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Gifted UnleashedFrom “Too Much” to Just Right: Embracing your gifted and 2e identity - Meet Dr. Erin KrellwitzGifted adults often carry a quiet ache: the sense of being “too much” for most rooms and somehow not enough for the ones that matter. In our conversation with neurodivergent coach Erin Krellwitz, we unpack what it means to be gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) beyond grades and test scores. Giftedness shows up as intensity, sensitivity, divergent curiosity, and deep moral drive, not just perfect homework. Erin’s path—PhD in molecular systematics, science education, research labs, then a deliberate pivot to parenting and later to coaching—reveals a pattern many gifted adults know well: dive deep, master the game, then redes...
2025-10-201h 02Gifted UnleashedEmpowering highly sensitive & gifted adults through coaching & energy healing! Meet Gloria JensenWhat if the essence of giftedness extends far beyond a number on an IQ test? Join us on "Gifted Unleashed" as I chat with Gloria Jensen, an inspiring coach and energy healer with a mission to uplift highly sensitive and gifted adults. Gloria opens up about discovering her giftedness as an adult with a cultural background where such conversations were virtually non-existent. Her candid reflections on societal stereotypes and the emotional hurdles of embracing her unique traits offer a fresh perspective on what it means to be gifted. You'll hear how qualitative assessments and the support of professionals help...
2024-11-2046 minGifted UnleashedSelf-discovery through the Gifted (Parenting) Journey! Meet Gail PostUnlock the secrets to understanding and supporting gifted and twice exceptional individuals in our latest episode with Gail Post, a clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience. Gail's expertise in intellectual and musical giftedness, coupled with her personal journey as a parent of two gifted children, brings invaluable insights to our discussion. We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of the emotional and practical challenges faced by gifted individuals and their families, and learn strategies to foster their unique talents.We explore the broad spectrum of giftedness, dispelling the myth that it’s solely about high IQ. Ga...
2024-10-0746 minGifted UnleashedNavigating Giftedness and ADHD! Meet Alícia CoutoWhat if the traditional education system isn't just failing students with ADHD, but also those who are gifted? This week on Gifted Unleashed, we welcome Alícia Couto from Brazil, a twice-exceptional adult who navigates the complex world of ADHD and giftedness. Alícia opens up about her transformative journey, from her sister's initial research into ADHD to her own discovery and acceptance of her neurodivergence. She shares her struggles in college, often misattributed to personal failings, and sheds light on the pervasive underdiagnosis of ADHD in women, particularly those who are gifted.Join us as we un...
2024-08-1948 min
Positive DisintegrationThe Power of Professional IdentityIn episode 61, Chris and Emma were joined by Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton, a professional identity researcher and the leading expert on hybrid professional identity. Sarabeth is based in Boulder, Colorado, and author of More Than My Title: The Power of Hybrid Professionals in a Workplace of Experts and Generalists. Understanding and articulating your professional identity is essential for achieving fulfillment and success in the workplace. Sarabeth emphasized the significance of understanding and articulating your professional identity beyond job titles. She stressed the importance of recognizing ourselves in our work, independent of the tasks we perform. We delved i...
2024-08-061h 06Gifted UnleashedOvercoming the Curse of Competence and Embracing Failure! Meet Dr. Matt ZakreskiUnlock the secrets to navigating the maze of giftedness with our guest, Matthew Zakreski, affectionately known as Dr. Matt. As a clinical psychologist and professional speaker, Dr. Matt sheds light on his personal journey from being identified as gifted in second grade to becoming an advocate for neurodivergent individuals. Together, we explore the trials and triumphs of gifted education, the concept of the performance cliff, and the challenges of imposter syndrome. Dr. Matt’s unique insights provide a compelling look into the often misunderstood world of the gifted community.Discover the critical role of failure in the le...
2024-06-2446 minGifted UnleashedShaping the Future of Neurodivergent Coaching PracticesEver felt like your mind runs on a different operating system than everyone else's? Discover the powerful connection between neurodiversity and their specific coaching needs with my guests, Kate Arms and Tracy Winter, the dynamic duo behind the Neurodiversity Coaching Academy. As we unpack their personal narratives, we illuminate the emotional rollercoaster of living at the intersection of intense intellect and divergent thinking. Kate and Tracy’s candid sharing reveals the often-overlooked psychosomatic layers of giftedness, and their mission to address the unique coaching needs of this underserved community.This episode takes us behind the scenes of th...
