ADHD and Motivation in the Context of Executive Functioning Impairments

From Attention Talk Radio by Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG

April 22, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

The episode discusses ADHD and motivation, focusing on executive function impairments and a new theory of motivation.

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with planning, making decisions, procrastinating, and managing time? Do you beat yourself up for being lazy or unmotivated? What is the underlying issue? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com/), speaks with Dr. Ari Tuckman (https://adultadhdbook.com/) on a new theory of motivation which reveals insights current views can't explain. The model takes into consideration ADHD as an executive function impairment. The view shifts the narrative from unmotivated to highly motivated if you understand the impairment. If you struggle with ADHD, understanding this frame of motivation is something that you've got to 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…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Copper

Guest: Dr. Ari Tuckman

Topics covered

ADHD
motivation
executive functioning
self-improvement
time management
decision making

Keywords

ADHD
motivation
executive function
time management
procrastination
decision making
self-improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Attention Talk Radio, digcoaching.com, adultadhdbook.com

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