Someone Gets Me Podcast

In this episode of Someone Gets Me, host Dianne A. Allen dives into the process of creating your own "aha" moment. Drawing from her own experiences as a creative and intuitive person, Dianne shares insights and practical advice on how to ignite your intuition, foster creativity, and invite inspiration into your life. She discusses the importance of exploration, intention, and visionary thinking in opening the doors to new ideas and perspectives. Dianne also emphasizes the power of creative rest, trusting your insights, and seeking feedback from supportive individuals to bring your "aha" moments to life. Tune in and discover how to cultivate those profound moments of clarity and inspiration that can transform your personal and professional life. Don't miss this insightful episode as Dianne Allen guides you through the process of creating your own "aha" moments. Learn how to tap into your intuition, explore new possibilities, and trust the insights that can lead to profound personal and professional breakthrou

Join host Diane in a thought-provoking podcast episode as she delves into the intriguing topic of why smart people so foolish things. Drawing from her personal experiences, professional insights, and extensive work with intelligent individuals, Diane uncovers the underlying factors that contribute to these perplexing behaviors. Diane explores the relationship between intelligence and critical thinking, shedding light on how the conventional definition of smartness often overlooks essential aspects such as executive functioning, critical thinking skills, and the impact of personal experiences. She reveals how distractions, unresolved emotions, and the seductive nature of certain situations can cloud even the brightest minds, leading to unwise choices. Listeners are invited to reflect on the importance of sharpening their critical thinking skills, examining information more discerningly, and questioning the validity and relevance of what they encounter. Diane emphasizes that critical thinking is a learned skill

In this transformative episode, Dianne A. Allen, a gifted visionary and empath, shares her wisdom on the power of self-nurturing. With her decades of experience in guiding gifted, talented, and highly sensitive people, Dianne brings forth a nurturing framework that is much needed in today's fast-paced and often unforgiving world. Key Takeaways Send Loving Messages to Yourself: Dianne emphasizes the importance of self-love and affirmations. By acknowledging your worth every day, you create a foundation of self-respect and self-love that acts as a beacon of positivity and strength. Take Good Care of Yourself: Self-care is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Dianne urges everyone to make time for activities that rejuvenate their body, mind, and spirit, whether it's reading, meditating, or simply taking a quiet walk. Do Nice Things for Yourself: Treat yourself kindly. Small gestures of self-kindness can build a sense of self-worth and happiness. This could be as simple as treating yourself to your favorite meal or t

Join us for a fantastic episode of "Someone Gets Me" with Dianne A. Allen, where she shares inspiring success stories and answers listener questions.   Dianne tackles a range of topics in this episode, including her journey to becoming a mentor, the power of emotional addiction, and overcoming anxiety. She also shares a heartwarming success story that will leave you feeling inspired.   Listeners will gain insight into Dianne's experience as a mentor and coach, as well as receive valuable advice and guidance for navigating life's challenges. From discovering your gifts and purpose to overcoming emotional struggles and addictions, Dianne's expertise and wisdom are sure to uplift and motivate.   Don't miss this engaging and insightful episode of "Someone Gets Me" with Dianne A. Allen. Tune in now to learn more!   How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need are a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be the perfect solution

Title: Navigating Relationships as a Gifted Person   In this episode, we delve into the complexities and nuances of navigating relationships as a gifted person. Our discussion covers the importance of understanding emotions, being aware of our own intensities, and cultivating a deep sense of self-awareness. We also explore the significance of communication, setting boundaries, and maintaining healthy connections with ourselves and others. Whether you are gifted or in a relationship with a gifted person, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to foster meaningful and fulfilling relationships. Join me as we share our experiences and reveal the keys to fostering connection, belonging, and love in our lives. Key points in the episode: Understanding emotions: Recognizing that words are just descriptors of emotions and that gifted individuals may experience emotions that don't have specific words to describe them. This highlights the importance of being in touch with one's emotions and not dismiss

In this episode of the Someone Gets Me podcast, Dianne A. Allen shares her wisdom on how to be heard and understood in various situations. She emphasizes the importance of aligning your energy and communication with the mood and goal of each interaction, managing your energy effectively, and staying open to learning and improving your social cues. By embracing these strategies, you can create more peace, love, kindness, and compassion in your life and make a positive impact in the world. Adjusting your inner light: By aligning your energy and communication with the mood and goal of a situation, you can be more effective and foster better relationships. Staying teachable: Be open to learning and improving your social cues and understanding of different situations to enhance your interactions and avoid misunderstandings. Focusing on the benefit for all: When engaging with others, consider the well-being of all parties involved and strive for a higher principle that benefits everyone. Promoting peace, lov

In this episode of Someone Gets Me, I share my insights on how to break free from the family trance and create a healthier and happier family system. It all starts with one person who makes the decision to do something different and elevate the family system into a place where everyone can thrive. This is not a weekend project but a lifelong journey of personal growth and healing. I discuss the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and the non-linear nature of healing on a spiral. Here are three key takeaways from this episode: Breaking free from the family trance is a decision that requires self-awareness and a willingness to do the work. It's important to recognize that healing is not linear but rather a circular journey of growth and personal evolution. Compassion is an essential ingredient in creating a healthier and happier family system. When we elevate our own energy and make positive changes, it has a ripple effect on everyone in the system, even those who may not be aware of it. It's essential to