2024-03-2948 minGifted UnleashedOur Wild Minds: Creating Sanctuaries for gifted and BIPOC adults - Meet Kaitlin SmithWhen Kaitlin Smith and I sat down to unravel the complex world of giftedness and twice-exceptionality (2e), our conversation ventured deep into the heart of what it means to be labeled 'gifted,' particularly for those navigating the dual challenges of exceptional intellect and being part of a minority. Kaitlin shares her battle against the stereotypes that sought to undermine her journey during her studies in psychotherapy. This episode promises to be a beacon for anyone who's felt too intense, too passionate, or simply too much for the mainstream narrative.The path to self-empowerment is often obscured...
2024-02-0748 minGifted UnleashedGifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting & Advocating for your Twice Exceptional (inner ) Child! Meet Julie SkolnickFeeling misunderstood or out of place can be a common experience for twice-exceptional (2e) individuals. This episode of Gifted Unleashed welcomes Julie Skolnick, author of "Gifted and Distractible," to shed light on the unique challenges faced by this remarkable group. Driven by self-love and understanding, Julie navigates us through the wide spectrum of conditions under the 2e umbrella and the importance of focusing on the strengths of these individuals.Through an enriching conversation, we delve into the fascinating concept of 'masking', a coping mechanism often adopted by 2e individuals. Julie generously shares her "cycle for success" and...
2023-12-1753 min
Gifted UnleashedGifted Unleashed: We went through a "Positive Disintegration"Ever felt like a square peg in a round hole? Maybe it's not you, maybe it's your giftedness. I, Nadja, once wrestled with this notion, but through my journey of self-discovery, I've come to embrace my giftedness and ADHD, viewing them as unique strengths rather than limitations. Join me on this exciting journey of Gifted Unleashed, where we talk about personal experiences of how we navigate the world as gifted and 2e individuals.The Gifted Unleashed podcast is not just about me and my guests sharing our stories. It's a platform for all of us to connect...
2023-12-1010 min
Creative Mind AudioYou were an exceptional kid. Are you still gifted as an adult?"We often confuse giftedness with achievement, or executive functioning skills."In one of her Embracing Intensity Podcast episodes, Aurora Remember talks about why so many of us as adults may think we've "lost" our giftedness.Here are some of her notes for the video and related podcast episode.I wasn’t sure what to talk about for today’s podcast when I happened upon Paula Prober’s blog post, Can Gifted Kids Become Ungifted Adults? Hint: No. But read the full post for her take. This got me thi...
2023-02-2108 min
Creative Mind AudioHow decluttering Marie Kondo style can help our intense mind with Nadja Cereghetti"Marie Kondo’s method of tidying can be applied to your mind as well as your stuff."Aurora Remember is founder of Embracing Intensity, with resources and programs which help you "identify and use your neurodivergent strengths, while supporting your challenges.” Her site includes podcasts, videos, a membership community with interviews and more.In the introduction to her podcast episode 255: Tidying Up Your Brain, Marie Kondo Style, Aurora notes:"As neurodivergent creatives, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with too much stuff both in our environment and in our minds. We may be o...
2023-01-1710 min
Our Gifted Kids PodcastThe Long Road with Nadja CereghettiIt 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 "And that's, I think the most important thing...
2022-03-2151 minGifted UnleashedReframing Overexcitabilites as a Super Power! Meet EshwariEshwari is a young woman who grew up in India, feeling out of place and intense. She learned about giftedness and Overexcitabilities through the Unleash Monday podcast and got inspired to learn more about the topic and is on her journey of finding her way in the space and field of neurodiversity.TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:Your job title doesn't define youCurrently there is no gifted psychologist in India (yet!)(Existential) Depression is not just in your head! And you need support from like minded minded is critical.
2022-03-1449 minGifted UnleashedMaking Neurodiversity Work at Work! Meet Organizational Psychologist Ludmila PraslovaLudmila N. Praslova, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP uses her extensive experience with global, cultural, demographic, and ability diversity to help create inclusive and equitable workplaces. She is a Professor of Psychology and the founding Director of Graduate Programs in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. Prior to her academic career, she built and led successful intercultural relations programs in global organizations. Her current consulting is focused on supporting organizations in creating systemic inclusion informed by an understanding of neurodiversity. Her other areas of expertise include organizational culture assessment and change, workplace justice and civility, and training and training...
