This is a REPLAY of episode 81 first published in November 2023.

Kate discusses the four personality temperaments of children: choleric, sanguine, melancholic, and phlegmatic. She explains these temperaments are innate and can greatly influence a child's behaviour. Understanding these temperaments can help parents tailor their approach to their child's unique needs and strengths, fostering a more positive and effective parenting experience.

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4:38 The Choleric Temperament

8:17 The Sanguine Temperament

10:35 The Melancholic Temperament

12:48 The Phlegmatic Temperament

 

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This is a REPLAY from episode 77 first published in October 2023.

It’s so important for parents to have effective communication with their teenagers and using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) can help. Kate and guest Jeanine Mouchawar discuss how understanding your own and your teen's personality type can improve communication and reduce conflict. Jeanine shares a five-step process for effective communication: calming oneself before a conversation, stating observations without judgement, getting curious about the teen's feelings, validating their feelings, and asking for their ideas to make better choices.

Jeanine emphasizes the importance of removing the word "why" from conversations as it often puts the other person on the defensive.

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10:30 Why parenting approaches differ for teens as opposed to younger children

18:24 Calming techniques (for calming down parents)

24:19 The importance of stating observations clearly

29:35 Avoiding the word “Why”

Guest: Jeanine Mouchawar, BA Stanford

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This is a REPLAY of episode 51 from April 2023.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

ME/CFS as it’s known.  

The World Health Organisation classified ME/CFS as a disease, not a psychological issue, back in the 1960’s but we still know so little about it.

It’s a complex disabling disease affecting the brain, the muscles, and digestive, immune and cardiac systems. About 60,000 people in Australia are housebound or bed bound from ME/CFS. It’s become the forgotten disease, costing the health system in the country $15.5 Billion annually. The health system has failed those who suffer from ME/CFS but one of the leading voices, and advocates, Emerge Australia, represents the patient voice for this disease and it’s speaking up loudly.

Guest: Anne Wilson, CEPO Emerge Australia

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Can uncovering family secrets transform your life?

 

In this episode, Kate dives deep with TEDx speaker and author Michelle Scheibner, uncovering the profound impact of identity and family secrets.

 

Michelle shares her journey of loss, grief, and the quest for self-understanding, inspired by her memoir "Hush."

 

Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, they explore how our hidden histories influence our present, providing listeners with a thought-provoking exploration of the forces that shape who we are.

 

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04:20 - The Impact of Grief

10:40 - The Burden of Family Secrets

18:55 - The Relief of Uncovering the Truth

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Guest: Michelle Scheibner

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Who are you really? What an intriguing and thought-provoking question.

In this episode, Kate speaks with Michelle Scheibner, a TEDx speaker and author of the memoir "Hush."

Michelle shares her journey from a secondary school teacher to a renowned identity activator, emphasizing the profound impact of personal branding.

She explains how her exploration of narrative coaching, conversational IQ, and inherited family trauma shaped her unique approach to helping clients discover and leverage their true identities.

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4:34 - What is an Identity Activator?

11:20 - From Teacher to Career Developer: Michelle's Journey

22:29 - Exploring Personal Brand and Inherited Trauma

26:08 - Empathy and Identity in Focus

 

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Guest: Michelle Scheibner

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Being quietly confident is powerful.

 

In this episode, host Kate and guest Kate James explore the strength-based approach to introversion, emphasizing the importance of leveraging natural strengths over fixing weaknesses.

 

They discuss the significance of growth mindset, highlighting how adopting this perspective can lead to continuous improvement and resilience.

 

The conversation also delves into the concept of Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) and their connection to introversion, offering insights on how understanding these traits can improve personal and professional relationships.

 

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10:04 - When Strengths Become Weaknesses

14:44 - Embracing Growth Mindset

18:29 - Challenging Perfectionism

24:23 - Supporting Sensitive Individuals

 

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Shhh.

 

In this episode of Parenting and Personalities, Kate Mason explores the world of introversion with guest Kate James.

 

They explore the unique strengths and challenges of introverts, debunking common myths and highlighting the importance of self-awareness and confidence.

 

Kate James shares her journey of embracing her introverted nature and offers practical advice for introverts to thrive in an extroverted world.

 

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7:58 - Introverts in Social Settings

15:55 - The Role of Confidence in Introversion

21:03 - Parenting Introverted Children

26:43 - Therapeutic Approaches for Introverts

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Ready to transform your fitness routine? It starts with understanding your unique personality.

In this episode, Kate delves into the unique ways introverts and extroverts, intuitives and sensors, thinkers and feelers, and judgers and perceivers approach exercise.

Whether you thrive on the camaraderie of group classes or find peace in solitary runs, understanding these tendencies can unlock a more enjoyable and effective fitness routine.

With anecdotes, research, and practical tips, this episode emphasizes the great impact of exercise on both physical and mental health, inspiring listeners to find their perfect workout match.

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06:13 - Intuitive vs. Sensing Types in Exercise

10:50 - Judging vs. Perceiving Types in Exercise

12:53 - ISTJs and Exercise14:59 - ENFPs and Exercise

 

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Laughter truly is the best medicine!

In this episode, Kate dives into the fascinating world of humour and its effects on our mental and physical health.

She explores various types of humour—from slapstick to satire—and how they resonate differently depending on our personality types, as described by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Kate illustrates how humour not only enhances our personal well-being and social bonds but also boosts our immune system and pain tolerance.

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3:02 - Humour as a Mental Exercise and Immunity Booster

09:14 - Humour Preferences for Extroverts vs. Introverts

13:02 - How Judging and Perceiving Types Enjoy Humour

 

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What happens when neurodiversity intersects with the MBTI?

 

In this episode, Kate and guest Sam Young explore the relationship between MBTI personality types and neurodiversity. They explore how understanding traits like extroversion and introversion can impact the interactions and development of neurodiverse individuals, particularly children.

 

Kate and Sam highlight the importance of acknowledging and respecting unique brain functions, as they unpack the challenges and opportunities presented by neurodiversity in both educational settings and daily life, offering insights for parents, educators, and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals.

 

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07:19 - The role of empathy and emotional challenges in neurodiversity

13:17 - Misconceptions about personality traits in the neurodiversity community

21:41 - The importance of intuition in understanding neurodiversity

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Guest: Sam Young

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