Sandra Etherington & Em Levy

Family Personalities

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 bey...

Author

Sandra Etherington & Em Levy

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.familypersonalities.com

Latest episode

Jun 8, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

60 Responsive Sensing (Se) in Kids MBTI Types: ESTP ESFP ISTP ISFP - Myers-Briggs 22.09.2021

Sandra and Em talk about how the cognitive function of Extraverted Sensing (nicknamed Responsive Sensing) shows up in kids. This function is used by kids who have ESTP, ESFP, ISTP and ISFP preferences in the Myers-Briggs personality type model.  Full show notes Links and references: Cognitive Function Cheat Sheet Myers-Briggs Basics Donate! Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by top...

59 Mindfulness and Enneagram in Kids with Isabelle Robledo 15.09.2021

Sandra interviews 17 year old Isabelle Robledo to talk about how we can use Enneagram to teach mindfulness to kids.  Full show notes You can find Isabelle's stuff here: Kids and Teens Mindfulness Workshop Isabelle’s website Isabelle’s Instagram Mindfulness for Kids Workbook More links: Donate! Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic. Enlist Sandra's services to create...

58 ESTP Parent Jessica MBTI Myers-Briggs 08.09.2021

Sandra interviews Jess, an ESTP parent of a 7 and 8 year old, who works in pharmaceutical sales.  Full show notes Links and references: 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 familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instag...

57 Responsive Sensing (Se) in Parents MBTI Types: ESTP ESFP ISTP ISFP Myers-Briggs 01.09.2021

Sandra and Em talk about how the cognitive function of Extraverted Sensing (nicknamed Responsive Sensing) shows up in parents. This function is used by people who have ESTP, ESFP, ISTP and ISFP preferences in the Myers-Briggs personality type model.  Full show notes Links and references: Cognitive Function Cheat Sheet Myers-Briggs Basics Donate! Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down b...

56 Perfectionism and Everybody Died Energy 25.08.2021

Sandra and Em are back from their summer break! Join them as they share some Why Do They Do That moments and analyze: Why Em goes into “over functioning mode” in really difficult life moments Why Sandra feels stressed even when life is going well Full show notes Links and references: Myers-Briggs Basics Donate! Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic. Enlist Sandra's servi...

55 Family Dynamics with INFJ Caitlin - How Myers-Briggs Personality Type Helped Her Understand Her Teens and Husband 22.06.2021

Sandra talks with Caitlin, a mom of three boys, about how learning her family’s Myers-Briggs types has helped her in her parenting. The Myers-Briggs types found in Caitlin's family are: INFJ, INFP, ENFP, ESTP and ENTJ Click here for full show notes. FAMILY PERSONALITIES WILL RETURN IN AUG 2021!!! Subscribe so you don't miss us! Links and references: Enlist Sandra's services to creat...

54 Love Languages in Kids with Holly & Bec 15.06.2021

Sandra and Em chat with Holly and Bec from the I Love You Too Much to Argue Podcast about Love Languages in our kids. What are Love Languages and why is it helpful to understand them in our family? What are some things we can look for in our kids to identify their primary Love Language and how can we show love to them in that way?  Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Follow Holly...

53 Face Masks, Road Trips & Big Dreams 08.06.2021

Sandra and Em share some Why Do They Do That moments and analyze: Why a listener’s INFJ daughter has held tight to her cute dream of the future Why Sandra and Em’s kids are all very different on road trips Why Em’s daughter is having a hard time adjusting to not having to wear her face mask Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Myers-Briggs Basics Donate! Check out my podcast page...

52 INTJ Child Ryker Myers-Briggs MBTI 01.06.2021

Sandra interviews her INTJ 8 year old son Ryker about what it’s like as a child who uses the Insightful Intuition (Introverted Intuition) function in Myers-Briggs. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Introverted Intuition in Kids 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...

51 Memories of an INFJ Child - with my mom! Myers-Briggs MBTI 25.05.2021

Sandra interviews her mom to talk about her memories of raising an INFJ daughter. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Introverted Intuition in Kids 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 familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagr...

50 Insightful Intuition (Ni) in Kids - MBTI Types: INFJ INTJ ENFJ ENTJ Myers-Briggs 18.05.2021

Sandra and guest co-host Daddy Eric discuss the cognitive function of Introverted Intuition (nicknamed Insightful Intuition) and how it shows up in kids. This is the function used by kids with INFJ, INTJ, ENFJ and ENTJ preferences.  Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Intro to Cognitive Functions Episode Cognitive Functions Cheat Sheet Donate! Check out my podcast page for episod...

