The Gifted Creative Podcast

Almost Everything We Were Taught About Intelligence is Wrong - A Tri-Part Model of Creative Intelligence

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/fan_mail/new] Podcast Summary: The Tri-Part Model of Creative Intelligence In this thought-provoking exploration I introduce my Tri-Part Model of Intelligence—cognitive, somatic, and creative—challenging the modern emphasis on cognitive intelligence as primary. Historically, cognitive intelligence (our 2D, analytical mind) was seen as just one of three, and the smallest at that. The somatic intelligence (3D, environmental/emotional awareness) processes a billion bits of data per second, dwarfing the cognitive’s mere 10 bits. True brilliance emerges when these are integrated into creative intelligence (4D), which synthesizes big-picture awareness with focused detail, amplified by mental models and discernment. The speaker argues that industrial systems suppress creative intelligence, fracturing individuals and stifling natural talents. Sensitivity, often pathologized, is reframed as a gift—a channel for talent and deep pattern recognition. Creative individuals thrive in mutually altruistic, self-organizing communities, where each person’s unique sensitivity and stamina drive collective harmony. The cerebellum, containing 80% of the brain’s neurons, plays a pivotal role in processing sensory and cognitive inputs, governed by the salience network to discern what’s important. This discernment is key to navigating the future, especially as AI and societal collapse demand adaptive, grounded intelligence. Historical and cultural references—from Plato’s reason/spirit/appetite to polyvagal theory’s head/heart/gut—underscore the recurring theme of tripartite intelligence. The speaker’s Creative Intelligence Institute (www.creativeintelligenceinstitute.ca) supports sensitive individuals in honing their sensitivities as talent, preparing for a future where creative intelligence is essential for survival and thriving. As systems collapse, those who cultivate their creative intelligence—grounded in reality, discerning, and adaptive—will lead the way. To learn more about my creative intelligence research or the Institute check out my websites. www.creativeintelligenceinstitute.ca www.giftednd.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/support] GiftedND.com copyright 2025

Creative Intelligence is Whole Picture Intelligence

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/fan_mail/new] What is Creative Intelligence? Creative Intelligence is the ability to understand the whole picture—enabling you to create, navigate, or adapt what is needed. It is the integrated intelligence of mind and body, a concept that was erased when philosophy embraced Cartesian Dualism. Creatives require greater depth and breadth to grasp what others accept without question. We don’t settle for understanding until a certain threshold of clarity is met. This approach feels healthy and normal, yet our systems discourage and pathologize it. Creatives don’t struggle to understand our systems; their dysfunction is clear. The impasse we face is that we cannot fix these systems because we overvalue narrow, detail-focused perspectives. These perspectives cannot address big-picture fractures. Meanwhile, the voices that could offer solutions are pushed to the margins, where they lack the power to be heard. Whole picture seeing creatives are not valued in our systems despite the system's clear messages they need them. So myself and other creatives have joined up to create a place where they are valued and that value is understood and cultivated. That place is called the Creative Intelligence Institute of Canada. www.CreativeIntelligenceInstitute.ca A place where we are researching, cultivating and creating a new understanding about what our native intelligence really is. If you are a creative consider joining our creative collective. It's free to join and connect with other creatives. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/support] GiftedND.com copyright 2025

Plato's Allegory of the Cave

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast, we delve into the timeless relevance of Plato's allegory of the Cave and analyze its implications on modern education, power, and media, arguing that the story illustrates how societal systems fragment holistic intelligence and enforce a superficial understanding of knowledge. The podcast compares the cave to today’s classroom settings, where students are taught to memorize and regurgitate information rather than develop a comprehensive understanding. It emphasizes the need for education systems to foster holistic learning, integrating cognitive, somatic, and creative intelligences. Additionally, they critique how societal structures, established since ancient dualistic philosophies, systematically devalue and constrain human intelligence. Ultimately, the host calls for a transformation in how we perceive and cultivate intelligence, advocating for a re-connection with our holistic cognitive capacities. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/support] GiftedND.com copyright 2025

Dyspraxia's Gifts

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/fan_mail/new] Welcome to The Gifted Neurodivergent Podcast, where we explore the extraordinary minds of those who see the world differently. Host Lillian Skinner talks with independent researcher Allan, a fascinating individual who has carved his own path in life. Allan, who has dyspraxia, joins us to shed light on this often-misunderstood neurotype and its surprising connections to conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Together, they challenge traditional notions of intelligence, discussing how creative, holistic thinking and a strong connection between the body and mind are not just valuable—they're essential for thriving in a rapidly changing world. Allan’s journey from a childhood of feeling misunderstood to embracing his unique neurodivergence as a source of genius offers profound insight and hope for anyone who has ever felt like an outlier. Tune in as they discuss: * The connection between dyspraxia and hypermobility. * How physical and creative pursuits can unlock deeper levels of intelligence. * The societal pressures to conform to "average" and the high cost of doing so. * The importance of embracing a multi-dimensional way of thinking to navigate the future. This episode is a celebration of what it means to be truly intelligent—not by society's narrow definition, but by the power of our integrated minds and bodies. Join us to learn how embracing our authentic selves can be our greatest strength. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/support] GiftedND.com copyright 2025

A Tea Master's Lesson On Perfectionism

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast we explore the destructive nature of perfectionism in society and its negative impact on creativity, human intelligence, and holistic growth. The episode delves into historical examples, such as 16th century Japan's tea master Sen No Rikyu, to illustrate how an obsession with perfection is unhealthy. The podcast emphasizes that true beauty and intelligence come from imperfections and integrated thinking, not from artificial perfection. It critiques the current educational system for fragmenting children's natural holistic intelligence, which stifles creative genius and leads to various mental and physical health issues. It calls for a shift away from rigid, perfectionist thinking towards embracing multidimensional intelligence, which it argues is essential for personal and societal survival in times of profound change. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2263989/support] GiftedND.com copyright 2025