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Being GiftedEp#25 Parenting Twice Exceptional Children with Vidya IyengarIn this episode of Being Gifted, we explore the unique challenges and strengths of parenting twice-exceptional (2E) children—those who are gifted (Buddhimaan) while also facing developmental challenges such as ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or physical and mental health conditions.To help us understand this complex journey, we are joined by a very special guest, Ms. Vidya Iyengar—a life coach and a parent of a 2E child. Vidya has successfully homeschooled her daughter, who is now 18 and pursuing a degree in Physics at Melbourne University, Australia. She shares her experiences, challenges, and insights on advo...2025-02-1929 min
Being GiftedEp#24 Social Entrepreneurship & Giftedness with Abhijit JejurikarJoin us for a special conversation with Abhijit Jejurikar, a
self-taught musician and social entrepreneur on a mission to empower the youth of Dharavi through his incredible project, Dharavi Reloaded! 🎶
In this episode, we explore Abhijit's journey from the
corporate world to creating a vibrant platform for slum kids to express their creativity through music and dance. With over 350 performances alongside stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Ed Sheeran, and Salman Khan, Abhijit is not just changing lives—he's redefining what it means to give back.
🎤 Discover:
How he discovered his passion for music
The challenges he faced...2024-10-0133 min
Being GiftedEp#23 Interaction with Gifted Students - Junior CollegeIn this episode we are in conversation with Junior College Students - Avani (Commerce) and Mehicka (Science), 12th-grade students at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College, Pune, India, currently part of the gifted program.
The gifted program at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College has been running for 9 years, evolving into a key initiative under the guidance of Dr. Madhurchi Chittewan & Mrs Shobha Channal.
Highlights of the episode:
Experience and Learning: Sharing their journey in the gifted program, highlighting the impact on their academic and personal lives.
Projects and Assignments: Discussing specific projects...2024-09-0122 min
Being GiftedEp#22 Nurturing Giftedness in MathematicsIn today's episode, we chat with Mr. Vinay Nair, an expert in Mathematics and Gifted Education for over a decade.
As the co-founder of Raising A Mathematician Foundation, Maths Circle (an initiative under RAM), Vichar Vatika, Epsilon India, and others, Vinay leads programs dedicated to identifying and nurturing highly motivated and gifted students in Mathematics.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
Approaches to supporting mathematically gifted children
Managing the unique characteristics of mathematically gifted children as parents and caregivers
Ensuring overall development beyond a single subject
Career opportunities for mathematically gifted individuals
Finding mentors...2024-08-0127 min
Being GiftedEp# 21 Meet the In School Gifted Education Program Teachers - Ms. Mithila Joshi and Ms. Pallavi IyerToday we have with us 2 senior teachers, Ms. Mithila Joshi and Ms. Palavi Iyer, who have contributed immensely to the successful running of gifted programs as a part of the core team at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune, India.
Key points discussed:
• Finding Inspiration in Gifted Education
• Designing a Curriculum for Gifted Learners
• Gifted Program's Impact on Regular Class Teaching
• Growth as a Gifted Educator
Do listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the p...2024-07-0138 min
Being GiftedEp#20 Socio Emotional Learning for Gifted Adolescents with Shobha Channal and Devika DeshpandeIn this episode we are joined by 2 educators Ms. Shobha Channal and Devika Deshpande who have shared valuable insights and personal experiences into fostering social-emotional learning among gifted adolescents.
Together, we have uncovered practical strategies and approaches that teachers and parents can implement to support the emotional growth and well-being of these exceptional students.
In this episode she speaks about:
- Common socio emotional challenges amongst Gifted Adolescents
- Approach as teachers to these high ability students
- Planning and execution of the Gifted Nurturing Program
...2024-06-0128 min
Being GiftedEp#19 Counselling Gifted Adolescents with Smita PradhanIn this episode we are in conversation with the Counsellor of Dr. Shamrao Kalmadi Junior College , Pune, India, Smita Pradhan about what it is like to counsel gifted adolescent - grades 11 & 12.
Ms. Smita Pradhan is a masters in clinical psychology, a gifted counselor and core team member for the GIfted Nurturing Prorgam at Dr. Kalmadi Shamrao Junior College. She has over a decade of experience and is armed with advanced training from KGERC in Gifted Counseling,
In this episode she speaks about:
The kind of concerns gifted students have
How to gifted students view career choices an...2024-05-0132 min
Being GiftedEp#18 Vision and Evolution of Gifted Programs at a Junior College. with Dr. Madhuri ChittewanIn this episode we are in conversation with the Principal of Dr. Shamrao Kalmadi Junior College , Pune, India, Dr. Madhuri Chittewan about integration of Gifted Program in Junior College - grades 11 & 12.
Dr. Madhuri Chittewan is an accomplished educationist, renowned for her exemplary leadership as an administrator. She has two decades of experience in the field of education er academic journey is marked by her Ph.D. in physical chemistry and her notable achievement of a Fulbright scholarship in secondary education and teaching from Arizona State University.
