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05/12/2023

Parenting Mistakes

Mistakes are normal, even unavoidable when it comes to parenting. In this episode Kate connects with several friends whose kids have all grown up now to share personal stories of their parenting mistakes, such as being overprotective, solving problems for their children, and being too harsh. They also discuss the lessons they've learned from these mistakes, such as the importance of self-reflection, empathy, flexibility, and resilience. Mistakes are a natural part of parenting and can be used as stepping stones for personal and parental development. Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/12/2023

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18 min
19/12/2023

Helping Parents Unpack the Effects of Food Additives

Food additives have an enormous impact on us. Preservatives, and colourings affect our health and behaviour. In this episode Kate shares her personal experience of eliminating these from her family's diet and seeing immediate improvements in their health. Guests Tracey Fry and Joanne Ling, creators of Additive Free Lifestyle, also share their experiences and discuss the importance of understanding what is in our food. They highlight the significant profits made by the food additive industry and the lack of regulation around labelling, particularly with 'natural' flavours and colours. Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Listen For: 4:16 Joanne Ling’s Personal Experiences With Food Additives 8:40 The Importance of Awareness and Informed Choices 13:48 Market Size and Influence of Food Additives 26:33 Navigating Misleading Labels and “Natural” Claims Guests Joanne Ling and Tracey Fry, Additive-Free Lifestyle Shop | Website | Facebook | Instagram Listen to their podcast Thrive Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19/12/2023

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36 min
26/08/2025

Raising Our Kids in an AI World

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 embrace AI not with fear, but with curiosity and purpose. Whether you're baffled by bots or a closet tech geek, this conversation will change how you think about the future—and the present. Listen For 3:20 From Soldering Irons to Artificial Intelligence: Tracy’s Tech Evolution 8:01 You're Already Using AI—You Just Don't Know It 14:39 Is AI Killing Creativity or Making Us Smarter? 24:25 Teachers, the System, and the AI Revolution 27:38 The $100K Job Your Teen Could Get Without a Degree Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Tracy Sheen The Digital Guide | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X

26/08/2025

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41 min
29/08/2023

Enneagram – From the Inside Out

There was a moment in her life when Jackie Coban realized she was “showing up empty.” There was something missing in her social life, at work, in love, in friendships… and it was missing from within her. She felt stuck in reaction mode. Then one day someone introduced her to the Enneagram tool. She checked it out and thought little of it. But the idea popped up again and began to stick. Now it’s a key part of her life. In this episode Jackie shares a little about each of the nine types within the ancient Enneagram. Guest: Jackie Coban Web site knowyourdamnself.com Book a meeting with Jackie here and use the code PAPP to get 50% off your session. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tablefor9coaching/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@enneajac?lang=eng Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tablefor9coaching/ Contact: thepersonalitycoach@gmail.com Kate’s website Kate’s book on Amazon Kate on LinkedIn Kate on Facebook Kate on Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29/08/2023

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34 min
01/10/2024

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 children's passions and helping them find their unique strengths. She emphasizes how thinking outside the box – sometimes quite literally with cardboard – can lead to academic and personal growth. Get ready to explore how unlocking creativity can change a child’s world. Listen For 03:31 - Finding the child's passion 12:16 - Using a child's strengths for academic growth 18:38 - How parents can encourage creativity at home 24:38 - Finding "special sauce" for every child Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Guest: VICTORIA WALLER Email | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01/10/2024

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31 min
23/01/2025

Back-to-School Anxiety? Not on Our Watch!

What’s the secret to making the back-to-school transition smooth and stress-free for your child and yourself? Kate Mason is joined by Dr. Victoria Waller, an educator and expert in learning differences with over 40 years of experience. Together, they share creative strategies for keeping kids engaged during school holidays (without screens!), easing back-to-school anxiety, and creating positive routines weeks in advance. From bedtime adjustments to fostering open communication with your child, this episode is packed with practical advice, fun activities, and even a few laughs to help families navigate one of the most stressful times of the year. Listen For: 03:45 - Can you survive school holidays without screens? 10:54 - How to get kids excited about school 22:01 - Five fun, screen-free summer activities Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Guest: Victoria Waller, PhD Website | Instagram Dr Waller’s book Yes! Your Child Can – on Amazon Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X

23/01/2025

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30 min
10/10/2023

Unlocking Deeper Connections With Your Child Using the MBTI

Understanding personality types can help improve parent-child relationships. Kate Mason uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to explain how different personality types communicate and solve problems. She answers two common questions from parents: one about a child who is always questioning and angry, and another about a child who is always late with homework. Kate explains understanding the child's personality type can help parents adjust their approach to these issues. She also provides examples of how different personality types might interact and misunderstand each other, and offers advice on how to bridge these gaps. Listen For 3:00 Parenting styles based on the MBTI 9:59 Judging vs Perceiving parents 18:28 Strategies for Perceiving children 20:21 Strategies for Judging children Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/10/2023

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23 min
11/06/2024

A Strength-Based Approach to Introversion

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 on how understanding these traits can improve personal and professional relationships. Listen For: 10:04 - When Strengths Become Weaknesses 14:44 - Embracing Growth Mindset 18:29 - Challenging Perfectionism 24:23 - Supporting Sensitive Individuals Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with Guest: Kate James Website | Instagram | Free Meditations| Email Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/06/2024

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31 min
09/05/2023

Ode to Mother’s Day

In many ways the role of “Mother” has changed in the last couple decades. Since Mother’s Day was first conceived in the 1800’s, the role of mother can now be filled stepmothers, same sex couples, transgender mothers, gender neutral mothers, and fathers. But in other ways “Mother” hasn’t changed at all. It is the person who, typically, bears the ultimate responsibility for the health and wellbeing of a child, and forges the child’s earliest and most powerful emotional bond. In this episode Kate shares what “Mother” means to her, and collects viewpoints from others around Adelaide. Contact: thepersonalitycoach@gmail.com Kate’s website Kate’s book on Amazon Kate on LinkedIn Kate on Facebook Kate on Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/05/2023

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15 min
16/01/2024

Decoding Feedback: How Personalities Shape Our Responses

There’s been lots of study on how to give feedback effectively but very little on how people receive it. That’s a pretty important piece of that puzzle. In this episode Kate chats Sports Rob Mason who is a coaching development manager with the Port Adelaide Football Club. He coaches the coaches. How people respond to feedback (and how they absorb it) varies according to personality type. From extroverts who thrive in group discussions to introverts who favour one-on-one interactions, and from sensing personalities who need practical, tangible insights to intuitive ones who resonate with big-picture thinking, the spectrum is wide and complex. Listen For 5:29 The Lack of Research on Feedback Reception 8:34 Individual Differences in Feedback Reception 17:36 The Role of Personal Attributes in Feedback Effectiveness 26:16 The Importance of Understanding Individual Needs in Feedback Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Guest: Rob Mason LinkedIn Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/01/2024

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28 min

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