Attention Talk Radio

ADHD: Finding Talents and Your Role in Life

19 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

For those who survived our previous show, "Talents: Enough Talk, Let's Identify Them" (a bit of a prerequisite for this show), host Jeff Copper and co...

ADHD: How to Determine What’s Important

12 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Those with ADHD are said to be impulsive and distractible, losing hours within a day.  So how do they determine what is important and stay on task? ...

Got Parents? How Adolescent Teens Raise ADHD Parents!

05 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD parents? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Bex Taylor-Klaus, daughter of ImpactADHD co-founder, Elaine Tay...

The Impact of ADHD on Higher Education

28 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Law school, med school, and doctoral programs are all notable aspirations. But what impact can ADHD have on these endeavors if you go into them blindl...

Crushing Your ADD: Stories behind the Scenes

21 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Brown, as an undiagnosed teen and young adult, was reckless and engaged in crime, drug, and substance abuse.  He crashed every car, motorcycle, ...

Being Gay with ADHD: An Open Discussion

14 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like to be gay in a heterosexual world?  What is it like being ADHD in a non-ADHD world?  What is it like being gay with ADHD in our worl...

ADHD: What Does Dopamine Feel Like? Why Should I Care?

07 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Got ADHD? Are you unmotivated? Want to figure out how to get motivated or how to arrange your world so you are motivated? If so, meet Dr. David Nowell...

ADHD: Putting on the Brakes. 20 Years in Print

31 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Putting on the Brakes is an ADHD book written for kids by big kids with young hearts. This best-selling classic, written by Dr. Patricia Quinn and Jud...

Attending to How "HOW" Works and Its Impact on ADHD

24 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

At its core, what do we mean when we say the word “how”? How does “how” work? What is the relationship between attention and how? Are there di...

ADHD: Its Impact on Sports, Sports Culture, and Exercise

16 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Paul Hammerness and Dr. Richard Ginsburg around ADHD, ADHD sports, and more s...

Talents: Enough Talk, Let's Identify Them!

10 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Unique gifts, talents… they're easy to talk about. So why is it they are mentioned in conversations but then bypassed, going straight to skills, kno...

ADHD: Everyone Needs Friends, Especially Adults with ADHD

03 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone needs a friend, even those with ADHD and especially adults with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten ...

ADHD and Impulsivity: Stories You Would Not Believe

26 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Got impulsivity? Stacey Turis does, along with ADHD and a library of stories only an ADD-er can tell. Are the stories true? You bet. You could not mak...

Helping Kids with Homework...Even if the Parent Has ADD!

19 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

There are specific reasons students of all ages struggle with homework. Because the reasons vary, there is no “one size fits all” solution that wo...

Dating and Marriage with ADHD: Going from Wow to Bored

12 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Love, love, love! Those with ADHD are full of passion, emotion, and love! Romance is exciting, stimulating, and wonderful! But what happens when these...

ADHD: Is Negative Self-Talk Holding You Back?

05 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

What is negative self-talk? Is it common for those with ADHD? What’s the trick to overcoming negative self-talk? What is it about the real world tha...

Coaching Dual Diagnosis: ADHD and Developmental Disabilities

29 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching high-functioning individuals with ADHD is one thing, but what about those with ADHD on the other end of the spectrum? In this episode, host J...

Executive Functioning in Adults with ADHD: A New Construct

22 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Executive functioning and many components have been ambiguous concepts due to the lack of specificity and the lack of an agreed-upon definition. Dr. R...

ADHD: Medication Shortages

15 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Ruth Hughes, CEO of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Di...

Study Strategies: What Works for ADHD and How It's Different

08 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

There are many one-size-fits-all strategies for studying. If we were all the same, they’d work for everyone. The fact is we are all different, and t...

The Impact of ADHD on Sex and Intimacy: The Sequel

01 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Attention Talk Radio, produced by DIG Coaching Practice, presents a sequel to the May 18 show on “The Impact of ADHD on Sex and Intimacy.” Host, J...

Which Came First, ADD or Substance Abuse?

23 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Which came first, ADD or substance abuse? What’s the difference between abuse and dependency? Are those with ADD at a higher risk for substance abus...

Putting ADHD Treatments in a Context We Can Understand: Pt 2

16 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2: Stimulants, computer-based cognitive training, meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, ADHD coaching, omega 3 fish oil, neurofeedback, biofe...

Attention Challenges: How ADHD and Dyslexia Overlap

09 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

As they say, there are two sides to each coin. In the book, The Dyslexic Advantage, authors Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide deconstruct reasoning as they...

