TPP 510: Mark Talaga on the Hidden Challenges of Giftedness in the Digital Age
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of giftedness in the digital age with Mark Talaga, focusing on identity and belonging.
Today we’re exploring the intersection of giftedness, identity, and belonging—and what it means to support gifted kids in a world that’s changing faster than ever. My guest is Mark Talaga, director of the Center for Identity Potential, where he focuses on helping young people understand themselves more deeply and develop a grounded sense of who they are. In our conversation, Mark and I talk about the complexities of gifted identity—how it forms, how it can get disrupted, and why a strong sense of belonging is so critical for well-being. We also dive into the impact of AI and the digital landscape on gifted youth, and what this means for their development, purpose, and connection. This is a thoughtful, forward-looking conversation about how we can better support gifted kids in navigating both their inner world and the rapidly evolving world around them. About Mark Talaga Mark Talaga is a counselor, speaker, and consultant specializing in the social, emotional, and developmental needs of gifted and asynchronous individuals. As part of the Center for Identity Potential, his work focuses on helping children, adolescents, and adults better understand the complex interaction between…
People in this episode
Host: Debbie Reber
Guest: Mark Talaga
Topics covered
- giftedness
- identity
- belonging
- digital age
- supporting gifted kids
- AI impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Center for Identity Potential
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