Episode 7: How Parents Can Support Their Exceptional Girls with Dr. Gail Post
01/28/24 • 40 min
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Dr. Gail Post, a clinical psychologist, professor, and author of The Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children.
Based on her many years of experience working with gifted and twice exceptional women and girls, Gail shares:
- Some of the not-so-obvious signs that your daughter may be struggling
- Why the middle school years are often challenging for exceptional girls
- Eye-opening statistics that explain why being a neurodivergent girl can be especially challenging
- Advice for supporting your daughter through the transition to middle school and beyond
If you're the parent of a tween or middle-school aged exceptional girl, this episode is a must-listen.
About Dr. Gail Post
Gail is a Clinical Psychologist, a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, a workshop leader, and writer.
Gail raised two gifted kids of her own, and she's been in practice for over 35 years, providing psychotherapy and parent coaching with a focus on the needs of the intellectually and musically gifted, and the twice-exceptional.
In addition to contributing articles and chapters to several books, Gail is the author of the Gifted Challenges blog and a book on parenting gifted kids called The Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children.
About the Exceptional Girls podcast
If you know and care deeply about a girl who learns, thinks, and experiences the world differently, I invite you to journey with me as we learn how we as parents, adults, and role models can help her understand, self-advocate, accept, and love herself — just as she is.
To learn more, visit www.exceptionalgirlspodcast.com.
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Dr. Gail Post, a clinical psychologist, professor, and author of The Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children.
Based on her many years of experience working with gifted and twice exceptional women and girls, Gail shares:
- Some of the not-so-obvious signs that your daughter may be struggling
- Why the middle school years are often challenging for exceptional girls
- Eye-opening statistics that explain why being a neurodivergent girl can be especially challenging
- Advice for supporting your daughter through the transition to middle school and beyond
If you're the parent of a tween or middle-school aged exceptional girl, this episode is a must-listen.
About Dr. Gail Post
Gail is a Clinical Psychologist, a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, a workshop leader, and writer.
Gail raised two gifted kids of her own, and she's been in practice for over 35 years, providing psychotherapy and parent coaching with a focus on the needs of the intellectually and musically gifted, and the twice-exceptional.
In addition to contributing articles and chapters to several books, Gail is the author of the Gifted Challenges blog and a book on parenting gifted kids called The Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children.
About the Exceptional Girls podcast
If you know and care deeply about a girl who learns, thinks, and experiences the world differently, I invite you to journey with me as we learn how we as parents, adults, and role models can help her understand, self-advocate, accept, and love herself — just as she is.
To learn more, visit www.exceptionalgirlspodcast.com.
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Episode 6: The Prevalence—and Price—of Underachievement with Brianne Hudak
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Brianne Hudak, a veteran educator, about the prevalence of underachievement in gifted and neurodivergent girls.
A veteran teacher certified in gifted and talented education, as well as a school leader, Brianne shares:
- Why underachievement poses unique problems for girls
- How to spot the signs of underachievement, which can look different in girls than boys
- How to evaluate learning environments and talk with teachers to set your daughter up for success
- What you can do to support an underachieving girl — and why it's a problem worth prioritizing
About Brianne Hudak
Brianne has served in public, private, and charter schools for over 16 years, including teaching gifted and talented students, teaching STEM and theatre classes, and holding several administrative leadership positions.
She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in communications and theater, a certification in gifted and talented education, a master’s in educational administration and supervision, and she’s currently pursuing a doctoral degree in educational leadership.
She is an active member of several state, federal, and international organizations serving gifted and exceptional children, including the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, the National Association for Gifted Children, and the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and She’s also the North Caroline state liaison for SENG.
A vocal advocate for gifted learners, Brianne is especially passionate about overcoming underachievement in gifted and twice exceptional (2e) girls.
About the Exceptional Girls podcast
If you know and care deeply about a girl who learns, thinks, and experiences the world differently, I invite you to journey with me as we learn how we as parents, adults, and role models can help her understand, self-advocate, accept, and love herself — just as she is.
To learn more, visit www.exceptionalgirlspodcast.com.
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Episode 8: Growing Up Smart, Sensitive & Dyslexic with Dr. Nicole Tetreault
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Dr. Nicole Tetreault.
A neuroscientist, meditation teacher, international speaker, and author of Insight into a Bright Mind, Dr. Nicole shares:
- Personal and poignant stories of growing up as a sensitive and precocious girl who later learned she had dyslexia
- The pivotal experience that led her to become a neuroscientist
- How to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism
- A simple but not always easy way to identify people pleasing and tap into what we really want
- Her one-word advice to parents about how to support their exceptional girls
About Dr. Nicole Tetreault, Ph.D.
Dr. Nicole is the founder of Awesome Neuroscience and Beyond the Cell. Using positive neural plasticity with compassion and wisdom, Dr. Nicole believes in our ability to wire our minds for love and liberate ourselves to live the lives we dream. She translates the most promising neuroscience and positive psychology into corporate trainings and meditation retreats, supporting people around the world to increase creativity, deepen peace, and awaken compassion.
About the Exceptional Girls podcast
If you know and care deeply about a girl who learns, thinks, and experiences the world differently, I invite you to journey with me as we learn how we as parents, adults, and role models can help her understand, self-advocate, accept, and love herself — just as she is.
To learn more, visit www.exceptionalgirlspodcast.com.
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