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 ...
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Podcasts
The ADHD Adults Podcast (in)expertly covers ADHD in adults, sharing evidence-based information and personal experiences. Join us for balloon-headed Alex the Psychoeducation Monkey's evidence-based information, James's annoyance and genuinely poor tips for coping, and the "Queen of Chaos", Mrs ADHD. Each episode also features regular games, "jokes", correspondence from absolutely real people and chaos... lots of chaos. If you would like to support our podcast, you can become a paid subscriber ...
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After a wee (erm, massive) break, we're back! Season 4 of The ADHD Adults Podcast starts with an episode on dysautonomia. In a slight format change, we waffle in part 1, in part 2, Alex the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the evidence behind the subject, and in part 3, all three hosts offer personal reflections on dysautonomia. What has James lo…
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The 2025 Annual ADHD Focus on Focusing Conference
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34:10Got ADHD? Do you struggle with focus? It's time for the 2025 International Conference on ADHD. Its focus is on helping you focus. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman. The two discuss what to expect at this year's conference and play clips of Dr. …
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Feel Like You’re an Expert on ADHD But Still Stuck? Why Is That?
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32:11They say people with ADHD often know what to do, but the real challenge comes in actually doing it. Why is that? One big reason is the gap between knowledge and execution. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) sits down with complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactparents.com) to explore t…
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Why Boredom Matters More Than You Think with ADHD
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40:06Got 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, the…
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Owning Your ADHD: A Game-Changing Experience
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37:05What’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 li…
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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-…
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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…
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ADHD: Fixing Follow-Through: What's the Issue?
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38:22It'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 …
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Uncovering the Truth About ADHD and Cannabis
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34:56Is 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,…
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ADHD Awareness, Access, and Action in the Black Community
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42:04ADHD 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 …
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Hidden Struggles of ADHD and Bullying: A Lived Experience
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51:11Being 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 th…
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How Spirituality Can Help Those with ADHD
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29:39One of the real challenges with ADHD is emotional dysregulation. While it's not in the diagnostic criteria, it’s probably the single greatest challenge for those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Rabbi Shmuel Reich (http://rsreichadhdcoach.com talk about h…
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Understanding the Overlap Between Autism and ADHD in One Brain
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37:40Until recently, autism and ADHD weren’t diagnosed together—but that’s changing. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sarah Cheyette (http://sarahcheyette.com), who shares her experience working with individuals diagnosed with both conditions. The conversation explores how symptoms …
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ADHD: Accommodations Hidden in Plain Sight?
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43:48We’ve learned a lot about ADHD in recent times. However, interventions have not kept up. Today there is an exciting new paradigm that has the potential to change all that. In fact, this new lens has produced a new truth based on truths, which is exciting. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http:/…
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How to Bring ADHD Coaching to the Underserved
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33:15ADHD coaching has been recognized as an up-and-coming, promising new intervention. The challenge is not everyone has the means for their own ADHD coach. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com), interviews president and founder of Edge Foundation, Neil Peterson (https://edgefo…
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Simple Solutions for Complex ADHD Challenges
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41:47ADHD presents a range of challenges, but the key is finding effective solutions. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Laura MacNiven (https://springboardclinic.com) to dissect ADHD into four core components: physics, biology, behavior, and mindset. In their conversation, they explore a…
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Growing Up with ADHD and Its Traumatic Impact
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33:09Got ADHD? Do you struggle with emotional dysregulation? Are you hypersensitive to criticism? Are you sensitive in general? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Licensed Professional Counselor Emily Kircher-Morris (https://emilykirchermorris.com). The two discuss …
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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Many find it frustrating, drowning in a sea of tips, tricks, and strategies. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://.digcoaching.com) will talk about the power of objective observations. He'll share many insights around motivation, procrastination, and getting help.…
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ADHD and Body Doubling: Is It Some Kind of Magic?
