207. Where there is deficit, there is also great strength - with Mark Talaga
Jun 14, 2026
We talk a lot about what our students can't do. But something that educators have found over the years is that there is a scatter to the skills we see in our students.
The wildly uneven profile that we see could actually be a blessing.
Mark Talaga, counselor, speaker, and founder of the Center for Identity Potential, joins the podcast to talk about asynchronous development in gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
And here's what hit me: we're working the same problem from opposite ends. Where there is a sharp strength, there is often a significant deficit, but the opposite is true as well!
This conversation got under my skin in the best way.
Tune in to this episode to learn: 
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What "asynchrony" actually means in gifted and disabled learners
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Why IQ tests fail kids on both ends of the bell curve
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Why labels are meaningless in education
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Why nurturing a spike / sharp interest (even if it seems "irrelevant") is critical.
You can find Mark Talaga's podcast, Hopelessly Gifted, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or visit centerforidentitypotential.com.
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Disclaimer: The information in this Podcast is for educational purposes only. Vaishnavi Sarathy, Ph.D. is an educator, not a doctor, specifically not your child’s doctor. Please consult your physician before implementing any supplement or diet recommendations.
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