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Parenting and Personalities

Kate Mason, Stories and Strategies

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 mother who has spent her career studying personality and relationships. In this podcast she looks at why

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50:13

How to Make Wellness Work Without Burning Out

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2025/10/28

What if your health isn’t something you do, but something you are? Kate Mason sits down with wellness journalist and author Casey Beros to trace her path from a Perth uni student obsessed with health reporting to on-air roles with ABC’s evidence-based program Tonic and a dream daily TV gig that was axed 35 episodes in—followed by a grief-soaked reset that clarified her true mission. Casey shares how building Paper Tiger health retreats gave her real-world empathy, why she t...

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22:00

Could 3 Questions Change the Way You Parent?

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/10/21

Are we expressing more than we’re actually coping? Kate Mason poses three big, bold questions to five insightful guests—Cat, Cassie, Jack, Maryann, and Tracy. Together, they explore what today’s kids are most missing: is it freedom, discipline, or connection? They unpack whether our personality or our experiences shape us more deeply, and whether the current culture of emotional openness is fostering resilience or just performance. With perspectives from teachers, pare...

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45:22

Can the Same Parents Raise Different Kids?

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2025/10/14

Ever wondered if siblings raised by the same parents actually grow up in completely different families? Kate Mason sits down with author, veteran, and filmmaker Pamela Vines to explore how sibling dynamics, birth order, and evolving parenting styles shape who we become. Through heartfelt storytelling and humorous reflection, Pam shares how she and her two sisters (each born in a different decade) experienced three radically different versions of the same parents. From being a self...

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51:14

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2025/10/07

What if love, loss, and legacy could all live between the pages of a book? Kate Mason sits down with journalist and author Casey Beros to explore the raw, real, and deeply human story behind her book The Next of Kin. Casey shares how she left a thriving life and career in Sydney to return home to Perth and care for her terminally ill father during the height of COVID-19. Together, they discuss the power of advocacy, the complexities of caregiving within families, and the emo...

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22:00

Renovating, Retirement, and Relationships

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2025/09/30

Ever tried renovating a house with someone whose decision-making style feels like it’s from another planet? In this hilariously honest episode of Parenting and Personalities, Kate Mason dives into the chaos, comedy, and clashing temperaments that come with navigating a home renovation and retirement… at the same time. With her husband Paul newly retired and suddenly hyper-involved in what was supposed to be her renovation project, Kate unpacks their dynamic through the lens of per...

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19:36

What I Wish I Knew as a New Parent—Now That I'm a...

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/09/23

What happens when a seasoned parent meets their grandchild for the first time—and realizes that parenting doesn’t come with a manual, even the second time around? Kate Mason shares a raw, heartfelt, and often humorous reflection on her first four weeks as a brand-new grandparent. From revisiting the sleep-deprived fog of early parenthood to navigating the emotional nuances of supporting her daughter without overstepping, Kate offers a deeply personal and relatable take on the chaos and ...

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32:46

Why EQ Matters in the Workplace

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/09/16

Ever feel like you're speaking a different language from your coworkers—and no one's brought a translator? Kate Mason sits down once again with emotional intelligence expert Amy Jacobson to unpack the real reason workplace tension exists: we expect others to be just like us. Amy brings powerful insights into how emotional intelligence (EQ) transforms not only team dynamics but leadership, conflict resolution, and job satisfaction. From recognizing people in the wrong roles to unde...

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34:54

The EQ Advantage for Peaceful Parenting

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/09/09

What if the biggest parenting hack isn’t about your kids at all, but about you? Kate Mason sits down with emotional intelligence expert Amy Jacobson to unravel the real power behind EQ in parenting, partnerships, and daily interactions. Amy shares how understanding and managing our own emotions not only changes the way we parent, but quietly teaches those around us, especially our children, how to do the same. From navigating emotional hijacks to handling teenage chaos, this episo...

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39:49

Is Your Anxiety Really Yours... Or a Hand-Me-Down?

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/09/02

What if anxiety isn't a problem, but a portal? Kate Mason is joined once again by clinical hypnotherapist Jake Yanitz Rubin to explore the transformational power of anxiety, trauma, and awakening. With profound clarity and heart, Jake unpacks how generational trauma shapes our parenting, why anxiety is just energy, not a disorder, and how intentional awareness can break deep cycles. Together, they explore everything from the power of pause in parenting to the mysteries of qu...

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40:53

Raising Our Kids in an AI World

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/08/26

Is AI making us smarter—or just lazy? Kate Mason is joined by tech powerhouse Tracy Sheen to unravel the truth behind our AI anxiety. From soldering wires as a kid in the '70s to launching the iPhone in Australia, Tracy shares her compelling journey and why she believes AI could be the greatest tool for creativity, learning, and even neurodiverse empowerment—if we use it right. With humor, clarity, and real-world advice, they explore how parents, teachers, and kids can embra...

