Attention Talk Radio

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is being recognized as an executive functioning challenge. One role of executive function relates to self-awareness. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultadhdbook.com) talk about the essence of self-awareness, times when it can get confusing, its role in executive functioning, and the challenge it plays for those with ADHD. 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 (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business

Got ADHD? Have you ever thought about how thinking towards a goal plays a role in your focus issues? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) summarizes and brings context to thinking and the material covered in four previous episodes: “ADHD and Working Memory: The Mind’s Eye” (http://tobtr.com/11950517); “ADHD and Working Memory: The Mind’s Voice” (http://tobtr.com/11950524); “ADHD: Playing with Information in Your Mind: The Mind’s Playground (http://tobtr.com/11957897); and ADHD: Thinking and Mental Effort (http://tobtr.com/11928372). Jeff talks about the focus problems of ADHD, the different processes of thinking, and relates them to appearance-based challenges of ADHD to help you understand why many strategies sound good but don't work. Understand the "why" behind parts of ADHD to help you gain insight on "how" to problem-solve to find what works. If you have ADHD and realize thinking is hard, don't miss this episode. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site f

Got ADHD?  Have you ever thought about the notion that playing with information in your mind towards a goal is a problem under your struggle to focus? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about playing with information in your mind (the mind's playground) in the context of Dr. Russell Barkley's ADHD construct. Jeff shares his experience coaching those with ADHD around the role working memory plays in manipulating information in your mind and how it impacts focus.  He talks about the problem beneath the focus problem and the value of addressing the underlying cause. The goal is to bring awareness around what's happening and why often it's easier for people with ADHD to externalize thinking. Jeff can help you to understand where you always are successful and where you constantly struggle in the context of thinking. 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 show

Got ADHD? Do you talk a lot? Have you ever wondered why? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about verbal working memory (the mind's voice) in the context of Dr. Russell Barkley's ADHD construct. Jeff shares his understanding of Dr. Barkley's construct and executive functioning and why those with ADHD have an impaired verbal working memory, finding it more efficient to talk out loud. He talks about how this creates confusion yet is very helpful for those with ADHD. He also illuminates how self-awareness around what's happening can make it much easier for one to manage it simply by having the awareness and asking for permission. If you have ADHD, talk a lot, wonder why, and struggle with management, 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 (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention d

Got ADHD? The problem is focus; right? Question is, is there a problem beneath the problem? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about visual working memory (the mind's eye) in the context of Dr. Russell Barkley's ADHD construct. Jeff shares ways of understanding visual working memory, talk about its challenges with those with ADHD, and look at its impact on focus issues that are actually based on working memory. He will bring attention to making the concept more tangible to understand the challenge and its impact and will share a mindset to help you manage working memory challenges to help you focus. If you have ADHD and realize the value of understanding the core issues to problem solve, don't miss this episode. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults

When you think about it, observable behavior is a kind of shadow of cognitive behavior that is influenced by cognitive constraints. Question is, what role do cognitive constraints and cognitive behavior have on procrastination? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has an informative conversation with Leslie Josel (https://orderoochaos.com) on her experience with students and procrastination. In terms of cognitive behavior and cognitive skills, we assume college students have them but often don’t. Jeff and Leslie discuss how this assumption relates to procrastination. If you or a loved one is a college student who procrastinates, be sure to listen to this show.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention

ADHD isn't so much a deficit of attention but more of self-regulation. Research suggests that those with ADHD have earlier onsets of smoking and of smoking longer. Much of this is related right back to the challenges of self-regulation. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. John Mitchell at Duke University (http://sites.duke.edu/adhdprogram/). They talk about vaping and smoking, their impact on attention, the urge to self-medicate, the long-term effects of smoking, and some of the challenges associated with it.  If you smoke or vape, 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 (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to h

Self-restraint is an executive function. Self-restraint is born out of self-awareness, which is something those with ADHD struggle with. Collectively self-awareness and self-restraint result in self-regulation. Social media, politicians, the news media, and corporate America prey upon this challenge. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about the Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" and illuminates how your own psychology is being used against you. Jeff talks about the need to look at yourself in the third person and use the documentary as a means to help you realize the spell being cast on you to get you addicted for their profit. The show is about creating self-awareness to manage yourself. If you have or are impacted by ADHD, you need to hear this episode. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managi

ADHD is not so much a deficit of attention, but rather an issue of self-regulation with thinking challenges. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Daniel Franklin (https://franklined.com) about thinking and the process of learning. They talk about foundation principles around learning and the role social interaction plays in the process. They also discuss the role tutoring plays in making thinking easier to facilitate learning and increase productivity in those with ADHD. They highlight the challenges of the current pandemic and the fact that many with ADHD have been isolated and actually are now having to learn in a most difficult way. Unfortunately, they're focusing on tips, tricks, and strategies when they should be facilitating the environment. If you have ADHD and you're struggling with thinking and learning, this show will give you something to think about. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focu

We think of ADHD as a deficit of attention. As we learn more and more, we find it's more an issue of self-regulation. Many episodes on Attention Talk Radio have highlighted the role working memory plays in ADHD. In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. John Eastwood. They have an open and frank conversation about thinking, mental effort, and the challenges posed to those with ADHD, as well as the urge to escape. With effortful thinking, the idea is to put a spotlight on understanding that it's not always a focus problem. Often, focusing on making the thinking part easier will make it easier to self-regulate. If you have ADHD and struggle with executive functioning, 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 (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have c