ADHD: Transitioning from Adolescent to Adult

02 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Timothy Wilens around the transition from ADHD adolescent to ADHD adult. For ...

Separating ADD Issues from ADDers Living in a Non-ADD World

26 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kevin Ross Emery is an ADHD innovator and catalyst. He sees managing ADHD as an evolutionary process that should be allowed to adjust the environm...

ADHD Support Groups: Finding Them and Running Them Well

19 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We all need a bit of help from our friends… right!  In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Margaret Vikingur, president of the management com...

The Impact of ADHD on and after a Divorce

12 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD impacts organization, time management, emotions, sex, and intimacy. Why wouldn’t it impact divorce, as well?  In this episode host Jeff Copper...

New Year's Resolution: Divorce Prevention for ADHD Couples

05 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD and its symptoms can attract couples together, but once married, it can be the very thing tearing a marriage apart. In this episode, host Jeff Co...

ADHD: The History of the ADHD Coaches Organization

29 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this episode of Attention Talk Radio. Host, Jeff Copper, interviews Sarah Wright, ADHD coach and former president of the ADHD Coaches Orga...

ADD: The Neurotransmitters You Need to Meet

22 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time, ADD coach Linda Roggli (aka the ADDiva) had trouble remembering the names and interaction of those pesky ADHD neurotransmitters, whi...

ADHD: How It Manifests Differently in Girls and Women

15 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Psst! Have you noticed there's a difference between men and women? Well, there is, and as such, ADHD manifests differently in both women and girls, as...

Alexis Hernandez, Food Network Finalist: His ADD Story

08 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Alexis Hernandez grew up around Latino flavors and from an early age gained a lasting love affair with food. In his early 20s he began learning the ba...

Audio Stimulation - Neuroplasticity: Helping ADHD and Autism

01 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Dr. Ron Minson of Integrated Listening Systems who talks about how the program ...

ADHD: Organizing Treatments into a Context You Understand

24 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Stimulants, computer-based cognitive training, meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, ADHD coaching, omega 3 fish oil, neurofeedback, biofeedback, ...

ADHD: Go Ahead, Make a Mess!

17 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

If you are like many ADD-ers, you think or perform best with your work sprawled out before you. For visual learners, being able to see everything at t...

ADHD RX Rules: Paying Attention to Meds for Paying Attention

10 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

You get diagnosed with ADHD, the doctor prescribes a stimulant and that is it; right? Wrong! Getting the right stimulant in the right dose delivered a...

Updated ADHD Diagnosing Practices and Finding a Good Doctor

03 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine walking into the emergency room with chest pains. The doctor asks you a few questions and rushes you in for bypass surgery based on how things...

How a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Finds ADD Facts

27 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

The Internet is full of opinions on ADHD, but you want fact! How do you find the facts? In this episode, host and attention coach Jeff Copper intervie...

The Difference between ADHD Coaching and ADHD Therapy

21 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

What is the difference between ADHD coaching and ADHD therapy? Find out in this episode of Attention Talk Radio. ADHD Master Certified Coach Barbara L...

The ADHD Awareness Week Story: How It Happened

20 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how something like ADHD Awareness Week comes about? Join us for this episode of Attention Talk Radio as host, Jeff Copper, inte...

ADHD: Permission to Proceed

19 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

David Giwerc combines ADHD education, biology, mental models, coaching tools, and his personal ADHD story all into one book, Permission to Proceed. In...

Ned Hallowell: What is Going on in the ADHD Community

18 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper meets with ADHD expert Dr. Ned Hallowell for a candid interview around w...

ADHD: What Is Attention? Understand It and Manage It!

13 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Attention; stand at attention; pay attention; gesture to get the waiter’s attention; “I want your attention”; children fighting for their parent...

Neuro-Linguistic Programming: How Can It Help My ADHD?

06 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a collection of concepts and techniques intended to help us understand and change human behavior patterns. In th...

ADHD: Paying Attention to Attention with Dr. Beth Briere

29 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Think about it. What’s obvious is a function of what we pay attention to.  Thus, it seems worthwhile to pay attention to attention.  In this episo...

The 2011 AD/HD Virtual Conference

22 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

The 2011 Virtual AD/HD Conference is around the corner. In this episode, Jennifer Koretsky, founder of ADD Management Group that is producing the conf...

ADHD: Controlling Your Attention Using Attention Exercises

15 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Ever meditate and notice your mind wandering? Congratulations, you're meditating correctly. Yes, meditation is about paying attention to your attentio...

ADHD: Homeschool or High School? The Sequel!