2022-02-1444 minGifted UnleashedWhat is your Hybrid Professional Identity? Meet Sarabeth BerkDr. Sarabeth Berk is the leading expert on hybrid professional identity, and a hybrid professional herself. She was featured in Forbes, and is a TEDx speaker, author of More Than My Title, and recipient of a Colorado Inno on Fire award for her innovative work. Her hybrid title is Creative Disruptor because she works at the intersection of being an artist, researcher, educator, and designer.Through groundbreaking research, Sarabeth developed a one-of-a-kind approach that takes personal branding and career development to a whole new level. Today, she helps professionals discover and articulate their hybrid professional identity and...
2022-01-3146 minGifted UnleashedHow teaching critical thinking can improve equity. Meet ThinkLaw Founder Colin SealeColin Seale was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where struggles in his upbringing gave birth to his passion for educational equity. Tracked early into gifted and talented programs, Colin was afforded opportunities his neighborhood peers were not. Using lessons from his experience as a math teacher, later as an attorney, and now as a keynote speaker, contributor to Forbes and author of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students and Tangible Equity: A Guide for Leveraging Student Identity, Culture, and Power to Unlock Excellence In and Beyond the Classroom, Colin founded thinkLaw...
2022-01-1756 min
Aufräumen Loslassen FliegenEP 65_Bist Du zu schlau Ordnung zu halten? Neurodiversität und Selbstorganisation - Im Interview Nadja Cereghetti von Unleash MondayHeute im Interview ist Podcasterin Nadja Cereghetti vom Unleash Monday. Unleash Monday ist ein toller Podcast der das Thema Neurodiversität, wie Hochbegabung, Begabung, ADS, ADHS und Autismus neu betrachtet. Nadja schafft in ihrem Podcast mit ihren Gästen eine wunderbare Atmosphäre. Sie spricht mit Fachleuten, wie mit Betroffenen mit Leichtigkeit über das Anderssein, als die Mehrheitsgesellschaft. Empowerment für alle, die sich angesprochen fühlen. Hier Nadjas Tipps und Kontakt https://www.andrea-schwiebert.de https://timharford.com/books/messy/ https://www.fachportal-hochbegabung.de/blog/positiv-desintegriert-krise-als-chance-01-2018/
2022-01-0738 minGifted UnleashedHow tidying your space helps you organise your thoughts! Meet Alice BauerAlice Bauer was born under the zodiac sign of Virgo and she is an orderly and organized type of person by nature. She is curious, inquisitive and likes to develop herself in all areas of life. Her interests are wide-ranging, including yoga, travel, art and music, but she is particularly fond of interior design. Already in her childhood she was constantly browsing through her mother's home magazines only to rearrange and reorganize her room afterwards. In 2007 she graduated university as an interior designer.In spring 2017, she had a very enriching, life-changing experience decluttering her life by listening...
2022-01-031h 01Gifted UnleashedConnecting the Body & Mind. Meet Self-Attunement and Somatic Coach Ilana GrosternIlana Grostern is a Montreal-based Self-Attunement and Somatic Coach. Her early career took her from graphic design to the launch of a sustainable business venture – a cloth diaper company that she ran for fifteen years. Her sensorial over-excitability attuned her to the needs of the body, leading her to pursue a certification as Canada’s first Whole30 coach. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:People who don’t know about their own giftedness lack information about themselves.Lack of self-understanding leads to frustration and being misunderstood. Therefore, it’s important to know who we are in...
2021-12-2047 minGifted UnleashedPurpose Driven Self-Awareness! Meet Bayo MosesBayo Moses has 8+ years as a Book Coach and Developmental Editor. When he's not looking into manuscripts, you can find him on Google Meet catching fun as a personal development coach. He shares his story growing up neurodivergent in rural Northern Nigeria and how he learned about autism in adulthood. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:Bayo could not connect with his peers in school but was able to connect with older people.Realising there is nothing wrong with yourself but with your audience. Sometimes there is nothing wrong with you bu...
2021-12-0648 minGifted UnleashedLive Life Authentically! Meet John SycJohn Syc’s background includes his own 2eAm (twice-exceptional autism male) discovery leading to his own call to action for integration and a life commitment to the path of higher levels of consciousness in tandem with psychological wholeness. His lifelong personal journey, a psychological and social work advanced educational background, and over ten years of being a psychotherapist provide insight that he shares with his clients on their journey.Presently, John offers 60-minute or 90-minute coaching sessions Internationally through a video-conference-based medium (e.g., Zoom). You can reach out to John if you are ready to...
