Attention Talk Radio

Need to be constantly on? Is there never enough stimulation? Scientific research shows why ADDers are always craving more, more, more! This all stems from the design of the reward pathway in the brain. Is the ADHD brain driving us to distraction?  In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire  (www.necoaching.com) interviews host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) about how the brain’s setup plays a crucial role in our daily lives. 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 adult

If the obvious solution isn't working, chances are you're attending to the wrong thing. It's such a simple yet true statement, but all too often, we keep proving what doesn't work as opposed to looking at something differently. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, our most frequent guest, Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultADHDbook.com), will join host, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper, as they discuss and pontificate about why this is true. Why is it that, so often, those with ADHD are stuck on the very thing that does not work. If you are stuck, this is a show you will not 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

As disorganized as you think you might be, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper has learned there is always a method to your madness. Changing organizational systems to better or more efficient ones sounds easy on paper but is more difficult than many might think, especially for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we take a look at the challenges of changing systems and talk about key items to focus on when making the change. If you have ever found yourself procrastinating on making the change to a better system, this is a show you will not 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

The key to being a successful entrepreneur with ADHD is surrounding yourself with the right people. The right people typically need to be good at detail, can relate to you, are inspired by you, and have the patience to handle your ADHD impatience. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio we interview ADD entrepreneur Neil Peterson (www.edgefoundation.org) to gain insights on his experience finding the right people to help capture, organize, and execute the thousands of creative ideas spewing from his entrepreneurial brain. If you are an entrepreneur 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 diagnose

It is convenient for society to point out what is negative about ADHD, but are there any positive things? You bet! In this edition of Attention Talk Radio we interview Laurie Dupar (http://www.coachingforadhd.com) on the topic and illuminate some obvious positive qualities around ADHD and, as you might suspect, some not so obvious strengths and gifts. If you find yourself focused on the negative, you won’t want to 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 chil

Wouldn’t it be great if people could understand what it is like to have ADHD? To help others gain insight and maybe some empathy? In this episode, your host, Jeff Copper, an ADHD and attention coach, shares a few insights to help you better articulate ADHD and help others understand what it is like to have ADHD and why those with ADHD do what they do. If you feel like others around you just don’t get it or could benefit from better explaining the ADHD experience, then you’ll find this show very insightful. 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

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder solutions don’t always look like what one might think. In this episode host, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper, shares some unique, surprising, and practical solutions that manifested as an Aha! to both him and those he coached. If you want to hear some really out-of-the-box ways those with ADHD move forward, 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

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has its challenges, and so does being an entrepreneur. How magnified are the challenges when the two come together? How can they be overcome? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Neil Peterson (http://www.edgefoundation.org) who is a successful entrepreneur and has ADD. If you also have ADHD and are an entrepreneur or are thinking of becoming one, you’ll want to listen 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 a

The key to helping those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is to improve functioning. But what about other challenges? What about the challenges that still remain, even after effective treatment and consistent strategies? In this episode Dr. Ari Tuckman, PsyD (http://www.adultadhdbook.com), talks about acceptance with host ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper. Is acceptance disempowering? Is it passive resignation? No, says Dr. Tuckman. Tune in to this interview to learn more! 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, overwhelme

Is the scientific method used in ADHD coaching? Is ADHD coaching science-based? What is the science of ADHD coaching? How does it work? ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper thinks he has a context to answer all these questions and shed light on others not listed. So, in this edition of Attention Talk Radio, we are doing something different. ADHD coach and instructor Caroline Maguire  (http://www.necoaching.com) is our guest. She turns the tables on host Jeff Copper quizzing him on his construct. If you are curious about the relationship between ADHD coaching and science, this is a show you’ll want to hear. We guarantee it will make you think!   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

Attention deficit disorder kids have unique brain wiring, and as such, they have unique systems, solutions, structures, and scaffolding. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, your host, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper, will interview Caroline Maguire (http://www.necoaching.com) around actual unique solutions that might not be so obvious to you but work perfectly for the individuals who use them. If you are a parent, a teen, or an ADHD kid who is impacted by ADHD, this is a show you don’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 w

Got ADHD?  In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host and co-host Jeff Copper and Dr. Kirsten Milliken (http://www.playdhd.com) discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the ADHD label. 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. 

