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Attention Talk Radio
by 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.
Episodes
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ADHD Inside Out: The Mechanics of Executive Function and Emotion
ADHD is a neurobiological condition often associated with executive functioning impairments. But what if we looked at ADHD from a more mechanical, engineering perspective to better understand what's happening beneath the surface? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach...
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Looking for ADHD Help: Beware of Your Emotions
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with procrastination, time management, or prioritization? Are you looking for help? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about the human brain, its automatic nature, and emotion in the...
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ADHD, Attention, and the Battle for Sleep
Why is sleep so difficult for people with ADHD? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Harvard Medical School’s Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., about the challenges of sleep and the competition for our attention at bedtime. When there’s…
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ADHD Relationships: Moving Past Defensiveness and Denial
ADHD can create patterns of defensiveness, denial, and frustration in relationships. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://www.adhdmarriage.com), author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage, about...
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The Surprising Connection Between ADHD and Meditation
Ever meditate only to find your mind wandering? That’s not failure—it’s part of the practice! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Gregg Krech (https://www.thirtythousanddays.org/) about meditation, attention, and exercises that can...
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ADHD and AuDHD: Navigating the Paradox of Lived Experience
Yes, you can have a diagnosis of both ADHD and autism, often referred to as AuDHD. The conditions differ in many ways, and managing them can feel like a paradox. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Meredith...
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ADHD Productivity: What's Really Getting in the Way
People with ADHD often want to be more productive. They read the books, attend the seminars, try the latest systems, and collect strategies that promise to transform their lives. Yet somehow, all that knowledge doesn’t always translate into actually getting more done. In this episode of Attention...
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When Both Dad and Child have ADHD: A Doctor's Real Life Parenting Story
Parenting is challenging enough, but what happens when you’re an ADHD dad raising an ADHD child? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with physician, ADHD coach, and ADHD dad Dr. Terry Dickson (https://www.cedarville.edu/) about the...
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ADHD and Dopamine: Unlocking the Motivation Puzzle
What role does dopamine really play in ADHD, and how does it connect to motivation and executive function? While dopamine has become a popular topic in discussions about ADHD, understanding its role requires looking beyond neurotransmitters and into how the brain manages motivation, cognition…
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ADHD and Menopause: A Deeper Understanding and Management
UGH! You've got ADHD, you're a female, and it's that time of life where things begin to change. Pre-menopause and menopause can be a very drastic change in a person's life. It's a process. Why go it alone? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper...
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ADHD: Procrastination, Exercise, and Insights
Got ADHD? Do you need to exercise? Do you find it challenging to get exercise in? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com/) explores why exercise can be so difficult for people with ADHD, drawing on his personal experiences…
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ADHD, Dopamine, and Motivation: What Really Drives Behavior
What role does dopamine play in ADHD and motivation? While dopamine is often linked to ADHD, researchers increasingly view ADHD as a disorder of executive functioning. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Russell Ramsay (https://www.cbt4adhd.com) explains how dopamine, motivation, and...
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Does ADHD Make You More Sensitive to Right and Wrong?
Are people with ADHD especially sensitive to questions of right and wrong? Many individuals with ADHD seem to have a strong sense of fairness, justice, and personal values—but where does that sensitivity come from? Is it rooted in difficult childhood experiences, emotional setbacks, executive...
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ADHD in Midlife: Hormones, Menopause, and New Challenges
Could declining estrogen during menopause make ADHD symptoms more noticeable? For many women, the hormonal changes of midlife can reveal executive function challenges that had previously gone unrecognized or well-managed. As estrogen levels decline, ADHD symptoms may intensify, raising important...
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ADHD and Motivation: When Opposites Collide
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with motivation? Do you hear a lot of people talking about motivation symptomatically? Do any of them talk about it pragmatically? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Jon…
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Turning ADHD Information Into Meaningful Change
Do you spend hours searching the internet for ADHD information, hoping to find that one idea that will finally make life easier? If so, have you ever considered the difference between ADHD information and ADHD insight—and why that distinction matters? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD...