2021-11-2246 minGifted UnleashedThe difference between an IQ test and a qualitative gifted/2e assessment! With Jennifer Harvey SallinAs a psychologist, trainer, assessor, writer and advocate, Jennifer Harvey Sallin is dedicated to raising awareness about adult giftedness and twice-/multi-exceptionality (2e/me) and meaningfully supporting gifted/2e/me people in their personal and social development. She has specialized in supporting gifted adults for the last decade, and in 2015, she created InterGifted to allow gifted people to socially engage in meaningful ways and to personally develop in community. Learn more about why Jen here.Jen has developed a holistic model of giftedness that is particularly useful for gifted adults in their giftedness (re)discovery...
2021-11-081h 00Gifted UnleashedAutisms Alright: Disability is not a Dirty Word - Discrimination is! Meet Lucy KnightLucy Knight always knew she was different and was finally diagnosed autistic at 31. A lot in her life has changed for the better since she got diagnosed and now she advocates for myself and other autistic people. She has a blog called Autisms Alright where she shares her own story and important resources on the topic of autism.TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:Without a diagnosis you might choose a career path not really suited for your needs.Misophonia is a condition in which individuals experience intense anger and disgust when they...
2021-10-251h 04Gifted UnleashedWhen learning about Overexcitabilities changes your life! Meet Chris WellsChristiane Wells, PhD, LSW, is the Director of Qualitative Research at the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development. She studies the lived experience of giftedness and emotional development through the lens of Dąbrowski’s theory of positive disintegration and critical psychology. She has investigated the history of Dąbrowski’s constructs and their evolution and also studies Polish in order to read his original works. Her background in qualitative methods includes using text and content analysis techniques to examine and evaluate data and bodies of literature. Chris is also a therapist in private practice with gifted and twice...
2021-10-1156 minGifted UnleashedThe 1st Ever 2e Adults' Conference! Meet Julie SkolnickJulie Skolnick is the Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, through which she passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains teachers on how to understand and address 2e strengths and struggles.Julie serves as Secretary to the Maryland Superintendent’s Gifted and Talented Advisory Council and is an advisor for “The G Word” film. Julie is the SENG Maryland liaison, a SENG Model Parent Group trained facilitator and on the Simultaneous Supports committee for the National Association for Gifted Children. More about Julie in episode 14TAKEAWAYS FROM T...
2021-09-2744 minGifted UnleashedA lot of Complexity! Meet Lotte van LithLotte van Lith is a lecturer, instructor and senior trainer on the psychology, practice and art of personal and creative development (amongst others at the School of Thinking at Free University of Brussels and the Buckminster College). In her own company, A Lot of Complexity, she guides intense and driven adolescents and adults in their personal and creative development and regularly organizes vivid seminars and courses on topics ranging from sense making and creative giftedness to emotional development. She often gives presentations and is known in the Netherlands and Belgium for her work with the theory of positive disintegration...
2021-09-1345 minGifted UnleashedFind Hope and Joy with Aileen Kelleher! The gifted and 2e therapist for families based in ChicagoAileen Kelleher is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist in Chicago. She specializes in working with gifted and twice exceptional children, adults and families.TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:Being able to have some distance from your thoughts, being able to not over identify yourself, your sense of self with the thoughts that come into your head and knowing not everything you're thinking is a fact or the truth. Mindfulness practice can help you to start to observe your thoughts without judgment.Giftedness often comes with one, two or m...
2021-08-3048 min
Artful ScientistaMalaria, Marie, and MicrophonesNadja Cereghetti is an epidemiologist and infection biologist based in Basel, Switzerland.Her disease modeling research of malaria and other tropical diseases, done at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, is used much in the same way as in systems for researching the COVID-19 virus and all of its variants. The important information gathered informs public health decision making. Her career background has been varied and this has helped her to become a great connector and communicator within her science-related job.Nadia not only is a malaria researcher but she is also a KonMari co...
2021-08-2826 minGifted UnleashedHappy birthday Unleash Monday! How it started and where it’s going…Happy Birthday Unleash Monday! Exactly a year ago I launched this podcast on the topic of gifted adults. In this episode I am sharing on how it all started, what I experienced in my own personal gifted journey over the last year and where Unleash Monday is going in year two! I would like to use this opportunity of this episode to say thank you to all my past guests who have helped form this show and made it into this incredible resource which it is today. I would also like to thank all of you listening t...
2021-08-1632 minGifted UnleashedHow to embrace your giftedness as an adult. Meet Natasa HeydraNatasa Heydra loves working within different areas of art, culture and design. She is a textile artist, teaches Visual Arts at the Kulturskolen in Viborg & curates and organises exhibitions, publications and art-projects. She has always been fascinated by cultural expressions of identity, like fashion, language, behaviour, music and art. The signs, the codes to help you uncover the multiplicity of identities in our society. Where does one end and starts another? The periphery is where the most interesting forms & stories reveal themselves. It is the edge between belonging and being an outcast. She is drawn to these odd-ones-out in s...
