Attention Talk Radio

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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...

ADHD and Getting Help: Why Do People Resist?
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Got ADHD? Know someone who does? Ever wonder why so many people with ADHD struggle to get the help they need? It’s a fascinating question—and one we dive into on this episode of Attention Talk Radio. Host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) sits down with Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact Parents (https://impactparents.com) to unpack the barriers that often keep people from seeking or accepting support. They explore the challenges, the nuances, and the hidden dynamics at play. If you or someone you love is navigating ADHD, this is a must-listen episode!  

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ADHD: Making America Healthy Again Commission
04/22/2025

Those with ADHD struggle in everyday life, as the condition represents an executive function impairment. The current administration's executive order threatens to roll back time and many hard-fought accommodations are in peril. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Stephanie Silverman and Shanta Whitaker about the National Leadership Summit on the Appropriate Use of ADHD Treatments, a three-part virtual series to begin airing April 24, 2025. If you’re impacted by ADHD and have some concerns about the winds of change on Capitol Hill, please tune in to understand what this summit is about and help us ge...


ADHD and Seniors: Late Diagnosis and Key Information
04/16/2025

Are you a senior? Did you get diagnosed with ADHD later in life? Did the diagnosis provide a framework to make sense of your life that before didn't make sense? Do you find yourself reflecting on life with some level of regret? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (http://www.digcoaching.com) interviews Jami Shapiro (http://www.grandmahasadhd.com), the host of Grandma Has ADHD podcast. The two discuss ADHD, late diagnosis, emotions, and acceptance. If you were diagnosed with ADHD later in life or you're realizing that you have it, this...


ADHD and the Elephant in the Room
04/09/2025

If you're struggling with ADHD, this is not your ordinary ADHD podcast.

Have you ever wondered why skills training has its limits, how systems don't stick? Wonder why routines are hard? 

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff copper (www.digcoaching.comt) talks about the ADHD elephant in the room and one thing that explains why so much doesn't work; yet, it isn't addressed.  If you're struggling with ADHD and recognize you need to get to the core of the problem and not deal with the diagnosis, this is a sh...


Navigating ADHD Accommodations for College Students
04/02/2025

The framework of accommodations is evolving as more college students with both visible and invisible disabilities, including ADHD, seek the support they need. While the Americans with Disabilities Act provides a basis for these accommodations, the process of securing them can be complex, time consuming, and expensive.

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Jeff Copper talks with Romaney Berson of B Focused Coaching, who has firsthand experience navigating the system. She shares valuable insights and practical tips to help parents and students advocate effectively and secure the right accommodations for academic success.

If you have a...


ADHD and Bipolar Disorder: The Challenges of a Dual Diagnosis
03/26/2025

Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time?  

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper sits down with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, an expert in both ADHD and bipolar disorder, to explore the complexities of managing these coexisting conditions. Many individuals with bipolar disorder also have ADHD, creating unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Together, they dive into the intricacies of treatment approaches, the overlap between the two conditions, and the impact on daily life. Whether you have been diagnosed with both o...


ADHD: The Effort of Thinking and Self Regulation
03/19/2025

Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time?  

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper sits down with Dr. John Eastwood for a thought-provoking discussion on the true nature of ADHD. While often perceived as a deficit of attention, ADHD is increasingly understood as a challenge of self-regulation. Throughout the conversation, they explore the role of working memory, the mental effort required for thinking, and the compelling urge to escape when tasks become overwhelming. They shed light on a critical insight: ADHD is n...


ADHD: Getting Your Own Attention
03/12/2025

Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time?   Got something that you need to remember? Do you need to calm down? Do you need to pause and think? These are all common challenges for people with ADHD.

In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (http://www.digcoaching.com) talks about this phenomenon to help bring tangibility to the statements above. They are goals. The trick is, what's the process of achieving the goals? More specifically, how do you get your a...


ADHD Aha Stories: A Lived Experience
03/05/2025

Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time?  

If you've got ADHD, you've been told a thousand times that you need a plan, you need a strategy. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com), shares many “aha” stories from his lived experience with less-scripted plans and how he took advantage of opportunity when it knocked. He'll share many true stories that caught him by surprise over the years and have helped him become recognized in the world...


ADHD: A Look at Whats Hard About Emotional Regulation
02/26/2025

ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. The major executive function is self-regulation. There are two things you need to regulate: one is your attention, and the other is your emotions. Whether you realize it or not, when your attention is dysregulated, so are your emotions.  

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) talks to mindfulness ADHD coach Dana Crews (https://secondarrowadhdcoaching.com) about the nature of emotional self-regulation and what's involved in regulating emotions. Jeff and Dana confront the big challenges associated with emotional regulation, identify what can b...