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Family Personalities

Family Personalities

Sandra Etherington & Em Levy

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A podcast that brings personality type models into parenting! Sandra is a Family Type Practitioner, certified in Myers-Briggs personality type for both adults and children. Em is a mom, lawyer, "accidental politician" and personality type enthusiast. Together, they explore how MBTI, Enneagram and other personality type models can help you parent more peacefully and compassionately.
If you are wondering why your kids, teens, your spouse and your parenting partner do the things they do and how you can understand them on a deeper level, then this is the podcast for you. This podcast takes it beyond generic personality type quizzes and assessments and will help you figure out your child’s or teenager’s personality type and everyone in your family. Knowing your kids’ personality type can help you better communicate with them, understand how they are best motivated and really help you change the way your see your family. Sandra and Em are not only into personality type models but also believe in gentle, empathetic and positive discipline approaches with their own children, and find that personality type helps them accomplish a healthy attachment style for their kids. Join us to discuss Introversion, Extraversion, Sensing, Intuition, Thinking, Feeling, Judging and Perceiving and all of the cognitive functions in Myers-Briggs. The podcast will sometimes mix in other models like love languages, the Kolbe Index, DISC, true colors and HSP, to name a few! Anything that can help us better understand our kids and our whole family is welcome. If you’re looking for self growth, self understanding and a way to improve your parenting - come join the family! Personality type is especially great for homeschoolers because it helps you understand how your homeschool child best learns. It’s great for unschoolers because unschooling parents understand that true learning comes from intrinsic motivation and they want their kids to build a life that really honors their individuality instead of trying to fit them into the traditional school box. It’s great for stay home moms and dads and working moms and dads alike. The show also helps you in your adult relationships, whether it’s your marriage you’re looking to improve or the relationship with your co-parent. You can understand how to best communicate with one another and understand whether the other person is coming from, leading to a more cooperative and peaceful partnership. This show is a great fit for: introverts, extraverts, INTJ ENTJ INFJ ENFJ INTP ENTP INFP ENFP ISTJ ESTJ ISFJ ESFJ ISTP ESTP ISFP ISTP And of course for Enneagram type 1, Enneagram type 2, Enneagram type 3, Enneagram type 4, Enneagram type 5, Enneagram type 6, Enneagram type 7, Enneagram type 8, Enneagram type 9 Come join The Family!

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Family Personalities - 41 ENFP Enneagram 7 Parent Nina Meehan Myers-Briggs MBTI
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03/16/21 • 44 min

Sandra interviews guest Nina Meehan, an ENFP Enneagram Seven parent of three working in children’s theater and Creative Parenting.

Click here for full show notes.

Are you interested in a virtual workshop to discover your child’s personality type? Please fill out the Workshop Survey

Links and references:

Nina’s Creative Parenting Website
About Nina
Nina’s Instagram
Creative Parenting Instagram
Creative Parenting Facebook

Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic. If you’re new to Myers-Briggs personality type, check out episodes that cover the basics.

Enlist Sandra's services to create a more peaceful dynamic in your family!

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
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Family Personalities - Bonus - One Year Celebration

Bonus - One Year Celebration

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04/15/21 • 46 min

Sandra & Em celebrate one year of podcasting together by reflecting on the past year and playing a pandemic parenting version of “Would You Rather”.

Click here for full show notes.

Links and references:

Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic. If you’re new to Myers-Briggs personality type, check out episodes that cover the basics.

Enlist Sandra's services to create a more peaceful dynamic in your family!

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
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Family Personalities - 63 Kolbe Index with Gail Swift

63 Kolbe Index with Gail Swift

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10/13/21 • 52 min

Sandra interviews Gail Swift to talk about the Kolbe Index, a model that looks at our instinctive modes of operation.

Full show notes

Links and references:

Gail’s Website
Myers-Briggs Basics

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Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic.

Enlist Sandra's services to create a more peaceful dynamic in your family!

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
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Sandra and Em give an overview of the concept of Cognitive Functions (aka Mental Processes) which are the building blocks of Myers-Briggs.

  • This will help you have a better understanding for the nuances of your personality type and for the fact that we all use all of the preferences
  • It also will give you more specific help for understanding your children and others in your family

Click here for full show notes.

Links and references:

Cognitive Function Cheat Sheet which lists all of the types and which cognitive functions they use.

Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic. If you’re new to Myers-Briggs personality type, check out episodes that cover the basics.

Enlist Sandra's services to create a more peaceful dynamic in your family!

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities
Leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts

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As a special bonus episode to celebrate Valentine's Day, Daddy Eric makes his debut on the podcast. He and Sandra divulge some of the inner workings of their INTJ / INFJ relationship together.
Click here for show notes.
Links and references:

Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic.
If you’re new to Myers-Briggs personality type, check out episodes that cover the basics.

Enlist Sandra's services to create a more peaceful dynamic in your family!

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities
Leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts

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Family Personalities - 36 Judging vs Perceiving in Kids (Part 2) Myers-Briggs
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02/09/21 • 38 min

Sandra and Em discuss what your child needs from you based on their preference for Judging or Perceiving in the Myers-Briggs personality type model.

Click here for full show notes.

This episode is sponsored by The Fancy Free Podcast where Joanne and her guests tell their most embarrassing funny stories so we all feel less alone in our imperfections and forge connections through vulnerability and humor.

Links and references:

Download the free guide to determine whether your child prefers Judging or Perceiving.

Check out the Family Personalities podcast page for episodes broken down by topic.

If you’re new to Myers-Briggs personality type, check out episodes that cover the basics.

Enlist Sandra's services to create a more peaceful dynamic in your family!

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities
Leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts

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Family Personalities - 35 Judging vs Perceiving in Kids (Part 1) Myers-Briggs
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02/02/21 • 41 min

Sandra and Em discuss how to determine whether your child prefers Judging or Perceiving in the Myers-Briggs personality type model.

Click here for full show notes.

Links and references:

Download the free guide to determine whether your child prefers Judging or Perceiving.

Check out the Family Personalities podcast page for episodes broken down by topic.

If you’re new to Myers-Briggs personality type, check out episodes that cover the basics.

Enlist Sandra's services to create a more peaceful dynamic in your family!

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities
Leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts

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Family Personalities - 12 Thinking vs Feeling in Parents (Part 2) Myers-Briggs
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08/25/20 • 32 min

Sandra & Em discuss the Thinking vs Feeling preference in Myers-Briggs to navigate disagreements in parenting relationships.

Our topic of the day covers:

  • How a difference in T vs F can result in conflict in parenting relationships
  • Tips to prevent and work through that conflict

Click here for full show notes.

Links and references:

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities
Check out the Family Personalities website
Leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts

To do personality type work with Sandra book a free intro consult.

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Sandra interviews Christian Rivera, freelance digital designer and host of the popular podcast Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, about what it’s like as a parent who uses Precise Thinking (Introverted Thinking) in the Myers-Briggs personality type model. Christian is an INTP Enneagram 1 who has done a lot of self-growth through the lens of personality type and a father who uses personality type models in his parenting. This is a conversation you do not want to miss!

Check Christian out here:
HTTP://www.workwithcnote.com
HTTP://www.happychemicals.org

Links and references:

Find your child’s Myers-Briggs type!
Cognitive Function Cheat Sheet
Myers-Briggs Basics

Donate!

Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic.

Enlist Sandra's services to create a more peaceful dynamic in your family!

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities
Leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts

Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share

Check out From the Bleachers: A Real Housewives Game Analysis !

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Family Personalities - 42 ENFP Parent Leyla Myers-Briggs MBTI
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03/23/21 • 58 min

Sandra interviews Leyla, an ENFP parent of a 4 year old who works in the medical device engineering space.

Click here for full show notes.

Are you interested in a virtual workshop to discover your child’s personality type? Please fill out the Workshop Survey

Links and references:

Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic. If you’re new to Myers-Briggs personality type, check out episodes that cover the basics.

Enlist Sandra's services to create a more peaceful dynamic in your family!

Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities
Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities
Leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts

Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share

Check out From the Bleachers: A Real Housewives Game Analysis !

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FAQ

How many episodes does Family Personalities have?

Family Personalities currently has 142 episodes available.

What topics does Family Personalities cover?

The podcast is about Self Improvement, Parenting, Kids & Family, Enneagram, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Kids, Children, Self Growth and Personality.

What is the most popular episode on Family Personalities?

The episode title '08 Enneagram Parents (Part 3) with Melissa Corkum' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Family Personalities?

The average episode length on Family Personalities is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Family Personalities released?

Episodes of Family Personalities are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Family Personalities?

The first episode of Family Personalities was released on Apr 10, 2020.

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