ADHD and Motivation in the Context of Executive Functioning Impairments

An episode of the Attention Talk Radio podcast, hosted by Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG, titled "ADHD and Motivation in the Context of Executive Functioning Impairments" was published on April 22, 2026 and runs 39 minutes.

April 22, 2026 ·39m · Attention Talk Radio

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Summary

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 (https://www.digcoaching.com/), speaks with Dr. Ari Tuckman (https://adultadhdbook.com/) on a new theory of motivation which reveals insights current views can't explain. The model takes into consideration ADHD as an executive function impairment. The view shifts the narrative from unmotivated to highly motivated if you understand the impairment. If you struggle with ADHD, understanding this frame of motivation is something that you've got to listen to.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

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 (https://www.digcoaching.com/), speaks with Dr. Ari Tuckman (https://adultadhdbook.com/) on a new theory of motivation which reveals insights current views can't explain. The model takes into consideration ADHD as an executive function impairment. The view shifts the narrative from unmotivated to highly motivated if you understand the impairment. If you struggle with ADHD, understanding this frame of motivation is something that you've got to listen to.

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.

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