2021-08-0247 minGifted UnleashedHow do you become a SENG Board Member? Meet Finance Chair Carrie PokrefkeCarrie Pokrefke is an Audit Manager for BECU, the nation’s largest Community Credit Union, based in Seattle, Washington. She is an accomplished and experienced leader with over 20 years of experience in financial services as both an internal auditor and as a state and federal regulator. She enjoys building inclusive, high-performing teams through developing and mentoring employees, building relationships, and connecting people. Carrie serves on the SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Board of Directors and Executive Committee as the Finance Officer and is also Co-Chair of the Development Committee. She is a trained SENG Model Parent Group (SM...
2021-07-1945 minGifted UnleashedLiz Trujillo from My Tru Design created the Unleash Monday brand and learned about her own giftedness!Liz studied communication design with a sub-specialization in interactivity and multimedia where she focused on web design. She has been working in the corporate world for 4 years throughout that time she always had people who wanted her help in creating logos so in 2019 she created the brand Mytrudesign to provide brand design services to independent entrepreneurs.Creating designs from thoughts and ideas of her clients is what brings Liz passion, especially listening to ideas that are intangibles and bring them to life. She believes that every person is unique in their one way and therefore Liz focuses...
2021-07-0546 min
The New Minds PodcastThe Art of Unleashing Yourself with Nadja Cereghetti | The New Minds Podcast: Episode 026This weeks guest, Nadja Cereghetti, is the host and creator of the "Unleash Monday" podcast. She is a Multipotentialite with a passion for Science and the Marie Kondo Method. She has recently discovered the topic of unidentified gifted adults and realized that part of her driving purpose was to have deep, insightful conversations about it on a platform where all could benefit. Ben and Nadja discuss the discovery of identity and embracing uniqueness as an adult. Nadja's scientific and thoughtful insights come through through full force.Links and resources Nadja's Linkedin Unleash Monday Website...
2021-07-0345 minGifted UnleashedDo you need a Nerd Coach? Meet Tracy WinterTracy has been an executive and leadership coach for over ten years. She helps neurodivergent leaders become superstar leaders through nerd coach, her coaching practice.Tracy has coached up and down the career ladder, from job seekers to vice-presidents, and has worked in different industries, including technology, government, academia, and health care. Tracy helps her clients, individuals or teams, develop new perspectives that lead to new behaviors, behaviors more likely to get the results they want, whether it’s a promotion, more team cohesion, or just being heard, seen, and valued for their ideas.Tracy al...
2021-06-2144 minGifted UnleashedGetting perspective of what it means to be gifted: Meet Cliff WigtilCliff Wigtil has been in giftedness circles for over twenty years, and has been formally studying giftedness for well over a decade. He provides coaching services and welcome clients from a diversity of backgrounds. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:If you have such a profound perspective, you also need to have some kind of perspective on limitationsHighly gifted people do sometimes become eminent but it may also come at high costs. It requires great sacrifice and help, as well as being at the right place at the right t...
2021-06-0742 minGifted UnleashedThe Voice of Dyslexia: Meet Gabriela AlvaresGabriela Alvares is a student majoring in Communications Media studies and minoring in Public Relations at Quinnipiac University, in Connecticut. She was born in South Africa to parents from Portugal where she calls home. She grew up as a third culture kid and has lived this global and inspirational experience which brought her to her purpose in life.At a young age she was diagnosed with dyslexia and here starts her journey.... Unfortunately, at the time living in Tanzania, a country which had limited or no resources to support people with Learning Differences, she had to learn...
2021-05-2443 minGifted UnleashedLiving Life on the Bright Side! Meet Isabelle Mosca the founder of FACES 4 AutismIsabelle Mosca, curator/creator for Life on the Bright Side and founder of the nonprofit FACES 4 Autism. She shines a light on families facing neurodiversity across the lifespan, encourages and uplifts caregivers to live their best lives with programs, events and workshops. Her programs are donation-based and open to all.Isabelle and her husband just celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary. Her motivation to begin the journey culminated from the autism diagnosis of her son in 2001. He and his twin sister both experience learning challenges, so developing a path of support was key to her family, as well...
