Our Gifted Kids Podcast
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsShare the journey of parenting gifted kids with Sophia as she interviews experts from the global gifted community.
Gifted is more than just a high IQ and parenting gifted kids is hard and lonely.
Our community shares knowledge, celebrates our quirkiness and provides a safe place to be gifted and neurodivergent.
Parents, researchers, psychologists, educators, authors, and more all connect here with advice and support, so we have everything we need for every member of our family to thrive.
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#087 Unpacking dangerous myths about gifted & 2E boys w/ Deborah Gennarelli
September 30, 2023 05:55 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB#087 Unpacking dangerous myths about gifted & 2E boys w/ Deborah Gennarelli In this episode, we’re talking to Deborah Gennarelli about gifted and twice exceptional (2E) boys. A great episode unpacking those dangerous myths about gifted boys, diving into what makes them different, and providing real hands-on strategies to walk away with. Memorable quote… “ “I've particularly noticed, with the boys that I worked with, the emotional intensity. So these students think and feel deeply and o...
#086 What is living with ADHD really like? w/ Meghann Birks
September 01, 2023 03:18 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIn this episode we’re talking to coach Meghann Birks about being gifted and having ADHD, late-in-life diagnosis, lived experience of ADHD, how we can manage from day to day, the challenges, the strengths, parenting and so much more. Memorable quote… “ “I think that the flip side of this is that there are things I found challenging as an adult and as a mother, that when I started to really understand my brain, the perspective changed. And then there was another layer of perspective shift...
#085 How to Use Creativity for Learning Differences & Executive Function w/ Dr Victoria Waller
July 05, 2023 05:32 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode, we’re talking to the vibrant and dynamic Dr. Victoria Waller about how to use creativity and a gifted child's interests to work on learning differences or practice executive function skills. An episode full of great ideas. You can find Dr. Waller's ebook “If you can Dream it, You can do it!’ here. Memorable quote… “ “So any parent that thinks, but I'm not creative, forget it. I've never met a child that can't build something.” - Dr. Victoria Waller “Every child wants...
#084 Executive Function Strategies for your Gifted & ADHD Kids w/ Dr Marnie Cumner
June 07, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBJoin Dr Marnie Cumner to learn more about executive function in gifted, ADHD and autistic kids and adults and get lots of strategies and tips. Memorable quote… “ “Executive functioning is that term that relates to the set of thinking skills that are responsible for things like planning, organisation, getting started on things, finishing things, regulating your own attention, regulating your own behaviours and emotions. So it's the overarching skills that help to organise us and organise ...
#083 The 5 Levels of Giftedness - All Grown Up w/ Dr Deborah Ruf
May 24, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBIn our GAW episode, we’re talking to Dr Deborah Ruf about the 5 Levels of Giftedness and her new book which follows those original children who are now all grown up. Memorable quote… “ “So, those are the five levels and you really can find lists of those with lots of details and early milestones and that's how I created it. It was after I looked at the milestones of children over the years and what they were like when they were born and what they were like when they were three months ol...
#082 Growing Creativity in Gifted Kids w/ Stephanie Higgs
May 10, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode we’re talking to one of our favourite gifted educators and differentiation coach, Stephanie Higgs, about how we can all grow our creativity muscle, especially in our gifted kids. Memorable quote… “ “When we broaden that definition of what creativity even looks like, I think a lot more of us fit under that umbrella than we would initially think. And then even those of us who don't feel like it comes as naturally - that's one of the things I'm here to share today, is how w...
#081 The Secret to Teaching Gifted Kids with Learning Differences w/ Dr Victoria Waller
April 27, 2023 06:36 - 59 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode, we’re talking to the vibrant and dynamic Dr Victoria Waller about teaching gifted kids with learning differences. Author, with over 40 years of experience, Dr Waller found the secret to engaging these awesome gifted kids! Memorable quote… “ “Look at Anderson Cooper, Richard Branson, astronaut Scott Kelly. They call them learning disabilities, but they're not. They're learning differences. They learn differently and they use their strengths and passions to learn. And that...
#080 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Year of School - 5 Things You Need To Know
April 19, 2023 08:51 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode, our host Sophia Elliott takes us through the big 5 things you need to know about a gifted kids' first year of school. When should my gifted child go to school? Where should my gifted child go to school? How do I work with the School? What do I need to know about the academic journey? How do we get through the year looking after their social and emotional well-being? Memorable quote… “ “What are the top five things that we really need to know as parents? This epis...
