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:
What’s Your Holiday Personality? Discover How Your MBTI Shapes Christmas
Is your Christmas full of festive chaos, quiet introspection, or heartfelt traditions? Kate explores how our MBTI personality types shape the way we celebrate the holidays. From extroverted party planners to introverted peace-seekers, and from intuitive gift givers to sensing traditionalists, Kat…
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Six Pillars of Healthy Eating for Families
How can families truly transform their eating habits for the better? Dr Nick Fuller, a leading expert on obesity and the bestselling author of Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids, explores practical, science-backed strategies for overcoming food fussiness, breaking the yo-yo dieting cycle, and creating …
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Who's Better at Raising Kids, PARENTS or GRANDPARENTS?
How do modern parenting ideals and evolving grandparent roles intertwine in today’s world? Kate links up with a mother and her daughter to look at the challenges and joys of parenting and grandparenting. They explore balancing old-school values with contemporary techniques, managing emotional mom…
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What Did Our Parents Teach Us About Modern Parenting?
From discipline to communication. Have you ever stopped to think about how your childhood shapes the way you parent today? Steph Noon, an experienced life coach and trauma specialist, and her daughter Kate Thorn, a busy mom join Kate. Together, they discuss the evolution of parenting styles acros…
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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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