Attention Talk Radio

ADHD and the Challenges of Activation

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Do you struggle to activate? Recently, on his podcast Overcoming Distractions (www.overcomingdistractions.com), David Greenwood interviewed ...

ADHD and Mental Fitness AKA Mindfulness

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Athletes train their bodies and their minds. What can those with ADHD learn about mental fitness from athletes? In this episode of Attention Talk Radi...

ADHD, Attitude, and Gratitude: A Lived Experience

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ADHD and Interoceptive Awareness

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interoceptive awareness is the ability to identify, understand, and respond to internal signals in our body. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ...

ADHD, Prioritization, and Task Darwinism

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Struggle with prioritization? Ever planned on sitting down and addressing your most important tasks only to find yourself doing everything b...

ADHD: Value of Understanding Your Dominant Learning Modalities

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD is an executive function impairment. Thinking inside your head requires a host of executive functions to learn or digest information. Given the i...

ADHD: Are the Answers Hidden in Plain Sight?

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"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. Quest...

ADHD: Machine, Mind, Mission, Meds, and Non-Meds

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Are you overwhelmed with all the information on the topic? Therapy, coaching, medications, mindfulness, ...

A Physician's ADHD Medication Journey

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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) int...

ADHD and Meta Mindfulness: Compassionate Self-Therapy

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stress and trauma often shadow attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Behavior creates stress, and these stressors trigger reactions and trauma. Of...

ADHD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and the Pink Elephant Paradox

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

ADHD, Thanksgiving, and Preparing for the Season of Expectations

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Santa Stole Thanksgiving for Christmas” is the title of a Jimmy Buffett Christmas song. Symptomatically, it looks to be true, but upon analysis, ...

ADHD: The Value in Apprenticeships and Co-Engineering

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Perfectionism and ADHD: Obstacle or Motivation?

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ADHD and Productivity: The Issue Under the Issue

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD long to be more productive. They often read books, participate in seminars, and endlessly search for systems that promise to change th...

ADHD: You’re Not Always Wrong

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder struggle. Time and time again, others point out things that they're doing wrong. This conditions...

ADHD: “I’m Sorry,” a Reflexive Response

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Do you lead off conversations saying you're sorry? How do such reflexive responses serve you? Do they take the pressure off? Are you alwa...

2021 Annual Conference on ADHD: “Learn… Laugh… Connect”

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ADHD Super Conference is around the corner. On this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ...

ADHD: Fixing It Versus Managing It

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Are you struggling? When you think in terms of ADHD, is your mindset focused on fixing it or overcoming it, or on managing it to work with i...

ADHD, Depression and Stimulant Medications

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Got depression? Which came first? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a conversation...

ADHD: Why Don't People Get the Help They Need?

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Know somebody who has ADHD? Ever wonder why people with ADHD don't get the help they need? It's a curious question when you think about it. ...

ADHD and Autism: How Do You Treat the Comorbidity?

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you autistic with ADHD and struggle with managing it? How do you manage and treat it effectively? In this show, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoa...

Taking the Emotion out of Emotion to Manage ADHD

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD is not so much a deficit of attention, but rather an issue of self-regulation. Two things you need to regulate: One is your attention, and the o...

ADHD & Self-Regulation: Vulnerability When Lonely, Bored, Tired, or Stressed

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD is largely an issue of self-regulation. Sometimes those with ADHD can self-regulate, but other times it's more difficult. In this episode of Atte...

ADHD and Organization: It Doesn’t Have to Be So Complicated

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many with ADHD feel disorganized. Professional organizer Cris Sgrott of Organizing Maniacs (www.organizingmaniacs.com), often finds herself deleting ...

ADHD: Lost in a Sea of Information

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've got ADHD, you've probably tried to do a little research to understand the condition. If you're like many others, you're overwhelmed by it. T...

ADHD: What If You Were More Organized Than You Thought?

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD often feel overwhelmed and believe they were chronically disorganized.  One of our favorite quotes is “When you change the way you...

ADHD: What You Should Do vs What You Actually Do

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Often, people with ADHD focus on what they think that they should do, never acknowledging what they actually do. In this episode of Attention Talk Rad...