08 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Carol Barnier was our guest on July 20, 2011, in our show addressing the question of homeschool or high school. Carol was spectacular, offering insigh...

Managing ADHD in the Classroom: A Teacher's Insights

01 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

How do you successfully manage students with ADHD in a classroom setting? In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Bob Novotni on the topic. Bob w...

ADHD: Motivation is the Key to Learning

25 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Learning, when it comes to ADHD, it’s all about MOTIVATION! In this episode, host and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, ...

Back to School with ADHD

18 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year!  It's back to school.  Transitions can be difficult for those with ADHD, especially for children headed back to school. Pare...

ADHD: Benefits from Acupuncture, Hypnosis, and Acupressure

11 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Can those with ADHD benefit from acupuncture, hypnosis, and acupressure? Let's find out.  In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Max Muenke...

ADHD: Transitioning from High School to College

04 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Wow! It is time for your ADHD child to leave the nest and off to college they go. This is both an exciting and frightening stage in life, especially f...

ADHD: Tactical Solutions to Situational Problems

28 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, your host, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper, interviews ADHD coach Susan Macintosh (http://susanmacintosh.com/). They will be sha...

ADHD: Homeschool or High School? That is the Question!

21 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Many children with ADHD have their own unique learning style and struggle in a traditional school setting.  One alternative is homeschooling your ADH...

The Machine, Mind, and Mission: A David Giwerc ADHD Model

14 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host and attention coach, Jeff Copper, talks with David Giwerc about his Machine, Mind, and Mission ADHD model. Listen as David descr...

ADHD and College Placement with Keith Kosierowski

07 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

So, you have worked hard and now it’s time for your ADHD teen to go off to college.  Question is, where?  In this episode, host Jeff Copper interv...

Impact of ADHD on Non-ADHD Siblings and How to Manage Things

30 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of attention is paid to children with ADHD, but what about the non-ADHD siblings?  In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Keath Low aroun...

Explaining ADHD to Your Child for the First Time

23 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Keath Low around the topic of explaining an ADHD diagnosis to your child for th...

ADHD Parents Raising ADHD Kids! How Does That Work?

16 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting calls for structure, organization, and consistency.  While that’s true, it flies in the face of an ADHD parent raising ADHD kids.  What ...

ADHD: Tips for Managing Time

09 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

For many ADD-ers there are only two kinds of time: now and not now.  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Sandy May...

ADHD: Transitioning from School to Summer Break

02 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

No more teachers, no more books… or so it goes. Yes, summer is here! Time to relax and time for a homework hiatus.  It sounds easy but can be very ...

Insights of a Physician Who Learns to be an ADHD Coach

26 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This promises to be an exciting episode.  Host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Terry Dickson who has ADHD himself, diagnoses and treats ADHD, and is learn...

The Impact of ADHD on Sex and Intimacy

19 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Are sex and intimacy an ADHD-free zone? Not!  ADHD has an impact at work, at home, in relationships, and in the bedroom.  Join us as host, Jeff Copp...

ADHD, Weight, and Eating Disorders

12 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as host, Jeff Copper, interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia, instructor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, on the topic of ...

A Review of Non-Medication Treatments for Adults with ADHD

05 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Many adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can't take meds, or medications are not enough. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, att...

Is There a WAY Art Therapy Can Help Those with ADHD? Way!

28 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews art therapist Holly Oberacker and Tracey Bromley Goodwin, partners in Navigating ...

This Show Is So Totally ADD!

21 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Hold onto your hats! This show is ADD on steroids. Listen in as host Jeff Copper interviews Patrick McKenna and Rick Green, two of the most outrageous...

ADHD Special: Tactical Tools That Can Help You Manage Time and Capture Your Thoughts

15 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Tactical tools can be invaluable to those with ADHD to increase productivity. In this special edition of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interv...

The ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) and Its 2011 Conference

14 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Robb Garrett, president of the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), to gain insight on the organization and what to...

A Neurologist with ADHD Shares His Insight in Diagnosing and Treating ADHD

07 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews child neurology specialist Dr. Jose Foradada around three topics, ADHD and neurol...

ADHD: What Is Neurofeedback, How Does It Work, and What Are Its Advantages?

31 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Talk about virtual reality! Can you really play a computer game with no control other than just your brain waves? In this Part 2 of a two-part series,...

Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) and Diagnosing ADHD. Say What?

24 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

You walk up a flight of stairs; your heart races, you feel pressure in your chest and you are rushed to the emergency room. Upon arrival, you are aske...

ADHD and Addiction

17 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Richardson knows a thing or two about ADHD and addiction. She is a certified addiction specialist in private practice and the author of When Too...

