Listeners will walk away with a new understanding of how intelligence, effort, and adaptability work in ways they may not have considered before. They’ll gain insight into:
Why some people seem to "burn out" faster in workplaces or schools while others thrive.
The hidden ways our society favors certain types of thinkers—and what that means for success, inclusion, and fairness.
How neurodivergent people navigate a world that wasn’t built for them—and what that tells us about human potential.
Practical takeaways for recognizing different ways of thinking in their own lives—whether as parents, coworkers, or leaders.
You should tune in if you're curious about how the mind works, why some people struggle in ways that aren’t obvious, and what a more inclusive world could look like. It’s not just about neurodivergence—it’s about understanding how all of us fit (or don’t) into the systems around us.
Most people assume success is about intelligence—but what if it’s really about endurance? In this episode, we explore the hidden divide between cognitive flexibility (the ability to adapt and think in new ways) and cognitive stamina (the ability to sustain mental effort over time). Society rewards those who can power through long workdays, rigid school structures, and high-pressure environments—but what happens to the brilliant minds who process information differently?
We break down the difference between cognitive and somatic processing, revealing why some neurodivergent people thrive in today’s systems while others struggle—not because they lack intelligence, but because the world wasn’t built with their strengths in mind. If you’ve ever wondered why some people burn out faster, why our workplaces favor one kind of thinking, or how we can create a system that works for more brains, this episode is for you.
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Neurodiversity
Cognitive flexibility
Cognitive stamina
Somatic processing
Cognitive processing
Twice exceptional (2e)
Neurodivergence
Executive function
Workplace inclusion
Burnout
Cognitive bias
Hidden disability
Thinking styles
Brain differences
Mental effort
Adaptability
Intelligence vs. stamina
Systemic barriers
Neurodiverse workforce
Accessibility
Lillian Skinner
Gifted Neurodivergent
GiftedND
