Attention Talk Radio

ADHD and addictive behaviors are highly correlated. To understand the correlation, we are doing a three-part series on ADHD and digital addiction. In Part 1 (http://tobtr.com/12071313), ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talked with Dr. Clifford Sussman (www.cliffordsussmanmd.com) about dopamine and brain biology. In Part 2 (http://tobtr.com/12071316), they discussed how video games and social media are engineered to be addictive, using specific examples. In this Part 3, they talk about getting treatment, what is involved, and how it works. If you have ADHD and addictive behavior, we encourage you to tune in to 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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adu

ADHD and addictive behaviors are highly correlated. To understand the correlation, we are doing a three-part series on ADHD and digital addiction. In Part 1 (http://tobtr.com/12071313), ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talked with Dr. Clifford Sussman (www.cliffordsussmanmd.com) about dopamine and brain biology. In this episode they talk about how video games and social media are engineered to be addictive. Dr. Sussman specifically discusses the game “Candy Crush” and the characteristics that draw you to it. In Part 3 (http://tobtr.com/12071320) they discuss treatment. If you have ADHD and addictive behavior, we encourage you to tune in to 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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD

ADHD and addictive behaviors are highly correlated. To understand the correlation, we are doing a three-part series on ADHD and digital addiction. In this Part 1, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Dr. Clifford Sussman (www.cliffordsussmanmd.com) about dopamine and brain biology. They discuss dopamine and how it is primarily involved in the pleasure areas of the brain, which exaggerates the addiction phenomenon in ADHD. Dr. Sussman explains how the human brain is instantly stimulated by the digital world because the brain loves dopamine. In Part 2 (http://tobtr.com/12071316) of the series, they talk about how games and social media are engineered to be addictive.  In Part 3 (http://tobtr.com/12071320), they discuss treatment. If you have ADHD and addictive behavior, we encourage you to tune in to 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

Got ADHD? Do you struggle in life? Could it be the answers to all your questions and all your systems are hidden in plain sight, hidden behind misconceptions, assumptions, and expectations? Could you actually find what works by watching your instinctive behavior? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) defines and talks about instinct, instinctive behaviors, and the value of observing your behavior, as a means to help you understand the legitimate reasons you do what you do and to gain insight on what works. If you've read all the books, attended the webinars, and are still struggling to perform the way others suggest, this is the 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 Ra

Got ADHD? Can you relate to the notion of crash and burn? Have you been so on top of the world or hyperfocused on a topic only to find yourself burnt out at another time? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a candid conversation with David Greenwood of the Overcoming Distractions Podcast (www.OvercomingDistractions.com).  David shares his topic research, as well as his personal experience, to help you avoid the pitfalls of running out of steam. If you relate to the term "burnout," 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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impact

Got ADHD? Ever hired an ADHD coach or considered hiring one? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com). They talk about their experiences as coaches, their successes and failures, as well as the challenges of coaching those who won't put down their smartphones. If you have ADHD and spend more than three hours a day on your phone, you have to listen to 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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, 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 f

Got ADHD? Do you struggle to activate? Recently, on his podcast Overcoming Distractions (www.overcomingdistractions.com), David Greenwood interviewed ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) on the challenges of activation. The conversation was engaging. Thanks to David for allowing us to release the exchange on Attention Talk Radio. If you struggle with activation and want insights on the topic, 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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, 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

Athletes train their bodies and their minds. What can those with ADHD learn about mental fitness from athletes? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about mental fitness and his take on mindfulness guru Dr. Lidia Zylowska (www.lidiazylowska.com) and her presentation at the 2001 International Conference on ADHD. If mental fitness appeals to you and you're a fan of mindfulness, tune into this show as Jeff takes a big picture look at the topic and the practicality of it all.   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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symp

Got ADHD? There are a lot of challenges with this executive function impairment.  One of them is self-regulation. It impacts our self-awareness, our attitude, and often our views as it manifests negatively. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his lived experience around these topics. He talks about what he's learned from interviewing various experts on attitude, gratitude, self-awareness, Japanese psychology, and the ADHD experience.  He also talks about what helped him and shares insights for those drawn to this topic. If you want an intellectual conversation and a translation of a lived experience, 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 b

Interoceptive awareness is the ability to identify, understand, and respond to internal signals in our body. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia around the nature of interoceptive awareness and its impact on ADHD and executive function. They discuss how to improve and manage interceptive awareness to help those with ADHD conduct themselves with more intent.   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 childr

