ADHD, Emotional Intelligence, and Emotional Regulation
Wed Feb 04 2026
ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. Self-regulation is a dominant executive function that involves regulating not only your attention, but also your emotions. While it's not a part of the diagnostic criteria, when emotions are dysregulated, attention is dysregulated. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com/) interviews Melissa Knight (https://melissaknightcoaching.com/), ADHD coach and disability expert at Lynn University (https://www.lynn.edu/). The two have a direct and honest conversation about the challenges many face around managing emotional intelligence. This is a big challenge. On one level, there's no easy way out. However, paying attention to the right things can increase your efficiency. If you struggle with emotions and ADHD, this is a show you don'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.
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ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. Self-regulation is a dominant executive function that involves regulating not only your attention, but also your emotions. While it's not a part of the diagnostic criteria, when emotions are dysregulated, attention is dysregulated. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com/) interviews Melissa Knight (https://melissaknightcoaching.com/), ADHD coach and disability expert at Lynn University (https://www.lynn.edu/). The two have a direct and honest conversation about the challenges many face around managing emotional intelligence. This is a big challenge. On one level, there's no easy way out. However, paying attention to the right things can increase your efficiency. If you struggle with emotions and ADHD, this is a show you don'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 TimeTimer.com