Attention Talk Radio
Episodes
ADHD Summer Camp, More Than Just Fun and Games
22 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Summer camp sounds like a great time, but just imagine the amount of learning that can take place. To execute something as simple as a sailing trip, a...
ADHD: You Can’t Blame Everything on ADHD!
15 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Nardone has ADHD and is outspoken about it. Love him or leave him, but he makes some very good points. In this episode host and attention coach Je...
The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD
08 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
"A book destined to save marriages in trouble and awaken those in repose," says Edward M. Hallowell M.D. about the new book by Melissa Orlov and Nanci...
ADHD: The Power of the Pause
01 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Watch, listen, or read any advertisement or weight loss program and you’ll hear about the need for regular exercise as a part of the program in the ...
ADHD: Getting Accommodations at Work
24 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
So, you’ve got ADHD and need some accommodations at work. How exactly should you set out about advocating and getting accommodations? In this epis...
ADHD: Handling Criticism
17 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Many with ADHD live a lifetime being criticized. How does one appropriately respond and manage criticism in an ego-driven world? In this episode o...
ADHD: What is Your Daily Diet of Attention?
10 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The attention deficit disorder label would imply that those with ADD can’t pay attention. What we’ve learned in interviewing ADHD experts is tha...
ADHD: Tests and Test Anxiety
03 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Learning is one thing... taking tests is another. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we’ll interview education and learning expert Ann Dolin. ...
Dopamine: The Reward Neurotransmitter and Its Role in ADHD
27 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Kenneth Blum on the subject of dopamine and its role in ADHD. D...
The ACO Conference Is Not Just for Coaches Anymore
20 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The ADHD Coaches Organization conference isn't just for coaches anymore. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Charles Parker, who...
ADHD: What is Social Attention and What is Social Thinking?
13 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
For those with ADD, ADHD, or ASD, regulating attention is difficult enough in usual circumstances, but what about in a social environment? What is soc...
Addressing ADHD Stigma Eye to Eye
06 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best way to deal with a learning disability or ADHD stigma? David Flink, a man with dyslexia and ADHD, says, “Eye to eye; the best way t...
ADHD Gap Year Before College: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
27 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Are all ADHD students ready for college after high school? What if they're not ready? What if they need to mentally heal from the trauma of high schoo...
ADHD: A Dr. Charles Parker and ATR Success Story
20 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We do what we do at Attention Talk Radio because we are motivated to help those diagnosed with or impacted by ADHD. One of our frequent guests is ADHD...
ADHD Heroes
20 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There are many inspirational stories of people out there with ADHD who have done some amazing things. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we inte...
ADHD and Dyslexia: The Ugly, the Bad and the Good
13 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah is 44, has severe ADHD and dyslexia, and is a loyal listener of Attention Talk Radio. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview ...
ADHD and Motivation: Point/Counterpoint
06 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What is motivation? Are those with ADHD motivated or just lazy? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken...
ADHD Procrastination: Point/Counterpoint
30 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Know your resources, chunk it down, plaster your goals all over the place. Do these strategies really work for those with ADHD? Or are they just tempo...
ADHD: Brainwaves Made Simple
23 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The human brain is a low-voltage electrical system. Electrical impulses travel in different wave ranges. These wave ranges can be associated with ...
ADHD: Ugly Organizational Systems
16 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Is organization about beauty or about putting things in a home in a place where you can find them? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we inter...
ADHD: How to Learn How You Learn
09 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Processing, learning, and remembering information… it can be hard for those with ADHD. Isn't hard overrated? Why not take the path of least resistan...
Dietary Interventions for ADHD
02 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Sandy Newmark about things you can focus on in the realm of diet to ease ADHD symptoms and t...
Highlights: A Year in Review Interviewing ADHD Experts
26 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken share insight from countless interviews from 2013. This will be...
The Impact of Food Additives on ADHD
19 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
All kinds of things are added to our food. Some are good and healthy; some are not so good for many individuals. In this episode of Attention Talk Rad...
ADD/ADHD: Finding It Difficult to Pause ‘Cause of Menopause
12 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve interviewed ADDiva Linda Roggli around the topic, “Is it ADD, Age, or Menopause?” In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and attent...
Making Sense of Nutrition and ADHD
05 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
"Diet, nutrition, vitamins, minerals, metabolism, supplements, preservatives, additives, fiber, allergies, food sensitivities, deficiencies, protein, ...