2021-05-1054 minGifted UnleashedEmpowering exceptional individuals! Meet Kanan TekchandaniKanan Tekchandani is a Relationship Whisperer and an actually autistic specialist coach for exceptional individuals, their partners and families.After years of working with highly intelligent exceptionally wonderful individuals to declutter their homes, Kanan realised her true purpose lay in helping them to clear the misunderstandings that were cluttering their ability to experience connection, peace and happiness in their most important relationshipsKanan’s ability to translate different people’s experiences of the world means that they get to experience harmony in their relationships and joyful optimism for the future.People she loves work...
2021-04-2652 minGifted UnleashedLiving the Giraffe Life! Meet Lucinda LeoLucinda Leo is a hypnotherapist and coach based in Brighton, England. Although she always knew she was bright, Lucinda grew up believing that her intensity and quirks were totally separate and detracted from her intelligence. She became so good at camouflaging her ‘weirdness’ that she ended up in a job that leached her soul and surrounded by people who didn’t get her. It wasn’t until Lucinda went looking for ways to support her intense and sensitive children that she discovered her giftedness and began to create a life that celebrates her vibrant and intense true self. Lucinda's now pass...
2021-04-1250 minGifted UnleashedAs a gifted adult it is important to find your "why"! Meet Ben KochBen Koch am an entrepreneur, educator, coach, healer, and mindfulness expert with 20 years of meditation experience. As co-founder and CEO of an education company based in Dallas, he has sought for ways to merge his role in the educational revolution with his passion for self-development, healing modalities, and practices that help one find and align with their deeper life purpose (IKIGAI).TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:Gifted adults usually have gifted kidsThe label “gifted” doesn’t matter as much, it’s the characteristics and the unique needs which are importantA l...
2021-03-2952 minGifted UnleashedFrom the Antarctic to the Gifted Women’s Summit! Meet Erin Keeley Mar 15Erin Keeley has an inspiring life story of tenacity that began with studying climate change in Antarctica for her Master’s in Engineering and then took a sudden turn when her brother, also an engineer, took his own life in 2002. Instead of going on to complete her PhD, she decided to dedicate her life to understanding how our culture contributes to individual pain and suffering. She has since dedicated her life to human services that make cultural differences and create more life satisfaction for individuals.Erin is a certified Authentic Relationship Coach and is trained in multiple me...
2021-03-1550 minGifted UnleashedYou cannot opt out of being gifted! Let’s learn how to embrace it with Nadya Abo-ShaeerNadya Abo-Shaeer was identified as a gifted child but choose not to embrace nor identify with this label. As a gifted teenager and collage student she immersed herself into studying as much and diverse as she possibly could. She is leading a typical life of a multipotential gifted neurodiverse person but only realised that so much of who she is and her own story is tied to this identity. Now she is starting to embrace her intensity and her bubbly personality and living her life to her full potential. Letting go of false expectations from society and embracing herself...
2021-03-0159 minOur Gifted Kids PodcastUnleash your Giftedness with Nadja Cereghetti from Unleash MondayToday I'm speaking with Nadja Cereghetti host of the Unleash Monday Podcast. It was so much fun to find a kindred spirit, she's on a mission to create space for gifted adults with her awesome podcast! In the episode you'll hear: Nadja talking about her journey of discovering she was gifted as an adult Her immense relief in finally understanding herself What it means to be a multipotentialite or generalist The diversity of giftedness Hit play and let's get started! Memorable Quotes "I started reading these checklists and I read books...
2021-02-2238 minGifted UnleashedDesigning 145+ IQ tests for hyper gifted children with Femke HovingaFemke Hovinga knows which challenges hyper giftedness can entail. Despite a hefty portion of potential, she underperformed for years and developed fear of failure. Femke obtained her diploma by hanging and strangling, after which she followed courses in journalism and business administration. Challenges became opportunities. She trained as a talent coach and from there she specialised in 145+ IQ. At Talentissimo she guides children, parents and schools. She also gives lectures. In addition, Femke is engaged in developing an IQ test for gifted children with SCALIQ. She also works with gifted adults at InterIQ, a recruitment and coaching company for...
2021-02-1547 minGifted UnleashedOur Gifted Kids with Sophia ElliottSophia Elliott is the founder and podcast host of Our Gifted Kids. She has had a career full of turns and new learnings but found her passion and calling advocation for gifted children and their education. She is a supporter and curator of information for parents of gifted children. She is the mother of three gifted kids and shares her journey and lets other parents of gifted children know that they are not alone. Her podcast and community is just getting started! TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:There is a need for gifted information a...