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32:13

The Myths of a Well-Behaved Teenager

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/08/19

Is your teen driving you up the wall—or just growing up? Kate Mason sits down with Dr. Jari Evertsz, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, to tackle the rollercoaster of raising teenagers. From the impact of peer pressure and social media to why your formerly snuggly preteen now grunts from behind a closed bedroom door, this episode is a lifeline for parents navigating the teen years. Dr Evertsz offers calm, grounded insights on how to replace knee-jerk pun...

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28:11

REPLAY - Is it Time Australia Banned Smacking?

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/08/12

This episode was first published in May 2023. More than 40 counties and territories around the world have banned the physical punishment of children. New Zealand is on the list, but not Australia. Less than 10% of children under the age of five are living in countries where corporal punishment at home is fully prohibited. For years, different studies have indicated smacking or spanking is linked with an increased risk of negative outcomes for children such as aggression, adult mental health p...

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39:35

Let Them Fail - Raising Resilient Kids

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/08/05

Is protecting our kids from failure actually making them weaker? Kate Mason welcomes resilience expert and former SAS officer Tim Curtis to explore the roots of rising anxiety in children and young adults. They dive into how societal changes, overprotective parenting, and lack of free play are quietly eroding resilience—and what we can do about it. Tim and Kate unpack how modeling emotional regulation, allowing safe failure, and encouraging responsibility can help children (...

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37:30

Are You Losing YOURSELF in Motherhood?

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/07/29

Ever feel like motherhood is breaking you instead of building you? Kate Mason sits down with Irin Rubin, the inspiring creator of the MamaZen app and author of The MamaZen Parenting Method, for a powerful conversation on the emotional and mental toll of early motherhood. Irin shares her deeply personal journey through the fog of postpartum struggles—not depression or anxiety, but a gnawing sense of not being herself anymore. Irin explains how the MamaZen app helps mothers re...

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25:43

Five Ways You Sabotage Your Relationship

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/07/22

Are you really arguing over the dishes — or is it something deeper? Kate Mason dives into the hidden personality clashes that sabotage relationships, from the introvert-extrovert tug-of-war to the planner-vs-spontaneous showdown. Using real-life examples (including her own 34-year marriage), Kate unpacks how the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) reveals why we misunderstand, frustrate, and sometimes hilariously annoy our partners — and most importantly, how to turn these differen...

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42:03

What's Your TRUE Enneagram Type?

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2025/07/15

What’s the metaphorical hill you’d die on — and is it helping or hurting your relationships? Kate Mason reunites with Enneagram expert Jackie Contessa to unpack the “nine Enneagram hills” we fiercely defend in life, love, and parenting. They explore how understanding these deep-seated motivations can help us break patterns, improve communication, and parent more consciously. Whether you’re a perfectionist, a helper, a challenger, or somewhere in between, you’ll find insights...

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40:23

Why Anxiety Isn’t a Disorder—It’s Just Energy

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/07/08

Could anxiety just be energy misinterpreted? Kate Mason sits down with clinical hypnotherapist and bestselling author Jake Yanitz Rubin to explore a radically new understanding of anxiety—not as a mental illness, but as a misunderstood part of the human experience. They dive deep into how reframing anxiety as energy can unlock personal growth, self-awareness, and even spiritual awakening. Jake shares powerful insights from his book From Anxiety to Awakening, practical mindset shif...

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42:30

Building Resilient Children

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/07/01

Is your child really resilient—or just avoiding discomfort? Kate Mason is joined by former SAS commander, crisis leadership expert, and co-author of The Resilient Shield, Tim Curtis. Together, they unpack what true resilience looks like in both kids and adults—beyond the buzzword. With compelling stories from Tim’s military background and personal parenting journey, they explore how stress, failure, adaptability, and connection are essential to building long-term mental stre...

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43:33

Parenting Styles Through Enneagrams

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/06/24

Ever wonder why parenting feels like a personal rollercoaster—and what your Enneagram type might have to do with it? Kate Mason sits down with dynamic Enneagram expert Jackie Contessa to explore how each of the nine Enneagram types plays out in parenting. Jackie—known for her no-fluff, deeply compassionate coaching—dives into the “big fat why” behind each personality type and how understanding these motivations can change how we parent, connect, and even relate to ourselves. ...

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38:36

What's Behind Your Kid's Behaviour?

Parenting and Personalities ·

2025/06/17

Why is your child calm one minute and melting down the next—especially in the cereal aisle? Kate Mason, pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach Ivan Hardcastle peels back the layers of children's sensory processing challenges. From explaining why a child might seek comfort in a cat’s litter box to revealing the surprising power of parent-led therapy at home, Ivan helps decode the sensory triggers behind behavior. Kate and Ivan explore practical, compassionate tools...

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