Sandra Etherington & Em Levy

Family Personalities

Education EN ↓ 114 episodes

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...

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Sandra Etherington & Em Levy

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37 Executive Function with Carrie Bonnett 16.02.2021 42:38

Sandra interviews Carrie Bonnett to talk about Executive Functions in kids and how to help your child manage their outer world. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Carrie’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 cover the basics . Enlist Sandra's services to create a more...

Bonus - INTJ INFJ Relationship with Daddy Eric & Sandra for Valentine's 2020 MBTI Myers-Briggs 14.02.2021 37:37

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 . ...

36 Judging vs Perceiving in Kids (Part 2) Myers-Briggs 09.02.2021 37:27

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 h...

35 Judging vs Perceiving in Kids (Part 1) Myers-Briggs 02.02.2021 39:46

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 t...

34 Blanket Hide-outs, Broken Bones and Controlling Behavior - Why Do They Do That? 26.01.2021 29:14

Sandra and Em share some Why Do They Do That moments and analyze: Why an ENFP listener is so stressed out after her husband’s injury Why Em and her kiddo (both Introverts) like to hide under blankets Sandra’s difficulty with her INTJ son’s controlling tendencies Click here for full show notes. This episode is sponsored by The Fancy Free Podcast where Joanne and her guests tell their most embarrass...

33 One-Sidedness with Dario Nardi PhD Myers-Briggs MBTI Magic Diamond 19.01.2021 1:02:30

Sandra interviews Dario Nardi, PhD, to talk about the concept of "one-sidedness" and type. Dario Nardi is the author of The Magic Diamond: Jung’s 8 Paths for Self-Coaching. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Dario’s Website Dario’s Facebook Check out my podcast page for episodes broken down by topic. If you’re new to Myers-Briggs personality type, check out episodes t...

32 Judging vs Perceiving in Parents (Part 2) Myers-Briggs 12.01.2021 42:50

Sandra and Em talk about how to navigate a difference between Judging and Perceiving in your family. 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...

31 Judging vs Perceiving in Parents (Part 1) Myers-Briggs 05.01.2021 45:25

Sandra and Em talk about what the Myers-Briggs Judging vs Perceiving preference pair looks like in parents. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com 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 ty...

30 ISFP Parent Karey Crain Myers-Briggs MBTI 29.12.2020 40:21

Sandra interviews guest Karey Crain, an ISFP parent of four children and the host of the Mama’s Mental Health podcast. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Check out the Mamas Mental Health podcast Follow Karey on Instagram @mamasmentalhealthshow Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities Che...

29 Holiday Movies - Em Spends Too Much Time on the Internet 22.12.2020 47:09

In a segment they like to call “Em Spends Too Much Time on the Internet”, Sandra & Em analyze three holiday movies, using personality type. The movies they watched were: White Christmas The Family Stone The Happiest Season Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us on Facebook @Family...

28 ISFJ Parent - Patrice Mason Myers-Briggs MBTI 15.12.2020 43:17

Sandra interviews guest Patrice Mason, an ISFJ parent. Patrice is a mom of a 16 month old. She is certified in Myers-Briggs type and uses it professionally in her role as a senior organizational development and learning consultant for a nonprofit healthcare provider in the Boston area Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Give the gift of personality type this holiday season! Oh N...

27 Sensing vs Intuition in Parents (Part 2) MBTI Myers-Briggs 08.12.2020 28:28

Sandra and Em talk about how to navigate a difference between Sensing and Intuition in your family. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Give the gift of personality type this holiday season! Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities Check out the Family Personalities website Leave us a revie...

26 Sensing vs Intuition in Parents (Part 1) MBTI Myers-Briggs 01.12.2020 36:04

Sandra and Em talk about what the Myers-Briggs Sensing vs Intuition preference pair looks like in parents. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Give the gift of personality type this holiday season! Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities Check out the Family Personalities website Leave us...

25 INTJ Enneagram 5 Parent Melissa Harris Myers-Briggs MBTI 24.11.2020 50:57

Sandra interviews guest Melissa Harris, an INTJ, Enneagram Five parent of four teens. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Request a consult with Melissa Harris at Personality Hacker Give the gift of personality type this holiday season ! Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities Check out t...