2021-02-0153 minGifted UnleashedWith Understanding Comes Calm! Let’s Talk 2e with Julie SkolnickJulie Skolnick is the Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, through which she guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains teachers on how to understand and address 2e strengths and struggles.Julie serves as Secretary to the Maryland Superintendent’s Gifted and Talented Advisory Council, is an advisor for “The G Word” film. She is the SENG Maryland liaison, a SENG Model Parent Group (SMPG) trained facilitator and on the Simultaneous Supports committee for the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). Julie is also an invited member of the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum Profes...
2021-01-1851 minGifted UnleashedWhat you always wanted to know about chess! Meet Pascal MäserPascal Mäser is an Associate Professor at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and the University of Basel. In addition of being a brilliant scientist and a great guitar player, he is also a very good chess player! With the recent success of the Netflix miniseries “The Queen’s Gambit”, chess sales have skyrocketed in the last few weeks. I used this opportunity to invite Pascal onto the show and ask him all my burning questions I had about chess! TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:To be a good chess player you do not n...
2021-01-0444 minGifted UnleashedWho gets to be gifted and why? Meet THE G WORD Director & Producer Marc SmolowitzMarc Smolowitz is a multi-award-winning director, producer and executive producer who has been significantly involved in 50+ successful independent films wearing many hats across the film and entertainment business In 2009, Marc founded 13th Gen, a San Francisco based film company that works with a dynamic range of independent film partners globally to oversee the financing, production, post-production, marketing, sales, and distribution efforts of a vibrant portfolio of films and filmmakers. In 2016, he received one of the prestigious IFP Fellowships to attend the Cannes Film Festival’s Producers Network and Marche du Film marking him as one of the USA’s most...
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Pattern Shift#7 - Nadja Cereghetti - Unleash Monday & Tidy to thriveSend me a Text Message. With this podcast I want to take you with me on my journey to discover the answers to these questions: What do we buy, Where do we buy, Who do we buy from… Or don’t we buy at all but use what we already have? And how relevant is my job as a yarn shop owner selling people stuff when we already have more than we need? How can I make my life as an entrepreneur and textile crafter smaller and more relevant to these times?Have a question? Want...
2020-12-1750 minPattern Shift#7 - Nadja Cereghetti - Unleash Monday & Tidy to thriveSend me a Text Message. With this podcast I want to take you with me on my journey to discover the answers to these questions: What do we buy, Where do we buy, Who do we buy from… Or don’t we buy at all but use what we already have? And how relevant is my job as a yarn shop owner selling people stuff when we already have more than we need? How can I make my life as an entrepreneur and textile crafter smaller and more relevant to these times?Have a question? Want...
2020-12-1750 minGifted UnleashedKnowing you are gifted gives you a strong sense of empowerment! Meet gestalt therapist Pascale CoutanceauBorn in France, Pascale moved to Norway about 25 years ago. After working a long time as a teacher, she decided that she needed a career change. She became a gestalt therapist and established her therapy practice in Arendal, the little town in Southern Norway: Arendal Psykoterapi og Utvikling (which translates as Arendal Psychotherapy and Development).Gestalt therapy is an approach which brings the whole of our being into focus. Her focus as a therapist turned gradually toward giftedness as she realised that many of her clients were, in fact, gifted. Her mission as a therapist i...
2020-12-0740 minGifted UnleashedThe surprising shock of being identified as intellectually gifted! Meet LaurenceTwo weeks ago Laurence learned about the English term “giftedness” by listening to this podcast. After hearing a few of the guests describe their experiences she stared doing her own google research about this topic. She could relate to the stories and the checklists. A week ago she reached out to a gifted specialist in Munich for her own evaluation. Four days ago she had her appointment and the confirmation that she is indeed an intellectually gifted adult. She is currently processing this information and reflecting on the past as well as planning for her future. Her story is a be...
2020-11-2351 minGifted UnleashedEmbracing Intensity with Aurora Remember HoltzmannAfter years of feeling “too much,” Aurora Remember Holtzmann finally realised that intensity, is the source of her greatest power. Now instead of beating herself up about not measuring up to her own self-imposed standards, she is on a mission to help gifted and outside-the-box thinkers befriend their brains and use their fire without getting burned through her Embracing Intensity Podcast and community, coaching, and strengths-based educational assessment. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:If you really want something, you can do it, but you need to grow first as a person...
2020-11-0946 minGifted UnleashedBy changing your perspective you will see a different reality with Daniel Bruce LevinDaniel Bruce Levin tested in the genius level in first grade which makes him an intellectually gifted adult. His biography reads like he lived five lives instead of only one. Here is a short bio of what he did so far:He walked away from an opportunity to run a billion dollar business, to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. He studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a Rabbi and he has lived as a Monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he...
