The problem with being 'The Gifted Kid'
Episode 1 of the The Gifted Kid Podcast podcast, hosted by Lina Boudelaa, titled "The problem with being 'The Gifted Kid'" was published on September 10, 2023 and runs 11 minutes.
September 10, 2023 ·11m · The Gifted Kid Podcast
Summary
Do you seek academic validation? Do you feel like unless your work is perfect, it's incomplete? Did you grow up being good at school until suddenly you weren't? This podcast may be relatable to you. In this episode, the host, Lina, opens up about her experience being labelled 'gifted' in her childhood and how that led to her inevitable downfall in her late teen years. She talks about the expectations that were put on her from a very young age, being the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, and how that contributed to her anxiety growing up. Lina also introduces herself so that our listeners can get to know her better and see her motivation behind the podcast. Sounds good? Stay tuned for more episodes!
Episode Description
Do you seek academic validation? Do you feel like unless your work is perfect, it's incomplete? Did you grow up being good at school until suddenly you weren't? This podcast may be relatable to you.
In this episode, the host, Lina, opens up about her experience being labelled 'gifted' in her childhood and how that led to her inevitable downfall in her late teen years. She talks about the expectations that were put on her from a very young age, being the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, and how that contributed to her anxiety growing up. Lina also introduces herself so that our listeners can get to know her better and see her motivation behind the podcast.
Sounds good? Stay tuned for more episodes!
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