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ADHD, Shame, and the Challenge of Acceptance
Do you struggle with ADHD, failed systems, negative self-talk, and feelings of shame? Many people are told to "accept themselves," but what does that actually mean, and how do you get there? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coaches Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Nikki…
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Spotlighting the Universal ADHD Accommodation
ADHD is an executive function impairment. Executive functions are a collection of mind tools that we work with towards a goal over time. In short, we use them to solve problems. Most of the things people with ADHD struggle with are rooted, at some level, in ambiguity…hence the problem. In this...
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ADHD and Understanding It
There's a lot of information out on ADHD. A lot of symptoms. A lot of emotions. It's hard to understand it. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) discusses his understanding of ADHD gained from interviewing experts over…
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Unlocking Potential of ADHD in Millennials and Gen Z Students
What impact does ADHD have on Millennials and Gen Z in college and their early careers? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com/) interviews Christine L. Robinson on this timely topic. Together, they explore the unique...
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ADHD and Community: The Sparkler Society
Got ADHD? Are you female, middle-aged, or a member of the sandwich generation—raising your own kids while also caring for aging parents? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) talks to Jami Shapiro...
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ADHD and Self-Regulation: Mastering Emotions and Focus
ADHD is less about attention and more about self-regulation of focus, emotions, and even movement. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has an open conversation with longtime-listener Greg about the theory behind…
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Silencing the Inner Critic: ADHD Shame and Self-Talk
ADHD is not something most people would choose or neatly wrap up as a gift. Yet, many people with ADHD struggle with shame and harsh self-talk that hold them back. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer ADHD coach Jeff Copper talks with Dr. Sharon Saline...
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Is There Anything to Be Grateful for About ADHD?
ADHD is not something most people would choose or neatly wrap up as a gift. Yet, even with its challenges, individuals with ADHD can lead deeply meaningful and fulfilling lives—and there is much to be grateful for along the way. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff...
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ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with executive functions? Executive functions are all the buzz these days. The question is, what are they? Why are they relevant? What is and is not an executive function? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper...
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ADHD and Motivation in the Context of Executive Functioning Impairments
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with planning, making decisions, procrastinating, and managing time? Do you beat yourself up for being lazy or unmotivated? What is the underlying issue? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper…
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Why Your ADHD Strategies Always Fail (And What to Do Instead)
Are you drowning in a sea of ADHD strategies that never seem to stick? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper pulls back the curtain on why typical plans, tools, and strategies fail those with ADHD. It isn’t a moral failing, a lack of motivation, or...
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ADHD and Focus: Are We Focused on the Wrong Thing?
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) challenges the status quo of ADHD management. We often fixate on "fixing focus" or conditioning behavior, but we’re focusing on the wrong thing! ADHD isn’t a behavioral problem; it...
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ADHD, Shame, and Self-Talk: Breaking the Cycle
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...
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ADHD and Aging: The Challenge of Downsizing
Got ADHD? Are you in the third or fourth quarter of your life? Do you need to downsize? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks to Jami Shapiro (https://grandmahasadhd.com), the host of Grandma Has ADHD podcast.. The...
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ADHD: Taking Notes and Making Lists—A Deep Dive
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with notes and lists—taking them but not knowing what to do with them, or ending up with lists scattered everywhere? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) explores the functional role of notes...
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Solving the ADHD Puzzle: A Formula That Changes Everything
ADHD is complex, but the path to managing it doesn't have to be a mystery. Join ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and guest Laura MacNiven (https://springboardclinic.com) as they deconstruct the ADHD experience through four essential lenses: physics, biology, behavior, and mindset....
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ADHD and Self-Acceptance
Got ADHD? Are you under a lot of stress? Do you find yourself feeling like you're an imposter? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) interviews Michael Greenspan about his transformation from being unaware to becoming...
