Attention Talk Radio

Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG
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Nov 8, 2023 • 29min

ADHD: Teaching Skills and Training Behavior?

Got ADHD? Have you worked with an executive function coach? Have you worked with a behavioral therapist? Do you find the benefits of these interventions to be somewhat limited? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach, Jeff Copper, (https://digcoaching.com) shares his perspective on why they might have limitations. At its core, ADHD is an impairment. Skills and behavioral training don't necessarily address or provide accommodations for such impairment. If you struggle finding help, listen to this episode. You'll find it illuminating.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.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 37min

ADHD: Accidentally Writing a Book Out Loud

Got ADHD? Do you have goals? Dreams? Aspirations? Ever thought about trying to write a book? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about executive functions and reviews why people with ADHD are often somewhat talkative. After laying this foundation, Jeff has a conversation with David Delaney (https://www.davedelaney.me/) who, being somewhat verbal, accidentally wrote a book by talking out loud. If you've got ADHD and want to understand how things happen, or if you just want to be inspired, 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.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 32min

The Case For and Against Changing the ADHD Label

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 (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.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 49min

ADHD: When Values Conflict

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 (https://impactparents.com) 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 Copper, go to https://digcoaching.com.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 43min

ADHD and Overcoming Tragedy: What Do You Do?

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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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