ADHD, Shame, and Self-Talk: Breaking the Cycle

An episode of the Attention Talk Radio podcast, hosted by Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG, titled "ADHD, Shame, and Self-Talk: Breaking the Cycle" was published on April 1, 2026 and runs 38 minutes.

April 1, 2026 ·38m · Attention Talk Radio

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Summary

Stop the "Shame Spiral." Cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Dr. Sharon Saline (https://www.drsharonsaline.com) tackle the heavy burden of negative self-talk in this episode of Attention Talk Radio.• The Topic: Why shame is so prevalent in the ADHD community.• The Insight: The hidden truths behind "beating yourself up."• The Solution: A specific technique to shift your mindset and regain control.Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com. Our thanks to the sponsors of this show:CHADD.orgADDCA.comImpactParents.comTimeTimer.com

Episode Description

Stop the "Shame Spiral." Cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Dr. Sharon Saline (https://www.drsharonsaline.com) tackle the heavy burden of negative self-talk in this episode of Attention Talk Radio.

• The Topic: Why shame is so prevalent in the ADHD community.
• The Insight: The hidden truths behind "beating yourself up."
• The Solution: A specific technique to shift your mindset and regain control.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

Our thanks to the sponsors of this show:

CHADD.org
ADDCA.com
ImpactParents.com
TimeTimer.com