ADHD and Sleep: Making Time For It

By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – May 27, 2024

ADHD and Sleep: Making Time For ItThose with ADHD are often challenged to maintain a regular sleep schedule due to the restless and overactive nature of their minds. There are just too many other more interesting things to do than sleep. Racing thoughts and an inability to switch off cognitive processes can make bedtime a frustrating ordeal, leading to inadequate and poor sleep. It’s like a roller coaster ride! Continue reading “ADHD and Sleep: Making Time For It”

Managing ADHD with Humor

By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – March 18, 2024

Managing ADHD with Humor“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 ADHD.  All too often, ADD-ers get caught up in the seriousness of life.  Most could use a little humor to lighten things up, and the ability to laugh at themselves is something we should aspire to just to take off some of the pressure. Continue reading “Managing ADHD with Humor”

How Stigma Impacts ADHD

By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – February 19, 2024

Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Professor of Psychology at UC BerkeleyWhat is stigma? How does it impact ADHD? Is it different from discrimination? How is it different and what are its properties? Does language play a role in stigma? How can we overcome stigma? In this blog post, I’m looking into the concept of stigma to unravel its layers and explore its implications… especially regarding its impact on ADHD. Continue reading “How Stigma Impacts ADHD”

How Teens Raise ADHD Parents

By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – January 22, 2024

Bex Taylor-KlausLife in a family of five where they all have ADHD can be a unique and challenging experience. The dynamics in such a family are often characterized by high energy levels, impulsivity, and difficulty with focus and organization. With everyone sharing similar traits, there may be a sense of understanding and empathy within the family, as they can relate to each other’s struggles. But it can also lead to chaos and frustration, as it might be harder to maintain routines and responsibilities. Continue reading “How Teens Raise ADHD Parents”

ADHD: Control Your Attention with Attention Exercises

By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – December 25, 2023

ADHD: Control Your Attention with Attention ExercisesHave you ever meditated and noticed your mind wandering? Congratulations, you’re meditating correctly. You might be wondering, “What does meditation have to do with my ADHD?” The answer is in a paradigm shift, because meditation is all about paying attention to your attention! It’s like a workout for your mind, helping you become more aware of the present moment and improving your ability to control what you focus on. Continue reading “ADHD: Control Your Attention with Attention Exercises”

ADHD: Weight Loss, Holidays, and the New Year


Attention deficit hyperactive disorder isn’t so much a deficit of attention but rather a self-regulation issue. Given the holidays are upon us and New Year’s resolutions will be top of mind at the end of the month, it is a perfect time to think about self-regulation around food. In this episode, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia around lifestyle, weight, and dieting. If you want to manage the holidays and not let them manage you, listen to this insightful interview.

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 http://www.digcoaching.com. 

ADHD: Solutions and Strategies versus Mindset


Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are constantly searching for the trick, the solution, the strategy. A strategy or a solution directs your attention based on a presumed mindset. What if the way your mind is set up to think (mindset) has you paying attention to the wrong thing? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultadhdbook.com) on the fundamental differences between solutions or strategies and how your mind is set up to think. They also talk about the nature of a shifted mindset and the process to enable that to happen that will direct you to new obvious solutions. If you are drowning in a sea of ADHD strategies, this show provides insights to help you address ADHD behavior more thoughtfully and effectively. Tune in to learn the differences and understand when one way might be used over another.

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: A Mindful Poetic Break for the Holiday


The holidays can be a stressful time of year for those with ADHD. Selfcare is an important part of managing ADHD and stress in general. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we are taking a break from our traditional programming to share with you the readings of several poems from Wilma Fellman’s The Other Me: Poetic Thoughts on ADD for Adults, Kids, and Parents. Take a moment and give yourself some time to reflect and tune into this show as our gift to you for a holiday break.

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 http://www.digcoaching.com. 

ADHD: Fact, Fiction, and True Stories of Study Strategies


In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Daniel Pertschuk, a long-time listener of Attention Talk Radio. In the interview Dr. Pertschuk shares some not-so-obvious study strategies that were successful in his obtaining graduate and doctoral degrees in the hope of inspiring you to study YOUR way, not THE way. Together, they share facts, mixed with some fiction, manifesting in a novel based on a true ADHD story. If you want to learn and be entertained, don’t miss this insightful 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 http://digcoaching.com.

ADHD: A First Responder’s Lived Experience


Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder seem to be drawn to exciting jobs. While there’s no specific research supporting this, it is hypothesized by many professionals that there’s a disproportionate number of people with ADHD and jobs as first responders. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, our host, Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com), interviews John Doe around his experience as a law enforcement officer. In the interview, they talk about how ADHD manifests positively and negatively in this career. If you have ADHD and are attracted to a career as a first responder, 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 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.