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36:24Got ADHD? Have you found that when you do things in the company of other people, you get those things done? Have you ever noticed that you can help others, but you have a hard time doing that same task yourself? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a conversation with A…
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ADHD and Emotions: Look Past Theory to Practicality
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33:07Got ADHD? You’ve read all the books. If so, GREAT! Do you still struggle? How do you convert theory into practical application? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) tries to define emotions and executive functions slightly differently to help you understand, in a very simpl…
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It's a shame, but we're back for Episode 192 of The ADHD Adults Podcast, where we cover ADHD and shame. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits the evidence behind the subject; Alex and James offer personal reflections on shame while Mrs AuDHD is resting, and in part three listeners' questions are answered . 'What has James lost, forgo…
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Focus Shift: Rethinking What Is Not Working
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41:50If the obvious solution isn’t working, maybe you’re focused on the wrong thing. It's a simple truth—yet many with ADHD find themselves stuck, trying harder at what’s already proven to be ineffective. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) welcomes back our frequent guest, Dr. Ari Tuckman, …
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Episode 191 of The ADHD Adults covers ADHD. and interoception, the sensory system that provides information about the internal state of the body. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey spews the evidence behind the subject; both hosts offer personal reflections on interoception, and in part three listeners' questions are answered (largely be…
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In the world of ADHD, there's lots of emotion, lots of stigma, and lots of concern. There's often a reluctance for people to reach out to get the diagnosis and even more reluctance to get treatment. In the end, most don't realize the intangible but significant consequences. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach,…
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Episode 190 of The ADHD Adults covers the commonly cited 'people with ADHD are resilient' issue. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers what we know the subject from what little evidence there is, Alex and James offer their personal reflections on resilience, and in answer listeners' questions in part 3. 'What has James lost, forgot…
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ADHD and Productivity Thoughts From a Thought Leader
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36:22Got ADHD? Do you struggle with productivity? Are you looking for insights, knowledge, and an understanding of what's going on? In this episode, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://www.digcoaching.com) invites regular guest, Dr. Ari Tuckman, to discuss his thoughts and experiences around ADHD and productivity from his decades of ex…
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Back after a two week break, Episode 189 of The ADHD Adults covers building routines with ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers on the evidence behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on routines, and in part three listeners' questions are answered (largely because it's easier than writing a part three)…
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ADHD and Getting Help: Why Do People Resist?
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36:35Got ADHD? Know someone who does? Ever wonder why so many people with ADHD struggle to get the help they need? It’s a fascinating question—and one we dive into on this episode of Attention Talk Radio. Host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) sits down with Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact Parents (https://impactparents.com) to unpack t…
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ADHD: Making America Healthy Again Commission
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32:13Those with ADHD struggle in everyday life, as the condition represents an executive function impairment. The current administration's executive order threatens to roll back time and many hard-fought accommodations are in peril. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Stephanie Silverman and Shanta Whitaker about t…
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ADHD and Seniors: Late Diagnosis and Key Information
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36:42Are you a senior? Did you get diagnosed with ADHD later in life? Did the diagnosis provide a framework to make sense of your life that before didn't make sense? Do you find yourself reflecting on life with some level of regret? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (http://www.digcoaching.com) inter…
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Season 3 continues, again with just the boys, as Mrs AuDHD rests... Episode 188 covers ADHD and self-care, which is very clearly one of James's strengths. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits up the research behind the subject; Alex and James offer personal reflections on self-care , and in part three, answer listeners' questions. '…
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If you're struggling with ADHD, this is not your ordinary ADHD podcast. Have you ever wondered why skills training has its limits, how systems don't stick? Wonder why routines are hard? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff copper (www.digcoaching.comt) talks about the ADHD elephant in the room and one thi…
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Episode 187 of The ADHD Adults delves into accidents and ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey pontificates on the research behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on accidents and probably in the process will end up losing at least one driving license, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners'…
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Navigating ADHD Accommodations for College Students
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53:39The framework of accommodations is evolving as more college students with both visible and invisible disabilities, including ADHD, seek the support they need. While the Americans with Disabilities Act provides a basis for these accommodations, the process of securing them can be complex, time consuming, and expensive. In this episode of Attention T…
