Literally No Subtext with Dear Kristin

Literally No Subtext with Dear Kristin

Personality type talk, trends between types, tips on self-development and, in true ESFP fashion, random other unpredictable stuff.

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October 9, 2026 • 14 mins

Welcome to Tiny Type Talks, where I answer your questions in bite-sized episodes! Today we discuss TRAUMA! How good.

Submit a question: https://hellodearkristin.com/contact

Links to my channels:

Dear Kristin (MBTI comedy): https://www.youtube.com/@dearkristin

Torn and Reborn (faith and pop culture): https://www.youtube.com/@TornandReborn

Soul Fuel Cafe (Outside the Chapel Network): https://youtu.be/zrca4QGn-kE?si=JOZFJJ2NR2ZAIlEk

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Welcome to Tiny Type Talks, where I answer your questions in bite-sized episodes! Today we roast both ENFJs and my younger ESFP self!

Submit a question: https://hellodearkristin.com/contact

Links to my channels:

Dear Kristin (MBTI comedy): https://www.youtube.com/@dearkristin

Torn and Reborn (faith and pop culture): https://www.youtube.com/@TornandReborn

Soul Fuel Cafe (Outside the Chapel Network): https://youtu.be/zrca4QGn-kE?si=...

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Welcome to Tiny Type Talks, where I answer your questions in bite-sized episodes!

Submit a question: https://hellodearkristin.com/contact

Links to my channels:

Dear Kristin (MBTI comedy): https://www.youtube.com/@dearkristin

Torn and Reborn (faith and pop culture): https://www.youtube.com/@TornandReborn

Soul Fuel Cafe (Outside the Chapel Network): https://youtu.be/zrca4QGn-kE?si=JOZFJJ2NR2ZAIlEk

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Welcome to Tiny Type Talks, where I answer your questions in bite-sized episodes!

Submit a question: https://hellodearkristin.com/contact

Links to my channels:

Dear Kristin (MBTI comedy): https://www.youtube.com/@dearkristin

Torn and Reborn (faith and pop culture): https://www.youtube.com/@TornandReborn

Soul Fuel Cafe (Outside the Chapel Network): https://youtu.be/zrca4QGn-kE?si=JOZFJJ2NR2ZAIlEk

This podcast on YouTube: https://ww...

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Welcome back to the pod! Today we’re chatting with Eric Wen, who is an insightful INTP in the MBTI-YouTuber space. He also happens to be a good friend! As you’ll hear, Eric has a sophisticated knowledge of the 8 cognitive functions, as well as a nuanced approach to typing others.

Check out Eric's work here:

YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkMoreDeeply

Website: https://learn.ericwen.com/foundations?utm_sourc...

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Joyce's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarmrOHgveKHsaV6QejAZVw Book a Typing Session with Joyce: https://www.joycemengcoaching.com/

⌛ T I M E S T A M P S :

5:40 What motivates you to keep producing MBTI content?

11:42 What are the xNFJ values?

14:38 How would you describe yourself?

15:18 Why do INFJs seem to “hold back” their true selves in conversation?

16:24 What can INFJs learn from Fi users?

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Welcome back to the pod! Today, we dive into a heavier topic as I unpack the topics of trauma and MBTI, featuring questions from Cindy, Jackie and Tully. We explore the links between trauma and MBTI test results, type and treatment, trauma symptoms and healing, as well as some personal stories from myself.

Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. 

Ask me a question for the pod: https://hellodearkristin.com/contact

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Hey everyone, welcome back to the pod! Today I talk about some of the various things I learned about myself as an ESFP during the wedding planning process. Enjoy!

If you'd like to leave a comment on this episode, please check out the same episode on the LNS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@literallynosubtextwithdear2971

Looking for a crash course on the 8 cognitive functions related to MBTI? Check out the following videos:

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Join me today as I unpack the ENTJ personality with a special guest!

Allison Ramsey is the best-selling author of the Redefine book (www.empirelifeacademy.com/book) and the Founder of Empire Life, Coaching and Mentoring Company. At Empire Life, Female Founders are Guided in Scaling Their Empires. Allison is also a Mom and Dog Mom to Mars, her doberman.

She also hosts the Empire Life Podcast, which broadcasts interviews with mega-su...