The Importance of Emotion in Understanding and Managing ADHD

10 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Medical papers dating back to 1798 always included emotion in the conceptualization of ADHD. This continued up to the 1970 Diagnostic and Statistical ...

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Membership!

03 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Ruth Hughes, the acting director of the Children and Adults with Attention Defici...

The History of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Dr. Russ Ramsay

24 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Russ Ramsay joins host Jeff Copper to review the history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH...

The Impact of ADHD on Finances

17 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Stephanie Sarkis regarding the impact of ADHD on finances and money managemen...

ADHD and Sleep: Who Has Time for It?

10 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

ADHD and sleep is the topic of this edition of Attention Talk Radio. Join the conversation live as host Jeff Copper interviews Roberto Olivardia Ph.D....

Moving Forward in an ADHD Relationship: What You Need to Know

03 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Orlov knows a thing or two about ADHD relationships, as she has lived in one and studied them extensively. She is a marriage consultant and th...

ADHD Advocacy Part 2: ADHD Advocacy and the Real World

27 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as show host Jeff Copper interviews attorney Matt Cohen in this Part 2 of a two-part series around the laws that pertain to ADHD and the rea...

ADHD Advocacy Part 1: The Law and Your Rights Made Simple

20 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jeff Copper interviews attorney Matt Cohen on the legal rights afforded those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Listen in as ...

ADHD: Computer-Based Cognitive Training, a Psychologist’s Experience

13 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode host, Jeff Copper, interviews Wendy Rice, Psy.D., on the topic of computer-based cognitive training and her experience in educating an...

ADHD: JST Coach Training Program

06 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Host and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, Master Certified Coach (MCC) and founder of JST Coach Training. Jeff and Jodi w...

"I Inherited ADD from My Kids (Not!)"

30 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, and co-host Linda Roggli discuss the hereditary nature of ADHD and why many adults are not...

ADHD: Third-Party Advocates, an Educator's Experience

09 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Malen is an education consultant pursuing her Ph.D. in adult education with special training and interest in attention deficit hyperactivity d...

ADHD: Coaching ADHD Teens and Managing Their Parents

03 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, attention coach Jeff Copper interviews ADHD coach Jodi Sleeper-Triplett around coaching ADHD teens and young adults with emphasis aro...

ADHD: To Tell or Not to Tell. That Is the Question.

25 Nov 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Host and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman around the topic of disclosing your diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disor...

ADHD: Interest is the Key and It’s Instinctive

05 Nov 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host and attention coach Jeff Copper invites David Giwerc, founder of the ADD Coaching Academy, to discuss the inherent role that int...

ADHD: Learning Modalities and Organization: How They Go Hand in Hand

22 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Host and attention coach, Jeff Copper, talks about his experience in coaching adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to help t...

The Brain and ADHD Medications Made Simple

15 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Laurie Dupar, registered psychiatric nurse, joins host and attention coach Jeff Copper on Attention Talk Radio. In this episode Jeff and Laurie will d...

ADHD: A Preview of the 2010 Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD

08 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, attention coach Jeff Copper will interview the CHADD acting director, Ruth Hughes, about the upcoming CHADD conference to be held Nov...

ADHD Awareness, Part 3: Where’s the Help?

24 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, Where’s the Help? is the final part of a three-part series being released in support of ADHD Awareness Week. Host Jeff Copper intervie...

ADHD Awareness, Part 2: Where's the Hope?

17 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

This is Part 2 of ADHD Awareness: Where’s the Hope? in a three-part series being released, supporting ADHD Awareness Week. Host Jeff Copper intervie...

ADHD Awareness, Part 1: ADHD is Real!

10 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is Part 1 of ADHD Awareness: ADHD is Real! in a three-part series in recognition of ADHD Awareness Week. Host Jeff Copper is joined by Ca...

Facing Life’s Adversities while Dealing with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADD/ADHD

27 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, attention coach Steve Gundy sits in for host, Jeff Copper, and shares four important points to remember when flying through life's st...

Unexpectedly, I changed what I attended to: Then I realized I had been coached.

20 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

This week Gayle Wojnar, host of Inspiration Talk Radio sits in for Jeff Copper and discusses how she unexpectedly changed what she paid attention to a...

Attention Deficit Disorders & Paradigms: Defined Illustrated and Applied

23 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jeff Copper defines and powerfully illustrates paradigms and articulates how they work. From there, the emphasis is on looking at how paradigm sh...

What’s the buzz about the Professional ADHD Association of Coaches (PAAC)?

16 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper will interview several members of the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches, a n...