The ADHD Journey: Managing Yourself Part 2

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, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (www.addca.com), founder of the ADD Coach Academy. In the interview, David shares what he’s learned about his ADHD in recent years, that he thought he “got” as a mature and younger adult, but which he’s now realizing he didn’t. If you’ve got ADHD and you think that you’ve got your head around it or hope to have your head around your ADHD, tune into this show and listen to the journey as you travel with the sage advice of an ADHD veteran. Part 1 is at http://tobtr.com/11892730.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

The ADHD Journey: Managing Yourself Part 1

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 coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (www.addca.com), founder of the ADD Coach Academy. In the interview, David shares what he’s learned about his ADHD in recent years that he thought he “got” as a mature and younger adult, but which he’s now realizing he didn’t. If you’ve got ADHD and you think you’ve got your head around your ADHD, or hope to have your head around it, listen to this podcast and learn about the journey as we travel with the sage advice of an ADHD veteran. Part 2 is at http://tobtr.com/11892740.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

ADHD and Thinking: A Context to Understand Focus Problems

Think about it. ADHD impacts executive functioning. Thinking is an executive function.  Could thinking be the core issue when it comes to ADHD? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a discussion with ADHD coach Cathy Rashidian (www.readysetchoose.com) about the nature of thinking, what is hard about thinking, how thinking impacts focus, how relieving thinking helps with focus issue, and the “why” behind what works for those with ADHD.  If you struggle with focus and are curious about how to look at ADHD to understand how to move forward based on “why” ADHD is a challenge, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

ADHD and the Glamorization of Technology

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. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his experience and what he sees each day in coaching those with ADHD around technology. Jeff shares his perspective on apps, the burden some technology puts on working memory, and he breaks down the process of organization to give you a context of the process. He also illuminates how the ADHD challenge of self-regulation draws those with ADHD to the promise of technology only to find themselves overwhelmed by it. If you find the big picture and context to be helpful in problem solving, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

ADHD Behavior and Values: What to Do When They Conflict

Here’s a dilemma! Your relationship is experiencing conflicts in behavior or values with the other person, whether friend, family, or business. But if ADHD is a factor, everything seems to be more difficult! So, what can you do when the ADHD behavior manifests or when values conflict with the values of the non-ADHD person? In a recent interview on Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper talked with ADHD expert Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactparents.com) to discuss these challenges. Continue reading “ADHD Behavior and Values: What to Do When They Conflict”

Attention Talk Radio ADHD, Marijuana, THC, Weed, Cannabis: Facts

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 happening. It’s about what’s NOT happening. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia to discuss behind-the-scene issues related to the use of marijuana that are not apparent. Dr. Olivardia shares insight on what we should know in the context of using marijuana, as well as using it to help with effects of ADHD. If you have ADHD and consume cannabis, you need to listen to this show.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

ADHD and Dr. Barkley: Embracing Word Problems

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder struggle to find tips, tricks, and strategies to help them live a fulfilling life. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares what he’s learned in the last 10 years of coaching and interviewing thought leaders such as Dr. Russell Barkley. He shares his experience and looks at word problems as a metaphor to bring context to how to solve ADHD problems.  The context gives insight to help you understand why those with ADHD often are swimming in a sea of strategies, why solving ADHD problems seems so hard, and at the same time helping you understand how to approach finding what works for you in a more analytical way. If you’re struggling and want to understand ADHD and the problem-solving process, listen in to this show.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Attention Talk Radio ADHD: Methylphenidates, Amphetamines, and Non-Stimulants

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 coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells (www.gtw-health.com). Their focus will be on the categories of ADHD meds, what their differences are, why certain meds might be chosen over others, and understanding the process of prescribing meds. If you want to understand ADHD medications, listen to this show.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

ADHD and Digital Education: What Parents Need to Know

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 functioning, digital learning is difficult. In this episode of attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews educational and tutoring expert Ann Dolin (www.anndolin.com; www.ectutoring.com) about what ADHD learners need to bridge the gap between executive functioning and the digital world. Specifically, Jeff and Ann identify the challenges of working memory and the role self-regulation plays. They share tangible examples of things to do that will facilitate things in a way that’s easier for those in need.

 Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

 Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Is Limiting Choices the Key to Managing ADHD?

Could keeping things simple be the key to managing ADHD? Rather than be overwhelmed by choices and decisions, we might consider some helpful points from Peter Shankman, founder of HARO (Help A Reporter Out) and founder/CEO of The Geek Factory. In a podcast on Attention Talk Radio, Peter revealed his principle of limiting choices and keeping life simple by living outside the box. Continue reading “Is Limiting Choices the Key to Managing ADHD?”