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In today's "Dear Kristin" episode, I share some vulnerable thoughts and experiences from my time in Korea, amongst other type-relate questions. Thank you to Chris S, Haleemah, Nicola, Casey, Emaryllis and Ellie for submitting the questions for this one. Grab a cuppa and let's dive in!

TIME STAMPS:

1:44 Question from Chris Stockton: What’s your advice for using MBTI as a tool whilst creating characters in creative writing?&nbs...

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Yes, I am engaged and so so happy about it! Today, in an absolute first for the pod, I discuss my romantic relationship with my ENTJ fiancé! Join with a cuppa as I answer your questions about ESFP / ENTJ compatibility, my thoughts on love and relationships, how we resolve conflict, how our functions play out and much more!

Note: I received Andrew's permission to discuss our relationship openly. 😊

Links:

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On today's episode, I'm reminiscing un-scripted on 10 of the lessons that I learned in my 20s. 💜

Watch on YouTube (main channel): https://youtu.be/OsS_VbbJ8kc

Listen on YouTube (podcast channel): https://youtu.be/IACi3eRTTLI

Jordan Peterson reference: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cg2OEoMlZd-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Instagram: @dear.kristin

Music by Restless Mosaic.

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Today I welcome one of my oldest friends onto the podcast to make her uncomfortable with extremely pointed questions! Join us as we discuss all things INFJ: What is the Ni intuition? What is it like being married to an ISTP? Why do INFJs make so many judgements, and where do they come from? What is it like seeing the darkness of the world at all times? What are the dangers of living in your imagination? What is the INFJ doorslam? H...

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Today on the pod, I'm taking 37 minutes to answer 5 questions! Thank you to Erika, Misia, Maja, Ahab and YourLocalFriendESFJ for their submissions! In this episode, I talk MBTI and mental illness, typing yourself, Fe nuance, stereotypes and how MBTI types present in children. 

Links mentioned in the show:

Submit a question: https://www.hellodearkristin.com/contact

My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/dearkristin

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Today on the pod, I'm speaking with fellow MBTI YouTuber, Bogdan Yakubets. We speak in depth about the struggles being a YouTuber, what made him quit YouTube, his experience with MBTI, his personality type and how MBTI works with his Christian faith. It was a pleasure speaking with him and I hope you guys enjoy it!

Links mentioned in the episode: Bogdan's main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bogdanyakubets702

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Today, we're unpacking your answers to the question "What is your ultimate nightmare scenario?" We received 324 answers for this one and were able to uncover some interesting trends! So grab a cuppa and strap on in!

Subscribe to my new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@literallynosubtextwithdear2971

See all of the answers that I received for this question: https://www.hellodearkristin.com/typetrends

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3:22 ENFP

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Welcome to "Dear Kristin" episode #2, in which we're diving into more of YOUR questions. Today, I answer questions from Lisandro, Pupairin, Sea and Rachel H. Topics include: changing one's personality type, communication tactics between Feelers and Thinkers, MBTI in childhood, MBTI and faith, how to use MBTI to better yourself, developing your functions and how to type yourself accurately. It's just me and my mic, so grab a coffee ...

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Today, I welcome my ENTJ housemate Marie to answer 36 of your instagram questions. Your only instruction in submitting your questions was to "make her uncomfortable", which... well, you'll have to have a listen to see if we did!

Some of you might remember Marie from an earlier episode, "Unpacking the ExTJ personalities with my housemates". As expected, without Sara, we were able to dive much deeper. Join us as we discuss strategies...

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Today, I'm joined by Dr. Ben Cotterill, a psychology professor at Clemson University in South Carolina, to discuss his research using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and other personality tools. Doctor Cotterill and I discuss the strengths and weaknesses of MBTI, its critics in the psychological field, the Big Five model and how one's psychological birth order might affect their personality type. It was a fascinating conversation, ...

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Today I answer a question submitted by Kennedy, who asks how he, as an INTP, can learn to type people in the wild. I go into some of the tells that I've picked up as an Se dom that reflect what cognitive functions somebody might be using. 

If you're unfamiliar with the cognitive functions and need a crash course, check out this video: https://youtu.be/uzNWdRgGdJg

Theme music by Restless Mosaic.

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