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 failure and take risks. Listen For: 05:03 - Teaching Conflict Resolut...
Aug 13, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 117
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 and learn, and practical strategies to foster resilience in our y...
Aug 06, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 116
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 differences, Kate provides practical tips for making group trave...
Jul 30, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 115
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 21:43 Practical Tips for Managing Pain in Children Guest: Sarah Wallwork,...
Jul 23, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 114
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. Listen For 4:38 The Choleric Temperament 8:17 The Sangu...
Jul 16, 2024•21 min
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, g...
Jul 09, 2024•41 min
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 he...
Jul 02, 2024•34 min
Isabella welcomes Tilda Cobham-Hervey, an Australian actress from Adelaide, South Australia in film, television and theatre and a writer / director, with a background in circus and physical theatre. Tilda first acting role was in 52 Tuesdays when she was just 16 years old and in 2019, she gave an outstanding performance as Helen Reddy in I Am Woman . Tilda shares her inspirational journey thus far as a creative talent, giving insight into the challenges she has faced thus far in pursuing her pas...
Jun 25, 2024•30 min
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 sh...
Jun 25, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 113
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 tr...
Jun 18, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Isabella speaks with Australian hyperrealist artist Robin Eley shares his inspirational story, beginning his journey in art drawing as a young kid. Eley was born to an Australian father and Chinese mother. In 1981 his family migrated to Australia where he completed high school at Pembroke School in Adelaide, South Australia. In 1997 he moved to the United States where he attended Westmont College, captaining the basketball team and earning a bachelor of arts degree, majoring in fine art in 2001....
Jun 11, 2024•27 min
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 ...
Jun 11, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 111
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. Listen For: 7:58 - Introverts in Social Settings 15:55 - The Role of Confidence ...
Jun 04, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Isabella interviews Paul Vasileff - Founder & Head Designer of Paolo Sebastian, an internationally renowned Atelier based right here in Adelaide, South Australia. Paolo Sebastian has created exquisite gowns for celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum and Carrie Bickmore. Paul's journey thus far has been exceptional, inspirational, strong minded and very powerful, including the challenges he overcame to launch Paolo Sebastian to the world. Paul stood out as one of the you...
May 28, 2024•27 min
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 ...
May 21, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Isabella speaks with Flavia Tata Nardini ( Co-Founder & CEO of Fleet Space Technologies in Adelaide. ) As a kid, Flavia had a passion for space and went on to study space engineering and then started work in the space industry in Europe. Unexpectedly, love took her to the other side of the world ( Adelaide, South Australia ) and through necessity to stay true to her passion, she co-founded her own Space Start Up company which has taken her on an exhilarating journey! Flavia has been instrume...
May 14, 2024•27 min
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. Listen For: 3:02 - Humour...
May 14, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 107
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...
May 07, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Finegan is an Australian and Internationally renowned playwright based in Adelaide, South Australia who has had 100 commissioned plays performed on 6 continents and translated into eight languages and he is so young to have achieved all of this. Finegan is incredibly passionate about encouraging young people to write – “Anybody who puts pen to paper, or a finger to a keyboard, they have permission to….They are going to create something wonderful.” (Finegan Kruckemeyer) See omnystudio.com/listene...
May 01, 2024•27 min
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 individual and his work with Young Scholars Academy brings insights into fo...
Apr 30, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 105
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 through the lens of personality. She shares anecdotes that reveal ...
Apr 23, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Isabella welcomes Dineth Abeynayake who went from being an aerospace engineer to starting his own game development company Foxie Ventures . So excited to unravel this fascinating story for you which shares an incredible insight into how to start developing games and succeed at this, with the importance of education, creativity and the ability to market your product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 17, 2024•20 min
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 spenders to the meticulous savers, Mason offers tailored strategies for...
Apr 16, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Dive into the world of the perfect melancholic! This episode of Parenting and Personalities is a compelling exploration of the meticulous and thoughtful melancholic temperament. Kate breaks down how these detail-oriented individuals operate, illuminating their potential for both profound strength and unnecessary stress. Whether it's their penchant for pessimism that surprisingly leads to frequent positive experiences, or their struggle with imperfection that can spiral into frustration, this epi...
Apr 09, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Isabella welcomes Daniel J. Phillips ( Writer / Director of Feature film ‘Awoken,’ Owner & Creative Director of Anomaly ) to Inspired By H.Q.. As a kid, Daniel had a love of films and with passion and determination, this has taken him on an incredible journey to directing T.V. commercials, producing short films, including one that won multiple awards and his recently released debut feature film ‘Awoken.’ Daniel shares advise for young people aspiring to becoming part of the film industry. Se...
Apr 02, 2024•23 min
Unlock the power of personality in the workplace with DISC. Kate and guest Kate Russell dives deep into how understanding DISC profiles—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance—can significantly enhance team collaboration and conflict resolution. Exploring the nuances of each personality type, offering insights on how leaders and teams can foster a more harmonious and efficient work environment. They reveal how adapting communication styles and acknowledging individual strengths can lead...
Apr 02, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Conflict isn't just chaos; it's a catalyst for growth. Kate explores the art of conflict resolution with expert Kate Russell, peeling back the layers of why conflict scares us and how it can actually forge stronger connections. They explore the roots of conflict in personal experiences, the critical role of empathy, and the transformative power of reframing confrontations as opportunities. Russell, with years of expertise in mediation, unveils practical strategies for addressing workplace disput...
Mar 26, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Isabella speaks with Corinne Grant (Australian lawyer and comedian) about her inspiring journey thus far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2024•14 min
Unlock the secret to a harmonious workplace with phlegmatic personalities. Kate dives into the phlegmatic temperament, revealing how this steady and reliable personality type can be a bedrock of stability in a professional setting. She explores how their desire for peace and consistent environment makes them excellent in roles that require diplomacy and patient customer service. Yet, the tranquility of the phlegmatic can be a double-edged sword; their aversion to conflict and change may lead to ...
Mar 19, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 99
This episode explores the inspiring life of Vicki Waller, a passionate educator with a profound commitment to children with learning differences. Vicki shares her early experiences and revelations that shaped her approach to teaching, emphasizing the importance of adapting to each child's unique needs rather than adhering to a single methodology. Her anecdotes reveal a career dedicated to innovation, advocacy, and a deep belief in the potential of every child, regardless of their learning challe...
Mar 12, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 98