Got ADHD? Looking for help? Feel like you are painted into a corner? We want to help you, but our hands are tied. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) around the frustrations and challenges they face when trying to help those who have ADHD with what seems to be unsolvable problems. They share the things they try to do and the mindsets that tend to help under some circumstances. If you feel like you have a challenging ADHD situation and need to understand things or just be validated, watch this show. It won't necessarily solve the issue, but you will understand the dynamics so you can manage the realities of the situation and find hope to move on.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who h

Got ADHD? Do you procrastinate? Does the root of the problem come down to motivation or willpower? Could it be that the root of procrastination is often complex?  Think about it… ambiguity, trial-and-error thinking, an overburdened ADHD working memory. Have you ever stopped to dissect what is really going on? Or do you just shame yourself using names like “procrastinator,” “unmotivated,” or “lazy”?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Elaine Taylor-Klaus, parent coach and advisor to parents of complex kids (www.impactparents.com), dig into and analyze what is happening behind the scenes when you procrastinate. Listen as Jeff and Elaine blow you away with an understanding of the complex challenges of even simple tasks, like buying gifts for the holidays. They share strategies and talk about why some of them work and others don't and why the same strategy won't work for everyone. If you want to feel the calm and peace of judging yourself positively given wha

Those with ADHD struggle to manage themselves, especially within the system society has built. In simple terms, it is easy for society if you do it their way. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a conversation with an anonymous individual who ha ADHD and is struggling to manage her medications based on systems built by healthcare, pharmacy, and government. She shares her lived experience, as well as her struggles within the context of ADHD, and Jeff helps her to brainstorm a solution. If you have ADHD and find it hard to work within society’s system, this show is for you. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, 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

You've read the books, attended conferences and webinars, and still you struggle to manage your ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD coach Vidya Guhan (https://calmseascoaching.com) about the difference between knowing about ADHD and owning it. If you're struggling with ADHD and having trouble getting started, 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 (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, 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 and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get uns

Those with ADHD struggle with self-regulation. In our current environment, everybody is obsessed over the COVID-19 pandemic. In its shadow is another pandemic few are talking about. And that is the addiction pandemic. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Clifford Sussman (https://cliffordsussmanmd.com). They talk about what they have seen in the last year with regard to addictions for those with ADHD. With isolation and quarantine, many of those with ADHD have turned to occupy their brains and stimulate them in the white space of life. Many don't realize the long-term implications of this escape to occupy their minds. Jeff and Dr. Sussman have an open conversation about what's going on and provide the clues. The focus is really to put a spotlight on this invisible pandemic so those with ADHD can take control of their lives.  If you are just of the curious nature or are struggling through COVID, it’s a shame you won't learn this. Attention Talk R

Many of those with ADHD jot down their thoughts and ideas when they come to mind. But the trick is how to organize them. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about this topic and looks at how other professionals manage. In simple terms, he talked to many ADHD experts who also have ADHD to find out the various ways they do it. He shares these insights to enlighten you, to spark your creativity, and to validate your struggle with it. If you have lots of thoughts and ideas and don't know where to put them, 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 (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, 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 and children (particularly th

Got ADHD? Have the mindset that you can overcome it? That you can fix yourself? Are you focusing on what you think you should do but are stuck? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) around the need to accept ADHD, to understand it is what it is. They talk about managing yourself to understand who you are and then to design what actually works for you versus fighting your ADHD and struggling to live as if ADHD isn't an issue.  If you are stuck or are struggling tune in to this insightful show.   Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed wit

ADHD and Black lives… We know ADHD doesn't discriminate. It impacts all races, genders, and ethnicities. The question is, are Black lives underserved and/or underrepresented? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Larry A. Jones, MD, MBA, (www.enabletables.com) around ADHD culture, the need for awareness, and the necessity to inspire thought leaders in the Black community to become educated about the impact of untreated ADHD. If this description evokes a strong feeling, emotion, or curiosity about how Black lives with ADHD are treated, you need to listen to this podcast to learn important and significant insights. After listening to this powerful interview, we hope you will be inspired to help the underserved gain greater awareness of how ADHD can impact their lives. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, including managing symptoms of attention defic

Just when you thought you “got” your ADHD, you realize there is more to learn. In this second part of a two-part series around managing yourself, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (www.addca.com), founder of the ADD Coach Academy. In the interview, David shares what he's learned about his ADHD in recent years, that he thought he “got” as a mature and younger adult, but which he's now realizing he didn't. If you've got ADHD and you think that you’ve got your head around it or hope to have your head around your ADHD, tune into this show and listen to the journey as you travel with the sage advice of an ADHD veteran. Part 1 is at http://tobtr.com/11892730. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk

Is managing ADHD a destination or a journey? Great question, huh? In this first part of a two-part series around the journey to manage yourself, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (www.addca.com), founder of the ADD Coach Academy. In the interview, David shares what he's learned about his ADHD in recent years that he thought he “got” as a mature and younger adult, but which he's now realizing he didn't. If you've got ADHD and you think you’ve got your head around your ADHD, or hope to have your head around it, listen to this podcast and learn about the journey as we travel with the sage advice of an ADHD veteran. Part 2 is at http://tobtr.com/11892740. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk