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People often assume that gifted kids work harder, learn faster, or simply absorb more. But for profoundly gifted and twice-exceptional kids, their abilities often appear suddenly — without the effort-based story the world expects. And that mismatch creates a kind of emotional strain most people never notice.

In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins shares what it’s really like for twice-exceptional kids whose remarkable strengths and real challenges coexist. Through stories of gifted individuals, she explains why common narratives about giftedness so often miss the truth — and what happens to these kids as they grow into adults who still don’t see themselves in the tales others tell about them.

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What happens when extraordinary starts to feel like constant pressure — when potential becomes performance, and brilliance turns into burden?

In this episode of Think Differently, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the world behind the “gifted” label — and how well-intentioned excitement can quietly reduce exceptional people to their output. Through personal stories, research, and reflection, she reveals how gifted and twice-exceptional individuals often carry the quiet weight of expectations: praised for their potential but rarely supported as full human beings.

Dr. Haskins challenges both the systems and the people who measure progress only by achievement. She shares what gifted learners and leaders actually need instead: curiosity, rest, and belonging.

Because being extraordinary shouldn’t mean being valued only when you’re winning. Everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they are — and sometimes, the most powerful growth happens under the current, where no one’s watching.

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What if intelligence isn’t the effortless advantage we think it is? In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the hidden challenges faced by gifted and twice-exceptional individuals — from burnout and loneliness to perfectionism and overlooked support needs. You’ll hear why being smart doesn’t always mean having it easy, and how brilliance can mask deeper struggles. Whether you’re raising a gifted child, were one yourself, or support neurodivergent learners at work or school, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew about giftedness — and invite you to see the whole person behind the potential.