2020-10-2652 minGifted UnleashedConscious knitter Saskia De Feijter is discovering giftedness one stitch at a timeSaskia De Feijter is a conscious knitter, entrepreneur, podcaster and mom of two. Yes, she is definitely a multipotentialite and maybe also a gifted adult? She is currently on her journey of discovering giftedness as a topic and as an explanation for herself. I invited her onto this show to share with us her story and her struggles to accept the fact that she might be indeed an unidentified adult. She shares her story of how she grew up not fitting in but always knowing exactly who she was and where she wanted to go next. She is only 45...
2020-10-121h 03Gifted UnleashedDo you have a Rainforest Mind? Meet Paula ProberPaula Prober is a psychotherapist, consultant, blogger, and author in private practice in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Over the 35+ years she has worked with the gifted, Paula has been a teacher and presenter at universities, webinars, and conferences. She consults internationally with gifted adults and parents of gifted children. Her first book, Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Adults and Youth, is an in-depth look at giftedness including case studies, strategies for greater self-understanding and growth, and numerous resources. Her new book, Journey Into Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide For Gifted Adults And Teens, Book Lovers...
2020-09-2839 minGifted UnleashedMeet “recovering social misfit” & communication coach Craig GustafsonCraig is an amazing person! He spent most of his life in the navy and travelled the world. But only when he retired from the military and worked in corporate America, he realised he was different. It turns out Craig is on the Autism spectrum with Aspergers and this is the reason why reading facial expressions and other communication cues do not come naturally to him. But he realised that communication and interactions between people is so important that he started learning and applying the science of human interactions and communication. Today he is in the process of launching...
2020-09-1444 minGifted UnleashedThere is an oasis for gifted adults! Meet Jennifer Harvey Sallin - Founding Director of InterGiftedI had the pleasure to speak to Jennifer Harvey Sallin. She is the founding director of InterGifted, an oasis for gifted adults in the neuronorm desert. She shares her incredible story of being an identified gifted child who grew up in an enriched classroom environment but who was never told that giftedness and all its attributes will be part of her identity for the rest of her life. Only once she suffered through gifted related struggles in her mid-twenties, she started exploring what it means to be a gifted adult. She founded InterGifted out of necessity to provide attuned...
2020-08-3145 minGifted UnleashedDon't call it what it is! With Dr. Marie-Lise SchläppyIn this episode I had the pleasure to talk to Dr. Marie-Lise Schläppy. She is a Marine Biologist and also an expert in gifted education. She shares with us her story and her hypothesis that we better not call it what it is: gifted! A lot of unidentified gifted adults are put off by the term “gifted” due to stigma. In order to capture their attention and to start a conversation it might be better we use synonyms to describe giftedness such as “intensity” “complexity” and “sensitivity”. We also talked about the need for gifted adults to be identified as thi...
2020-08-1733 minGifted UnleashedHere's my story or "Trailer 2.0"After talking to my friend Nicole in the last episode, I went on a quest to find out more about the topic of unidentified gifted adults and about myself. I share my personal story on how I learned that I was indeed gifted, too. This was an unexpected and emotional discovery. Realizing that this is a “thing” and that 2 % of the population fall into this category made me rethink the content of my podcast. I would like to deticate this show to the topic of gifted adults. But would love to include related topics and topics of interest to gift...
2020-08-1319 minGifted UnleashedCan you be highly intelligent and not even know it?If there are gifted children, there are by default gifted adults. But a lot of them do not know. They are the so called “unidentified gifted adults”. Nicole shares her story how she, by pure chance, learned at age 36 that she is intellectually gifted. Her IQ is over 130 points and this brings it’s own sets of challenges. You might think of gifted adults as geniuses and math whizz but most gifted adults are none of those! Instead of having it easy at school, at work and in relationships, they face distinct road blocks. Nicole gives us a glimpse into w...
2020-08-1238 minGifted UnleashedWelcome to Unleash MondayDo you suffer from imposter syndrome? Have you been called „too much“, „too intense“ „too sensitive“? Do you just hate inequality? Do you have difficulties finding your career path because you are a multi potential person who has a 1000 ideas and 500 projects... all at the same time? Do you have a weird evolved sense of humour? Do you suffer from dyslexia but are fast at grasping new concepts? Do you have a hard time fitting in and sometime feel like a minority of one? Well you are not alone! This is why I am here. I felt the urge and...
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