ADHD Solutions

In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, co-host Lynne Edris is joined by cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper for a fascinating conversation that may completely change the way you think about ADHD and executive function. Jeff introduces a groundbreaking model he calls Cognitive Ergonomics From the Inside Out™, which reframes ADHD as a problem-solving impairment rather than a motivational or behavioral failure. Together, they discuss: Why so many ADHD productivity strategies fall shortHow executive function challenges stem from ambiguity, not lazinessThe role of collaboration and communication as natural, effective accommodationsHow to externalize thinking and reduce overwhelm in ways that actually workWhat it means to "think like an engineer" when managing ADHD Whether you're struggling with procrastination, motivation, or follow-through, this conversation offers refreshing clarity—and practical solutions that may surprise you. 🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ What executive function really means (beyond the buzzword!) ✔️ Why ADHD is best understood as a problem-solving impairment ✔️ How ambiguity, not laziness, fuels procrastination and avoidance ✔️ Why so many traditional ADHD tips and hacks don’t actually work ✔️ What cognitive ergonomics is—and how it can help you follow through ✔️ How collaboration and communication can act as powerful accommodations ✔️ A fresh, empowering perspective that helps you “think like an engineer” to troubleshoot challenges 🗨️ We’d love to hear from you! Join the conversation in our free ADHD Support Talk Facebook Community and tell us: What accommodations have you found helpful for your executive functions?What have you tried that was not particularly helpful, and why? 🎙️ Don’t forget to follow ADHD Support Talk Radio on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you found this helpful! 🔗 Resources: Lynne Edris: https://www.CoachingAdvantages.com Lynne’s Free Quiz: www.ProductivityBreakthroughQuiz.com Jeff Copper: https://www.DigCoaching.com https://www.cognitive-ergonomics.com Free ADHD Webinars: https://www.ADDclasses.com Podcast Archive: https://www.ADHDsupporttalk.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdsupporttalk 🎙️About Jeff Copper Jeff Copper, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, is founder of DIG Coaching Practice and host of Attention Talk Radio and Video. He developed Cognitive Ergonomics From the Inside Out™, a new ADHD intervention using an engineering approach to address executive function challenges. Jeff holds an MBA from the University of Tampa and credentials from ICF, PAAC, ADDCA, and CTI. A member of ADDA, ACO, CHADD, PAAC, and ICF, he received ACO’s 2022 Professional Excellence Award. His work continues to innovate and redefine ADHD coaching through practical insights and a focus on how minds truly work. To learn more, visit:🌐 https://digcoaching.com 🌐 https://www.cognitive-ergonomics.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest Jeff Copper 02:40 – Jeff explains what a “paradigm shift” means in the ADHD world 08:30 – Introduction of Cognitive Ergonomics From the Inside Out™ 14:20 – Jeff demonstrates how executive function shows up using real-world simulations 20:15 – Why collaboration is a powerful (and underused) ADHD accommodation 27:45 – “Think like an engineer”: How reframing ADHD changes everything 🎙️ About Lynne Edris Podcast Co-Host Lynne Edris helps overwhelmed professionals take control of their time and tackle their to-dos with ease, so they have more time, more energy, and more money for what they love most! As a woman with ADHD herself, she has been where her clients are and come out the other side, so to speak. She’s gone from living in a constant state of chaos and under-performance to a life full of success and fulfillment, and wants to help you achieve your own version of success as well! You can learn more about Lynne and contact her through her website at www.CoachingADDvantages.com. Take Lynne's complimentary Productivity Breakthrough Quiz at www.ProductivityBreakthroughQuiz.com to identify your productivity type and get to the root of what gets in the way of your productivity and follow through—with personalized recommendations to help you stop struggling, take control of your time and your life, and show up like the incredible person you really are, more easily and more consistently! Tara McGillicuddy is the found and co-host of ADHD Support Talk. Tara has been known and celebrated in the ADHD community for decades of practical and long-lasting shifts in tens of thousands in her communities. The creator of ADDClasses.com, The ADHD Awareness Expo and ADHD Support Talk Radio Tara is one of the longest-standing leaders in the field. Over the years she has also honed ...