In this episode she speaks about:
- Views...2024-04-0129 min
Being GiftedEp#17 In-School Gifted Programs: Leading & Training Teachers with Pallavi Naik In our first episode of Season 2 , we are joined by one of the believers and leader in initiating and implementing gifted program in the secondary school - Mrs. Pallavi Naik.
Mrs. Pallavi is a principal of Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune - Maharashtra.
As an educator she brings with her a rich experience of more than 3 decades as an educator. She is also a Master Trainer for RMSA and British Council's ELISS. She was awarded the Fulbright Fellowship in 2012 at the university of Maryland, USA.
In this episode we talk about:
Importa...2024-04-0133 min
Being GiftedEp#16 Spirituality for gifted children - Part 2How do we set our children on the path of spirituality?
Today's podcast is hosted by Dr. Devasena Desai (Associate Director KGERC) and she is in conversation with our two distinguished guests - Dr. Shridhar Subbanna (Computer engineer, Founder Purnapramati School - Bangalore) and Mrs. Malati Kalmadi (Founder director of KGERC) and they have shared their knowledge and experiences about
Why is it important to have a spiritual base especially in the context of gifted children?
Which spiritual practices will help gifted children be grounded?
How can parents inculcate these practices?
How do our traditional/cultural...2022-12-2852 min
Being GiftedEp#15 Spirituality for gifted children - Part IWhat role does spirituality play in the life of gifted children?
In this podcast we have with us not one but two distinguished guests - Dr. P. Vijayalaxmi (Masters in Medicine, Post graduate in Psychiatry) and Mrs. Malati Kalmadi (Founder director of KGERC) sharing their knowledge and experiences on
Why is it important to have a spiritual base especially in the context of gifted children?
How does having a spiritual base for the gifted children help in reaching their maximum potential?
How can we ensure that pride and ego doesn't come in the way of their su...2022-12-2143 min
Being GiftedEp#14 Mentorship For Gifted Children - Part 2- Parent's PerspectiveHow can parents find the right mentors for their gifted children?
On today's podcast we are joined by Ms. Sarita Dhimate. She is an artist, an art therapist, a clinical psychologist, a counselor and a design mentor who has mentored hundreds of students and their parents.
The points we have discussed are:
How to know which mentor is good for your child
Having multiple mentors
Mentors and godfathers and godmothers
Parent and mentor partnership
Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on...2022-10-1228 min
Being GiftedEp#13 Mentorship For Gifted Children- Part 1Mentors can make a huge impact on the lives of gifted children. They not only help the children explore in their area of giftedness, but also contribute towards their holistic development.
On today's podcast we are joined by Ms. Sarita Dhimate. She is an artist, an art therapist, a clinical psychologist, a counselor and a design mentor who has mentored hundreds of students.
The points we have discussed are:
Mentors are beyond teachers
Building a rapport with mentors
Creating different learning environments
Rituals for inculcating values
Challenges of mentors
Do listen to the en...2022-10-0524 min
Being GiftedEp#12 Nurturing Gifted Children:5 Pearls Of WisdomExperiences and challenges that we face as parents while nurturing gifted children are very different than our peers. We may feel stuck and lonely as finding the right answers from the immediate support group may not be possible; we all know there may not be simple and direct answers. In such a situation, sharing tips that are easy to remember and apply come handy.
In this episode we have shared with you, 5 pearls of wisdom that are highly effective while nurturing gifted children, by Devasena Desai. Dr. Devasena Desai, is an associate director at KGERC and an a...2022-08-2543 min
Being GiftedEp#9 Friendships for Gifted StudentsFriends bring more happiness into our lives than virtually anything else. Friendships have a huge impact on your mental health. Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort, joy and make loneliness disappear! Having true friends is like having a treasure.
However, friendships and social interaction may seem different and difficult for some gifted children. As parents, we may feel worried for our child that he or she may end up being a loner and not having friends at all. Will they have people around who understand them? Will they enjoy with children like other normal kids? This is...2022-08-1727 min
Being GiftedEp#11 Creating an Eco-System for ChildrenCreating an Eco System for Gifted children is like creating a lifeline for them. In the book ‘Brain Child’ by Tony Buzan this wonderful example of the importance of creating an ecosystem and how it is essential for the success of every individual…Tony has compared children to F1 cars. And especially when we are talking about children with higher ability, their brains can run at very high speeds leaving the other regular cars behind.
F1 cars can run so fast because they have a good TEAM - of technicians, engineers, scientists, metal health coaches and sponsors to sup...2022-08-1030 min
Being GiftedEp#10 Schooling for Gifted ChildrenSchools are the backbone of our education system. Children are admitted to schools based on their physical age and not the mental ability… And this is exactly why gifted children may find it difficult to adjust themselves in schools because of void of the nurturing they should receive from the institution.
Gifted kids face many problems in the school set up like -
They show higher abilities and are able to grasp the academic concepts far ahead of their age.
