Parenting and Personalities

Neurodiversity reshapes our world.

In this episode, Kate explores the world of neurodiversity with guest Sam Young, a growth-minded educator and advocate for twice-exceptional learners.

They unravel the challenges and gifts that come with being neurodivergent—such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia—shedding light on the importance of understanding, embracing, and supporting diverse minds.

Sam’s own journey as a neurodivergen...

Nothing stirs the pot in the kitchen like different personalities. Kate dives into the kitchen with an insightful look at how our Myers-Briggs personality types shape our culinary styles.

From her own spontaneous and often haphazard adventures in cooking as an ESFP, contrasted with her daughter's similar ESTP approach, to the meticulous ISTJ and innovative ENTJ methods of her friends, Kate explores the joys and mishaps of cooking ...

Money talks, but what does it say to you?

Kate Mason delves into the complex relationship between personality and finances, exploring how the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) sheds light on our financial behaviors.

She suggests that our upbringing shapes our approach to money, but it's our personality that often dictates our saving and spending patterns.

By examining the habits of different MBTI types, from the sponta...

Dive into the world of the perfect melancholic!

This episode of Parenting and Personalities is a compelling exploration of the meticulous and thoughtful melancholic temperament.

Kate breaks down how these detail-oriented individuals operate, illuminating their potential for both profound strength and unnecessary stress. Whether it's their penchant for pessimism that surprisingly leads to frequent positive experiences, or their st...

Unlock the power of personality in the workplace with DISC.

Kate and guest Kate Russell dives deep into how understanding DISC profiles—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance—can significantly enhance team collaboration and conflict resolution.

Exploring the nuances of each personality type, offering insights on how leaders and teams can foster a more harmonious and efficient work environment. They reveal how adapting c...

Conflict isn't just chaos; it's a catalyst for growth.

Kate explores the art of conflict resolution with expert Kate Russell, peeling back the layers of why conflict scares us and how it can actually forge stronger connections. They explore the roots of conflict in personal experiences, the critical role of empathy, and the transformative power of reframing confrontations as opportunities.

Russell, with years of expertise i...

Unlock the secret to a harmonious workplace with phlegmatic personalities.

Kate dives into the phlegmatic temperament, revealing how this steady and reliable personality type can be a bedrock of stability in a professional setting.

She explores how their desire for peace and consistent environment makes them excellent in roles that require diplomacy and patient customer service.

Yet, the tranquility of the phlegmatic can be a do...

This episode explores the inspiring life of Vicki Waller, a passionate educator with a profound commitment to children with learning differences.

Vicki shares her early experiences and revelations that shaped her approach to teaching, emphasizing the importance of adapting to each child's unique needs rather than adhering to a single methodology. Her anecdotes reveal a career dedicated to innovation, advocacy, and a deep belief...

It’s a truth many parents may ignore.

In this compelling episode, Jessica Lahey, bestselling author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation takes us through her personal battle with addiction to spotlight the critical importance of honest conversations about substance abuse with our children.

Lahey emphasizes the need to sift fact from fiction in discussing the effects of drugs and alcohol on developing brains,...

Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mother who believes it’s important to allow children to learn from their mistakes and failures.

Jessica says when parents constantly intervene or rescue their children from consequences, they hinder their child's learning process and can result in dependent, emotionally stunted children who never learn to adapt to the world around them.

She suggests parents should aim to foster their childr...

Play is important. It helps in a child’s development and can strengthen bonds between children and caregivers.

In this episode Kate and Amy Nielson of Planning Playtime talk about play. Amy shares her unique upbringing in a family of 12 children, where she was homeschooled and often had to teach herself. She talks about her work in creating resources for parents and teachers to make learning fun for young children.

Amy emph...

A few years ago Josh Hubbard was a physically active, and mentally fit young man in his 20’s. He got up one morning and felt a fairly strong headache but figured he was dehydrated. Hours later it became apparent he’d suffered a stroke. For a time he’s lost complete use of his left arm. And while he did recover, it was only through daily (hourly, minute by minute), painstaking activity.

Josh is an INTJ which stands for Introvers...

Four out of five conflicts that happen in the workplace stem from misunderstandings about innate temperamental differences. Understanding the four temperaments can help.

In this episode we take a close look at the popular Sanguine. The life of the party, the one with all the enthusiasm, and the one that’s often the least organized and makes a mess.

In previous episodes we’ve had a look at the four temperaments overall in ep...

In this episode, Dr. Victoria Waller discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing learning differences in children.

Dr Waller emphasizes that parents often ignore signs of learning challenges in their children, hoping they will outgrow them. However, this usually doesn't happen and early intervention is crucial.

She advocates for a different approach to learning for children with learning differences, focusing on their ...

Rob Mason has a PhD in education and makes his living working with professional sports coaches on how to communicate better. Communication is his thing… it’s how he makes his living.

Then along came Ned, his newborn. And Rob had to learn a whole new style of communication. In this episode Rob shares his experiences of applying his communication knowledge to his family life.

Kate and Rob discuss the importance of open communicatio...

There’s been lots of study on how to give feedback effectively but very little on how people receive it.

That’s a pretty important piece of that puzzle.

In this episode Kate chats Sports Rob Mason who is a coaching development manager with the Port Adelaide Football Club. He coaches the coaches.

How people respond to feedback (and how they absorb it) varies according to personality type. From extroverts who thrive in gr...

About 80% of conflicts, whether in the workplace or elsewhere, stem from misunderstandings about innate temperamental differences.

In this episode, we dig into the four temperaments: sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic but give specific focus to the Powerful Choleric.

The choleric is often a misunderstood personality but it often shapes leadership, decision-making, and workplace relationships.

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This week we’re highlighting an episode in which Kate was the guest in the form of a Feed Drop. It’s an episode by the podcast Stories and Strategies first published in May of 2022.

The podcast is hosted by Doug Downs and Kate is the special guest looking at historical influencers and analyzing their personalities using the MBTI. People such as Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Mother Teresa, Henry VIII, and even Adolf Hitler. W...

Tracey Fry and Joanne Ling are sisters. In this episode they share with Kate their personal experiences of health issues, such as migraines and skin reactions, triggered by exposure to strong scents and chemicals in cleaning products, perfumes, and even new clothes.

They also discuss the potential link between these chemicals and more serious health conditions, such as thyroid issues and fertility problems. They recommend a mor...