Got ADHD? Struggle with prioritization? Ever planned on sitting down and addressing your most important tasks only to find yourself doing everything but what is important? Do you blame it on ADHD? Have you ever thought through what it is to prioritize and to execute what is important? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his thoughts, observations, and insights on the topic and reveals what you should pay attention to in order to move forward. If the title of this episode speaks to you, join us as we dig deep into this 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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed wit

ADHD is an executive function impairment. Thinking inside your head requires a host of executive functions to learn or digest information. Given the impairment, those with ADHD need to understand their dominant learning modality as a means to learn efficiently. Schools expose students to a variety of ways to learn. The question is how do you come to understand what is the most efficient way to learn? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Brendan Mahan, executive function coach, (www.adhdessentials.com). They talk about the different learning modalities and thinking processes and share their experiences of learning their dominant learning modalities. They also share how they help others with the art of self-observation to come to understand theirs. If the concept of learning efficiently speaks to you, then you won’t want to miss this insightful interview. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention

"I'm not sure who discovered water, but I'm sure it wasn't a fish" is a profound statement. Often, things are so obvious, yet we can't see them. Question is why and how does that relate to ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about the phenomenon and shares tangible examples of how it plays out in everyday life. He also shares three key reasons we often miss the blinding flash of the obvious, and then he looks at these concepts in the context of ADHD. The end game on this is to understand your own attention, identify what gets in your way of finding answers and solutions, and gain insight on how to find obvious solutions that don't seem so obvious right now. If you struggle to find answers, tune in 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 di

Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Are you overwhelmed with all the information on the topic? Therapy, coaching, medications, mindfulness, exercise, diet, sleep, tips, tricks, strategies, mindsets, deficits, executive function, etc.?  Need a model or a context to understand how it all relates?  Join ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (www.addca.com) as they talk about ADHD in a context you can understand, relate to, and make sense of. If you want to know how it is all interrelated, 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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with

Do you believe in ADHD? Do you believe stimulants help, or do you resist taking them? In this episode ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD (www.gtw-health.com), around her challenges and her journey to find the right ADHD medication.  Her lived experience includes resistance, acceptance, and challenges to find what works. If you’re looking for insight, validation, lessons learned, or merely inspiration, 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, overwhelm

Stress and trauma often shadow attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Behavior creates stress, and these stressors trigger reactions and trauma. Often, counseling or therapy is sought to manage the impact of stressors. Managing stress often boils down to mindfulness and self-awareness. What about the concept of meta mindfulness? Witnessing the Catch 22 chain reaction that systematically creates a stressor loop. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman. They discuss stress, trauma, and mindfulness but then introduce the concept of meta mindfulness. Jeff shares a lived experience around how meta mindfulness brought a therapeutic calm and compassion to a childhood trauma in a way that brought peace. If you have ADHD, have had trauma or many stressors in your life, listen to this show to get your attention on the notion of meta mindfulness. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention de

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a buzz phrase in the ADHD world. Is it a thing? Not a thing? And what does the pink elephant paradox have to do with it? In this show, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline) on the topic. The two will have an open counterpoint conversation to bring context to the topic, provide an understanding of the role labels have in managing challenges, and discuss the issue from two perspectives - an ADHD coach and a psychologist. If the phrase “rejection sensitive dysphoria” calls you, don’t 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 d

“Santa Stole Thanksgiving for Christmas” is the title of a Jimmy Buffett Christmas song. Symptomatically, it looks to be true, but upon analysis, the retailers framed Santa! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about using Thanksgiving as a tool to manage your ADHD… that is, using this holiday as a tool to pause, be mindful, manage expectations, and regulate your emotions and your attention to live a more fulfilling life, not only through the holiday season but also throughout the year. If you want a helpful ADHD tool, take the time to tune in.   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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly

ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. Working memory is an executive function and, thus, is impaired by ADHD. In short, for a person with ADHD, thinking inside the head is more difficult. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about working memory itself and as an impairment, and thinking as an impairment for those with ADHD. Most importantly, he addresses the concepts of apprenticeships and the value of co-engineering things as a means to thrive. If you struggle in general, want to understand the root cause, and get insight on where to look for ways to be more productive, this show is a must. 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 Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is

Got ADHD? Are you a perfectionist? Have you ever thought about what it is to be a perfectionist and if you are how to deal with it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) to get her perspective on perfectionism and ADHD. We’ll talk with her to better understand if perfectionism is an obstacle or if it's motivation and how to manage it with intent. If you've got ADHD and struggle with perfectionism, this is a show that will help you break it down into components to manage it to your benefit. Tune in for insights. 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