At DIG Coaching we offer a variety of products to help you excavate your own Aha! They are insightful, fun, educational, and transformational products. Details of each are outlined below:
Essential Guide to Adult ADHD: The Dr. Russell Barkley Interview Collection
As an ADHD and attention coach, Jeff Copper has often said ADHD is not a deficit of attention; it is actually a self-regulation issue with a working memory challenge. But when we don’t understand the workings of ADHD, it often looks like a deficit of attention.
That’s why Jeff was inspired to create a series of five eBooks using the knowledge he’s gained from Dr. Russell Barkley, whom Jeff refers to as “the ADHD genius.” For Jeff, Dr. Barkley is the single greatest source of knowledge, a thought leader, and a mental health expert who has made a significant impact on the ADHD community. His insights and constructs are sometimes controversial, but in their practical application, they are grounded in truth and pragmatism.
Jeff’s compilation, titled “ADHD Genius: The Dr. Russell Barkley Interview Collection,” covers five significant areas of challenge for those diagnosed with ADHD. In this carefully curated series of five eBooks, Dr. Barkley and Jeff discuss the science-based information on ADHD and how it translates into ADHD coaching. In each eBook, they focus on a common theme for adults with ADHD.
ADHD and the Importance of Emotions
For years, ADHD has been misunderstood as simply a problem of attention. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this powerful eBook from our series collection, world-renowned ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley introduces a groundbreaking way to understand ADHD—not just as an attention disorder, but as a disorder of executive functioning rooted in self-regulation. According to Dr. Barkley’s new construct, there are two critical capacities that must be regulated: attention and emotion.
While emotion was removed from the official diagnostic criteria decades ago, current research and clinical experience tell a different story. Emotional regulation remains central to the real-life struggles of those with ADHD—and ignoring it means overlooking a major piece of the puzzle.
In this compelling conversation, ADHD coach Jeff Copper sits down with Dr. Barkley to explore this revolutionary framework and unpack the essential role emotion plays in ADHD. If you or someone you care about is living with ADHD, this eBook offers a deeper, more accurate understanding of the condition—and a clearer path forward. Because if you’re not addressing emotion, you’re not addressing ADHD in full.
ADHD, Executive Function, and Self-Regulation
Is ADHD really a deficit of attention? It sounds logical; after all, “deficit” and “attention” are right there in the name. But if that’s true, why can a child with ADHD play video games for hours? Why can an adult hyperfocus on the Internet late into the night? The real issue isn’t the ability to pay attention. It’s the ability to regulate it—especially to disengage and redirect it when needed.
In this eye-opening eBook, ADHD coach Jeff Copper sits down with internationally recognized thought leader Dr. Russell Barkley to explore his revolutionary new construct of ADHD. Instead of viewing ADHD as a simple attention deficit, Dr. Barkley reframes it as a disorder of executive functioning—at its core, a challenge of self-regulation. This new model explains what the old one never could. It sheds light on why traditional strategies often fall short and offers a clearer understanding of what’s really happening beneath the surface.
If you’ve been trying to manage ADHD through the outdated “deficit of attention” lens and still feel stuck, this eBook will help you rethink the fundamentals. Read it, and then read it again to truly grasp what ADHD is, and how to direct your attention in ways that move you forward.
ADHD and Motivation: Understanding the Connection
In our series collection of eBooks, Dr. Russell Barkley has shared his new construct of ADHD, looking at it as an executive functioning issue, largely a challenge of self-regulation. The question is what is the connection between self-regulation and motivation for those with ADHD.
In this eBook, ADHD coach Jeff Copper talks with internationally recognized ADHD thought leader Dr. Russell Barkley on understanding the connection between ADHD and motivation. If you are impacted by ADHD, it is an eBook you will want to read and reread for the insights Dr. Barkley has on ADHD so you can manage it more effectively. 17 pages of valuable content.
ADHD, Self-Regulation, and Life Expectancy: A Public Health Problem
In our series collection of five eBooks, Dr. Russell Barkley, world-renowned ADHD thought leader, has shared his new construct of ADHD that looks at ADHD as an executive functioning issue, largely one of self-regulation. In 2019 Dr. Barkley released new research with startling findings around the reduced life expectancy of those with ADHD.
In this eBook, ADHD coach Jeff Copper discusses the impact of self-regulation on life expectancy with Dr. Barkley. They talk about research and the role self-regulation plays in reducing life expectancy.
The research is sobering, but the good news is that those with ADHD can do something about it. This is an eBook you should read and reread to understand self-regulation as a second-tier variable that drives many of the factors that impact life expectancy so you will understand how important it is to manage self-regulation and gain the promise and hope for the future.