ADHD: Managing Your Emotions and Everyone Else’s… Ugh!

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD struggle to manage their attention and emotions, which is difficult enough. What is worse is when you have to manage your emotions and...

ADHD and Emotional Regulation: What Is Regulating Emotions?

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is being recognized as an executive functioning challenge. Part of Dr. Barkley's executive function construct...

ADHD and Self-Restraint: What is Self-Restraint?

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is being recognized as an executive functioning challenge. One of the key executive functioning challenges is...

ADHD and Self-Awareness: What Is Self-Awareness?

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is being recognized as an executive functioning challenge. One role of executive function relates to self-awa...

ADHD: The Euphoria and Stress of Thinking and Its Impact on Focus

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Have you ever thought about how thinking towards a goal plays a role in your focus issues? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coa...

ADHD: Playing with Information in Your Mind, the Mind's Playground

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD?  Have you ever thought about the notion that playing with information in your mind towards a goal is a problem under your struggle to focus...

ADHD And Verbal Working Memory: The Mind's Voice

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Do you talk a lot? Have you ever wondered why? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) tal...

ADHD and Visual Working Memory: The Mind's Eye

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? The problem is focus; right? Question is, is there a problem beneath the problem? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff C...

ADHD, College, and Procrastination: A Lack of Cognitive Skills

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about it, observable behavior is a kind of shadow of cognitive behavior that is influenced by cognitive constraints. Question is, what ...

ADHD, Vaping, and Smoking: What You Need to Know

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD isn't so much a deficit of attention but more of self-regulation. Research suggests that those with ADHD have earlier onsets of smoking and of sm...

ADHD and the Social Dilemma: It's about Self-Awareness

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Self-restraint is an executive function. Self-restraint is born out of self-awareness, which is something those with ADHD struggle with. Collectively ...

ADHD and Tutoring: Help through the Pandemic and into the Future

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD is not so much a deficit of attention, but rather an issue of self-regulation with thinking challenges. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ...

ADHD: Thinking and Mental Effort

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We think of ADHD as a deficit of attention. As we learn more and more, we find it's more an issue of self-regulation. Many episodes on Attention Talk ...

ADHD Problems We Can’t Address

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Looking for help? Feel like you are painted into a corner? We want to help you, but our hands are tied. In this episode of Attention Talk Ra...

ADHD and Procrastination: So Simple Yet Complicated

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Do you procrastinate? Does the root of the problem come down to motivation or willpower? Could it be that the root of procrastination is oft...

Managing ADHD Meds and the Healthcare System: A Lived Experience

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD struggle to manage themselves, especially within the system society has built. In simple terms, it is easy for society if you do it th...

ADHD: The Difference between Knowing about ADHD and Owning It

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've read the books, attended conferences and webinars, and still you struggle to manage your ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD co...

ADHD: A Look at the Pandemic's Shadow

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD struggle with self-regulation. In our current environment, everybody is obsessed over the COVID-19 pandemic. In its shadow is another ...

ADHD: Struggling to Organize Thoughts and Ideas?

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of those with ADHD jot down their thoughts and ideas when they come to mind. But the trick is how to organize them. In this edition of Attention ...

ADHD: The Need to Be Honest with Yourself

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Have the mindset that you can overcome it? That you can fix yourself? Are you focusing on what you think you should do but are stuck? In thi...

ADHD and Black Lives: Culture Matters

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD and Black lives… We know ADHD doesn't discriminate. It impacts all races, genders, and ethnicities. The question is, are Black lives underserve...

The ADHD Journey: Managing Yourself Part 2

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought you “got” your ADHD, you realize there is more to learn. In this second part of a two-part series around managing yourself, ...

The ADHD Journey: Managing Yourself Part 1

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is managing ADHD a destination or a journey? Great question, huh? In this first part of a two-part series around the journey to manage yourself, ADHD ...

ADHD and Thinking: A Context to Understand Focus Problems

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Think about it. ADHD impacts executive functioning. Thinking is an executive function.  Could thinking be the core issue when it comes to ADHD? In th...

