Gifted & Grown Up

Chad Peevy reflects on his interview with Dr. Eric Maisel, diving deeper into themes of meaning-making, resistance, and what it means to live as a gifted adult. He challenges traditional ideas about intelligence, questions whether being "smart" is a cause or a consequence, and explores how trauma, curiosity, and drive shape our identity. Chad also opens up about the emotional tension between wanti...

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:39 Welcoming Dr. Eric Mazel 01:03 Discussing 'Why Smart People Hurt' 02:17 The Concept of Resistance 02:40 Autobiographical Insights 03:18 Existential Beliefs and Early Influences 04:27 Military Service and Resistance 06:21 The Challenge of Meaning 07:56 Paradigm Shifts in Understanding Life 09:11 The Nature of Meaning and Purpose 10:36 Smart People and the Bur...

In this reflection episode, I unpack my emotional response to my interview with Paula Prober, author of Your Rainforest Mind. We talk about what it feels like to finally be seen as a gifted adult, why giftedness isn’t just about intellect, and how deep feelers like Paula help us make sense of our inner world. I share why this conversation stirred up so much in me—including the moment I teared up—a...

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:42 Paula Prober's Journey into Gifted Education 02:29 Transition to Therapy and Blogging 05:53 Understanding the Rainforest Mind 08:19 Challenges and Traits of the Gifted 13:03 Self-Acceptance and Overcoming Myths 19:30 Therapeutic Approaches and Self-Care 26:26 The Role of Physical Activities and Tango 33:21 Therapy for the Rainforest Mind 36:21 Naviga...