    Too often, we hear people talk about helping those with ADHD to build habits. We are learning that ADHD is an executive functioning issue and requires effort. It's very effortful, making it more difficult for those with ADHD to build habits than for others. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we have an open conversation with Kirsten Milliken (http://www.playadhd.com) around the mechanics of building habits. We address why it's so difficult and particularly hard for those with ADHD. If you're an individual who has found behavior modification to be challenging or just hasn't worked, or if you're thinking of using it, 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, i

Dr. John Ratey (www.johnratey.com) is a bestselling author and an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is a renowned psychiatrist on treating adults with ADD. Since he himself has ADD, it is no surprise that, as a co-author with Dr. Ned Hallowell of the bestselling seminal book on ADD/ADHD, Driven to Distraction, he was able to confront a variety of false notions about ADD, including the most common myths that ADD affects only children and that ADD limits intelligence or self-discipline. Listen in as Dr. Ratey shares his insight on exercise and the ADHD brain. 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 i

How do you know if your ADHD meds are working? Should you feel a buzz? Should you focus on outcomes? Or is the measure your ability to regulate your attention and emotions? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio we listen to an insightful interview with Dr. Charles Parker, author of New ADHD Medication Rules on the 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 Radi

Got a teen with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who struggles with time management? If so, this show is for you. Join us as we interview Leslie Josel of Order Out of Chaos (www.orderoochaos.com) around her experience helping her ADHD teen better manage time and how it led to her passion as a professional organizer and time management consultant.  If you struggle with time or your teen struggles with time, you won’t want to 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 he

When laws are passed to protect those in need, agencies of the government are required to write regulations used to adhere to these laws. Who ensures that those with ADHD are protected under these acts? Politicians? Bureaucrats? Who speaks for the ADHD community at large? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we'll be interviewing Ingrid Alpern, co-chair of CHADD's public policy committee, for it is they who are actively involved with ensuring that attention deficit disorder is specifically listed as a disability in the 2008 amended act of ADA, which also impacts Section 504 plans. This show will enlighten and inspire you. It will give you reason to understand why everyone should be a part of CHADD (http://www.chadd.org) so that we may come together and speak with one voice.   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

Does the media perpetuate ADHD stigma or inform society about the reality of ADHD?  Or is it about the story and the fundamentals of storytelling to paint the victims as villains and heroes?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. David Goodman (http://www.addadult.com) on the topic to enlighten, educate, and empower you to fight against the misrepresentation of ADHD by the media.  If you have or are impacted by ADHD or if you just want to learn how journalists write a slanted story, 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

Ladies, does your stud muffin have ADHD?  How do you live with him and his ADHD, help him manage himself and his ADHD, and then love him and his ADHD, all the while managing your own ADHD? In this episode we interview Yvonne Nardone, an ADHD spouse and huge supporter of her ADHD husband!  If you’re in an ADHD relationship where both of you have ADHD, you won’t want to 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

Does your teen have the life skills, maturity, and decision-making ability to make it in college and survive? Just because they graduated high school with a diploma doesn't mean they're ready. All too often, those with ADHD need more time to mature and develop life skills. Question is… what are the options? A GAP year! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview John Willson of SOAR, Inc., (http://www.soarnc.org) about a certain type of GAP year – the Gateway Adventure program. In the interview, John talks about structure, the merits, and the hands on learning those in transition can gain from such a program. He also discusses the basics and resources to help make a decision if a GAP year is for you. If you're a teen or a parent of a teen with ADHD concerned that college might be coming too fast, 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 disor