#079 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School #3, Part 2 w/ Jess Farago
April 09, 2023 20:30 - 50 minutes - 48 MBWe're talking to Jess Farago, a provisional psychologist, and mum of a gifted child this week and today Part 2 of that conversation goes out. In this episode Jess shares how the second half of her son's first year of school went and all the tips and tricks she's discovered along the way. Memorable quote… “ "I like to do things with people and socialise and hang out with friends but I also found when we spent our holidays with more downtime than social time, it was so much better for hi...
#078 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School #3, Part 1 w/ Jess Farago
April 06, 2023 02:38 - 40 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode, we’re talking to Jess Farago, a provisional psychologist, and mum of a gifted child who is at the end of their first year of schooling. She shares with us their journey over the year and the tips and tricks she's discovered along the way. Memorable quote… “ “There's a stigma attached to it, which I found really hard dealing with. And I still do. I'm getting a lot more confident about it. But my heart races if someone says, ‘oh wow… look at [his] writing, look at his ...
#077 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series #2 Part 2 w/ Stephanie Higgs
March 31, 2023 19:30 - 31 minutes - 30.7 MBToday we finish our conversation with gifted educator and differentiation coach Stephanie Higgs, in part 2 of episode 2, in the Parents Guide to Gifted Kids' First Year of School Series. We talk about… where is the best place to send my gifted child to school and what kinds of qualifications educators might have, when is the best time to start school for gifted kids? What are the misconceptions about gifted learners? Memorable quote… “ ”A lot of our listeners are going to be parents, ...
#076 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series #2 Part 1 w/ Stephanie Higgs
March 29, 2023 19:30 - 31 minutes - 30.9 MBIn episode 2 of Parents Guide to Gifted Kids' First Year of School Series, we’re talking to gifted educator and differentiation coach from Nashville, Tennessee, Stephanie Higgs. We talk about… where is the best place to send my gifted child to school and what kinds of qualifications educators might have, when is the best time to start school for gifted kids? What are the misconceptions about gifted learners? Memorable quote… “ ”One of the norms that we've established in my class is to...
#075 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series #1 Part 2 w/ Emily
March 27, 2023 01:12 - 35 minutes - 33.9 MBWe continue our conversation today, in Part 2 of Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series with Emily. Emily is a mum navigating those big questions with her gifted child who has just started reception (prep). This two-part episode covers when our gifted kids should start school, where they should go to school, what expectations we should have and much more… Memorable quote… “I think at the beginning of the year for us, we did think it was as simple as, do we go to ...
#074 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series #1 Part 1 w/ Emily
March 22, 2023 22:16 - 43 minutes - 41.4 MBToday we start our Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series with Emily. Emily is a mum navigating those big questions with her gifted child who has just started reception (prep). This two-part episode covers when our gifted kids should start school, where they should go to school, what expectations we should have and much more… Memorable quote… “The big question that I had [for the educational psychologist] was, do you think he should be going to school next year? ...
#073 Celebrating & Reflecting on 100,000 gifted downloads!
February 10, 2023 03:16 - 21 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, we’re celebrating reaching the 100,000 downloads milestone and reflecting on what a big two years it has been! Join our host, Sophia Elliott as we look back and look forward. Memorable quote… “an absolutely massive thank you to everyone who listens and shares the podcast, all of the guests that we've had, and of course, my family and friends for supporting me in doing this.” - Sophia Elliott - - - - More… Enjoyed the podcast? Leave us a review! - - - - Subscri...
#072 A Very Gifted Christmas - Permission for Parents of Gifted Kids to Make This Christmas Easier
December 06, 2022 03:43 - 19 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, we’re daring to re-imagine what Christmas might look like for our gifted families and giving parents permission to make it easier! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Instagram or feel connected & supported in our community, the Our Gifted Kids Hub. Please leave a review on your podcast player and help parents fi...
#071 Unpacking Strength-Based Learning w/ Sam Young
November 24, 2022 02:26 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBToday we catch up with a recent guest Sam Young, from Young Scholars Academy, as we unpack strength-based learning and find out what the big deal is all about! Keep an eye out for: Young Scholars Academy open house on 8 December. Our Gifted Kids Live zoom webinar ‘A Very Gifted Christmas’, and Our new ebook, ‘A Very Gifted Christmas’! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or free course at ourgiftedkids.com Please leave a review on your podcast pla...
