Attention Talk Radio

Attention Talk Radio

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio podcasts focusing on ADHD and ADD, including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder. Our weekly podcast provides support for adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, Attention Talk Radio is topical with an emphasis on paying attention to what you are and are not paying attention to. The point is to put a spotlight on ATTENTION and the role it plays in determining what is obvious and how it drives outcomes and to shift your paradigm (what you pay attention to), opening your mind to new solutions. The show is designed to help you in life or business if you are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help you get unstuck and moving forward by opening your mind to pay attention to what works. Listen to Attention Talk Radio online for help and information for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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ADHD Inside Out: The Mechanics of Executive Function and Emotion

October 14, 2026 • 50 mins
ADHD is a neurobiological condition often associated with executive functioning impairments. But what if we looked at ADHD from a more mechanical, engineering perspective to better understand what's happening beneath the surface? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Master Coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com) to explore ADHD as a problem-...
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Looking for ADHD Help: Beware of Your Emotions

October 7, 2026 • 21 mins
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with procrastination, time management, or prioritization? Are you looking for help? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about the human brain, its automatic nature, and emotion in the context of finding help. Why? Often, we make decisions about getting help based on how we feel. That isn't to say that’s wrong; however,...
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ADHD, Attention, and the Battle for Sleep

September 30, 2026 • 38 mins
Why is sleep so difficult for people with ADHD? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Harvard Medical School’s Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., about the challenges of sleep and the competition for our attention at bedtime. When there’s always something else to do, who has time for sleep? Discover why sleep can be such a struggle for ADHD.  

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ADHD Relationships: Moving Past Defensiveness and Denial

September 23, 2026 • 35 mins
ADHD can create patterns of defensiveness, denial, and frustration in relationships. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://www.adhdmarriage.com), author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage, about understanding these patterns and moving past them to create healthier, more productive relationships.  

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The Surprising Connection Between ADHD and Meditation

September 16, 2026 • 37 mins
Ever meditate only to find your mind wandering? That’s not failure—it’s part of the practice! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Gregg Krech (https://www.thirtythousanddays.org/) about meditation, attention, and exercises that can strengthen your ability to direct your attention. If ADHD makes controlling your attention a challenge, this conversatio...
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ADHD and AuDHD: Navigating the Paradox of Lived Experience

September 9, 2026 • 35 mins
Yes, you can have a diagnosis of both ADHD and autism, often referred to as AuDHD. The conditions differ in many ways, and managing them can feel like a paradox. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Meredith Knauer Crull about her lived experience with AuDHD. They discuss the distinct characteristics of both conditions and how they manifest day-t...
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ADHD Productivity: What's Really Getting in the Way

September 2, 2026 • 40 mins
People with ADHD often want to be more productive. They read the books, attend the seminars, try the latest systems, and collect strategies that promise to transform their lives. Yet somehow, all that knowledge doesn’t always translate into actually getting more done. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with productivity coach Cathy Rashidian (https://readysetchoose....
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When Both Dad and Child have ADHD: A Doctor's Real Life Parenting Story

August 26, 2026 • 23 mins
Parenting is challenging enough, but what happens when you’re an ADHD dad raising an ADHD child? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with physician, ADHD coach, and ADHD dad Dr. Terry Dickson (https://www.cedarville.edu/) about the realities of parenting when ADHD is part of the family equation. Dr. Dickson brings a unique perspective as both an ADHD professional and...
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ADHD and Dopamine: Unlocking the Motivation Puzzle

August 19, 2026 • 53 mins
What role does dopamine really play in ADHD, and how does it connect to motivation and executive function? While dopamine has become a popular topic in discussions about ADHD, understanding its role requires looking beyond neurotransmitters and into how the brain manages motivation, cognition, and goal-directed behavior. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with renowned AD...
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ADHD and Menopause: A Deeper Understanding and Management