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ADHD: Managing Stress and Emotions at Work
ADHD manifests itself in many different facets of life; work is one of them. When it comes to managing ADHD, much of it comes down to emotional self-regulation. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Diann…
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ADHD: Coaching Teenage Meltdowns, a Lived Experience
Got an ADHD teen who struggles with emotional dysregulation? Are you at your wit's end? Are you struggling emotionally? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Griffin Rouse, who specializes in...
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ADHD Parents: Solving for the Root of the Problem
Are you the parent of an ADHD kid? Do you struggle with helping them? Do you get frustrated? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Cindy Goldrich (https://ptscoaching.com) about managing…
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ADHD, Emotional Intelligence, and Emotional Regulation
ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. Self-regulation is a dominant executive function that involves regulating not only your attention, but also your emotions. While it's not a part of the diagnostic criteria, when emotions are dysregulated, attention is dysregulated. In this episode of...
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ADHD Through a New Paradigm: Dr. Pomeroy's Inside Out Perspective
ADHD is considered a focus problem. When you dig into it, it's really an executive functioning impairment. Executive functions are a collection of mind tools that you use to solve problems. For those with ADHD, these mind tools are less efficient. Thus, it would seem to be harder for those with...
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ADHD Women in Midlife: The Need for Coaching and Community
You’ve got ADHD. You’re 40 or maybe 40+. This can be a difficult time for ADHD women because of the convergence of ADHD, age, and perimenopause. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADDiva Linda Roggli to…
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ADHD and Bullying The Value of a Proper Diagnosis
Got ADHD? Have you experienced bullying? It's a very real phenomenon. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD Coach Brooke Schnittman (http://coachingwithbrooke.com) as a follow-up to their show on bullying…
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Why Background Noise Helps ADHD Focus
Many people with ADHD discover they focus better with sound in the background—but not just any sound. For some, it’s the subtle hum of a fan or motor, not music or conversation, that makes concentration easier. When loyal listener Jessie shared how low-level background noise helps him focus, it...
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Impulsivity, Food, and ADHD: Breaking the Cycle
Impulsivity, distractibility, procrastination, and challenges with self-regulation can make healthy eating and weight management especially difficult for individuals with ADHD. Good intentions often collide with inconsistent routines, emotional eating, or difficulty following through. In this...
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Behind the Mask: The Emotional Cost of Living with ADHD
ADHD often comes with inconsistency—moments of strong performance followed by periods of underperformance. Over time, this unpredictability can lead individuals to question their abilities and hide their struggles behind carefully constructed defenses. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio…
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Surviving the Holidays with ADHD: What Families Really Need
The holidays are stressful enough, but when ADHD is part of the family, the pressure can feel overwhelming. Between disrupted routines, heightened emotions, and unrealistic expectations, many parents enter the season already anxious and exhausted. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host…
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ADHD and the Holidays
If you've got ADHD, you probably find that the holiday season is incredibly stressful. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach, Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com), shares the type of mindset needed to minimize the stress. He talks about ADHD as an impairment,...
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ADHD and Imposter Syndrome: My Thoughts
Got ADHD? Got imposter syndrome? This can be very emotionally challenging. In this episode of the Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper, shares his thoughts on imposter syndrome in the context of executive function. He tries to bring a legitimate understanding to…
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ADHD and Relationships: Differences in Style, Preferences, and Background
If you've got ADHD and you're in a relationship, chances are there are certain areas of contention between you and your partner. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) interviews Riley Karbon. The duo talks about ADHD...
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Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Shame and Negative Self-Talk with ADHD
Many people with ADHD struggle with feelings of shame and persistent negative self-talk, which can hold them back from reaching their potential. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) sits down with Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) to…
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Bridging the Gap: Turning ADHD Knowledge Into Action
Those with ADHD often understand what they need to do, but they struggle with getting them done; there’s a gap in turning knowledge into practice. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus...
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Mastering Emotional Self-Regulation with ADHD: Theory and Practice
ADHD is fundamentally a challenge of self-regulation, affecting not just attention but also emotions and physical movement. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) engages in an insightful conversation with long-time listener Greg. Together, they…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG
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