

Attention Talk Radio
Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG
Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio podcasts focusing on ADHD and ADD, including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder. Our weekly podcast provides support for adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, Attention Talk Radio is topical with an emphasis on paying attention to what you are and are not paying attention to. The point is to put a spotlight on ATTENTION and the role it plays in determining what is obvious and how it drives outcomes and to shift your paradigm (what you pay attention to), opening your mind to new solutions. The show is designed to help you in life or business if you are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help you get unstuck and moving forward by opening your mind to pay attention to what works. Listen to Attention Talk Radio online for help and information for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 39min
Connect, Learn, and Thrive ADHD Conference
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 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 Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

Sep 27, 2023 • 40min
Handling Rough Stuff with ADHD When Nothing Works
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 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 Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.

Sep 20, 2023 • 44min
ADHD and Bullying: Drop the Stick
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, 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 Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.

Sep 13, 2023 • 29min
Minding Your Manners with ADHD
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 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 Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.

Sep 6, 2023 • 53min
ADHD, Stress, and Anxiety in Simple Terms
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 forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.

Aug 30, 2023 • 59min
Understanding ADHD and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – Part 2
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, 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 Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.

Aug 23, 2023 • 57min
Understanding ADHD and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – Part 1
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 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 Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.

Aug 16, 2023 • 37min
ADHD: Rite of Passage from Adolescent to Adult
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 pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.

Aug 9, 2023 • 59min
Why ADHD College Students Don’t Want Help
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 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 Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.

Aug 2, 2023 • 39min
Non MEDS for ADHD: Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep
Brett Thornhill, an ADHD coach and founder of Embrace Your ADHD, shares insights on non-medicinal strategies to manage ADHD symptoms. He discusses the importance of mindfulness, outlining exercises that enhance focus and reduce rumination. The benefits of regular exercise are highlighted, including physiological and social advantages. Diet and hydration's role in brain function is examined, focusing on key nutrients. Lastly, Thornhill emphasizes the critical link between sleep and executive function, offering tips on how to make these strategies into lasting habits.