ADHD Coach’s Toolbox: Favorite Metaphors
28 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The root of ADHD coaching is helping those with ADHD regulate attention. Shifting attention to what works is a big part of the process. Metaphors ...
ADHD: Transitions Conference: From High School to Higher Education
25 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn University’s annual Transitions Conference focuses on students with learning challenges and the transition from high school to higher education...
ADD/ADHD: The Menstrual Cycle Rollercoaster
21 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a woman? Got ADD/ADHD? Do you experience mega mood swings? Over-the-top irritability during that time of the month? You’re not alone. Monthl...
ADHD: Blurting, Babbling, Interrupting – Point/Counterpoint
14 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ugh! Isn't it frustrating when you struggle with something for years only to find out you're paying attention to it the wrong way? Then, when you at...
ADHD: Sensitive to Senses, How Distracting
07 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
So many with ADHD are sensitive to their senses which can create maddening distractions. It looks something like this. Imagine you have ADHD and are s...
ADHD: Its Impact on Puberty and the Advent of the Period
31 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Puberty is difficult enough for an adolescent, but what is it like for a girl to have ADHD and start having her period? Yikes! In this episode of At...
We Plus ADHD – Creating Great Relationships
24 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
You fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after... NOT! How about a reframe? You fall in love, get married, and live happier, and happier...
The Impact of ADHD on the Economy
17 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the impact of ADHD on the US economy? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, attention coach Jeff Copper, interviews Linda Walker, an ...
2013 CHADD Conference: Details in Interviews with Presenters
10 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The 2013 CHADD conference is around the corner. In preparation, we will be interviewing Barbara Hawkins, president of the board of Children and Adults...
Got ADHD? Get Aware! ADHD Awareness Month Is Here!
03 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Individually, those in the ADHD community can advocate for themselves and bring awareness to the ADHD condition. Collectively, we can have a much grea...
The Anatomy of a Story and the Benefit to Those with ADHD
26 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Stories are powerful. Stories are what we tell ourselves about ourselves, our families, and our world. Stories impact how we attend to things and what...
ADHD and Sales Careers: Not a One-Size-Fits-All-Solution
19 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Episodic sales, reoccurring sales, create a need sale, replacement sales, product sales, intangible sales, wholesale and retail sales… There ...
ADHD and Sales Positions: The Attraction
12 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to ADHD, it's about environment, environment, environment, says host and attention coach Jeff Copper. In this episode of Attentio...
ADHD: Stress and Anxiety in a Context We Can All Understand
29 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How can you manage anything if you don't know what you're managing? For example, how are stress, anxiety, and daily hassles different from each other?...
The Impact of Boredom on Attention, Performance, and ADHD
22 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is boredom? What impact does it have on those with ADHD? Are there different kinds of boredom? Can you manage boredom? Why should we attend to ...
ADHD Rules for Effective Incentives
15 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Establishing habits or finding motivation to do boring things is most effective by piggybacking on existing habits or using what you naturally attend ...
ADHD: Behavior Response and Reinforcement
08 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Attention and the object of attention are two different things. Most focus on the object of attention because it's more tangible. In this episode ...
ADHD: Attending to Self-Esteem and Confidence
01 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is self-esteem? What is self-confidence? Are they the same thing or two sides of the same coin? When it comes to managing adverse situat...
Why Have a Coach on an ADHD Treatment Team?
25 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! The tables are getting turned. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio clinical psychiatrist Dr. Charles Parker (www.corebrain.org/...
ADHD and Play: Everyone Needs to Play
18 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve done the science-based shows, the emotional shows, shows about research, shows about kids, about adults, religion, sex and intimacy, and even ...
ADHD: You Can't Go Off to School with Them But We Can
11 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
College is a huge investment. It is the biggest life transition for any student and even bigger for an ADHD student. Join us for this edition of Atten...
ADHD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
04 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How does ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder affect the brain? Is there a similarity? How are both conditions treated in a similar way or complete...
ADHD-ADD: The Gift or Curse Debate with Dr. Russell Barkley
27 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Is ADHD a gift or a curse? What role does stigma play in the debate? Was Dr. Russell Barkley stigmatized as “Dr. Evil” on this important topic? Ho...
