Parenting and Personalities

By Kate Mason, Stories and Strategies

One thing about being a parent – there’s no shortage of personalities to be surrounded by. Our kids, our partners, our family, our friends. They keep us laughing, growing, loving, and crying. If on

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April 15, 2025 Mommy Needs Wine—or Does She?
Ever asked yourself, “Why do I really drink?”
Kate sits down with award-winning podcaster and author Victoria Vanstone for a no-holds-barred conversation about her 25-year journey with alcohol, identity, anxiety, and ultimately, sobriety.
From teenage mischief to mummy wine culture, Victoria unpacks the emotional roots of her drinking, the societal pressures that glamorize alcohol, and the transformation that came with finally letting it go.
Full of humour, heart, and hard truths, this episode invites listeners to reconsider what “normal” drinking looks like—and whether it’s truly serving them.
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04:45 – Teenage Beginnings: Party Culture and the Need to Belong
13:56 – The Moment She Knew: “I Think I Need Help”
18:27 – Sober Curious: The Gentle Reframe That Helps People Start
26:31 – How Sobriety Made Her a Better Mom
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April 08, 2025 Perfectly Imperfect Parenting
Ever felt like you're just winging it through motherhood?
Kate chats with Victoria Vanstone, the mom of three and author of Mumming: A Year of Trying and Failing to Be a Better Parent.
They dive into the chaotic and imperfect journey of motherhood, the pressures of parenting in the age of Pinterest-perfect moms, and the relatable struggles of feeling like a failure.
Victoria shares her experience with sobriety, how it reshaped her parenting, and why it's okay to embrace the messiness of life with kids.
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05:33 - What’s the most surprising part of motherhood?
14:36 - Parenting red flags: Snacks as bribery and paying kids to go to bed
19:16 - Traveling with kids without devices: A parenting challenge
23:22 - The chaos of parenting is real—finding balance in imperfection
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31min
April 01, 2025 SINGLE Mum's SECRET to Raising STRONG KIDS!
What if rock bottom was actually the start of something incredible?
Kate Mason sits down with Justina Tomkinson—a fierce, resilient single mum who turned hardship into an unlikely recipe for raising kind, capable, and fiercely independent kids.
From losing her home and marriage to rebuilding a life with nothing but grit and determination, Justina shares how she raised three thriving children through emotional, financial, and personal adversity.
Her story is raw, real, and packed with wisdom on how to raise kids who can handle life—without sugarcoating the struggle.
Whether you’re a parent, a dreamer, or just someone who needs a reminder that hard times can lead to something remarkable, this episode is one to remember.
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05:54 – Cold Hands, Warm Heart: A Child’s Perspective
18:52 – No Teenage Trouble: The Racehorse Parenting Strategy
24:31 – Raising Neurodivergent Kids with Firm Love
32:01 – Why Emotional Closeness Matters Most
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40min
March 25, 2025 BREAK FREE From Your Past and Parent Your Inner Child!
Ever wonder why certain behaviors of your child can trigger an emotional response that feels more about you than them?
Family therapist Lisa Taylor joins Kate Mason to discuss how unresolved childhood experiences shape our responses to parenting.
They explore the impact of the "child within" on how we react to our own children’s big emotions and provide practical tips to better understand ourselves in the heat of parenting challenges.
Lisa’s three C parenting model—Courage, Connection, and Curiosity—offers a transformative way to respond more consciously to both our children and ourselves.
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4:48 The discovery of personal triggers in relationships and parenting
12:08 How unresolved childhood issues influence parental reactions
17:30 The importance of nurturing the child within us
22:33 The three C’s of parenting: Courage, Connection, Curiosity
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Guest: Lisa Taylor, Family Therapist I Coach | Facilitator | Educator
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36min
March 18, 2025 Does YOUR Personality Dictate Home Renovation Success?
Renovating a home isn't just about knocking down walls and picking out paint colours—it’s a crash course in personality dynamics!
Kate Mason takes us inside her family’s renovation adventures, where each temperament plays a unique role in the chaos and creativity of home improvements.
From her own spontaneous enthusiasm as a Sanguine to her husband Paul’s take-charge Choleric energy, and her children’s mix of meticulous Melancholic planning and easygoing Phlegmatic patience, Kate explores how our natural tendencies shape the way we approach big projects.
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05:21 – Kate the Sanguine: Big Ideas, Short Attention Span
11:41 – The Melancholic Perfectionist: When Every Detail Matters
17:33 – How Each Personality Can Avoid Renovation Burnout
19:30 – What Your Renovation Style Says About You
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22min
March 11, 2025 Setting Boundaries With Your GROWN-UP Kids Without Losing Their Love
Ever feel like every conversation with a certain someone turns into a debate? Or wonder how to navigate the tricky shift from parenting young kids to respecting your adult child’s independence?
Kate Mason dives into two major family dynamics: the clash between thinkers and feelers in communication and the importance of setting boundaries when kids grow up and move out.
She explores why thinkers crave logic and facts while feelers prioritize emotional connection—and how these differences can make conversations feel frustrating or dismissive.
