Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Reflecting on Paula Prober
In this reflection episode, I unpack my emotional response to my interview with Paula Prober, author of Your Rainforest Mind.
We talk about what it feels like to finally be seen as a gifted adult, why giftedness isn’t just about intellect, and how deep feelers like Paula help us make sense of our inner world. I share why this conversation stirred up so much in me—including the moment I teared up—and why Paula’s metaphor is more than just language… it’s healing.
Whether you’re a gifted adult or love someone who is, this episode is for you.
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00:00 – Why Paula’s work matters
02:00 – The moment of tears
03:50 – The pain of gifted adulthood
06:00 – Hope and the power of being seen
08:20 – Gifted loneliness is real
09:00 – Coming out—again
10:15 – Paula’s advice for thriving as a gifted adult
12:20 – The world needs your gifted mind
12:55 – Why more people need to know Paula Prober
13:30 – The role of gifted feelers
13:50 – Join the next conversation with Paula
💬 Submit your questions, comments and reflections to Chad and Paula here.
4 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing that you teared up over the ”lifetime”... Same here, but while that left me just as desparate after the podcast, connecting with you over this, and unexpectedly, gave me one of the most SEEN moments in my life.