Attention Talk Radio

Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG
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Dec 22, 2021 • 43min

ADHD: Machine, Mind, Mission, Meds, and Non-Meds

Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Are you overwhelmed with all the information on the topic? Therapy, coaching, medications, mindfulness, exercise, diet, sleep, tips, tricks, strategies, mindsets, deficits, executive function, etc.?  Need a model or a context to understand how it all relates?  Join ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (www.addca.com) as they talk about ADHD in a context you can understand, relate to, and make sense of. If you want to know how it is all interrelated, 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 unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.
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Dec 15, 2021 • 42min

A Physician's ADHD Medication Journey

Do you believe in ADHD? Do you believe stimulants help, or do you resist taking them? In this episode ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD (www.gtw-health.com), around her challenges and her journey to find the right ADHD medication.  Her lived experience includes resistance, acceptance, and challenges to find what works. If you’re looking for insight, validation, lessons learned, or merely inspiration, 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 who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.
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Dec 8, 2021 • 32min

ADHD and Meta Mindfulness: Compassionate Self-Therapy

Stress and trauma often shadow attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Behavior creates stress, and these stressors trigger reactions and trauma. Often, counseling or therapy is sought to manage the impact of stressors. Managing stress often boils down to mindfulness and self-awareness. What about the concept of meta mindfulness? Witnessing the Catch 22 chain reaction that systematically creates a stressor loop. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman. They discuss stress, trauma, and mindfulness but then introduce the concept of meta mindfulness. Jeff shares a lived experience around how meta mindfulness brought a therapeutic calm and compassion to a childhood trauma in a way that brought peace. If you have ADHD, have had trauma or many stressors in your life, listen to this show to get your attention on the notion of meta mindfulness. 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 who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.
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Dec 1, 2021 • 40min

ADHD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and the Pink Elephant Paradox

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a buzz phrase in the ADHD world. Is it a thing? Not a thing? And what does the pink elephant paradox have to do with it? In this show, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline) on the topic. The two will have an open counterpoint conversation to bring context to the topic, provide an understanding of the role labels have in managing challenges, and discuss the issue from two perspectives - an ADHD coach and a psychologist. If the phrase “rejection sensitive dysphoria” calls you, don’t miss 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 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 unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.   Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.
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Nov 24, 2021 • 28min

ADHD, Thanksgiving, and Preparing for the Season of Expectations

“Santa Stole Thanksgiving for Christmas” is the title of a Jimmy Buffett Christmas song. Symptomatically, it looks to be true, but upon analysis, the retailers framed Santa! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about using Thanksgiving as a tool to manage your ADHD… that is, using this holiday as a tool to pause, be mindful, manage expectations, and regulate your emotions and your attention to live a more fulfilling life, not only through the holiday season but also throughout the year. If you want a helpful ADHD tool, take the time to tune in.   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 unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.   Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.
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Nov 17, 2021 • 26min

ADHD: The Value in Apprenticeships and Co-Engineering

ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. Working memory is an executive function and, thus, is impaired by ADHD. In short, for a person with ADHD, thinking inside the head is more difficult. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about working memory itself and as an impairment, and thinking as an impairment for those with ADHD. Most importantly, he addresses the concepts of apprenticeships and the value of co-engineering things as a means to thrive. If you struggle in general, want to understand the root cause, and get insight on where to look for ways to be more productive, this show is a must. 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 unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.
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Nov 10, 2021 • 46min

Perfectionism and ADHD: Obstacle or Motivation?

Got ADHD? Are you a perfectionist? Have you ever thought about what it is to be a perfectionist and if you are how to deal with it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) to get her perspective on perfectionism and ADHD. We’ll talk with her to better understand if perfectionism is an obstacle or if it's motivation and how to manage it with intent. If you've got ADHD and struggle with perfectionism, this is a show that will help you break it down into components to manage it to your benefit. Tune in for insights. 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 who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.
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Oct 27, 2021 • 40min

ADHD and Productivity: The Issue Under the Issue

Those with ADHD long to be more productive. They often read books, participate in seminars, and endlessly search for systems that promise to change their lives. Problem is the theory doesn't translate into more productivity. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with productivity coach Cathy Rashidian (www.readysetchoose.com) to look at what productivity is and what underlying issues are obstructing your ability to be more productive and to manage your emotions around frustration and ambition. If you realize you are missing insights that would explain why you have not been able to become more productive, this is a show 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 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 who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.   Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.
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Oct 20, 2021 • 35min

ADHD: You’re Not Always Wrong

Those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder struggle. Time and time again, others point out things that they're doing wrong. This conditions them over a period of time to immediately think it's their fault and start with "I'm sorry." In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) discusses the topic with Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactparents.com/attention) who coaches parents of complex kids. The two will talk about how "I'm sorry, I'm wrong" becomes a compensatory strategy to take the pressure off. It's good to relieve the pressure, but when they start believing it, then it keeps them from moving forward. If you've got ADHD and often find yourself saying "I'm sorry," 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 who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.   Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.
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Oct 13, 2021 • 41min

ADHD: “I’m Sorry,” a Reflexive Response

Got ADHD? Do you lead off conversations saying you're sorry? How do such reflexive responses serve you? Do they take the pressure off? Are you always assuming you are wrong? Are you shaming yourself? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com). In the interview they talk about the "I'm sorry" response and bring a realization to your reflexive responses for you to gain awareness but, more importantly, for you to manage your life with intent. If you are sorry a lot, 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 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 unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.   Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

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