Attention Talk Radio

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is being recognized as an executive functioning challenge. One of the key executive functioning challenges is self-restraint. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) talk about the essence of self-restraint and how it relates to ADHD and the challenges of self-regulation. Given that self-regulation is one of the biggest challenges for those with ADHD, we encourage you to watch this show to gain insight on what it's all about so you can better manage yourself. 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.

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 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.

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 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.

Exploring the relationship between ADHD and playing with information in the mind's playground, they discuss the challenges of loading and manipulating information, the importance of thinking inside and outside the head for individuals with ADHD, the role of education in addressing difficulties, strategies for easier thinking and problem-solving, and the impact of COVID on ADHD individuals.

This podcast explores verbal working memory in individuals with ADHD. It discusses Dr. Russell Barkley's construct on ADHD and executive functioning, the benefits of storytelling and thinking out loud for those with ADHD, strategies to manage the urge to think, the importance of communication and thinking out loud, and the role of verbal working memory in problem-solving.

This podcast explores the concept of visual working memory in relation to ADHD. It discusses the challenges individuals with ADHD face in creating mental images and recalling information. The use of visual imagery and external cues to improve working memory is explored, as well as the difficulties of multitasking and interruptions. The impact of visual working memory on organization, focus, and conceptual thinking is also discussed.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.