Working Memory: Your GPS for Life
In our series of eBooks, Dr. Russell Barkley has shared his new construct of ADHD, looking at it as an executive functioning issue, largely a challenge of self-regulation. While self-regulation plays an important role, working memory is also an executive function, and ADHD has a huge impact on working memory. In a sense, working memory is the elephant in the room.
In this eBook, ADHD coach Jeff Copper talks with world renowned ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley on what working memory is, its challenges and its roles, and the impact ADHD has on working memory. While working memory presents self-regulation challenges, it’s not just a focus issue. By relieving the burden on working memory, those with ADHD can focus more easily.
If you have ADHD and are struggling and don’t understand the role working memory plays, this eBook is one you should read and reread several times to digest the important components to shift your mindset to focus on the things you need to do to manage your ADHD.
The Gift of Hope
The ADHD community has often painted Dr. Russell Barkley and Dr. Ned Hallowell as opposites—casting Dr. Barkley as overly negative and Dr. Hallowell as overly optimistic. In reality, this portrayal is misleading. In 2011, Dr. Hallowell invited Dr. Barkley to join him in a keynote at the CHADD convention, where they addressed these perceived differences directly. While their approaches may seem different, they share common ground, especially when we understand the reasons behind their perspectives.
In conversations with both of these experts, what emerged is a shared truth: ADHD is not a gift in the traditional sense, but for those living with it, there is a powerful gift—the Gift of Hope. Their perspectives are captured in our eBook, ADHD: The Gift of Hope, to help you understand the subtle but important distinctions in how each expert views ADHD and why both perspectives matter. It is a reminder of the value in looking beyond surface-level differences to discover a deeper, shared purpose.
Impact of Not Taking ADHD Medications
ADHD medications are a hot-button topic, often surrounded by stigma, misinformation, and heated debate. Media narratives frequently paint stimulant medications in a negative light, highlighting concerns about misuse while glossing over their legitimate, life-changing benefits for those diagnosed with ADHD. This biased portrayal has led to widespread fear, reluctance, and hesitation in seeking treatment.
But what happens when ADHD goes untreated? What are the long-term consequences of not taking medication? Our eBook, Impact of Not Taking ADHD Medications, explores these long-term effects in depth, offering insights as related by Rick Green from his Totally ADD video series with experts and real-world experiences to help you weigh your options with confidence. Get your copy today and empower yourself with the knowledge you need to make the best decision for your health and future. Your journey to clarity starts here
Long-Term Effects of Stimulant Medications
The debate surrounding ADHD and stimulant medications has persisted since 1937, remaining one of the most contentious discussions in the medical and mental health communities. Opinions on the subject are strong, and misinformation is widespread. Some portray stimulant medications as dangerous and over prescribed, while others see them as an easy and effective fix. Discussions about their long-term effects often spark heated debates, filled with conflicting studies, warnings, and uncertainty.
In my search for clarity, I spent years looking for an unbiased expert—someone who wasn’t influenced by pharmaceutical companies, advocacy groups, or personal agendas. That’s when I discovered Dr. Andrew Cutler. This eBook is a transcript of my conversation with Dr. Cutler. It’s not medical advice, but a tool to help you make informed decisions about ADHD treatment. I hope you find it valuable to help you navigate ADHD with confidence and success.
The ADHD Medication Story: Its History and the Basics
If you’ve been looking for an easy-to-understand primer about ADHD medication options, be sure to check out my eBook: The ADHD Medication Story: Its History and the Basics.
This informal, insightful, informative guide about the history of ADHD medication aims, in part, to extinguish the stigma that often surrounds stimulants and other prescription treatments for ADHD. Learn more about this resource that will help you understand the various options available, as well as some interesting stories:
ADHD Aha! Cartoon Book
In medieval or Tudor times, court jesters communicated using jokes to relay thoughts or ideas without fear of retaliation. Today, many Ahas are masked as jokes or cartoons. It’s our modern-day way of communicating and making light of an otherwise awkward or embarrassing moment.
Does it surprise you that we have an ADHD Aha! cartoon book? What’s better than laughter? Laughter and learning! Our cartoon book, “Surfing Attention,” is designed to help you recognize yourself and your ADHD symptoms. Gain insight, clarity and levity.
If Only You Understood Attention
ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper reveals the secret to managing attention in this 30-minute downloadable video workshop.
You will experience and witness the anatomy of attention and learn the fundamentals to manufacturing your own ADHD Aha!
What has it cost you over a lifetime focused on the wrong solutions? The choice is yours. Change your conceptual understanding of attention and begin to manage it like never before!