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Season 3 continues, this time with just the boys, as Mrs AuDHD is still recovering from something or other... Episode 186 covers ADHD and mindfulness. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey splurges the research behind the subject; Alex and James offer personal reflections on mindfulness , and in part three, answer listeners' questions. 'Wha…
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ADHD and Bipolar Disorder: The Challenges of a Dual Diagnosis
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1:00:18Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper sits down with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, an expert in both ADHD and bipolar disorder, to explore the complexities of managing these coexisting conditions. Many individ…
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Season 3 continues with an episode on ADHD and money. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits the research behind the subject; all three hosts offer personal reflections on music and how they engage with it, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering listeners' questions. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" ret…
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ADHD: The Effort of Thinking and Self Regulation
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32:36Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper sits down with Dr. John Eastwood for a thought-provoking discussion on the true nature of ADHD. While often perceived as a deficit of attention, ADHD is increasingly understood a…
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The boys are back, sadly without Mrs AuDHD who is still recovering from tiredness (or something). Episode 184 looks at ADHD and ageing, and ADHD in older adults. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey vomits the science behind the subject all over us; Alex and James offer personal reflections on ageing , and in part three they answer listene…
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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? Got something that you need to remember? Do you need to calm down? Do you need to pause and think? These are all common challenges for people with ADHD. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (…
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Something like normality resumes as The ADHD Adults Podcast continues Season 3 with an episode on ADHD and music. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey splatters the research behind the subject all over us; all three hosts offer personal reflections on music and how they engage with it, and part three is the usual cop-out of answering liste…
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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? If you've got ADHD, you've been told a thousand times that you need a plan, you need a strategy. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com), shares many “aha” stories …
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Finishing off our 'almost start of season 3' check-in is Episode 182, where Mrs AuDHD gets the chance to talk about what's been going on... Alex points out that Mrs AuDHD is known for her solid boundaries, James is irked (that’s not news) and Mrs AuDHD thought having a GP appointment booked for when we were recording was a good idea... Written by A…
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ADHD: A Look at Whats Hard About Emotional Regulation
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39:45ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. The major executive function is self-regulation. There are two things you need to regulate: one is your attention, and the other is your emotions. Whether you realize it or not, when your attention is dysregulated, so are your emotions. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Je…
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In this second part of a triple fister that no one will actually listen to, we continue to talk about how the end of last year was a car crash for all three hosts. Alex is Ronnie Corbett (again), James has an emergency poo and Mrs AuDHD considers cat strangling... Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produced by James Brown and J…
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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Have you recognized how difficult it is to plan, make decisions and manage time? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about ADHD as an executive function impairment and uses the metaphor of a jigsaw puzzle to put context around the condition…
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In the first of a triptych (James Googled it) of episodes, we gently re-enter Season 3 by letting you know what we've been up to, struggles and wins, with James going first. James uses the correct past tense of ‘lied’, Alex takes credit for James’s guitar playing and Mrs AuDHD is back! Written by Alex Conner, Samantha Brown and James Brown. Produce…
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ADHD Statistics: What the Numbers Really Mean
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1:02:26“There are three types of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli. This famous quote highlights the power and potential pitfalls of using statistics to shape arguments. But when it comes to ADHD, it’s critical to understand the numbers. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching…
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After a fully planned and in no way forced on us break, the podcast is back for Season 3! In the continued absence of Mrs AuDHD, Episode 179 sees Alex and James cover the history of ADHD. As usual, Alex, the Psycho…….education Monkey delivers the research behind the subject; both Alex and James offer personal reflections and their tips, and part th…
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ADHD and Dopamine: Unpack Motivation and Get Unstuck
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47:33Got ADHD? Ever wonder what dopamine feels like and why it matters? Join Attention Talk Radio Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and co-host Dr. Kirsten Milliken as they interview Dr. David Nowell (https://drnowell.com). In this insightful episode, Dr. Nowell unpacks the role of dopamine in motivation, explaining how understanding its impact can …
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