Attention Talk Radio

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—that label is so negative. Just using the words “deficit” and “disorder” are charged with negativity and disapproval. But what if we could change the label? Maybe change it so it sounds more positive and inclusive? Are we stuck with the name? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and co-host Caroline Maguire (https://carolinemaguireauthor.com) talk about the benefits or disadvantages of changing the label and share insights around how it is what it is. If you are frustrated or curious by the ADD or ADHD label, this episode may have answers for you. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (pa

Got ADHD?  Do you feel guilt and shame?  Do you struggle sometimes because you can't do everything?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com), revisits an interview with Elaine Taylor Klaus about values and what to do when they conflict.  If you struggle with ADHD and emotions, this is a very validating show.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Coppe

Losing someone to ADHD can be devastating, especially to the parents of a son who, in one quick moment, made an impulsive choice that ended his life. What do you do when such a tragedy strikes? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Tony and Cassi Bellezza (https://anthonysroadtokindness.com), parents who lost their beloved 18-year-old son, Anthony, to the impulsivity of ADHD. Hear them talk about their experience and how they chose to face it. Listen to their plight and be inspired by how they transformed this experience of darkness and despair into a mission of hope to serve the ADHD community. If you need a pick-me-up, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by

Got ADHD? Hungry for information, insights, and help? Are you ready to connect, learn, and thrive? The 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD is around the corner. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://www.digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://www.adultADHDbook.com) about what you can expect and changes to this year's conference. He also shares interviews with this year’s keynote speakers, Tracey Marks, MD, Cassandra Aarssen, and Steven Sharp Nelson, to get a glimpse of topics that will help you connect, learn, and thrive. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit

It’s okay to have theories around ADHD, but reality doesn’t always conform. So, what can you do when nothing seems to work? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews veteran ADHD parent Marie Paxson about handling the rough stuff. Listen to real-life stories, examples, and insights from Marie’s own experiences and those she has observed in others. If this topic speaks to you, listen to the remnants of frustration and anxiety from the trenches that will give you hope.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are st

Bullying? Oh, it’s bad enough on its own, but together with ADHD it’s a highly charged situation. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, your host Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Elaine Taylor-Klaus of ImpactParents.com (http://www.impactparents.com) on the topic of bullying. They talk about what it’s like to be bullied by others and relate it to bullying yourself. If you or your family are impacted by bullying, this is an episode with impactful information to help you manage it and drop the bullying stick. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelm

As research reveals, ADHD is not so much a deficit of attention, but rather more of a self-regulation issue. But is learning to mind your manners actually a form of self-regulation? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) about the byproduct of minding your manners. Simple manners are behavioral, and attention exercises that can help those with ADHD build self-regulation skills. Try a few for yourself, like holding a chair for someone to sit, younger folks minding their elders, waiting to eat until everyone at the table is served, waiting your turn, or saying please and thank you. If this topic of manners speaks to you, then your values are aligned and you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of A

Are stress and anxiety the same? Do daily hassles fall into that category? What causes stress and anxiety? How do you deal with it? Those who have ADHD often are challenged when faced with stressful situations. Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of Attention Talk Radio where your host Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Blythe Corbett of Vanderbilt University. If you have ADHD and stress or anxiety, you need to listen to this episode.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving

In Part 2 of a two-part series on ADHD and OCD, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Dr. Kirsten Milliken renew their discussion with Dr. Roberto Olivardia about the coexistence of ADHD and OCD. Dr. Olivardia shares his personal passion and expert insight into the two conditions, as well as their differences and similarities and treatment—individually and collectively. You can hear Part 1 at this link: http://tobtr.com/12258054.  If you have an interest in either OCD or ADHD, or both, please listen to this episode.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, ove

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 on this topic, together with co-host Dr. Kirsten Milliken, as Dr. Olivardia shares his expert insight on OCD and ADHD, their differences and similarities, as well as how to treat them individually and collectively. You can also listen to Part 2 of the series here: http://tobtr.com/12258061. If you have an interest in either one of these conditions, please listen to this episode.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have child

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 this episode for eye-opening information.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to p

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 Copper (https://digcoaching.com) releases his interview of Dr. Theresa Maitland about the startling research around this phenomenon. If your child is in high school or college and is impacted by ADHD, listen to this episode for insights. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or

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 people don't benefit from non-medicinal alternatives as much as they could and offer suggestions about how they can be more successful utilizing them to move forward. If you are interested in a non-meds approach, please listen to this episode. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnos

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 those emotions.  Although this is not necessarily based on research and science, Jeff has found this model to be helpful for many of those whom he's coached.  If you struggle with emotional dysregulation and ADHD, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly thos

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 decisions when you've got ADHD, the emotional and executive function aspects of decision-making. They talk about its value, what to focus on, what's involved, and its nature. When you think about it, many ADHD challenges are about making decisions in the face of ambiguity.  If you struggle with ADHD, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by

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 accounts for the economic cost, as well as the cost to organizations, and how organizations justify the investment in managing ADHD for profit. If you’ve never thought about the overall cost, this episode will be eye-opening. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by

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 delegate, and different ways of attaining the same end.  If you have ADHD and are overwhelmed and struggle, this is a show you won't want to miss.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are

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 is why we are re-releasing an earlier interview with Dr. Patricia Quinn (https://stonybrookmedicine.edu) on the subject matter. In this episode, Dr. Quinn lays out the issues, discusses key factors, and offers helpful insights to create a great environment for your entire family.  Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to

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. He highlights its importance and its challenges, identifies other executive functions that conflict with it, and talks about the obvious realities invisible to most. In the end, you can’t manage anything you are not aware of; thus, if you have no awareness around awareness, it is hard to manage. Bottom line? If you have ADHD, this is a must for you. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk R

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 subject, we are re-releasing our interview with Marie Paxson, former president of CHADD, who relates the good, the bad, and the ugly based on her experience as a parent of a son who took a gap year and why a gap year can be beneficial. Join us for this insightful episode. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adult