August 12, 2026 • 39 mins
UGH!  You've got ADHD, you're a female, and it's that time of life where things begin to change. Pre-menopause and menopause can be a very drastic change in a person's life.  It's a process.  Why go it alone?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com)interviews Natalie Rivans (https://re-origin.com).  Jeff and Natalie have an in-depth conver...
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ADHD: Procrastination, Exercise, and Insights

August 5, 2026 • 28 mins
Got ADHD? Do you need to exercise? Do you find it challenging to get exercise in? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com/) explores why exercise can be so difficult for people with ADHD, drawing on his personal experiences and years of coaching insights. He unpacks the connection between ADHD, procrastination, and the challenge of moving beyond the familiar ad...
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ADHD, Dopamine, and Motivation: What Really Drives Behavior

July 29, 2026 • 53 mins
What role does dopamine play in ADHD and motivation? While dopamine is often linked to ADHD, researchers increasingly view ADHD as a disorder of executive functioning. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. Russell Ramsay (https://www.cbt4adhd.com) explains how dopamine, motivation, and executive function work together to influence behavior. He also discusses why cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment fo...
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Does ADHD Make You More Sensitive to Right and Wrong?

July 22, 2026 • 37 mins
Are people with ADHD especially sensitive to questions of right and wrong? Many individuals with ADHD seem to have a strong sense of fairness, justice, and personal values—but where does that sensitivity come from? Is it rooted in difficult childhood experiences, emotional setbacks, executive function challenges, or a deeply held commitment to principles? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD expert Dr. Ari Tuckman (h...
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ADHD in Midlife: Hormones, Menopause, and New Challenges

July 15, 2026 • 45 mins
Could declining estrogen during menopause make ADHD symptoms more noticeable? For many women, the hormonal changes of midlife can reveal executive function challenges that had previously gone unrecognized or well-managed. As estrogen levels decline, ADHD symptoms may intensify, raising important questions about hormones, treatment options, and daily functioning. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD c...
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ADHD and Motivation: When Opposites Collide

July 8, 2026 • 38 mins
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with motivation? Do you hear a lot of people talking about motivation symptomatically? Do any of them talk about it pragmatically?

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Jon Thomas (https://WWW.ADHDCollegeSuccess.com). Dr. Thomas developed a language model designed to help individuals with ADHD identify beha...
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Turning ADHD Information Into Meaningful Change

July 1, 2026 • 38 mins
Do you spend hours searching the internet for ADHD information, hoping to find that one idea that will finally make life easier? If so, have you ever considered the difference between ADHD information and ADHD insight—and why that distinction matters? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with Master Coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com) to explore how ...
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ADHD, Shame, and the Challenge of Acceptance

June 24, 2026 • 33 mins
Do you struggle with ADHD, failed systems, negative self-talk, and feelings of shame? Many people are told to "accept themselves," but what does that actually mean, and how do you get there? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coaches Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Nikki Kinzer (https://takecontroladhd.com) explore radical acceptance, shame, and rejection sensitivity dysphoria. Drawing on Nikki's work and insig...
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Spotlighting the Universal ADHD Accommodation

June 17, 2026 • 41 mins
ADHD is an executive function impairment. Executive functions are a collection of mind tools that we work with towards a goal over time. In short, we use them to solve problems. Most of the things people with ADHD struggle with are rooted, at some level, in ambiguity…hence the problem. In this interview, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) engages in conversation with ADHD Coach Riley ...
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ADHD and Understanding It

June 11, 2026 • 33 mins
There's a lot of information out on ADHD. A lot of symptoms. A lot of emotions. It's hard to understand it. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) discusses his understanding of ADHD gained from interviewing experts over the last decade and a half. He shares how it's moved away from symptomatic behavior to more of an understanding of the cognitive impairment ...
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    Unlocking Potential of ADHD in Millennials and Gen Z Students

    June 3, 2026 • 40 mins
    What impact does ADHD have on Millennials and Gen Z in college and their early careers? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com/) interviews Christine L. Robinson on this timely topic. Together, they explore the unique challenges younger generations face and share practical insights to help students and those who support them better understand ADHD and reach th...
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