49 INTJ Parent Elena Nola Myers-Briggs MBTI 11.05.2021

Sandra interviews Elena Nola, an INTJ mom, to talk about what it’s like as a parent who uses the Insightful Intuition (Introverted Intuition) function in Myers-Briggs. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Elena’s website Donate! 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 .  E...

48 INFJ Enneagram 2 Parent Joanne Jarrett Myers-Briggs MBTI 04.05.2021

Sandra interviews Joanne Jarrett, an INFJ Enneagram 2 parent of  two teenage girls, to talk about what it’s like as a parent who uses the Insightful Intuition (Introverted Intuition) function in Myers-Briggs. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Joanne’s Fancy Free Podcast Joanne’s Clothing Line - Shelfie Shoppe Sandra & Em’s Appearance on Episode 45 of Joanne’s Podcast Donate...

47 Insightful Intuition (Ni) in Parents - Myers Briggs Types: INFJ INTJ ENFJ ENTJ MBTI 27.04.2021

Sandra and Em talk about how the cognitive function of Introverted Intuition (nicknamed Insightful Intuition) shows up in parents. This function is used by people who have INFJ, INTJ, ENFJ & ENTJ preferences in the Myers-Briggs personality type model.  Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Donate! Cognitive Function Cheat Sheet which lists all of the types and which cognitive f...

46 Outbursts, Gerbils and Fertility Troubles 20.04.2021

Sandra and Em share some Why Do They Do That moments and analyze: Why a listener’s ESFJ daughter has so many dramatic, emotional outbursts A Feeling parent’s difficulty with how her Thinking husband handles their fertility troubles The different ways Sandra’s kiddos approached a DIY class to make toys for their gerbils Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Check out the Family Pers...

Bonus - One Year Celebration 15.04.2021

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 creat...

45 INTJ Parent of ENFP Child Elena Nola Myers-Briggs 13.04.2021

Sandra interviews Elena Nola, an INTJ parent of an ENXP child, to talk about what it’s like parenting a child who uses the Imaginative Intuition (Extraverted Intuition) function in Myers-Briggs. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Elena’s website Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic. If you’re new to Myers-Briggs personality type, check out episodes that co...

44 ENFP and ENTP Teens Elinore and Lane MBTI Myers-Briggs 06.04.2021

Sandra interviews a 13 year old with ENTP preferences and a 15 year old with ENFP preferences about what it is like for them as teens who use the Imaginative Intuition (Extraverted Intuition) function in Myers-Briggs.  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...

43 Imaginative Intuition (Ne) in Kids - Myers-Briggs Types: ENFP ENTP INFP INTP 30.03.2021

Sandra and Em discuss the cognitive function of Extraverted Intuition (nicknamed Imaginative Intuition) and how it shows up in kids. This is the function used by kids with ENFP, ENTP, INFP and INTP preferences.  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 p...

42 ENFP Parent Leyla Myers-Briggs MBTI 23.03.2021

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 ou...

41 ENFP Enneagram 7 Parent Nina Meehan Myers-Briggs MBTI 16.03.2021

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 Cr...

Bonus - Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests - My take on the documentary and its criticism of Myers-Briggs 11.03.2021

Sandra gives her reaction to the new documentary Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests in a special bonus episode. 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 familyp...

40 Imaginative Intuition (Ne) in Parents - MBTI types: ENFP ENTP INFP INTP Myers-Briggs 09.03.2021

Sandra and Em talk about how the cognitive function of Extraverted Intuition (nicknamed Imaginative Intuition) shows up in parents. This function is used by people who have ENFP, ENTP, INFP & INTP preferences in the Myers-Briggs personality type model.  Click here for full show notes. Links and references: This episode is sponsored by The Fancy Free Podcast! Dario Nardi’s video about the ENFP...

39 Intro to Cognitive Functions in the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Model MBTI Mental Processes Type Dynamics Psychological 02.03.2021

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 fu...

38 Sixteen Rooms with Yvonne Nelson-Reid PhD - Jungian Personality type - Myers-Briggs MBTI 23.02.2021

Sandra interviews Yvonne Nelson-Reid, PhD, to talk about the appropriate language to use around personality type, how to understand type as flexible, and how pandemic stress may affect our kids differently based on their Myers-Briggs preferences.  Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Yvonne’s Website “Give a Moose a Muffin” article This episode is sponsored by The Fancy Free Podca...

Listen to the Family Personalities podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.