#070 Giftedness Right Now w/ Marc Smolowitz
October 31, 2022 02:22 - 37 minutes - 36.1 MBIt’s our final BONUS episode for Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’ve been Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus all week with seven podcasts! As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again as we talk about #gifted joy & equity! Enjoyed the podcasts? Our online communities are currently open until midnight Thursday 3 November! Find out more here! Or subscribe, join our online community or get freebies, say thanks at ourgif...
#069 Why Dungeons & Dragons is Gifted Bliss w/ Sam Young
October 27, 2022 20:21 - 39 minutes - 37.5 MBIt’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts. Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ ...
#068 A Higher Skate of Mind for Gifted Kids w/ Josh Smith
October 27, 2022 00:13 - 52 minutes - 49.3 MBIt’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts. Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ ...
#067 How to Express Your Gifted Self with Digital Music & Art w/ Johannes Dreyer
October 25, 2022 22:30 - 35 minutes - 34.2 MBIt’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts. Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ ...
#066 Why Gifted Folk Need Board Games! w/ Justin Ratcliff
October 24, 2022 22:19 - 34 minutes - 32.8 MBIt’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts. Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ ...
#065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ Kate Donohue
October 23, 2022 23:52 - 39 minutes - 38 MBIt’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts. Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ ...
#065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ Kate Donohue
October 23, 2022 23:52It’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts. Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different w/ ...
#064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy w/ Marc Smolowitz
October 20, 2022 01:17 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MBIt’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word, Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts. Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! GTN Awareness Week Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why...
#063 The Journey of Parenting Gifted Kids w/ Dr Gail Post
October 07, 2022 02:45 - 57 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode, we’re talking to Dr Gail Post about the very different journey that we experience as parents of gifted kids. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Instagram or feel connected & supported in our community, the Our Gifted Kids Hub. Please leave a review on your podcast player and help parents find us! Memorable Quo...
#062 Part 2 of Navigating Education with Gifted Kids w/ Kintara Phillips
September 21, 2022 23:18 - 52 minutes - 49.5 MBWe’re back with Part 2 of our episode talking to Kintara Phillips about navigating schools and education with gifted kids. In these episodes we ask Kintara to answer all of those questions you have about how to talk to your child’s teacher, what questions to ask a new school, when is it time to move on, what kind of education is your child going to need and so much more… there was so much we have split it into two episodes! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free...
#061 Navigating Education with Gifted Kids w/ Kintara Phillips – Part 1
September 14, 2022 23:27 - 46 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode, we’re talking to Kintara Phillips about navigating schools and education with gifted kids. We ask Kintara to answer all of those questions you have about how to talk to your child’s teacher, what questions to ask a new school, when is it time to move on, what kind of education is your child going to need and so much more… there was so much we have split it in two and released Part 1 this week and next week we’ll publish Part2! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get y...
#060 How to Tell Your Child They are Gifted w/ Dr Gail Post
September 01, 2022 02:13 - 57 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode we’re talking to Dr Gail Post about how to tell your child they are gifted and do we need to modify our expectations for our gifted kids? Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Instagram or feel connected & supported in our community, the Our Gifted Kids Hub. Please leave a review on your podcast player and help pare...
#059 College level science for kids?! w/ Dr Daniel Fried
August 15, 2022 02:58 - 31 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, we’re talking to Dr Daniel Fried about his Biochemistry Literacy for Kids online classes. As soon as I saw this, I knew my gifted kids would love it and I’m excited to share something made for kids that is high-level science – that is so hard to find! I hope you love it too! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Facebook group or I...
#058 Is My Child Gifted or Just Smart?
June 26, 2022 03:49In this episode we’re talking to Anne, mum of three gifted kids, about figuring out her kids are gifted and finding the right school. All of Anne’s kids express their giftedness differently and have different challenges but they all ached to be seen for who they really are. A great episode if you’re wondering, ‘is my kid gifted?!’. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to ...
#058 Is My Child Gifted or Just Smart?
June 26, 2022 03:49In this episode we’re talking to Anne, mum of three gifted kids, about figuring out her kids are gifted and finding the right school. All of Anne’s kids express their giftedness differently and have different challenges but they all ached to be seen for who they really are. A great episode if you’re wondering, ‘is my kid gifted?!’. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to ...
