#5 – The Struggle of the Gifted Mind: Remembering to Stay Human

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EPISODE TEASER

What does it mean to have a HUMAN EXPERIENCE? These two words are key. Often, what I see with gifted people is that they don’t believe they are human. Of course, the question is: what does it mean to be human? And why do I say that?
They move through life mostly with their brain, more or less conscious of their body’s needs. Even if they hear or feel these needs, they often ignore them. Because being gifted also means having such a powerful brain or mind, you think: “Oh yes, of course, I can add that to my day. Of course, I can do this, and that.”

EPISODE SUMMARY

Do you believe you are not human? Let me explain. This is a very common, often unconscious belief for gifted people— who have very active minds. For them, their brain plays such an important role in their lives. They need constant stimulation, crave learning, and think a lot.
My name is Gloria. For those who don’t know me, I am a coach specializing in supporting highly sensitive, gifted, and twice-exceptional adults (read more in my glossary HERE. In this episode, I’m addressing a huge issue: one that leads many of my clients—and even myself—to burnout and disconnection from the body.
I invite you to reflect on this question: what does it mean to be human for you? It might seem like a strange question, but it’s crucial to explore your vision of life—not for others, but for yourself. What does it mean to have a human experience?

TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE

If you approach life only with your mind, you can achieve a lot. But once you include your body, everything changes.
Many people I work with initially think, “Oh, if I include my body, everything will slow down. I’ll need to rest more, and I don’t want that—I want to do more.”
But when you work with me, you’ll discover that combining your mind and body creates much greater power than just moving through life with your mind. At first, this shift can feel unstable, as you start listening to your body more. You begin integrating it into your life and asking: How can I unite my mind and body? This is where you’ll reach the emotions you’ve been longing for—fulfillment, joy, and the sense that you’re in the right place.
It starts with simple, essential questions: How do you start your day? How do you organize it? How much do you listen to your body’s signals? Can you hear them? Do you respect them?
For many people, just listening to themselves already goes against a core belief, like: “I’m not the priority,” or “Others come first.” Many of my clients struggle with this idea.
Let’s revisit the core question: do you believe you are not human or superhuman?
Here are examples of what I often hear during coaching sessions:

• “I’m not allowed to make mistakes.”
• “I’m scared of making mistakes and try to avoid them at all costs.”
• “I need to control everything and anticipate every possibility.”
• “I should have been able to manage that or succeed in this.”

This mindset is rooted in a vision of life that denies the fact that you are human. That’s why I ask you to consider: what does it mean to have a HUMAN experience?
If your vision of life includes beliefs like, “I’m supposed to succeed in everything I do, from the start,” then it’s worth reflecting on the personal stories attached to those beliefs. For instance, if you grew up in an environment where mistakes were punished or survival depended on being perfect, those experiences could be driving these unconscious beliefs.
This way of thinking creates a robotic approach to life—where everything feels predictable and controlled. But when you integrate the body, you allow the human part to emerge. For example:

• Recognizing when you need a drink of water.
• Standing up to take a break during a meeting.
• Going outside for fresh air.
• Respecting your body’s need for rest.

Life becomes richer when you honor the fact that we experience it through our BODIES—not just through our minds.
Many people come to me saying, “I don’t have enough energy.” My response is: How are you living your life? Are you including your body in the equation?

AN EXAMPLE OF MY COACHING PRACTICE

I recently had a session with a client seeking professional guidance. We worked on identifying a career path aligned with their unique talents—something joyful, fulfilling, and easy.
At one point, the client said: “These are the qualities I believe I need for this profession, but I don’t have them all the time, so I can’t say they’re mine.”
This is another robotic way of thinking—assuming you can only claim a quality if you embody it 100% of the time. But you’re human, not a machine!
For example, if you’re empathetic 80% of the time, that’s enough to validate it as one of your qualities. Being human means experiencing variations. Machines strive for 100% perfection, but even they break down.
If you expect yourself to function like a robot, you set yourself up for disappointment and frustration.
Instead, allow yourself to have a truly human experience. This means:

• Feeling a full range of emotions.
• Making mistakes and learning from them.
• Embracing failure as part of growth.

Some clients I work with can’t even allow themselves to fail—they feel they must go straight to success. But that’s not a human experience.

CONCLUSION

If any of this resonates with you, you’re in the right place. My specialty is guiding gifted and highly sensitive people (HSP) to reconnect with their bodies, respect themselves more, and understand their unique ways of operating.
I use tools like Human Design and Gene Keys to help you discover how you make decisions and how your body communicates with you—whether through intuition, emotions, or other signals.
When you connect your mind and body, you’ll discover the harmony and fulfillment you’ve been searching for.
Let me know how this resonates with you. You’re not alone in this journey!