ADHD and the Glamorization of Technology

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is technology the be-all/end-all for those with ADHD? In some instances, it can provide significant help. In others, it can create havoc and overwhelm...

ADHD, Marijuana, THC, Weed, Cannabis: Facts

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about ADHD and marijuana, THC, weed, and cannabis. Does it help ADHD? What is really going on? The thing about marijuana isn't about what's...

ADHD and Dr. Barkley: Embracing Word Problems

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder struggle to find tips, tricks, and strategies to help them live a fulfilling life. In this episode...

ADHD: Methylphenidates, Amphetamines, and Non-Stimulants

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Want to understand what meds there are, how they work, and why you might try one over another? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD...

ADHD and Digital Education: What Parents Need to Know

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More and more, digital learning is becoming a part of our world. For some, this is good news, but for many others who struggle with executive function...

ADHD and Social Anxiety: Point/Counterpoint

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD often struggle with social anxiety. There is help to those in need. Question is do you need a psychologist, a therapist, or a coach? O...

ADHD Kids, Martial Arts, and Executive Functioning

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As Dr. John Ratey, author of Spark, says: “If exercise could be put in a pill, it would be the ADHD drug of the century.” Exercise is remarkably g...

ADHD: Why Get a Comprehensive Diagnosis?

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is difficult to treat something if you don't know what you are treating. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digco...

ADHD and Emotion Sickness

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD isn't so much a deficit of attention as it is an executive function challenge, especially when it comes to self-regulation. As we’ve learned fr...

ADHD & Mindset: The Power of Problem-Solving

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're reading this, you're likely impacted by ADHD and are looking for relief. Your focus is likely on foraging to find a tip, trick, or strategy....

ADHD and Conflict between Beliefs and Self-Awareness

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In simple terms how our mind is set up to think is a mindset. Mindsets are efficient ways to filter our world. The problem is mindsets often obstruct ...

ADHD: The Impact of a Taxed Working Memory on Procrastination

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Do you procrastinate? You have to listen to this podcast. Attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD parent ...

ADHD, Executive Functioning, and School: A Lived Experience

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world is moving at warp speed. Things are changing rapidly. Learning, technology, and schools are trying to keep up.  Everyone involved is well i...

High-Tech Solutions for Those with ADHD

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of our interview with Dr. Russell Barkley regarding working memory (http://tobtr.com/10807695), we concluded that paper was high tech for t...

ADHD: Health Outcomes, Life Expectancy, and Self-Regulation

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Research has well established that childhood ADHD predisposes to increased risks for impairment in educational, family, peer, and eventual occupationa...

ADHD: You’ve Read All the Books So Why Are You Stuck?

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It has been said those with ADHD know what to do, but they struggle to do what they know to do. There are many reasons for this, but one reason is the...

ADHD Prescription: A New Gaming System Intervention

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder struggle. Most people associate prescriptions with some type of medication or medical device. In t...

2020 Annual ADHD Super Conference: Healthy Lives, Strong Bodies

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you get the memo? The ADHD tribe is having its first virtual meeting of the Annual ADHD Super Conference. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio,...

ADHD, Money & Finances – Part 3

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an executive functioning challenge.  Executive functioning challenges make it difficult to organize, plan...

ADHD, Money & Finances – Part 2

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an executive functioning challenge.  Executive functioning challenges make it difficult to organize, plan...

ADHD, Money & Finances – Part 1

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an executive functioning challenge.  Executive functioning challenges make it difficult to organize, plan...

COVID-19: Is it Time for an ADHD Gap Year to Work on Life and Work Readiness?

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID-19 pandemic has really put a wrench in everyone's plans. For many with ADHD, it's disruptive to learning, so much so that one could almost c...

ADHD Relationships: Lying and Manipulation

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in an ADHD relationship? Do the words “lying” and “manipulation” strike a chord with you? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADH...

ADHD and Habits: A Love/Hate Relationship

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is a habit? Are habits good for those with ADHD? Why are habits so hard to build if you have ADHD? Dr. Russell Barkley talks about the ADHD brain...

