Parenting and Personalities
Parenting and Personalities
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 only they understood us. Like the musician Van Morrison once sang “When people understand what I mean, mama said there will be days like this.” Adelaide Australia’s Kate Mason is an author, wife, and mothe…Social links:
Adult Kids Living at Home: Is This the NEW NORMAL?
Are you tired of living with your adult kids? The phenomenon of adult children living at home with their parents has become increasingly common, leaving many to wonder: is this the new normal? Kate looks at the realities of adults living with their parents, whether due to economic challenges or sh…
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Are You SECRETLY Superstitious? Unravelling our superstitions
Are you a little superstitious, or maybe just a little "stitious?" Kate Mason dives deep into the world of superstitions, from quirky wedding traditions and curious rituals to their psychological roots and cultural origins. With stories from her daughter's recent wedding, Kate explores how su…
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Repairing Personality Clashes With Your Child
Are you tired of feeling frustrated and helpless when dealing with your child's temperament clashes? Do you wish you could understand and respond to their emotional needs more effectively? Kate explores how our unique temperaments—sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic, and melancholic—affect our respons…
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Puberty 2.0: Understanding Perimenopause’s Impacts
Is perimenopause just the “second puberty” we never saw coming? In this episode of, host Kate Mason and guest Unna Goldsworthy dive deep into perimenopause, breaking down what it really is, how it impacts women’s physical and emotional health, and how understanding it can improve relationships at …
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Weddings: Magic or Family Madness?
Weddings: magical, stressful, and full of surprises—would you relive your big day? In this episode, Kate dives into all things wedding-related as her daughter Cassie prepares to walk down the aisle. From the curveballs that can throw off wedding plans to how personality types like MBTI shape the …
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Beyond Burnout: Reclaiming Your Energy as Parent
Feeling burnt out? This episode dives into the sneaky ways burnout can take over our lives. Kate speaks with Unna Goldsworthy, founder of Unna Movement, to explore burnout’s telltale signs, its impact on the body and mind, and the strategies to combat it. Unna shares her personal journey of burno…
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Nurturing Creativity: A Bridge to Learning Differences
What happens when a child dreams of becoming a hazmat worker? In this episode, Kate and Dr. Victoria Waller dives into the fascinating ways creativity can become a bridge to success for children with learning differences. Dr. Victoria E. Waller shares her incredible experiences in nurturing child…
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From Arguments to Understanding: Using Personality Insights to Improve Relationships
Do you feel like you're arguing more than connecting with your partner lately? In this episode, Kate dives into listener questions about relationships and communication, focusing on how understanding personality types can help couples reconnect. Whether it's the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)…
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Navigating Arguments: A Personality-Based Approach to Parenting
Why do we argue, and how can understanding our personalities help us navigate conflicts? In this episode, Kate looks at the root causes of arguments, exploring how personality types, emotional triggers, and even hormonal fluctuations play a crucial role in our disagreements. With a mix of humour …
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Money Talks: What Your Personality Says About Your Wallet
Ever wondered how your personality influences your financial habits? In this episode, host Kate chats with financial coach Lexi Smith about the fascinating connection between MBTI profiles and money management. Lexi, an ENTP, shares how understanding your personality can be a game-changer for man…
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