Attention Talk Radio

Even though emotions are not a part of the diagnostic criteria for ADHD in the DSM-5, researchers agree that emotions are as much a part of ADHD as attention. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we are interviewing clinical psychologist Dr. Thomas E. Brown (www.DrThomasEBrown.com) around why those with ADHD struggle so much with emotions, the role emotions play in executive functioning, the impact of emotions on working memory, and how emotions impact the “Google” search function in our brain. We also ask him to specifically use the concept of erectile dysfunction as a metaphor to help understand the chemical dynamics of the brain. Dr. Brown is an ADHD thought leader. He is articulate and on point. The only reason to miss this show is if you are in crisis or someone in your family is giving birth! That’s right. The content is that good! 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.

There are lots of questions, confusion, and demonization of ADHD stimulant medications in the context of addiction. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Anthony Rostain (https://www.med.upenn.edu/add/faculty_rostain.html) on the topic. He answers our questions on how addictive these drugs are or whether they are addictive at all. What should you be worried about? Are the medications physically addictive, or do people just get addicted because they rely on the drugs? All this and more in this episode. If you've got questions, and even education, 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 http://www.digcoaching.com.

The idea of ADHD coaching was first mentioned in the book Driven to Distraction coauthored by Dr. Ned Hallowell published in 1994. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Ned Hallowell (www.drhallowell.com) and Master Certified CoachDavid Giwerc (www.addca.com) to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of this historic event. Dr. Hallowell talks about how the reference came about, what his vision was at the time, and what he thought the future might bring. We also talk with master certified coach David Giwerc on what ADHD coaching is today, how it has evolved, and what the future looks like. If you are part of the ADHD community, you won’t want to miss 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 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.

ADHD conferences are about learning, connecting with your tribe, and having fun! That is right… FUN! Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) (www.chadd.org) is kicking things up a notch. Tune into this episode of Attention Talk Radio and hear featured speakers share insights on what they’ll be talking about at the 2014 CHADD conference. Guests include Dr. Thomas Brown of Yale, Autumn Zitani of Sesame Street, Luca Forgeois, an 19-year-old open-wheel ADHD racecar driver, and Chris Dendy. We also talk to Michael MacKay, CHADD board president, who shares his insights around the conference and the future of CHADD. If you are part of the ADHD community, listen to this show to learn about the CHADD conference and find out why you need to connect with your tribe in Chicago this November! 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.

More and more researchers are looking at ADHD as an executive function issue.  We've done several interviews around neurotransmitters and dopamine. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Russell Ramsay on the role dopamine plays in motivation and then deepen our discussion of it in the context of executive functions.  From there, we'll talk about cognition and CBT as a useful ADHD treatment.  If you're interested in learning more about motivation, ADHD, or treatments, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), 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.

In this episode of Attention talk Radio, Jeff interviews Totally ADD’s Rick Green (http://www.totallyadd.com) on the value of interviews as a research tool. Jeff and Rick share their unique education obtained interviewing ADHD experts over the years and how interviews can be used as a research tool; plus, the two will share a few unexpected insights. If you procrastinate doing research, want to gain insight on different ways to do research, or just want to learn more about ADHD, then you won’t want to miss 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 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 http://www.digcoaching.com.

The key to ADHD is to keep your machine (your physical brain) and your mind (your thoughtful mindful brain) running efficiently and in harmony to achieve your mission. There is so much information out there about what to do to help your ADHD, but are you aware of things you do every day that might be getting in the way, disrupting the mind and the brain from working in harmony? Join us for an insightful interview with ADD Crusher™ Alan Brown (http://www.addcrusher.com) as he shares what he has learned not to do. If you’ve been focused on what to do but not making much progress, this show is one 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.

For whatever reason, many of those with ADHD are particularly sensitive to what is right and what is wrong. Could it stem from emotional issues from childhood? Setbacks in one’s personal life? Or are those with ADHD more about principles and values? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we have an open conversation with Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://www.adultadhdbook.com) about the notion of right and wrong and the sensitivities of those with ADHD around the topic. If you find yourself struggling in politics or over what is right and wrong, 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 http://www.digcoaching.com.

During midlife a woman’s estrogen levels diminish, unmasking often-hidden ADHD. What is the impact of taking hormones when this happens? And how does it impact ADHD? We interview ADDiva, Linda Roggli (http://www.addiva.net), on the topic. She shares her expertise, her experience coaching midlife ADHD women and her own personal story of menopause, hormones, and ADHD. If you are at “that certain age” or live with or love a woman who is, don’t miss Linda Roggli’s professional insight on this largely ignored topic. 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.

Can you believe there is virtually no research on ADHD and the elderly? Surely they must be impacted. We speculate that this population not only experiences the same issues as other ADHD adults, but possibly their challenges are worse. Join Jeff Copper and Gina Pera (http://www.adhdrollercoaster.com) in a conversation on the topic, speculating on the unique challenges this group faces and calling for more research and data. If you're elderly or have an elderly family member who exhibits symptoms of 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, visit http://www.digcoaching.com.