Parenting and Personalities

How does your personality shape the way you deal with clutter?

This episode explores the fascinating intersection of personality types, love languages, and our relationship with the stuff we accumulate.

Kate Mason chats with Bridget Johns, founder of Be Simply Free, about how understanding ourselves and our loved ones can transform the often-overwhelming task of decluttering into a meaningful, even harmonious process.

They ex...

Is your life overflowing with clutter? From physical messes in your home to the digital chaos on your phone and even the mental overload that keeps you up at night, clutter can be overwhelming.

In this episode, Kate chats with Bridget Johns, founder of "Be Simply Free," about her journey from a chaotic life to one of organized serenity.

Bridget shares her expertise in decluttering not just your space, but your mind and schedule too...

Are you raising resilient children?

In this episode, Kate Mason and Tania Johnson dive into the importance of building resilience and emotional strength in both parents and children.

From the benefits of play to the power of independent problem-solving, they explore how cultural differences impact our approach to parenting.

Discover practical strategies for fostering resilience and learn why it's crucial to let kids experience fail...

Have you ever wondered what builds resilience in us and our children?

In this episode, Kate chats with Tania Johnson, co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology.

Tania shares her journey, from fostering four First Nations children to her academic accomplishments and her profound insights into attachment theory and resilience.

Together, they explore the power of purposeful parenting, the importance of allowing children to fail ...

Ever wondered how to keep the peace while traveling with a diverse group of personalities?

In this episode, Kate shares her experiences and insights from a recent family trip to the USA and Canada.

She discusses the importance of understanding and respecting different personality types to ensure a harmonious travel experience.

From pre-trip planning and balancing activities to maintaining open communication and embracing individual...

In this episode we explore effective strategies to help children understand and manage pain. How to comfort your child. The role empathy plays. And practical tips for you as a parent to make these difficult moments more manageable.

Listen For:

3:50 The Impact of Media on Children’s Empathy and Pain Perception

19:26 The Role of Parental Reactions in Children’s Pain Management

30:27 Encouraging Empathy Through Shared Reading

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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 ex...

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...

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 b...

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, providi...

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 ...

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...

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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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 rou...

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 boost...

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 fu...

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 neurodivergent indi...

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 t...

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 spontaneous ...