Attention Talk Radio
Episodes
ADHD and Control: Is It about Controlling or Performing?
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder need structure, systems, and routines. When such is in place, they can thrive. In this episode, AD...
ADHD Parents: Addressing the Fixer Mindset
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have some of the most dedicated parents on the planet. Unfortunately, most of those parents...
ADHD: Feedback and Perspective
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Those with ADHD struggle with self-regulation and working memory. They also struggle with social cues. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attent...
ADHD, Memory, Metacognition: What Is Your Recipe?
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Those with ADHD often describe themselves as disorganized, unmotivated, and forgetful. The fact of the matter is that they are more organized, motivat...
ADHD and the Role of Hope
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder just something you have to accept, or is there hope? If you have ADHD, what role does hope play for you in...
ADHD Stimulants: Their History and the Basics
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stimulants have been used to treat ADHD effectively for eighty years and, thus far, as research suggests, can have the highest impact on helping those...
ADHD: Insights on Success
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) joins forces with Dr. Kirsten Milliken, host of...
ADHD and Intimacy: A Valentine Special
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The bedroom is not an ADHD-free zone. In this Valentine’s Day ADHD special episode, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) shares ...
ADHD: Parents, Teens, Trust, and Emotional Regulation
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder creates an interesting dynamic, especially between parents and teens or young adults. At its core it is often...
ADHD Support: Down-Regulating ADHD Emotions of Others
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a challenge of self-regulation. Attention and emotions both need to be self-regulated. In this episode of ...
Understand ADHD Kids Who Don’t Understand Themselves
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder want to be understood but often don’t understand themselves. As parents, we know we should love t...
ADHD and In-School Suspension Room Innovations
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not so much a deficit of attention but rather a self-regulation issue as we have learned from inter...
ADHD: Handling Rough Stuff: What to Do When Nothing Works
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD theory is great, but real life doesn’t always comply. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview veteran ADHD parent Marie Paxson ar...
ADHD Eating Strategies to Manage Weight
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder struggle with self-regulation. For that reason, it is no surprises that a disproportionate number ...
ADHD and Women: What a Palooza!
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition that manifests differently in men and women. Linda Roggli (http://addiva.net) is a pioneer in ...
ADHD Stimulants: Medication Diversion in the Real World
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD stimulant medications are classified as a Class/Schedule II drug. Sharing a Class/Schedule II drug is a felony. In this episode of Attention Talk...
ADHD: The Research on Procrastination
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, there are people who research procrastination. Can you believe it? They even gather every other year and have a conference on the topic! Last sum...
Is There Such a Thing as Adult Onset ADHD?
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can you catch attention deficit hyperactivity disorder later in life? Is there such a thing as adult onset ADHD? Is there such a thing as menopause on...
ADHD, Kids, the Holidays, and Emotional Self-Regulation
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the holidays, take cover! In this episode ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) shares an inter...
ADHD and Passion: The Quest to be Noticed
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder constantly seek to be noticed by others. Many don't realize it is actually their passion. ...
Success Factors in Helping ADHD Relationships
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Like other couples, those in ADHD relationships struggle. Often, help is important to get things on track. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ho...
ADHD: Attending to the Who, Not the What
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Society and those with ADHD have been brainwashed to focus on the "what,” as in: What do you want to major in? What do you want to be when you grow ...
The Value of Dating Yourself
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many with ADHD can benefit and learn to manage themselves by paying attention to what they pay attention to. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ...
ADHD Stimulant Medications: Hard-to-Find Information
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stimulant medications have been demonized for decades. Questions abound and answers are often hard to find, l...
The ADHD Lizard Brain: Preyed Upon by All
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t a deficit of attention but rather a self-regulation issue. It challenges those with ADHD becau...
An ADHD Gathering Like No Other
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did you get the memo? The ADHD tribe is gathering for the Annual International Conference on ADHD (http://chadd.org) in Atlanta from November 9-12. In...
ADHD and Dating: Finding a Match
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ADHD and you are dating, life is stressful. The question is, if you yearn for a long-term relationship, what's a good match? What should y...
ADHD: Character Strengths and Who You Are
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do if you have ADHD? The answer is often revealed by understanding who you are. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Je...
ADHD and Mindsets: Most Don't Get It
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shifting your mindset is a common denominator of those who have successfully managed their ADHD or others who have successfully supported them. If tha...
ADHD and Observations: Basic Truths
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be very confusing and even more confusing if you're attending to the wrong things. In this episode of Att...
ADHD: Characteristics of a Strength
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Identifying what those with ADHD are good at can be challenging; why? Attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) thinks it's becaus...
Coaching Those Desperate for ADHD Solutions
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching can be difficult to understand. Often those with ADHD are desperate for answers. They're looking to be pointed in the direction of solutions ...
Magnets, Self-Regulation, and ADHD: What a Metaphor
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD can easily be thought of as a magnet. It's either attracted to something or repels something. In this context, we begin to understand the challen...
ADHD: The Job Search and Procrastination
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder plus ambiguity equals stuck… and stuck equals procrastination… especially in the quest of casting yoursel...