She tackles the dos and don’ts of parental boundaries, sharing hilarious and eye-opening stories about unannounced visits, spare keys, and the surprising reactions of her own adult children.
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3:58 – Feelers vs. Thinkers: Why Does Everything Have to Be a Debate?
12:57 – The Big Move: When Your Kids Finally Leave the Nest
17:44 – Adult Kids Set Boundaries… And Get a Reality Check
20:22 – House Keys, Privacy, and When to Step Back as a Parent
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25min
March 04, 2025 The Weight Loss Plan that Works WITH your Body, Not AGAINST it
Is Dieting a Waste of Time?
Kate Mason welcomes back Dr. Nick Fuller from the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney to debunk diet myths and explore a smarter, science-backed approach to weight loss.
Instead of restrictive diets that ultimately backfire, Dr. Fuller introduces his Interval Weight Loss method—a structured yet flexible program that works with your body’s natural rhythms, rather than against them.
He shares practical strategies for sustainable weight loss, including the importance of eating bigger meals earlier in the day, incorporating movement into daily life, and breaking the emotional connection to processed foods.
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05:16 – The Science Behind Interval Weight Loss
09:05 – No More Food Guilt – How to enjoy all foods without deprivation
21:40 – The Power of Intermittent Breaks
26:12 – Preventing Weight Creep
Guest: Nick Fuller
Nick’s Books | Recent Book | Family Recipes | Adult Weight Management | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok
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More About Nick Fuller
Dr Fuller brings together a diversity of skills having held positions in both the industry and academic sectors. His current position as Clinical Trials Director within the Department of Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital involves working with government and industry to identify and develop cost-effective treatments for the treatment and management of obesity and metabolic disease.
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32min
February 25, 2025 Escaping the Yo-Yo Diet Trap with Dr. Nick Fuller
Have you ever felt like diets just don’t work—no matter how hard you try? You’re not alone.
Kate Mason welcomes back Dr. Nick Fuller from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre to discuss why dieting often fails us and how our biology is actually working against rapid weight loss.
Dr. Fuller shares groundbreaking insights on why restrictive diets lead to long-term weight gain, how our bodies protect a "set point" weight, and why interval weight loss—losing weight in small, controlled phases—is the key to sustainable success.
If you’re tired of yo-yo dieting and ready for a science-backed approach to weight management, this conversation might just change your life.
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05:16 – Shocking diet stats – The average woman tries 61 diets by age 45
08:03 – Yo-yo dieting is making you heavier
15:40 – Eight biological barriers to weight loss – How your body fights dieting
21:26 – How interval weight loss works – A sustainable way to lose weight
Guest: Nick Fuller
Nick’s Books | Recent Book | Family Recipes | Adult Weight Management | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok
Contact Kate:
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More About Nick Fuller
Dr Fuller brings together a diversity of skills having held positions in both the industry and academic sectors. His current position as Clinical Trials Director within the Department of Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital involves working with government and industry to identify and develop cost-effective treatments for the treatment and management of obesity and metabolic disease.
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27min
February 18, 2025 Are You Okay? The Power (and Fear) of Asking the Hard Question
Have you ever hesitated to ask, “Are you okay?” because you weren’t sure how to handle the answer?
Kate Mason sits down with mediator and conflict resolution expert Kate Russell to explore emotional intelligence, the complexities of meaningful check-ins, and how to support someone who might be struggling.
They discuss whether emotional intelligence is innate or learned, the challenges of Australia’s Are You Okay? Day, and practical strategies for navigating tough conversations with empathy and confidence.
Kate Russell shares powerful insights on how even a simple act of kindness can interrupt negative thought patterns and potentially change lives.
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06:47 – Emotional Intelligence: Are We Born With It or Can We Build It?
14:19 – How Personality Impacts the Way We Offer and Receive Support
19:01 – The Power of Interruption: How a Simple Question Can Save a Life
29:17 – Three Simple Ways to Check in Without Overcomplicating It
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Guest: Kate Russell
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34min
February 11, 2025 Three Strategies for Making Every Day a Valentine's Day
Do you truly understand how the people in your life feel loved and supported?
In this special Valentine's Day episode of Parenting and Personalities, Kate looks at the history of the holiday, its commercial rise, and most importantly, the everyday relationships that shape our lives.
Beyond chocolates and roses, how do we communicate with our loved ones? What role does personality play in how we listen? And how do your innate preferences for different love languages shape our connections?
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03:27 The Other 364 Days: How Do We Show Love Year-Round?
10:24 Introverts vs. Extroverts: How Personality Shapes Conversations
14:47 The Love Language Game-Changer
26:14 Letting Go of Control: The Secret to Healthier Connections
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30min

FAQs about Parenting and Personalities:

How many episodes does Parenting and Personalities have?

The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.