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Hopelessly Gifted Podcast

Mark Talaga
Gifted Education
Giftedness
Parenting
Executive Function
Gifted Children
Education
Autism Resource Project
Gifted
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Academic Acceleration
Burnout
Mental Health
Autism
Twice Exceptional (2e)
Testing For Giftedness
Therapy
Holidays
Mind-Body Connection
Perfectionism

Why can gifted kids excel at the complex but struggle with the simple? Hosted by Mark Talaga, The Hopelessly Gifted Podcast helps families understand how to bridge the developmental gaps gifted children face everyday. Through personal, human stories and conversations with insightful specialists the Hopelessly Gifted Podcast, sometimes irreverently, addresses issues with the gifted that bring paren... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes41Founded2 years ago
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Mark sits down with author and Imagination Project founder Wylde Scott (Brad Scheel) to explore why creativity, imagination, and flexible thinking may become some of the most valuable skills children can develop in the age of AI. They challenge tradi... more

Mark Talaga sits down with ADHD coach and author Brooke Schnittman to explore what ADHD looks like beyond the stereotypical “squeaky wheel,” especially in gifted, twice-exceptional, and otherwise high-functioning kids whose struggles can easily fly u... more

The podcast is taking a summer break with an amazing batch of new episodes in the lineup for Fall!

Host: Mark Talaga

Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:

Email: marktalaga@live.com

⁠Website⁠ IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygift... more

Liz Evans, OT, joins Liz shares her story of isolation in trying to find help for her gifted child and how her parenting experiences influenced her work in which she helps parents experiencing burnout from raising complex kids.

Host: Mark Talaga

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Brooke Schnittman
ADHD coach, educator, author, and founder of Coaching with Brooke
Coaching with Brooke
Episode: 39: Could My Child Have ADHD Even When it’s Not Obvious? with Brooke Schnittman
Liz Evans
Award-winning occupational therapist, dyslexic thinker, founder of Untypical OT
Untypical OT / Untypical Parent Podcast
Episode: 38: My Gifted Child and I Are Burned Out. Now What? with Dr. Liz Evans
Dr. Rebecca Resnik
Licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment; founder of Resnik Psychology
Resnik Psychology, North Bethesda, Maryland
Episode: 37: What Role Should Assessment Play for My Gifted Kid? with Dr. Rebecca Resnik
Dani Skiko
Producer of the show and a behavioral therapist working with kiddos with autism
Hopelessly Gifted Podcast
Episode: 36: How Can I Be an Amazing Parent to My Child Who is Growing Up Gifted? with Dani Skiko
Gilda Evans
Founder and President of ARP, The Autism Resource Project
Autism Resource Project
Episode: 35: How Can The Autism Resource Project Help Me and My Child? with Gilda Evans
Scott Lutostanski
Executive Director at State Street Education; former special-education teacher and licensed professional counselor
State Street Education
Episode: 33: What Should I Do If My Gifted Kid is Really Struggling in College? with Scott Lutostanski
Faye Bankler Casell
Certified academic language therapist and dyslexia therapist
homereadingcoach.com
Episode: 32: My Gifted Child is Struggling with Reading. Could it be Dyslexia? with Faye Bankler Casell
Jen Merrill
Illinois-based writer and advocate for parents of G2E Kids
Laughing at Chaos / Author
Episode: 31: How Do Parents of Gifted Kids Reduce Burnout? with Jen Merrill
Caroline Gulick
Regional director of clinical partnerships, supports client care navigation and levels of care
Episode: 30: What If My Complex Kid Needs an Escalated Level of Care? with Caroline Gulick and Julie Kastelan

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Mark Talaga
Host of Hopelessly Gifted Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • So great

    Gifted people need this. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dannyjcusb
    United Statesa year ago
  • So thankful for this podcast!

    After finding out my 8-year-old son was gifted this summer, and suspecting my 4-year-old and 20-month-old daughters are gifted as well, I’ve been desperate for resources to learn how support my intense household. So thankful for the practical help and understanding this podcast offers. Thank you so much for being willing to share all these things, as it feels tricky to find resources to handle and support giftedness. Keep going! What you’re doing is so valuable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lola774
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good for me

    I like this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j🌾
    United States2 years ago
  • Episode 4

    Fantastic! This is what I needed to hear several years ago. Over the past year through therapy, psychologist/educational testing, and lots and lots of reading my husband and I have begun to understand this concept as better support our daughter. Thank you Mark! Can’t wait for the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RLG2025
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show

    Great podcast that really explore the joy, pain, and everything in between of being gifted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Music Geek 1993
    United States2 years ago

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The host and guests offer empathetic, candid discussion balancing joy and struggle in raising gifted children.
Listeners praise the show for practical, actionable guidance that helps families support gifted kids.

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23: Is Academic Acceleration through Tech Right for My Gifted Kid? with Pamela Hobart
Q: How does GT School decide when a student is ready to move up a level or grade, and what evidence supports that decision?
Progression is driven by checklists and objective-based milestones, not just age. Students advance once they demonstrate mastery across core skills, with workshops and projects reinforcing learning. This approach aligns with research suggesting acceleration benefits when properly supported.
36: How Can I Be an Amazing Parent to My Child Who is Growing Up Gifted? with Dani Skiko
Q: How did being identified as gifted affect Dani's self-perception and her interactions with peers and teachers?
Dani describes an early awareness of being different and the subsequent adjustments from teachers and family, noting how accelerated classes shaped her sense of identity but that parental support and open dialogue helped mitigate negative social labeling.
38: My Gifted Child and I Are Burned Out. Now What? with Dr. Liz Evans
Q: What role does self-care for parents play in the well-being of gifted children?
Parent well-being directly affects how families can respond to their kids' needs; addressing burnout creates capacity to promote children's passions, learning, and social connections.
38: My Gifted Child and I Are Burned Out. Now What? with Dr. Liz Evans
Q: How did the assessment process help your family understand your child's gifts and challenges?
Formal testing clarified strengths and where support was needed, helping to explain asynchronous development and guiding more effective educational choices.
38: My Gifted Child and I Are Burned Out. Now What? with Dr. Liz Evans
Q: What inspired you to focus on burnout protection for parents of twice-exceptional kids?
Liz describes her own burnout and how recognizing personal needs led her to shift toward supporting families so they can sustain their work caring for children with high potential and complex needs.

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A podcast focused on the realities of raising and educating gifted children, with frequent attention to twice-exceptional profiles, burnout, assessment, and navigating education systems. Across episodes, listeners hear from clinicians, educators, advocates, and parents who share personal stories and practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent kids, managing stress, and coordinating care between families and professionals. Noteworthy for its candid discussions, emphasis on actionable resources, and a strong commitment to empathy and real-world outcomes for families and educators alike.

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1. Brooke Schnittman
2. Liz Evans
3. Dr. Rebecca Resnik
4. Dani Skiko
5. Gilda Evans
6. Scott Lutostanski
7. Faye Bankler Casell
8. Jen Merrill

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