Attention Talk Radio

Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG
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Nov 5, 2025 • 38min

Mastering Emotional Self-Regulation with ADHD: Theory and Practice

ADHD is fundamentally a challenge of self-regulation, affecting not just attention but also emotions and physical movement. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) engages in an insightful conversation with long-time listener Greg. Together, they delve into the theory behind emotional regulation and, more importantly, discuss the practical strategies, challenges, and discipline required to keep emotions in check. If you’ve ever struggled to manage your feelings or found it difficult to stay balanced, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice 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 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.  Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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Oct 29, 2025 • 43min

ADHD: The Need for Empathy

Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Do the neurotypicals around you struggle? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper, (https://digcoaching.com) has an open and frank conversation with Dr. Sharon Saline about the need for empathy and gratitude. Many of those with ADHD are looking for empathy, but what about those who are supporting you? Gratitude and thanks can go a long way for those who are really trying to support you and can be your ally. If you have ADHD, struggle, and need support, this is a show you haven’t been looking for but must hear.  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.  Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 27min

ADHD Awareness and Advocacy

Recently, President Donald Trump commissioned the Make America Healthy Again report. The report was intended to rethink the mindset and public policy and make changes to benefit all Americans. However, the commissioned report has sent shock waves throughout the government and the ADHD community.  To get in front of things, members of the newly formed non-profit Mindful Choices for ADHD organized a 2025 National Leadership Summit on the Appropriate Use of ADHD Treatments that brought thought leaders together to write a report for Congress and staff to bring awareness to policymakers. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Shanta Whitaker, Chief Scientific Officer of Mindful Choices for ADHD (https://choicesforadhd.org/). Mindful Choices for ADHD is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association working to ensure that individuals living with ADHD have access to evidence-based, appropriate, and equitable treatment. MCA focuses on fostering consensus, countering misinformation, and advancing practical solutions grounded in science and lived experience. For more information, please visit https://choicesforadhd.org/.  This interview aims to highlight Mindful Choices for ADHD and share its vision for what lies ahead. The interview focuses on identified issues and areas to address. Individually, our ADHD voice is drowned, but collectively, we can be heard. If you are impacted by ADHD and recognize the need to speak with one voice and want to know what is going on, 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 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.  Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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Oct 15, 2025 • 39min

ADHD and Nutrition What You Need to Know

What you feed your body feeds your brain. Feed it junk, you get junk. Feed it what it needs, and it can thrive. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) interviews certified holistic nutritionist and ADHD coach Amy Jones on the topic of ADHD and nutrition and the role executive function plays in executing healthy habits. If you recognize that the fuel that runs your brain drives performance, 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 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.Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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Oct 8, 2025 • 35min

Finding ADHD Solutions: A Lived Experience

Do you have ADHD? Are you dying to understand what works for you? What's your process? What gets you to the outcomes? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) brings ADHD coach Riley Karbon to the show. The two discuss Riley's journey as an ADHD coach and the discovery of what systematically works for her. We talk about her journey, her discovery, and specific examples of what she has found to work and the challenges that she's had owning them. If you want to be inspired, want to know what the future could look like, or the value of understanding your recipe, 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 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. Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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Oct 1, 2025 • 34min

The 2025 Annual ADHD Focus on Focusing Conference

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with focus? It's time for the 2025 International Conference on ADHD. Its focus is on helping you focus. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman. The two discuss what to expect at this year's conference and play clips of Dr. Brandi Bolling, Dr. William Dodson, and Matt Cohen around their keynote addresses for this year's conference. If you're part of the tribe that sees value in focusing on how to focus, this is a show and a conference you don'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 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.Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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Sep 24, 2025 • 32min

Feel Like You’re an Expert on ADHD But Still Stuck? Why Is That?

They say people with ADHD often know what to do, but the real challenge comes in actually doing it. Why is that? One big reason is the gap between knowledge and execution. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) sits down with complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactparents.com) to explore that very gap—what gets in the way, and what it really takes to follow through and boost productivity. If you’ve read all the books, gathered all the tips, and still find yourself stuck, this is the conversation you don’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 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.Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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Sep 17, 2025 • 40min

Why Boredom Matters More Than You Think with ADHD

Got ADHD? Ever find yourself bored—or maybe you’ve never even felt boredom because your brain is always plugged into electronics? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) sits down with Dr. John D. Eastwood (https://boredomlab.org/people/), a leading researcher on boredom and mental effort. Together, they explore what boredom really is, whether it might actually be a good thing, and how it affects those with ADHD. They also dive into strategies for managing boredom and its surprising role in productivity. If you’ve got ADHD and wrestle with focus, stimulation, or downtime, 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 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.Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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Sep 10, 2025 • 37min

Owning Your ADHD: A Game-Changing Experience

In this discussion, ADHD life coach Susan McGinnis shares her compelling journey of living with ADHD and the pivotal moment she embraced her diagnosis. She highlights the emotional challenges faced by adults, especially women, including anxiety and self-esteem issues. The conversation dives into the role of executive function in managing ADHD and the importance of self-advocacy, mindfulness, and self-compassion. With anecdotes from her travels, Susan emphasizes strategies to navigate ADHD symptoms while fostering personal growth and acceptance.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 30min

ADHD and Starting a Family

Got ADHD? Thinking about expanding your family and having children for the first time? When deciding to grow your family, the emotional aspect can sometimes overshadow the practical considerations. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) draws a parallel between this life-changing decision and the due diligence process in the business world. He offers an objective perspective, helping those with ADHD and their families make sound, long-term decisions. If you're considering starting a family, this is a show to take into consideration. 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. Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org,   ADDCA.com,   ImpactParents.com,   and TimeTimer.com.

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