Men Married to ADD Women: A Survival Guide
20 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
If you are married to a woman with ADD, we are talking to you! In all likelihood your marriage or partnership is anything but mainstream. Old para...
ADD Workplace Accommodation: Preparation Then Implementation
13 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Companies are good at accommodating physical disabilities, but what about cognitive disabilities? Now, that is a different story. In this edition of A...
ATR Special: The ADDA Conference is Back
07 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Were you at the last Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) conference in Minneapolis? Host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper was. “It was amazing,”...
Mindfulness and ADHD without the Fluff
06 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness, awareness, medication… it all sounded fluffy until Attention Talk Radio host an ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviewed the experts and fina...
Obvious ADHD Solutions
30 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Obvious is obvious; right? Not always in this top-10-list world we live in. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we'll share several personal ADHD...
Defiant ADHD Teens – Part 3: Intervention Examples
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We interviewed Dr. Arthur Robin in two previous episodes on “Defiant ADHD Teens: Tips from the Trenches,” on Attention Talk Radio. In Part 1, we...
ADHD: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
“There are three types of lies -- lies, damn lies, and statistics.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli. It has been said the phrase points to the persuasive powe...
ADHD, Your Pharmacist and ADHD Assessments
09 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of a pharmacist in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD? Is the job just to count pills? Not! Your pharmacist can be an amazing reso...
ADHD, Your Pharmacist, and ADHD Assessments
09 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of a pharmacist in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD? Is the job just to count pills? Not! Your pharmacist can be an amazing reso...
ADHD: The Psychology of Medication and Treatment
02 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to treat a disorder? Does it matter if it is something physical or psychological? What does it mean to take medication? If you take ...
ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - The Sequel
25 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On January 16, 2013, in our interview with Dr. Roberto Olivardia on ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder, we defined “obsessive” in the context ...
The Impact of Media on ADHD
18 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it. A war is being raged for your attention. Friends, families, pets, your boss, your employer – they all want your attention, especially...
Advanced ADHD Research and Multimodal Treatments
15 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper will interview Dr. Russell Barkley around the workshop he will be doing ...
The Impact of Stigma on ADHD
11 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is stigma? Is it different from discrimination? How is it different and what are its properties? What role does language play? What is cour...
ADHD: Answers to Teen Questions Most Don't Ask
04 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Northern Virginia Chapter of CHADD has invited us to do a live interview on location at Commonwealth Academy, a school for students who have organ...
ADHD: Drowning in Media Sensationalism
28 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times printed a tragic story of Richard Fee as told by reporter Alan Schwarz. The story is disturbing. In short, Richard Fee passed away ...
ADHD Motivation: Three Approaches to Change Behavior
21 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts, Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, interview Dr. Jeffrey Katz on three common approaches used to add...
The ADHD Circus: Juggling It All
14 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember Steve Martin’s bit in the 1970s about cat juggling? It might have been funny, but in reality it would be ugly and cruel to the cats....
Impact of the ADHD Coaches Organization Conference on ADHD
07 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)? Why does it hold a conference? What impact does it have on those with ADHD? What impact does it have on...
ADHD in Prison: The Travesty and Reintegration
28 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Isn't incarceration about applying negative consequences in the hope individuals will see the light and change their ways? In this episode of Attent...
ADHD and Juvenile Justice: Accused but not Sentenced
21 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Woops! Your ADHD teen is in trouble with the law… innocent until proven guilty, right? That might not always be the case when ADHD traits manife...
ADHD and Juvenile Justice in Schools and on the Streets
14 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The phone rings. Your ADHD adolescent is in trouble with the law. You're now in the thick of it. But what three things could you have done to minimize...
ADHD: Advocating in the Educational System
07 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the real world, Section 504 and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are enacted to protect those needs. But the question is: Does the real world work...
A Criminal Law & Education Attorney: An ADHD Community Asset
31 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Tudisco has ADHD and a depth of experience as an attorney specializing in education and criminal law. Now, he is the executive director of the Edg...
Defiant ADHD Teens: Tips from the Trenches - Part 2
24 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of “Defiant ADHD Teens,” we learned the four factors in a family dynamic that result in coercive interchange. Three of the factors are w...
ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
17 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Can an individual have ADHD and OCD at the same time? If so, how can a person obsess and be compulsive an...
