from...

Got ADHD? Are you pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Brooke Schnittman (https://coachingwithbrooke.com) on the nature of ADHD and her lived experience of being pregnant. If starting or expanding a family is on your mind, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk...

Got ADHD? Do you think those with ADHD are creative? Do you think those with ADHD are out-of-the-box thinkers? Well, we've got an ADHD aha for you! In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) reveals a new ADHD intervention that is revolutionizing the mindset of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This new intervention is not a drug or vaccine, but a digital prescription w...

Got ADHD? Do you make resolutions around this time of the year? While you have good intentions, is your success rate better than 50%? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a conversation with Erik "Doc" Anderson (https://coachingforcreativebrains.com) and Doug Snyder (https://myneonbrain.com) around their lived experiences and h...