ADHD and Screen Addiction Treatment
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a challenge of self-regulation, meaning that the challenge of sometimes engaging attention and other times...
ADHD and Screen Addiction: The Hard Part
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This edition of Attention Talk Radio is a follow-up to part one in a series related to ADHD and screen addiction. In the first episode, we talked abou...
ADHD and Screen Addiction: The Biology and Issues
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is very much an issue of self-regulation. Biological issues related to those with ADHD lend themselves to str...
Communicating with ADHD Teens and Adolescents
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is it that ADHD teens shut down and won’t communicate — or that they can’t communicate? Experts often share strategies for teens that shut down,...
ADHD: What’s Obvious about Productivity Solutions
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to ADHD, the top three productivity strategies recommended by the gurus don't always work. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, atte...
ADHD: When Passion is Lost
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder athletes, dancers, pilots, coders, artists etc., can be passionate, dedicated, all-in, and focused. But wha...
ADHD Treatments and Non Stimulant Alternatives Being Tested
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most studied and researched mental health condition. More is being learned every day, and many innovat...
ADHD: Exactly What Is a Strength?
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is diagnosed based on appearance. There's a dog's breakfast of symptoms that people judge in order to apply t...
ADHD, Satisfaction, Expectation, and Experience
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) is an expert in the field of ADHD. In recent interviews, he's talked about the notion of satisfaction as a ...
An Alternative Mousetrap to Launch an ADHD Teen to College
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Traditionally parents teach life skills and shepherd their kids along through high school. Off to college they go and we try to connect them with Disa...
ADHD and Concussion
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder more prone to concussions? Is a concussion more impairing for those with ADHD? Find out more a...
ADHD Wears Bifocals, Too!
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you grow out of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Not! In this interview ADHD coach Jeff Copper Interviews ADHD coach Linda Roggli (http://...
Physician's Challenges in Treating ADHD
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It is well known among the ADHD community that a good physician is difficult to find who can diagnose and treat those with ADHD. The fact of the matte...
ADHD and the Value of Daily Attention Exercises
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If athletes, musicians, and students use exercises to practice, to make a habit, to develop skills to perform, why shouldn’t those with attention de...
The Impact of Perfume and Petroleum on ADHD
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What we know about ADHD is that it is an executive functioning issue, which is a challenge of self-regulation. Add puberty and hormonal changes to the...
ADHD and Minding Your Manners
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Research is revealing how ADHD is more of a self-regulation issue and not so much a deficit of attention. If that is true, is the process of learning ...
Point/Counterpoint: Let Those with ADHD Fail or Protect Them
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let them fail or shield them from failure? That is the question. Failure is a key component in the learning process in the classroom and at the school...
ADHD and Mental Clutter: Organizing Your Mind
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention Talk Radio is all about paying attention to what is and is not being paid attenti...
The Trick of Going to Sleep for Those with ADHD
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, going to sleep is a challenge for many, and the theories in books focus on sleep hygiene. T...
You Are Not ADHD; You Have ADHD: Down-Regulating Emotions
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Diseases can be cured, but a condition is more of a state of being, like being female, of a certain height, left-handed, athletic, or smart. All these...
Life Skills for ADHD Teenagers and Young Adults
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD teenagers need executive function skills to succeed in college and beyond. And parents know that a lack of basic life skills get ADHD young adult...
How to Understand Those with ADHD
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an invisible condition and very much misunderstood. Few with ADHD feel like anyone gets them. ADHD coach...
ADHD, Allergies, Allergy Medicines, and Medication Interaction
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Like the normal population, those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can suffer with allergies. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, AD...
ADHD: Paying Attention to Attention and Attitude
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
According to Dr. Lidia Zylowska, (www.LidiaZylowska.com) mindfulness practice is very beneficial and includes two parts. The first is focused on atten...
Self-Regulation and Money: A Cloak of ADHD Invisibility
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is very much an issue of self-regulation. It manifests in challenges with attention, emotions, and finance. I...
ADHD: An Obstacle to Finding ADHD Help
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to getting help for ADHD, it is more difficult simply because it requires a level of self-regulation to override the urge for those with...
ADHD: When a Professional Can't Help
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the thing, a mental health professional or ADHD coach cannot help you if you are not engaged or are just going through the motions. Is it a la...
ADHD and Perfectionism: Point, Counterpoint
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many of those with ADHD are accused of being perfectionists. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach and host Jeff Copper (http://digcoach...
ADHD, Working Memory, and Dopamine: There is a Connection
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Does an increased level of dopamine help those with ADHD with their working memory and long-term memory? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we i...
ADHD: Searching for Disability Services to Find a College
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this, the ADHD high school junior begins to search for a college. Schools are researched and filtered down to a small list. Visits are made, ...
ADHD Motivation Tip: Salt the Hay
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an issue of self-regulation, and motivation is a key component. That said, you can lead a horse to water b...
Hearing Your ADHD Child's Truth
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD parents: Newsflash! If you have kids with ADHD, your truth is actually NOT your child’s truth, and until you tap into what is true for them, yo...
The ADHD Gift? Not! What to be Grateful For
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is no gift and certainly nothing one would wrap up as a present. Still, those with ADHD can live very fulfill...