In this episode, Dianne discusses how restlessness, irritability, and discontent can signal personal growth and transformation. She shares her own experiences and offers insights on how to navigate these feelings and use them as a catalyst for positive change. By embracing curiosity and discernment, you can explore new experiences and opportunities that may be related to your mission or purpose. Listen as she talks about the importance of having a support system, such as mentors, coaches, friends, and like-minded people, to help you through these times of discomfort. Learn how to accept the invitation from your higher self and the universe to step into your own personal sovereignty, freeing yourself from the bondage of human fear, and shining your light in the world. Whether you're gifted or twice-exceptional, this episode offers valuable guidance on how to embrace the challenges and make the most of your personal journey. Dianne makes several key points in the episode: Restlessness, irritability, and discont

In this episode of Someone Get Me, we delve into joyful living and provide six steps to achieve it. Her six steps are not complicated but take a lot of practice. Joy is our natural inner state and our essence. It is an animated state behind us. Joy is who we are.    Anything like stress, strife, anger, and fear are altered in her mind. However, we have been trained to listen to our reptilian brain, causing us to be disconnected from our essence.    For many generations, we have been paying the price of being disconnected from our essence, which is joy. Joy is about the amazing flow of life, and it is not the same as happiness. Joy is like a thermostat, while happiness is like a thermometer.    Some people have a low set point for joy because they don't realize it can feel joyful or think it's a sin. Everyone's essence is joy, even those who do despicable things, and their despicable actions come from lies and deception they say to themselves and think.   We encourage listeners to peel away the lies we tell ou

Today we will talk about psychological safety and the introverted part of us in the culture. Western society rewards the extroverted part of our personalities, and extroverts seem to have a significant presence, and that's what our society is about.   Yet there's a quiet confidence that comes with being an introvert. Introversion is positively correlated with being gifted or intelligent.   It's so important to understand that safety in a psychological manner is more important than physical safety. The wounds that happen when we are not psychologically safe or that trigger our fight or flight response can downgrade our functioning.     If you are an extrovert, consider how to create psychological safety for introverts. If you are an introvert, share these tips with your extroverted friends and family.    We should work together with increased awareness and understanding so everyone feels heard and cared about and our gifts can come to the table.    Five ways to create psychological safety for introverts in you

Transition is not easy for anyone, but it could be more challenging for gifted individuals. Welcome to another episode of Someone Get's Me Podcast. Today's conversation is with Dianne's friend Julie Postma. Get ready to listen to some great tips on how to deal with change and transition.  Julie shares how she grew up as an only child in a single-mom home and had no easy time with it. As a latchkey kid, she learned from an early age that it was a lot about survival and that you often did not have many options in life. Julie was fortunate to have had a strong influence from great teachers who "got her." They saw something in her that she didn't know she had. One particularly influential teacher helped her build self-confidence. This allowed her to attend college and become the first person in her family to earn a degree.  While raising her daughter Nikki, she met her husband Mike in Mexico, and after a six-month courtship, they married. Throughout their 27-year marriage, they raised Nikki and three additional e

What happens when we run from ourselves? What are the consequences of running from ourselves, and how to stop this pattern?  As I reflected on this topic in my life, I also got to think of it in my previous position as clinical director of substance abuse centers; I had counselors that worked for me who kept running from themselves. Unfortunately, when you are running from yourself, knowingly or unknowingly, consciously or unconsciously, the people you work with can only go so far. In the same way, coaches, healers, or helpers also tend to run away from their feelings knowingly and unknowingly. There is a ceiling there because you can't walk someone into a place you've never been as far as awareness goes. Gifted people come to me for mentoring work because that's an expansion of coaching, and unlike therapy, it's a much more holistic overall life awareness.  Key points from this episode: When we run from ourselves, we inadvertently stop and stunt our own growth, but we also hinder the growth of the people we'

In this episode of Somebody Gets Me, I am joined by Peter Man, CEO & Founder of Virginia-based Oransi, a leading air purification company known for its efficient, intuitive, and reliable products. Peter, proudly identifies as autistic and is on a mission to raise awareness about autism in order to improve the lives of others. He discusses the stigmas that come with being autistic and how society can work towards changing them, stressing the importance of embracing one's differences and focusing on their strengths to achieve success. Peter touches on the challenges faced by the autistic community, specifically the high unemployment rate. He believes that the problem lies not with autistic individuals, but with the neurotypical hiring process that is not inclusive. The interview process is often designed for social extroverts, which makes it difficult for those who are not wired in that way to succeed. He offers support to those Neurodivergent individuals who need help navigating that aspect of the business