24 Planning Trips, Holiday Angst & Hurt Feelings - Why Do They Do That? 17.11.2020 25:05

Sandra and Em share some Why Do They Do That moments and analyze: Why an ISFJ listener has a hard time planning trips for her ESTP husband Why Em is having holiday angst Why one of Sandra’s kids likes friendly teasing while the other gets hurt feelings Send us your Why Do They Do That moments! familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Email us at family...

23 Highly Sensitive Parents and Kids with Naomi Harrington 10.11.2020 27:57

Guest Naomi Harrington joins Sandra to talk about HSP adults and children. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: HSP quiz Washington Post Article on Grounding Naomi's Instagram Naomi's Website That's Deep Podcast Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities Check out the Family Per...

22 Introversion vs Extraversion in Kids (Part 2) MBTI Myers-Briggs 03.11.2020 32:16

Sandra and Em discuss what your child needs from you based on their preference for Introversion or Extraversion in the Myers-Briggs personality type model. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Free Download to determine whether your child prefers Introversion or Extraversion Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us on Faceb...

21 Introversion vs Extraversion in Kids (Part 1) MBTI Myers-Briggs 27.10.2020 32:40

Sandra and Em discuss how to determine whether your child prefers Introversion or Extraversion in the Myers-Briggs personality type model. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Free Download to determine whether your child prefers Introversion or Extraversion Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPerson...

20 How Enneagram Parents are Dealing with the Pandemic with Melissa Corkum 20.10.2020 43:58

Sandra and guest Melissa Corkum discuss the ways in which the different types of Enneagram parents are dealing with the pandemic and Melissa gives tips for each type to cope in a healthy way. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Melissa’s free e-Book for Family Personalities listeners Melissa’s Instagram The Adoption Connection Podcast with Melissa Email us at familypersonalities...

19 Buggies, Puppies and All Touched Out - Why Do They Do That? 13.10.2020 33:06

Sandra and Em share their "Why Do They Do That" moments of the week: Why does Em’s daughter (ISFJ?) care so heavily about how the shopping cart is put away Why will Sandra’s daughter (ISFP) only willingly engage in homeschool activities if they make believe she’s a puppy at Puppy School Why does Sandra (INFJ) seem to reach a breaking point with being “touched-out” so suddenly Click here...

18 INFP INFJ Relationship (Part 2) With the Camachos Myers-Briggs MBTI 06.10.2020 32:52

Sandra interviews Leslie and Laura from the Heartswitch podcast to talk about what it’s like being in an INFJ/INFP couple. This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Leslie & Laura’s Wesbite Camacho.tv Leslie & Laura’s Podcast Heartswitch Podcast Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us...

17 INFP INFJ Relationship (Part 1) With the Camachos Myers-Briggs MBTI 29.09.2020 48:05

Sandra interviews Leslie and Laura from the Heartswitch podcast to talk about what it’s like being in an INFJ/INFP relationship. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Leslie & Laura’s Wesbite Camacho.tv Leslie & Laura’s Podcast Heartswitch Podcast Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Foll...

16 Is Typing Your Kids Harmful? - Myers-Briggs Personality Type in Children 22.09.2020 27:07

Sandra & Em discuss the criticism around typing kids and how to use personality type appropriately for your children and yourself. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Neuroscience of Personality by Dario Nardi Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @FamilyPersonalities Follow us on Facebook @FamilyPersonalities Check out the Family Personalities...

15 Enneagram Eight Parent Meredith Atwood 15.09.2020 41:00

Sandra interviews Enneagram Eight parent Meredith Atwood who shares with us her parenting approaches, struggles and joy. Click here for full show notes. Links and references: Meredith’s books: Triathlon for the Every Woman: You Can Be a Triathlete. Yes. You The Year of No Nonsense Meredith’s Website: swimbikemom.com Meredith’s Podcast: The Same 24 Hours Meredith on Instagram: @swimbikemom Email u...

14 Hamilton! - Em Spends Too Much Time on the Internet 08.09.2020 34:38

Sandra & Em discuss the personality types of the characters in the musical Hamilton! Click here for full show notes or to share your thoughts. Links and references: Email us at familypersonalitiespod@gmail.com 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 persona...