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Were you identified as "gifted" in school? As an adult, are you frustrated with others' inability to perform at your intellectual level? Do you struggle with basic levels of functionality, but wildly outperform others on complex tasks? This is the podcast for you. Join host Allie Carlson for a non-edited, thought-provoking conversation about giftedness in adulthood, coping with the results of a broken education system, and embracing your humanness.

Allie Carlson


    • Aug 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Episode 14 — High Confidence, Low Self-Esteem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 18:47


    Gifted people often have trouble building self-esteem because they are rarely challenged. In this episode, host Allie discusses the difference between arrogance and confidence and provides tips on building self-esteem in adulthood.

    Episode 13 — How to Cope With Being A Highly Sensitive Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 46:03


    My gifted people are also highly sensitive. In this no-nonsense episode, Allie discusses the habits she developed that helped her manage high sensitivity and improve her quality of life. Make sure download the Highly Sensitive Person Checklist and take the quiz below! https://www.classifiedgifted.com/highly-sensitive-person

    Episode 12 - Guest Speaker Jim (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 60:09


    Guest Speaker Jim tells his story of growing up gifted with undiagnosed ADHD, finding structure in the U.S. Navy, and finding a career he loves.

    Episode 11 - Guest Speaker Jim (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 46:38


    Guest Speaker Jim tells his story of growing up gifted with undiagnosed ADHD, finding structure in the U.S. Navy, and finding a career he loves.

    Episode 10 – Fear, Anxiety, and Giftedness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 21:30


    Do you suffer from anxiety? Are you finding yourself having mental blocks due to shame around your intelligence? Host Allie discusses her experience with anxiety around her giftedness, and some strategies to overcome it.

    Episode 9 — The Importance of Role Models

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 13:26


    Do you have gifted role models in your life, or are you coming up short? Are you comparing yourself with non-gifted people? Do you feel like you're better off without role models? This is the episode for you. Host Allie discusses the importance of finding gifted mentors and role models, and the concept of building your "board of directors".

    Episode 8 – The Midas Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 12:43


    Gifted people often struggle with "The Midas Problem" – meaning to uphold their reputation, everything they touch must "turn to gold." This creates perfectionism which can be paralyzing. Host Allie discusses her experience breaking free from perfectionism and getting "unfrozen."

    Episode 7 – 6 Reasons You're Not Making More Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 32:05


    Are you a highly intelligent person that is making less money than you'd like? Or, are you a highly intelligent person that is frustrated by the fact that less intelligent people are making more money than you? This episode is for you. Host Allie discusses 6 reasons why you're not making more money.

    Episode 6 – Giftedness Doesn't Discriminate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 23:10


    In this episode, host Allie discusses the diversity of giftedness.

    Episode 5 – Fixed vs. Growth Mindset (Gifted Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 30:28


    In this episode, host Allie discusses the fixed vs. growth mindset mentality and why a growth mindset is critical for highly intelligent people.

    Episode 4 – Well-Educated vs. Highly Intelligent People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 15:23


    Host Allie discusses how you can spot a pseudo-intellectual and how highly intelligent people stand out from well-educated people.

    Episode 3 – How to Choose A Career When You're Good at Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 9:20


    If you're a highly capable person, chances are you'd be good at just about everything you try. So where does this leave you in terms of choosing your profession or area of study? Host Allie discusses several tips for choosing a career path when you have interest in several areas.

    Episode 2 – 11 Traits of Highly Intelligent People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 35:28


    Host Allie discusses the 11 most universal traits of highly intelligent, or gifted individuals.

    Episode 1 – Welcome to Classified Gifted

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 8:02


    Welcome to Classified Gifted! This podcast is for anybody that was placed in gifted classes as a child, has a high IQ, performs at a very high intellectual level, or feels different from others due to their level of cognitive performance or emotional intelligence.

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