

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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Sep 26, 2018 • 50min
The 2018 ADHD Super Conference
Did you get the memo? Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), and the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) have unified to host the 2018 International Conference on ADHD in St. Louis, Missouri, November 7 to 11. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair, Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) around what to expect at this year's conference and shares excerpts from keynote speakers like LeDerick Horne, Eduardo Briceno, “How to ADD” Jessica McCabe, and Dr. Russell Barkley. If you're in the ADHD community, get inspired and informed about this year's gathering. 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.

Sep 19, 2018 • 57min
ADHD and Self-Motivation
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have executive functioning challenges, about which we've spent a lot of time talking about self-regulation and working memory. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Russell Barkley (http://russellbarkley.org) joins us for a lively discussion with ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) around the notion of self-motivation. If you've listened to our interviews with Dr. Barkley in the past, this promises to be enlightening, informative, and something you should put on your calendar. 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.

Sep 12, 2018 • 55min
The Reality of Down-Regulating ADHD Emotions – Part 3
Those with ADHD know what to do, but the challenge is in executing. In this third interview of a 3-part series on ADHD and emotions, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) shares an excerpt of an interview done years ago with Stacey in a moment when she was witnessing the challenges of self-regulation. Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (http://addca.com), founder of ADD Coach Academy, joins Jeff to discuss the fundamental process used to help individuals manage emotions. They pull from past interviews with Roger Dewitt, Autumn Zitani of Sesame Street, and Melissa Orlov to illustrate the consistent pattern or process found to be effective. They acknowledge how hard emotional self-regulation is for those with ADHD as a means of respect so as not to minimize the need or the challenges, but at the same time to give hope! NOTE: This is Part 3 in a three-part series. Part 1 can be found at http://tobtr.com/10951817 and Part 2 at http://tobtr.com/10951833. 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 for adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio 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.

Sep 5, 2018 • 36min
ADHD: Theoretical Regulation of Emotion - Part 2
ADHD is a challenge of self-regulation. Both attention and emotions need to be regulated. In this Part 2 of a three-part series on emotional self-regulation, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) shares excerpts of an interview done with Dr. Russell Barkley regarding the theoretical steps or hierarchy in the down-regulation of emotions. Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (http://addca.com), founder of ADD Coach Academy joins Jeff and discusses Dr. Barkley’s theoretical steps and how the coaching model identifies with his steps and hint at how the ADHD coaching process helps those with ADHD execute the steps in a practical way. NOTE: This is Part 2 in a three-part series. Part 1 can be found at http://tobtr.com/10951817 and Part 3 at http://tobtr.com/10951843 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.

Aug 29, 2018 • 46min
ADHD: What is Emotion? Part 1
Dr. Russell Barkley advocates how ADHD is a challenge of self-regulation. Attention and emotion both need to be regulated. At Attention Talk Radio we have created a 3-part series on ADHD and Emotions. In Part 1, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) plays an excerpt of a previous interview with Dr. Russell Barkley where he defines an emotion. Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (http://addca.com), founder of ADD Coach Academy, joins Jeff in discussing Dr. Barkley’s definition. They share their views of Dr. Barkley as a thought leader. Part 2 (http://tobtr.com/10951833) builds on the concept of ADHD and emotional self-regulation by looking at the theoretical steps necessary to manage emotions. Part 3 (http://tobtr.com/10951843) covers how ADHD coaching helps those with ADHD manage emotions within Dr. Barkley’s construct. 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.

Aug 22, 2018 • 38min
ADHD Coaching Intervention: Its Impact on Students
ADHD coaching is a promising intervention for attention deficit disorder and can truly have an impact on students. Join us as ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Neil Peterson (http://neilpeterson.com and http://edgefoundation.org), a thought leader and pioneer in the paradigm of bringing ADHD coaches to the student body one coach at a time and en masse. If you are a parent, educator, mental health professional or even a mentor or coach, listen as Neil shares what he has seen and the transformation in the world of academia and the ADHD community. 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.

Aug 15, 2018 • 45min
ADHD Insights around Disclosing Your ADHD
You’ve got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and you’re thinking about disclosing it. Should you? Are there other strategies to accomplish the same outcome? ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) on the concept of to tell or not to tell. If you recognize the seriousness and implications of your actions to disclose and need insights to make the right decision, tune in. We guarantee to open your mind and better prepare you to make the decision. 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.

Aug 9, 2018 • 39min
ADHD Career Insights: The Trades
Got ADHD? Let's look at the facts. ADHD dropout rates are higher for those who attend college. Of those who finish, it takes longer, and most students struggle getting through college and in careers later in life. Most of them overlook the opportunities the trades present. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Jen Phillips (https://www.brookfieldcsd.org) and Julia Frost (https://ozarks.edu/new-student/jones-learning-center/) on the viability of those with ADHD thriving in the trades. They'll look at the learning environment, the economic shortage, and rising income levels. If you are a high school student or a parent of one that worries about the future, this show will be amazingly enlightening. 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.

Aug 2, 2018 • 47min
Repairing ADHD Parent-Teen Relationships
In a family impacted by ADHD, the dynamics can be quite stressful. As time wears on, relationships can be strained, and sometimes damaged. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) has an open discussion with parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (http://impactadhd.com) about addressing challenged relationships and offers core insights to focus on over time that can slowly make adjustments in that relationship. If you love your kids but get stressed out or find yourself angry or resentful, this is a show that 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.

Jul 26, 2018 • 40min
ADHD Coaches and Corporate America: Let's Team Up
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder costs the U.S. economy from $143 billion to $266 billion a year, most of which is attributable to adults, not children. In the past, corporate America could do little to impact the cost. But today, there is a new paradigm and the most promising intervention in years. Join ADHD coach and host, Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com), as he talks with Dr. Tamara Rosier (http://acornleadership.com), President of the ADHD Coaches Organization, about the unique merits of ADHD coaching as an intervention and how employers can use it to their advantage. If you are in the ADHD community, tune in, get insights, and an education to help advocate for more corporate help for the benefit of those with ADHD. 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.