Hopelessly Gifted Podcast

By Mark Talaga

Why can gifted kids excel at the complex but struggle with the simple? Hosted by Mark Talaga, The Hopelessly Gifted Podcast helps families understand how to bridge the developmental gaps gifted childr... more

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How many episodes does Hopelessly Gifted Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

Hopelessly Gifted Podcast episodes:

November 24, 2025 25: How Can Parents Plan for the Big Transition to College? with Julie Murphy
Mark is joined by college consultant and business owner, Julie Murphy, to share about college transitions from the perspective of the families at home as their child launches. Mark and Julie discuss how parents and siblings can scaffold to prepare this big family change to set the whole family up for success.

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
⁠Website⁠
IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted

Contact Julie Murphy:
Website: www.waverly-consulting.com/
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37min
November 10, 2025 24: Why Won’t My Kid Talk About Their Day?
Mark discusses why many kids struggle to answer the question "how was your day?" and how the reasons behind these processing and recall challenges are more developmental than parents may think. He explores the issues of how to help support kids who can't express what they're going through or push people away who are trying to help and offers prompts for reflection to help parents model these skills for their kids.

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
⁠Website⁠
IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted
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29min
October 27, 2025 23: Is Academic Acceleration through Tech Right for My Gifted Kid? with Pamela Hobart
Mark Talaga welcomes Pamela Hobart from GT School to discuss the challenges and solutions in educating gifted kids. They discuss the inefficiencies of the traditional school system, and how GT School utilizes A.I.-powered apps to accelerate learning and provide personalized education for high-ability students.

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
⁠Website⁠
IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted

Contact Pamela Hobart:
GT School Website: gt.school
Substack: abovegradelevel.substack.com
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41min
October 13, 2025 22: Can ChatGPT Help Me with My Gifted Kid?
This episode Mark puts ChatGPT to the test. Mark asks A.I. to come up with helpful communication strategies to use to get gifted kids to listen better and evaluates the effectiveness of those responses. He offers both ideas that have a better chance of working and practical advice on how to implement these strategies.

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
⁠Website⁠
IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted
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42min
September 29, 2025 21: Why Should I Think About My Child’s Primitive Reflexes? with Misti Peppler
Mark Talaga is joined by Misti Peppler, occupational therapist and core specialist in the Masgutova Method of Neurosensory Motor Reflex Integration. Mark and Misti discuss the primitive reflexes that exist in all of us that sometimes get "stuck" and create certain behaviors and movements that can impact a child which can make life much harder. Misti dives into what to look for and how best to create supports for kids with non-integrated primitive reflexes.

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
⁠Website: www.hopelesslygifted.com
IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted

Contact Misti Peppler:
https://www.pepplerot.com/
https://masgutovamethod.com/
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39min
September 15, 2025 20: How Do I Help My Gifted Kid Make Friends?
Mark Talaga addresses the challenges gifted kids face in making and sustaining friendships as well as the complexities of social connection. He offers parents tools for expanding their evaluation of the reasons their children may be finding it difficult to socialize and provides insights for addressing the skill deficits behind their children's social behaviors.

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
Hopelessly Gifted Website
IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted
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30min
September 01, 2025 19: How Can I Help My Kid Stay Consistent?
Mark Talaga explores the challenge of sustaining motivation and creating habits, through the lens of improving executive function and nurturing relationships. Mark talks about the importance of utilizing interpersonal accountability to maintain consistency and build the skill of sustaining.

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
⁠Website⁠
IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted
...more
26min
August 18, 2025 18: How Do I Handle Perfectionism in My Gifted Kid?
Mark Talaga tackles the topic of perfectionism in gifted kids. He discusses the emotional and cognitive aspects of perfectionism and shares strategies for parents to support their children in navigating their perfectionistic tendencies.

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
⁠Website⁠ IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted
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28min
August 04, 2025 17: How Do I Help My Strong Willed Child? with Dr. Pam McCaskill
Mark Talaga speaks with Dr. Pam McCaskill, an experienced clinical psychologist who specializes in understanding and supporting strong willed children. Mark and Pam discuss underlying causes of these behaviors and explore steps parents can take to set their children up for success at home, at school and in the community.

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
⁠Website⁠ IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted

Contact Dr. Pam McCaskill:
Website: www.mccaskillfamilyservices.com
Instagram: @mccaskillfamilyservices
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37min
July 21, 2025 16: When Are Parents the Problem?
Mark Talaga explores the complexities of a parent’s role in a gifted child’s life and their contributions toward both their child’s challenges and progress. Mark helps parents evaluate whether they are enabling or properly scaffolding their kids and explains how to prioritize connection while also supporting their child as they move into adulthood.

Submit a Question for Mark: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠

Host: Mark Talaga
Music: Petren J Music

Contact Mark Talaga:
Email: [email protected]
IG:⁠ ⁠⁠@hopelesslygifted⁠ | FB: ⁠@hopelesslygifted
...more
42min

FAQs about Hopelessly Gifted Podcast:

How many episodes does Hopelessly Gifted Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.