Attention Talk Radio

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...

Got ADHD? Are you impulsive? Do you struggle with motivation? Do you understand what motivation is and the difference between motivation, urges, and instincts?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention Coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his views about motivation, urges, and instincts. He talks about them in the context of ADHD, reveals why managing motivation is so...

Got ADHD? Ever run into something that's simple? It makes all the sense in the world, but it's a surprise when you stumble onto it? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (https://carolinemaguireauthor.com) on her lived experience after the release of her TED Talk. How could something so...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with emotional self-regulation? It's quite a challenge, isn't it? Well, not in the Diagnostic Code. It's the elephant in the room. Many challenges associated with ADHD are more emotional than one thinks. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) about emotional...

Got ADHD? Are you struggling to get things done? Do you experience challenges to your productivity? Do you need a plan? Structure? In this episode, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) illuminates one of the challenges of ADHD—that is, thinking more specifically about pronouns. Pronouns are often thinking shortcuts. "I need to do this, or I need to do that." Articulating exac...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with productivity? Are you searching for that one app that will solve the problem or the magic pill that will set you right? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has an open conversation with Dr. Ari Tuckman about the complexity of productivity. They share many insights about what may be getting in the way of...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with it? Are you down on yourself? Feel like an imposter? Do you have a negative attitude?  In this episode ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his lived experience around owning his diagnosis, how he has shifted his attitude, and gives thanks to the ADHD Coaches Organization on the eve of Thanksgiving. If you struggle and need a little inspiration, tune i...

Got ADHD? How did you enjoy your school experience? Odds are, you experienced feelings of frustration, disappointment, overwhelm, and shame. There are many well-intentioned people and expensive structures designed to help those with neurodiversity to move through the school system. The challenge is that teachers’ and students’ needs sometimes compete, and students with ADHD are often misunderstood...

Got ADHD? Do you act on instinct, gut, or feelings? Are your feelings always right, or do they betray you? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his perspective on emotions and feelings. He relays several examples of individuals who never question their feelings; as a result, they are often betrayed and misled by their own feelin...

It’s ADHD Awareness Month. The theme is “ADHD: Understanding A Shared Experience.” According to Dr. Russell Barkley, emotional self-regulation is a core component of ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares a highly impassioned conversation with Stacey who expresses her deepest emotions, her anger, her passion. This powerful e...

It’s ADHD Awareness Month. The theme is “ADHD: Understanding A Shared Experience.” Those with ADHD often feel disorganized or overwhelmed. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares a prerecorded clip of a conversation with Kimberly about her struggle with disorder and seeming chaos, particularly as it pertained to her business as a r...

It’s ADHD Awareness Month. The theme is “ADHD: Understanding A Shared Experience.” Motivation isn’t always obvious. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares a prerecorded clip of an interview with Greg Riccardi (www.gregriccardi.com) who talks about how he discovered that working along with someone else allowed him to complete his d...

The field of cognitive ergonomics is about adapting or fitting the person to the job. This is easy in the physical world but more challenging in the cognitive world. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Heather Rogers of Time Timer (www.timetimer.com). They discuss the innovation of Time Timer’s timing system to fit the unique needs of th...

Got ADHD? Do you long for insights and understanding?  The 2022 Annual International Conference on ADHD is around the corner. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultADHDbook.com) about what you can expect and changes to this year’s conference. He also shares interviews from René Brooks, Elaine T...

Until recently, a diagnosis of ADHD or autism would stand on its own. These days, however, you can be diagnosed with both conditions. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digoaching.com) and ADHD-complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactparents.com) have an open discussion with Caroline Ritenour. Caroline, diagnosed with ADHD, struggled for...

Got ADHD? Are you a student? Do you struggle to study, especially when studying online? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares his college experience in the 1980s. He also shares what he learned that worked for him and how much more challenging it can be for students today. He talks about executive functioning and provides tip...

Got ADHD? Do you feel ashamed, blamed, unsuccessful, like you have underachieved? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a candid conversation with ADHD coach Laura MacNiven (https://springboardclinic.com). They talk about societal pressures by defining and unpacking words like “success” and “underachievement.” They discuss label...