ADHD: What is Motivation?
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Have you been told you’re not motivated? Have you ever done anything you weren't motivated to do? In t...
ADHD Non-Stimulant Medications
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For many of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stimulants are not effective in the treatment of ADHD. For those open minded to medic...
ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Levels of Strategies
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have difficulties with self-regulation of both attention and emotion. In this episode of Attention...
ADHD and DSM-5: Symptoms and How They Manifest
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Diagnostic Statistics Manual (DSM) is the official guide for diagnosing those with ADHD. The DSM-5 identifies various symptoms in combination that...
Which Version of ADHD Do You Have?
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, does everyone have the same version? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Je...
ADHD: How to Protect Yourself from Verbal Abusers
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are often targets of very negative, hurtful comments. When attacked, they experience an amygdala h...
ADHD Kids: Using Art to Manage Emotional Self-Regulation
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is more about self-regulation than it is about a deficit of attention. Attention and emotion both are things ...
ADHD Accommodations in College: Insights and Tips
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which calls for accommodations and support for those with physical and invisible disabilities, and the increasing...
ADHD, CHADD, Advocating, Section 504: A Clarifying Definition
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the largest nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of those with...
ADHD, Dopamine and Self-Medicating Behavior, a Conversation
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Those with ADHD are often prone to abusive or impulsive behavior referred to as self-medicating. Dr. Kenneth Blum shares insight about ADHD, dopamine,...
ADHD & Emotional Self-Regulation: Fight, Flight, or Freeze
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder isn’t a deficit of attention but rather a self-regulation issue. Attention, emotions, and bodily movement ...
ADHD, Hope, Advocacy & News: The 2016 CHADD Conference
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Got ADHD? Been looking for your tribe? You can find them November 10-12 in Cosa Mesa, California! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Ari Tuc...
ADHD-Friendly Classrooms: Clever Ideas Sequel
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD kids are entitled to accommodations. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper and ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www....
Clever Ideas to Make Classes ADHD Friendly
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD kids are entitled to accommodations. Sounds good on paper. In reality it isn’t always executed. Teachers and school systems are distracted and ...
ADHD Tools to Solve Social Problems
15 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Helping ADHD kids with social skills issues is complicated. What If every social issue for an ADHD person is only that it is just a social skills prob...
ADHD Parents and Brainstorming, a Powerful Tool
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Those with ADHD are neuro-atypical and thus the traditional solutions don't necessarily work. In order to find atypical solutions, often a parent need...
ADHD and Teen Driving: What a Parent Should Know
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and teen driving, the statistics are clear. Those with ADHD are at a much higher risk to get...
ADHD Exercises to Teach Social Skills
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder kids often struggle with social skills. The question is how do we help kids develop awareness and the skills ...
Registering for College Classes with ADHD
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Success for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is often determined by very small things, but the big things make a big difference. In...
ADHD Family Coaching Past, Present, and Future
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD coaching is not just for individuals anymore. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Edward Hallowell (www.drhallowell.com) an...
ADHD Stimulant Sharing in College: Oops!
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Got an ADHD adolescent or young adult off to college? Do they take stimulant medications? Should they be careful about who they share their diagnosi...
Launching ADHD College Kids Completely Differently
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A lot is written on launching kids with ADHD into college successfully. Much of it centers around the need for organization, time management, and exec...
ADHD Kids: Struggling with Social Cues and Clues
21 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder impacts executive functioning and presents challenges for many with ADHD, especially children. In this episo...
Coaching ADHD Kids Using Digby and Magic Tricks
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching ADHD kids with different brain wiring requires creativity. Everyone talks about it, but nobody ever demonstrates it so that you understand wh...
ADHD and Dyslexia: Coexisting Conditions and Their Impact
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Got ADHD? There’s a 50-60% chance you’ve got a learning disability! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a...
The Argument for and Against Changing the ADHD Label
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit disorder! It is so negative. The words, “deficit” and “disorder,” take us to a negative place from the get-go. What would it...
Helping ADHD Kids Put Their Future Glasses on to Get Things Done
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do your ADHD kids seem to have no sense of time? Do they seem not to know how to get started? Do your ADHD kids seem to think about the future at all?...
The Diagnostic Confusion around ADHD and Bipolar Disorder
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder… can you have both? Are they easy to distinguish? How do you treat the disorders indiv...
ADHD at Age 7: Your Child Can Learn from Lucy
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder say the darnedest things. Or is it that ADHD kids have such great insight? In this episode of Atte...
ADHD Treatment Gone Right: Coaching and Psychology
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is about getting a proper diagnosis and making an educated decision around taking medications. ...
ADHD, Masturbation, Its Value, and the Research
26 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
At Attention Talk Radio, we like to help people with ADHD pay attention to what they are paying attention to, and our favorite guest on today’s topi...
Could SMART Goals Obstruct Those with ADHD?
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely make up SMART goals. Countless motivational speakers preach them. Question is, are they the ve...
You Know You Have ADHD When...
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has popularized the phrase, “You may be a redneck if….” He then adds a peculiar behavior or trait poking fun at what it ...