Rethinking Intelligence

"If you don’t take care of the here and now, there is no future" -Miles Bugby Cindy talks Identity and success with Miles Bugby, a pro tennis player turned model and actor. He discusses how his core identity has remained constant throughout his career transitions, giving him confidence through life's challenges. Identity and success are complex, and we touch on several aspects of these important topic.

This episode we talk to the parents of gifted kids. It can be challenging, and we offer real tools and advice for navigating this space.

This is the first episode in the series: Elevated Thoughts - where we speak with those who have achieved great success and continue to shape and evolve their discipline or craft. Today's guest is not only renown for his illusions, but his ability to use magic to revolutionize how science is taught while reigniting Wonder in our youth (and adults!).

System Differences in the brain contribute to memory and social differences we see in the high intelligence population. Understand this wiring and one way to mitigate the stress that it causes.

In this episode, Kari and I discuss various facets of working with gifted children and the complexities that make them a unique population to work with and understand.

Blaire Ward, Ph.D - Author, Relationship Coach, Speaker - is here for a candid conversation regarding the high intelligence brain and its role in her life.You can find Blaire @ BlaireWard on IG & her book 10 Dudes on Amazon.

The last episode we touched on the reason for emotional paralysis in the high intelligence population. This time, I go deeper in sharing a personal method for living and working with the deep intensity feelings and emotions, with which I feel life.

Except for the select few with the highest IQ's, the gifted brain is wired to experience emotions intensely and deeply. In this episode, Cindy begins this conversation with 'why' this is and how we can move from seeing emotions as the enemy (or something to be feared) - to- an accepted part of the human experience.

An interview with Dr. David Antonyan, O.D.. Visual Processing Disorders can contribute to the complexities and difficulties we often see in the High Intelligence Brain. Dr. Antonyan shares what this looks like in a person, how proper care can change the patients life, and how to find a practitioner who can help.You can find him on the following social media platforms:IG vividvisionsoptometryvividvisionsoptometry.com

The basis for our discussion comes from understanding this key concept: how the brain is like a ball

High intelligence - what is it? How is it currently defined? Is it a different brain - if so, what are the differences? Do I have this brain?All great questions - listen for how we redefine what we means to be part of the top 5%.

Meet Cindy, the person behind the podcast. Why understanding high intelligence matters and her journey through parenthood that led her to start this conversation.