ADHD: Digital Addiction 101 – Part 3

ADHD and addictive behaviors are highly correlated. To understand the correlation, we are doing a three-part series on ADHD and digital addiction. In Part 1 (http://tobtr.com/12071313), ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talked with Dr. Clifford Sussman (www.cliffordsussmanmd.com) about dopamine and brain biology. In Part 2 (http://tobtr.com/12071316), they discussed how video games and social media are engineered to be addictive, using specific examples. In this Part 3, they talk about getting treatment, what is involved, and how it works. If you have ADHD and addictive behavior, we encourage you to tune 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.

ADHD: Digital Addiction 101 – Part 2

ADHD and addictive behaviors are highly correlated. To understand the correlation, we are doing a three-part series on ADHD and digital addiction. In Part 1 (http://tobtr.com/12071313), ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talked with Dr. Clifford Sussman (www.cliffordsussmanmd.com) about dopamine and brain biology. In this episode they talk about how video games and social media are engineered to be addictive. Dr. Sussman specifically discusses the game “Candy Crush” and the characteristics that draw you to it. In Part 3 (http://tobtr.com/12071320) they discuss treatment. If you have ADHD and addictive behavior, we encourage you to tune 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.

ADHD: Digital Addiction 101 – Part 1

ADHD and addictive behaviors are highly correlated. To understand the correlation, we are doing a three-part series on ADHD and digital addiction. In this Part 1, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Dr. Clifford Sussman (www.cliffordsussmanmd.com) about dopamine and brain biology. They discuss dopamine and how it is primarily involved in the pleasure areas of the brain, which exaggerates the addiction phenomenon in ADHD. Dr. Sussman explains how the human brain is instantly stimulated by the digital world because the brain loves dopamine. In Part 2 (http://tobtr.com/12071316) of the series, they talk about how games and social media are engineered to be addictive.  In Part 3 (http://tobtr.com/12071320), they discuss treatment. If you have ADHD and addictive behavior, we encourage you to tune 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.

ADHD, Instincts, and Self-Observation

Got ADHD? Do you struggle in life? Could it be the answers to all your questions and all your systems are hidden in plain sight, hidden behind misconceptions, assumptions, and expectations? Could you actually find what works by watching your instinctive behavior? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) defines and talks about instinct, instinctive behaviors, and the value of observing your behavior, as a means to help you understand the legitimate reasons you do what you do and to gain insight on what works. If you’ve read all the books, attended the webinars, and are still struggling to perform the way others suggest, this is the 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.

Impact of Perfume and Petroleum on ADHD

Mom yellingKids with ADHD are growing and soon they will reach puberty and have distractions (for boys, its perfume and petroleum if you know what I mean). We know that ADHD is very much an issue of the ability to self-regulate, to pause and override the automatic responses. Developmentally, these kids are a couple of years behind, and then all of sudden, you throw puberty on top of that and menstrual cycles for girls and that makes things a lot more difficult. Continue reading “Impact of Perfume and Petroleum on ADHD”

ADHD and Burnout

Got ADHD? Can you relate to the notion of crash and burn? Have you been so on top of the world or hyperfocused on a topic only to find yourself burnt out at another time? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a candid conversation with David Greenwood of the Overcoming Distractions Podcast (www.OvercomingDistractions.com).  David shares his topic research, as well as his personal experience, to help you avoid the pitfalls of running out of steam. If you relate to the term “burnout,” 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.

When ADHD Coaches Surrender to the Smartphone

Got ADHD? Ever hired an ADHD coach or considered hiring one? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com). They talk about their experiences as coaches, their successes and failures, as well as the challenges of coaching those who won’t put down their smartphones. If you have ADHD and spend more than three hours a day on your phone, you have 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 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 Challenges of Activation

Got ADHD? Do you struggle to activate? Recently, on his podcast Overcoming Distractions (www.overcomingdistractions.com), David Greenwood interviewed ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) on the challenges of activation. The conversation was engaging. Thanks to David for allowing us to release the exchange on Attention Talk Radio. If you struggle with activation and want insights on the topic, 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 Mental Fitness AKA Mindfulness

Athletes train their bodies and their minds. What can those with ADHD learn about mental fitness from athletes? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about mental fitness and his take on mindfulness guru Dr. Lidia Zylowska (www.lidiazylowska.com) and her presentation at the 2001 International Conference on ADHD. If mental fitness appeals to you and you’re a fan of mindfulness, tune into this show as Jeff takes a big picture look at the topic and the practicality of it all.

 

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, Attitude, and Gratitude: A Lived Experience

Got ADHD? There are a lot of challenges with this executive function impairment.  One of them is self-regulation. It impacts our self-awareness, our attitude, and often our views as it manifests negatively. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his lived experience around these topics. He talks about what he’s learned from interviewing various experts on attitude, gratitude, self-awareness, Japanese psychology, and the ADHD experience.  He also talks about what helped him and shares insights for those drawn to this topic. If you want an intellectual conversation and a translation of a lived experience, 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.