In this episode of Unmasking Social, I speak with Mark Talaga about his journey from professional gaming to counseling gifted and neurodivergent youth. We explore asynchronous development, emotional intensity, and why giftedness is about far more than intelligence alone; often the struggles are invisible.

Mark shares why authentic connection matters more than behavior correction, the risks of labels, and how family dynamics is integral to building confidence and identity. We also discuss helping gifted teens move beyond fear of success or failure to build lives grounded in purpose and self-acceptance.

You can follow Mark Talaga and learn more through Center for Identity Potential, where he serves as owner/director and provides counseling, coaching, and support for gifted, asynchronous, and complex individuals and families. https://www.centerforidentitypotential.com/

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