They may not share their ideas openly thinking their friends might laugh at them or simply wo...2022-07-1330 min
Being GiftedEp#8 Hyperactivity in Gifted ChildrenAs parents and teachers, we may notice that some gifted children are fidgety, restless, and get easily bored. They may have trouble sitting still, or staying quiet when needed. They may rush through things and make careless mistakes. They may climb, jump, or roughhouse when they shouldn't. And Without meaning to, they may act in ways which are disturbing for others.
We casually label these children as Hyperactive. In this episode of Being Gifted, let's understand in detail about hyperactivity, what are the root causes, how is it related to giftedness and most importantly how to handle it...2022-06-0825 min
Being GiftedEP#7 Emotional Needs of Gifted ChildrenToday we have with us Dr. Sameena Manaswala the the Head of Nurturing Domain at KGERC. She holds a doctorate in gifted education and has more than 10 years of experience. We have spoken about
Need to focus on emotional development of gifted children
Intensity of emotions for gifted
Interpersonal skills
How can parents or teachers help gifted children understand and mange their own emotions?
Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to!
You can listen to us o...2022-05-2525 min
Being GiftedEp#6 Perfectionism for Gifted Young AdultMr. Perfectionist, she is a perfectionist … These words become the identity of the person and are mostly taken as a compliment, however, it does have another side to it…
According to Dr. Thomas S. Greenspon
“Perfectionism burdens your life, interferes with creativity, and makes intimate relations difficult. It is never healthy.” ~ Dr. Thomas S. Greenspon
Today to discuss perfectionism in depth, we are joined by Dr. Ashwini Joshi who is a Diabetologist, physician, a philanthropist and entrepreneur. She is a Director and consultant with Aloha Lifestyle Reversal Studio is also an honorary consultant with Dee...2022-05-1132 min
Being GiftedEp#5 Anxiety in Gifted Young AdultWhat is the root cause of anxiety in gifted children? How can it be avoided / How can they deal with it? How can parents help? When to reach out to a specialist?
Get answers to all these questions and much more in this podcast!
Today in the 5th episode of Being Gifted, we have with us Dr. Keethi Pai
Dr Keerthi Pai is a Consultant Clinical Psychologst in Apollo hospitals a Mental Health Advisor in Apollo Shine Foundation and Partner in Element H Psychological Support Services. She is guest faculty in Institute of M...2022-05-0430 minBeing GiftedEP#4 Identification and TestingThe journey of nurturing giftedness starts with identifying it. To help us understand this crucial step, today we have with us Mrs. Anjali Bharwani. She is a Masters in clinical psychology from SNDT University, Mumbai and has got over 19 years of experience administering various psychometric tests, therapy and counselling.
The main points discussed in this podcast are:
How can parents and teachers identify if their children are gifted?
What kind of assessment or screening is done to find the child’s IQ? When is the best time to test the child’s IQ?
If a child has le...2022-04-1325 minBeing GiftedEp#3 Types of GiftednessEvery gifted individual is unique in his or her own way. In this episode we deep dive into the types / domains of giftedness. We discuss in detail about academic, creative, intellectual, leadership and artistic giftedness and what are their strengths, weaknesses and challenges.
We meet 3 gifted individuals who share their stories
1. Rohan Didmishe - A KGERC alumni studying in IISER Kolkata.
2. Apurva Landge - A creatively gifted individual who uses art forms to express herself
3. Rajshri Pandey - A multi talented National level sportswoman
Do listen to the entire epi...2022-03-0920 minBeing GiftedEp#2 What and Why of GiftednessIn this episode we are in conversation with Dr. Devasena Desai, consultant Psychologist and gifted educator, for KGERC. She is an adjunct lecturer at Iowa, University, USA. She has been working in the field of Gifted Education for the last 25 years.
We have addressed the basics of giftedness
What is Giftedness?
How to distinguish gifted kids from bright and smart kids?
Why is there a need to identify gifted children?
Why does giftedness need to be nurtured?
How do children with higher ability contribute to the society?
Do listen to the entire episode, share your co...2022-03-0921 minBeing GiftedEp#1 Giftedness in India - With Dr. Raghunath MashelkarIn this inaugural episode of the 'Being Gifted' podcast, we are in conversation with Padmavibhushan, Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar. He has shared with us his experiences, challenges, how he overcame those challenges and personal his story as a highly gifted individual himself. He has also shared his views on why is it important to nurture the gifted potential in India.
Dr. Mashelkar has received J.R.D. Tata Corporate Leadership Award, an exclusive honour reserved for Indian Corporates.He was also elected Fellow of Royal Society, the topmost honour reserved for world’s pathbreaking scientists. Dr. Mashelkar has pion...2022-03-0947 minBeing GiftedIntroduction to Being Gifted PodcastGiftedness, nurturing giftedness, challenges and solutions for higher abilities, gifted parenting, schooling and stories.. This is the place for all things gifted!
This is India’s first Gifted education podcast - Being Gifted by Kaveri Gifted Education and Research Center, Pune.
‘Being Gifted’ podcast aims to spread awareness about giftedness and help the parent’s as well as the teacher's community to support and nurture children with higher ability . This podcast connects you with Students/ parents, teachers, trainers and the pioneers of gifted education in India.
You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and G...2022-03-0100 min