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  • Why Boredom Matters More Than You Think with ADHD

    Why Boredom Matters More Than You Think with ADHD
    Sep 17 2025
    Got ADHD? Ever find yourself bored—or maybe you’ve never even felt boredom because your brain is always plugged into electronics? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) sits down with Dr. John D. Eastwood (https://boredomlab.org/people/), a leading researcher on boredom and mental effort. Together, they explore what boredom really is, whether it might actually be a good thing, and how it affects those with ADHD. They also dive into strategies for managing boredom and its surprising role in productivity. If you’ve got ADHD and wrestle with focus, stimulation, or downtime, this is an episode 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 and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

    Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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    40 min
  • Owning Your ADHD: A Game-Changing Experience

    Owning Your ADHD: A Game-Changing Experience
    Sep 10 2025
    What’s the difference between knowing a lot about ADHD and actually owning it? It might sound simple, but it can be absolutely life-changing. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) chats with fellow ADHD coach Susan McGinnis (www.adhdimpactcoaching.com) about her personal journey—what it was like to live with ADHD, the emotions that came with it, and the breakthrough moment when she truly began to own her ADHD. Together, they also dig into the role executive function plays in making that shift. If you’re living with ADHD and often find yourself struggling, you’ll definitely want to tune in.

    Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

    Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com.
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    37 min
  • ADHD and Starting a Family

    ADHD and Starting a Family
    Sep 3 2025
    Got ADHD? Thinking about expanding your family and having children for the first time? When deciding to grow your family, the emotional aspect can sometimes overshadow the practical considerations. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) draws a parallel between this life-changing decision and the due diligence process in the business world. He offers an objective perspective, helping those with ADHD and their families make sound, long-term decisions. If you're considering starting a family, this is a show to take into consideration.

    Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

    Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com.
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    30 min
  • ADHD Eye Candy and Clickbait

    ADHD Eye Candy and Clickbait
    Aug 27 2025
    Got ADHD? Ever realized that the ADHD brain uses the automatic brain more than the executive function brain? What is the impact of this? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) talks about executive functions, the ADHD brain, primitive influences on executive function, and the challenges those with ADHD face in the marketplace in terms of eye candy and clickbait. At the end of the day, managing ADHD comes down to self-awareness. If you struggle with ADHD, this is a show you must listen to.

    Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

    Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com.
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    30 min
  • ADHD: Fixing Follow-Through: What's the Issue?

    ADHD: Fixing Follow-Through: What's the Issue?
    Aug 20 2025
    It's been said people with ADHD know what to do. Their challenge is in doing what they know to do. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD & productivity coach Lynne Edris (https://coachingaddvantages.com) to get her perspective on how to fix follow-through by getting to the real root cause and applying the right solution. (And the answer is never about self-discipline!). If you've got ADHD and struggle with finishing tasks or are curious as to what's going on so that you may address it, this is a show that 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 and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

    Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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    38 min
  • Uncovering the Truth About ADHD and Cannabis

    Uncovering the Truth About ADHD and Cannabis
    Aug 13 2025
    Is marijuana helpful for ADHD—or is something else going on beneath the surface? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Roberto Olivardia to explore the lesser-known effects of cannabis use in people with ADHD. Rather than focusing on what marijuana seems to do, they highlight what might not be happening because of it—missed coping skills, stunted development, or hidden challenges. If you have ADHD and use marijuana (or know someone who does), this insightful conversation offers essential perspectives you may not have considered.

    Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

    Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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    35 min
  • ADHD Awareness, Access, and Action in the Black Community

    ADHD Awareness, Access, and Action in the Black Community
    Aug 6 2025
    ADHD affects all races, but are Black lives being underserved or underrepresented in diagnosis and treatment? In this compelling episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) speaks with fellow coach Larry A. Jones, MD, MBA (https://enabletables.com), about cultural gaps, barriers to care, and the urgent need to raise awareness within the Black community. They discuss how stigma, lack of access, and missed diagnoses can leave many struggling without support. If you’re curious about the intersection of ADHD and race, this episode offers powerful insights and a call to action.

    Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

    Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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    42 min
  • Hidden Struggles of ADHD and Bullying: A Lived Experience

    Hidden Struggles of ADHD and Bullying: A Lived Experience
    Jul 30 2025
    Being neurodiverse doesn't come without many, many challenges. One of them is being bullied. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach and cognitive engineer, Jeff Copper (http://.digcoaching.com), interviews ADHD Coach Brooke Schnittman (http://coachingwithbrooke.com) about bullying and her lived experience. We'll review not only what the challenges of ADHD are but also survival mechanisms to utilize. If you've got ADHD and you realize that your emotional health is key to managing ADHD, 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 and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in 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 (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and moving forward by opening their minds to pay attention to what works. To learn more about attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper, go to www.digcoaching.com.

    Our thanks to the sponsors of this show: CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, and TimeTimer.com
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    51 min