Welcome to this episode of Someone Gets Me, where today we'll be discussing the unique struggles that smart people face in this world. We're going to explore 6 of the common issues such individuals may experience, including overthinking, distraction, time optimism, social awkwardness, processing speeds, and not being heard. First, let's talk about the dark side of overthinking: analysis paralysis. Smart people tend to analyze and figure out every detail, which can often lead to an inability to make decisions. It's important to remember we're not only our emotions or our gut, but rather a combination of our mind, emotions, spirit, and physical self. Second, let's discuss distraction and rabbit holes. Smart people tend to be easily pulled away from the task at hand, in search of an answer or solution. Third, time optimism is an issue many smart people deal with. It's all about understanding time, its linear relevance, and how to take care of yourself while managing tasks. Moving on to social awkwardness, this c

“In this Someone Get’s Me Podcast episode, I speak about self-care during grief. This is an emotionally connected and confusing topic. This is a timely topic that came to me as I was doing some self-care in a current time of my life that is full of grief.  So I'm speaking from my heart and current experience as well as my decades of work with people and specializing in grief recovery.  First, let's define grief. Grief is a conflicting mass of human emotion following any change in behavior. It includes the loss of a pet or a loved one, or a job. It also includes moving, getting married, and having babies. When we change our regular routine, we experience grief.  Sometimes we think that grieving only looks sad or angry or only looks numb or shut down, or how dare you laugh while you're suffering. All of these kinds of conflicting societal messages don't serve at all because grief is a conflicting mass of emotion following any significant change of behavior.   Grief is handled in different ways. Four days ago, m

“In this episode of the Someone Get’s Me Podcast, I share how to overcome approval addiction. Approval addiction comes in so many different forms. You can see how it applies to you, or if you know who this applies to, you can share this episode with them. Approval Addiction is when we filter from the outside and script and act the way we think someone wants us to approve of. This creates inner discord and repression and unresolved grief and anger.    As children, we go from being dependent to independent. The third step many people miss is when we become interdependent. This means we know we give and receive. The art of reciprocity in our adult interactions makes a healthy adult. To live an authentic and aligned life, we must let go of approval addiction and use the principles of the universe, love, kindness, and generosity.    Being addicted to the opinion of others is an unenlightened way to live, and many people are stuck living this way. Our brain tells us we all should be alike, yet we are all individual

In this episode of Someone Gets Me, Ashley Valliere joins the show to discuss her passion for the nervous system, embodiment, and learning ways to bring the brain into the body. Can we really turn our trauma, verbal or physical, into a superpower by listening to and integrating our bodies with our minds? This episode is perfect for any individual looking to reclaim their personal power and navigate the world of physical and verbal trauma. Ashley shares her 15-year journey working with people and how she noticed various emotional outbursts in sessions such as anger, sadness, and shame. In response, she began a decade-long search to understand the connection between the brain and body and how to bring them into alignment. She now specializes in decoding the body, learning how to navigate how it communicates, and emotional intelligence. Tune into this episode to hear Ashley explain how adding awareness to the body through physical movement can help to avoid feeling stuck and repeating patterns. She encourages li

Welcome to this episode of Someone Gets Me, where we explore what it means to be mentally hijacked and how to recognize and recover from it. Mental hijacking is when our thinking is taken over by outside influences that may not be serving us. This could be due to fear, stress, or being overwhelmed with input. In this episode, we will discuss five steps to help you identify whether you’re mentally hijacked and how to come out of it. The first step is to get curious. Check out the energy and explore your options. The second step is to allow your creativity to emerge and focus on your personal mission. The third step is to center and ground yourself by using your breath. The fourth step is to clear your mind and focus lovingly on your own world. The fifth step is to give yourself a feedback loop and look for the good and the opportunity. Finally, it is important to give yourself time and space to reset. That could be something as simple as taking a break, a walk, being with your pet, or something bigger like goi

In this episode, we hear a fascinating story from Perry Knoppert, who tells us about his life journey, and how it eventually led him to start the Octopus Movement. We learn how our guest was always the rebel, the misfit, and the weirdo who did things differently, and how he left the Netherlands to live in China and how that impacted him and his family.   Perry discusses how he found out about the concept of multipotentiality, which he could relate to, how he embraces the fact that he is a non-linear thinker after struggling with being different his whole life, and how he uses his ADHD and dyslexia to his advantage, and how it has enabled him to learn quickly and come up with creative solutions. Perry started to interview people from all over the world with multiple passions and how he discovered his own neurodiversity, and how it made him the way he is today. This resulted in Perry Founding the Octopus Movement; a global network of non-linear thinkers who are working to create a better understanding of their

Friends, today's episode of Someone Gets Me is meant to inspire you, give you hope, and help give you some ideas and things to consider about setting the healthy boundaries that we need to set and learning about how to say no without feeling guilty. I have so many clients I work with individually, and we spend time learning how to set boundaries, say no, and not have guilt happen on the backend. So that's what today's episode is about. I hope it serves you and you can listen to it over and over if you want to share it with your friends, and let's help everyone have clear, healthy, meaningful boundaries that lack squishiness. Key points covered in this episode: ✔ Your personal limits and your boundaries and your needs and your wants are valid and should be respected by you first.  So many people say I would've, but I was afraid, or I would've but I was this and that. Those excuses tell me you don't respect yourself; you don't respect your own rules of engagement in the world. It starts there. It starts with th