ADHD Version of Schoolhouse Rock to Build Routines for Kids
10 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Got kids with ADHD? Need to form habits and routines? Then, you need to check out Hey, You! In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Je...
ADHD: How Do You Help Kids Who Do Not Think?
03 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
“I don't know” can seem to be the default response from kids, teens, and adolescents to almost any question. It's the easy answer, especially for ...
ADHD as a Gift or the Gift of HOPE for Those with ADHD
27 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the holiday season, a time for joy and giving. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, your hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken pay attenti...
ADHD Moms at Home: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
20 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Ever look at the characteristics needed for a stay-at-home ADHD mom? Patience is one, especially with small kids, along with the execution of multiple...
ADHD: Michele Shares Her Coaching Experience
13 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Michele was diagnosed with ADHD later in life. The diagnosis explained why she had struggled so much, but now what? Michele searched for informati...
The Impact of ADHD on Communications
06 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” This quotation from the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke is the center of our topic in this episode...
ADHD: The Difference between Diagnosis and How it Manifests
29 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Do you “get” attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Yeah, yeah, yeah... it’s impulsivity, hyperactivity, and distractibility. You pr...
The Impact of Humor on ADHD
22 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
“If we weren't all crazy, we would go insane” ~ Jimmy Buffet. That's right; we’re all a little crazy in our own way, especially those with ADH...
Defiant ADHD Teens: Tips from the Trenches
15 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Got teenagers with ADHD? Are they defiant? If so, we've got a show for you. Join us for this episode of Attention Talk Radio as co-hosts Jeff Co...
Coaching and Training Helps Parents with ADHD Kids
08 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it! The missing link for those with ADHD is having trained parents to help manage the ADHD. Certainly, there is training available, as we...
ADHD & Fatigue-Is there a Link? A Discussion of New Research
01 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joel Young is a psychiatrist who has studied and treated ADHD through the life cycle for 20 years. Through his work, he noticed that many with ADH...
ADHD: Remembering to Remember & How to Remember
25 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Remembering to do the right thing at the right time is a crucial skill, especially in the face of distractions, busy schedules, and competing prioriti...
Many Faces of ADHD, but Only One Ink Spot That Stands Out
18 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week we celebrate ADHD Awareness Week with a very special show. Our guest is Evelyn Polk Green who is impacted by ADHD and is an ADHD leader. S...
The Impact of Dyslexia on ADHD
11 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one thing, but what about having ADHD and dyslexia? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hos...
When Your IEP and Sec 504 Plans Aren’t Working
04 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it! It’s a one-size-fits-all world. Thus, when you’ve seen one person with ADHD, you have seen them all; right? In a perfect worl...
ADHD: Experiencing Time to Manage It
27 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
For many with ADHD, there are two kinds of time, now and not now. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken...
Managing an ADHD Household
20 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Human resources, legal department, administration support, marketing, finance, and production are the core of any business. When we get married, the...
ADHD: CHADD - 25 Years of Making a Difference
13 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) will be celebrating “25 Years of Making a Difference” at its annual conf...
ADHD: An Evening of ADD Poetry! Less Radio, More Concert
06 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Squirrtle is coming! The Squirrtle is coming! What's a Squirrtle? It's Wilma Fellman, part squirrel and part turtle, and the author of "The Other ...
The Real Life of an ADHD Mother: Call It Reality Radio!
30 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Matlen feels your pain. This ADD mother of two daughters, one of whom also has ADD, got her “failing forward” degree as a mother, graduati...
ADHD: What is Intuition? How Can Intuition Help ADD-ers?
23 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
“My intuition tells me....” “I have a hunch!” “Go with your gut.” What does that mean? What is intuition? Are intuition and attention rela...
Procrastination: Attending to Emotion to Manage It
16 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Set priorities, chunk it down, set up small but specific goals, take breaks, and reward yourself for reaching small goals… These are all obvious sol...
Youngsters with ADHD: Avoiding the Criminal Justice System
09 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Phil Anderton, an expert from the criminal justice sy...
ADHD: How Exactly Did You Do That?
02 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Got ADHD? Ever make it to an appointment on time? Ever complete a task or a group of tasks? Ever complete a project without procrastinating? I...
ADHD: Casting Yourself in the Career for You
26 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Wilma Fellman, ADHD career counselor, is called to help those with ADHD find a career that suits them. She believes that too many career service pro...