ADHD and COVID-19: Being Forced into Online Learning

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The fact of the matter is we are in a pandemic. We’re having to do things that are less than optimal. Online learning is one of those. Everyone is w...

ADHD, COVID-19, and the House is Stale. What Can I Do?

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Humans are social animals. Those with ADHD often thrive by interaction with others. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are having to work from h...

ADHD: Career Counseling During a Gap Year

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD don't have neurotypical brains. It stands to reason, that if their brain isn't typical, then finding a career might not work the typic...

ADHD, DNA, Brain Scans, and Hope for the Future

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers are working to bring more diagnostic criteria or tools to the table to diagnose, treat, and manage ADHD. DNA and brain scans are all the l...

ADHD Parenting: Collaborative Conversations with ADHD Kids

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you read most of the theories on parenting kids with ADHD, many of them come down to the collaborative conversation. It's easy to define, easy to d...

ADHD Parenting: The Mindset You Need

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting of ADHD and complex kids is difficult. Why? Because, they're complicated.  Really complicated. Tips, tricks, strategies, and systems often ...

ADHD Storytelling: The Power of Art and Vulnerability

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dani Donovan became an ADHD social media influencer overnight (and by complete accident). After her first comic flowchart went viral, she suddenly fou...

ADHD Kids: Roots of Social Resistance

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD and social skills… Both go hand in hand and are a challenge individually, not to mention collectively. Many parents don't understand their kids...

ADHD Tools and Strategies: In-Person Conversations

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a self-regulation issue with a working memory challenge. Those impacted by this condition yearn for strate...

ADHD: The Hot Mess Will Now Confess

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The ADHD experience feels overwhelming, chaotic, disorganized, and is often described as a hot mess, which is exactly what motivated Kimberly to seek ...

The ROI of ADHD Coaching

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many of those who seek coaching are very interested in knowing the return on investment (ROI). As Albert Einstein once said, "Not everything that coun...

Creating Just-Right ADHD Relationships: Adding Back the Positives

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode or Attention Talk Radio is a sequel to "Creating a Just-Right ADHD Relationship” [http://tobtr.com/11737407].  In our first interview ...

Creating a Just-Right ADHD Relationship

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a relationship impacted by ADHD "just right?" You may be surprised to find out that you and your partner agree on that more than you might ...

An ADHD Coach’s Method to Help You Get You

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? What are you all about? What comes easy to you? What are you drawn to? What are the patterns to what seems random in your life? In this epis...

ADHD and Autism Co-Diagnosis: Treatment

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Until recently, autism and ADHD were not diagnosed together. Now, it is acknowledged as possible. Both diagnoses are complex individually, so you can ...

ADHD Kids: Why They Resist Help

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD kids, tweens, teens, adolescents, and young adults are struggling. But life could be so much easier. You love them and want the best for them. Yo...

ADHD: Dealing with Uncertainty

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's human nature to want clarity, to want to control, to want things to be known. Uncertainty can disrupt routines, decrease productivity, and trigge...

ADHD: Managing the Demons in Difficult Times

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg Krech of The ToDo Institute (www.todoinstitute.org) writes, “Our sensory experience, more than ever before, is primarily with touch screens, c...

ADHD Parents: What You Need to Know about Working Memory

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We can't see the wind, but we can see its side effects. We can't witness a child’s struggles with working memory, but we can see its side effects –...

ADHD College Students: Online Learning Insights

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are attracted to online learning. The idea echoes convenience and flexibility, but is that always ...

ADHD and Disconnects Between Organization and Logic

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Organization is a challenge for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. On a basic level, we categorize things: things in the kitchen, cl...

ADHD & COVID-19: Managing Work and Kids at Home

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a unique time in world and American history. For the first time we're basically putting the world on hold to combat the Coronavirus. Schools are ...

ADHD & COVID-19: Insights and Working at Home

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a unique time in world and American history. For the first time we're basically putting the world on hold to combat the Coronavirus. Many are sta...

ADHD Tools: Visual and Verbal Triggers

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD have a taxed working memory, and many of them need visual reminders or triggers that help them remember something or recall knowledge....