#057 [Gifted Awareness Week] Our Kids talk about Being Gifted [& Minecraft]
May 26, 2022 01:22 - 31 minutes - 30.1 MBIt’s Gifted Awareness Week and we are raising awareness with four new episodes this week! In our final episode, we’re talking to two of our kids, Finley & Lilly, about what it is like to be gifted, giftedness and Minecraft. I hope you enjoy it! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Instagram or feel connected & supported in our com...
#056 [Gifted Awareness Week] Grandparenting Gifted Kids w/ Nana & Pop, Part 2
May 25, 2022 00:14 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MBIt’s Gifted Awareness Week and we are raising awareness with three new episodes this week! This is Part 2 of our conversation with Nana & Pop about what it is like to grandparent gifted kids. We talk about coming to terms with what giftedness is all about, having gifted grandkids and parenting across the generations. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it i...
#055 [Gifted Awareness Week] Grandparenting Gifted Kids w/ Nana & Pop, Part 1
May 24, 2022 03:10 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MBIt’s Gifted Awareness Week and we are raising awareness with three new episodes this week! In this episode, we’re talking to our gifted kids’ grandparents, Nana & Pop about what it is like to grandparent gifted kids. We talk about coming to terms with what giftedness is all about, having gifted grandkids and parenting across the generations. It was such a great conversation, we have two parts, this is Part 1. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or cou...
#054 [Gifted Awareness Week] 5 Things I Wish I Knew When my Child was Diagnosed as Gifted
May 23, 2022 04:03 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBIt’s Gifted Awareness Week and we are raising awareness with three new episodes this week! In this episode we’re talking to parents, from one parent to another, about the 5 Things I Wish I Knew When my Child was Diagnosed as Gifted. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Instagram or feel connected & supported in our community, the ...
#053 Extreme Gifted Boy Behaviour w/ Teresa Currivan
May 05, 2022 01:28 - 32 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode, we’re talking to Teresa Currivan, psychotherapist, author, coach and parent, about understanding extreme behaviour in gifted boys. We talk about how boys externalise their feelings and what perfectionism, their strong wills, sensitivity, and sense of justice has to do with unpacking this behaviour. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in ...
#052 Meltdowns, Anger & Perfectionism in Gifted Kids
April 23, 2022 04:53 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB“Sophia, today we’ve had a two-hour meltdown and it’s all fuelled by anger and unrealistic expectations and perfectionism – do you have a podcast on that?!” We do now. This episode unpacks meltdowns, what they are and what to do; anger, shame, perfectionism, imposter syndrome and those feelings of not being enough… and what we can do about it. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way...
#051 How Our Brains Impact Behaviour w/ Allison Davies
April 08, 2022 01:15 - 51 minutes - 48.9 MBToday we talk to Allison Davies, researcher and previously music therapist, about how the brain impacts our behaviours and new ways of understanding those behaviours. We talk about what to do when your child has a meltdown or expresses their emotions, autism, music for regulation and more! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Inst...
#050 The Gift of Community
March 26, 2022 02:43 - 30 minutes - 29.5 MBWe have been celebrating our awesome neurodiverse community all week. In this podcast we look into what community really means for us in the gifted community. We also breakdown the Our Gifted Kids Hub and share all the secrets! Hit play and let’s get started! Resources Our Gifted Kids Hub Our Gifted Kids Hub A community just for you... the Our Gifted Kids Hub brings together parents of gifted kids to connect, for support, with resources... to get peace of mind. The Our Gifted Kid...
#049 Why We Need to Talk About Women
March 25, 2022 00:39 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIt is Neurodiversity Celebration Week next week and we are diving into neurodiversity and what it is like to figure out you are neurodivergent as an adult. In the episode, we talk about why we need to talk about women and neurodiversity. We get into autism, ADHD, giftedness, girls, women, lived experience, and a bunch of research. Hit play and let’s get started! Memorable Quotes ‘Almost none of the research on giftedness beginning with the very first study of Tarmin starts with an ...
#048 Why You Need Dabrowski w/ Dr Chris Wells & Emma Nicholson
March 23, 2022 08:36 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIt is Neurodiversity Celebration Week next week and we are diving into neurodiversity and what it is like to figure out you are neurodivergent as an adult. Today we talk Dr Christiane Wells and Emma Nicholson, hosts of The Positive Disintegration Podcast to unpack why you need Dabrowski! We answer – are Overexcitabilities still relevant? What is positive disintegration? What is The Theory of Positive Disintegration? What impact can all this have on the neurodivergent & gifted community? ...
#047 Understanding Your Rainforest Mind with Paula Prober
March 22, 2022 23:09 - 57 minutes - 54.6 MB#047 Understanding Your Rainforest Mind with Paula Prober It is Neurodiversity Celebration Week next week and we are diving into neurodiversity and what it is like to figure out you are neurodivergent as an adult. In the episode, we talk to the wonderful Paula Prober and seek to understand ourselves through her analogy of the Rainforest Mind; a subset of the gifted community that is especially creative. We dive into what is a rainforest mind? What is a multipotentialite? And why it’s...
#046 The Long Road with Nadja Cereghetti
March 21, 2022 21:49 - 51 minutes - 49.3 MBIt is Neurodiversity Celebration Week and we are diving into neurodiversity and what it is like to figure out you are neurodivergent as an adult. Today I’m speaking with Nadja Cereghetti, host of Unleash Monday podcast, about her journey over the last year. She too has been investigating her neurodivergence and it hasn’t all been roses. Hear about her journey of exploring ADHD and giftedness and tune in to her podcasts and community! Hit play and let’s get started! Memorable Quote ...
#045 Unpacking The Journey with Jennifer Harvey Sallin
March 20, 2022 22:27 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB#045 Unpacking My Journey with Jennifer Harvey Sallin It is Neurodiversity Celebration Week and we are diving into neurodiversity and what it is like to figure out you are neurodivergent as an adult. In this episode, I share my own personal journey of figuring out I am gifted + autistic with Jennifer Harvey Sallin, Founder of Intergifted. She helps me unpack that experience and shares how that has aligned with the many people she has helped through this process over the years. Heaps of...
#044 Unpacking Neurodiversity
March 17, 2022 09:15 - 33 minutes - 32.5 MBUnpacking Neurodiversity It is Neurodiversity Celebration Week next week and we are diving into neurodiversity and what it is like to figure out you are neurodivergent as an adult. In this episode we start by asking what is neurodiversity and neurodivergence? and why is it worth exploring our own neurodivergence as an adult? What do we have to gain by getting a label at this stage of our life? Find out as Sophia shares her insights after getting a few labels of her own. Hit play an...
#043 The Complexity of Giftedness with authors Kathleen Humble & Dr Rebecca Farley
March 04, 2022 07:59 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWe dive into the complexities of giftedness with two of the authors from Perspectives on Giftedness, recently published by GHF Press. Kathleen Humble & Dr Rebecca Farley share their journey as parents as we dive into the many complexities of being neuro-divergent and parenting gifted kids. In the episode you’ll hear: 12:28 definitions of giftedness 17:36 asynchronous development, ADHD & letting go 32:08 being twice-exceptional, finding out 37:25 the absence of girls in ADHD & ASD re...
#042 How can a Neuropsychologist help my gifted child? with Dr Marnie Cumner
February 17, 2022 02:41 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MB#042 How can a Neuropsychologist help my gifted child? With Dr Marnie Cumner What is a neuropsychologist and how can they help my gifted child? We talk to Dr Marnie Cumner about neuropsychology and dive into how a neuropsychologist undertakes a holistic assessment of a child. In this episode, she talks about her strengths-based model of understanding both strengths and challenges and the whole child. These niche psychologists approach assessment differently and it is great to learn more ab...
#041 Perfectionism, Diagnosis and her New Book with Emily Kircher-Morris
February 03, 2022 02:12 - 37 minutes - 36.4 MB#041 Perfectionism, Diagnosis and her New Book with Emily Kircher-Morris Today we talk to Emily Kircher-Morris about perfectionism, getting diagnosed (and whether we tell our kids) and her recently published book, Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Todays’ Classroom. Hit play and let’s get started! Memorable Quotes “To me, perfectionism is an anxiety based response to feeling as though there's an expectation that somebody is not going to live up to, but that can look like a lot o...
#040 The One Thing You Need to Confidently Parent Gifted Kids
January 19, 2022 22:59 - 20 minutes - 20.1 MBThe One Thing You Need to Confidently Parent Gifted Kids “Like so many, as he entered school it went horribly wrong, and I'll never forget how incredibly distressing that was. And yet we were so freaking lucky to find a school that would work for him and within that school a community. From that journey, I learnt that the one thing you need to confidently parent your gifted kid is that community- is that place where you can feel like you're not alone and it will start to give you confid...