The Friendship Paradox

The Friendship Paradox

Society EN ↓ 103 episodes

We are two women who love personality types and want to talk about them. And we are two women who have completely different personalities and have built a best friendship in spite of our differences, and we want to talk about that and how we approach social situations. This podcast is for people who are casually interested in personality types and how they affect the way we interact with the world, and want to learn more about how we can better harness our knowledge of personality types to collaborate better with others.

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The Friendship Paradox

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Latest episode

Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

S10E19: History of Halloween 27.10.2026

It's spoopy spooky season! In this fun episode, Steph and Bri expose (in a very superficial way of course!) the history of Halloween and how our personalities may dictate how we celebrate. In this episode: Resource: History.com Resource: History.com Spin the Wheel Depop

S10E18: The Chinese Zodiac 13.10.2026

It's the Year of the Fire Horse according to the Chinese Zodiac. What does this even mean? Join Steph and Bri as they learn all about the Chinese Zodiac and how it ties to who they are as individuals and as friends! In this episode: Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel 4am Clean Sheets

S10E17 - Cognitive Bias & the Enneagram 29.09.2026

What influence do our personalities have on the biases we experience? In this episode, Steph and Bri explain the different type sof cognitive biases experienced by people and how your personality may impact which types are most prevalent in one's day-to-day life.

S10E16: 100th Episode Celebration 15.09.2026

It's Steph and Bri's biggest milestone yet - 100 episodes! Join them as they take a trip down memory lane and share their favorites from the past 99 episodes. In this episode you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, album by Olivia Rodrigo

S10E15: Sweet Talk O' Clock 01.09.2026

What do you prefer: small talk or deep conversations? In this episode, Steph and Bri will tell you which of these communication styles they prefer and which leaves a bitter taste. In this episode: Vaseline

S10E14: Interview with an Enneagram 7 - Sean! 18.08.2026

Steph and Bri continue their Interview with an Enneagram series covering Type 7, otherwise known as The Enthusiast. Bringing his laid back vibes is Sean, our in-house Enneagram 7. In this episode: EMDR therapy The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion series by Beth Brower Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinneman

S10E13: All About ASMR 21.07.2026

TW: Relaxing or Antagonizing audio, depending on how you feel about ASMR! Steph and Bri do a Superficial Deep Dive on ASMR. What it is, how they use it, and a fun section where Steph gets Bri to guess different sounds used in some types of ASMR content. For those sensitive to ASMR noises, you can fast forward from 36:00-46:00! In this episode: ​ Cat Nguyen (Calm) ​ Kellsabelle ​ ASMR Geographica ​...

S10E12: Why Does It Feel Like Somebody's Watching Me? 07.07.2026

Steph and Bri dive into the differences between Public versus Private personas, and how they each present differently in these circumstances. They'll also debate whether our personalities determine the divide between the two. In this episode: Oura Ring Six the Musical

S10E11: Summertime Gladness 23.06.2026

You won't find any summertime sadness here! In this cute episode, Steph and Bri share their summertime favorites - taking trips down memory lane of Summers past and discussing their favorite ways to spend the hottest months of the year. In this episode: Tarte BB Blur Nuuly

S10E10 - The Spender and The Saver 09.06.2026

Are you a spender or a saver, and is it really your fault? This episode we’re diving into how personality shapes our relationship with money. From impulse buys to hyper-budgeting, we unpack the motivations, strengths, and struggles behind our financial habits. In this episode: Animal Hospital of Dunedin Lap of Love Truity Resource Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burk Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinnema...

S10E9: Life Admin, but make it Type A 26.05.2026

In this episode, Steph and Bri delve deep into their life admin habits. From routine cleaning to digital organization, they cover it all and address the woes of not being able to afford a life assistant to get it all done. In this episode: Enneagram Universe Litter Robot PeachSkin Sheets Erin Condren The Curse of America's Next Top Model

S10E8: Reading Our Birth Charts 12.05.2026

It's time for a superficial deep dive, round two, for the Zodiac! On this episode, Steph and Bri analyze their birth charts and the personality traits they were destined to possess based on the planetary alignment the exact moment they were born. In this episode: Epic Universe Access Hollywood Adam Richman Man Vs Food Karamo Brown The Collective Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer Studs

S10E7: Interview with an Enneagram 6 - Amber! 28.04.2026

In today's episode, Steph and Bri interview their dear friend Amber - a very loyal friend who perfectly embodies and Enneagram 6! In this episode: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

S10E6 - The Next 5 Years 14.04.2026

Steph and Bri share what they hope their lives look like in the future, evaluating their five-year plans! They also take a trip down memory lane to reflect on what their lives looked like 5 years ago in 2021. Join us on this introspective episode! In this episode: The Traitors Tempo by Home Chef

S10E5 - Lions and Dolphins and Bears, Oh My! 31.03.2026

You know you missed our superficial deep dives! On today's fun episode, Steph and Bri dive into Chronotypes - what they are, and which one they fall into themselves. We welcome morning larks and night owls alike to learn along side us! In this episode: ​ Sleep Foundation article on Chronotypes ​ Bee Wild Raw Honey

S10E4: From AM to PM 17.03.2026

Steph's got a lofty goal for 2026: establish strong morning and evening routines! Join your friends as we chat about what our morning and evening routines look like today, and what we hope they'll be tomorrow. In this episode: Psoriatic Arthritis DMARDs Happy Color 2026 Winter Olympics

S10E3: Decisions, Decisions 03.03.2026

In today's episode, we tackle one of Stephany's (and perhaps, most peoples') worst nightmare: making decisions! Whether or not you suffer from analysis paralysis, you'll enjoy this fun conversation! In this episode: 1440 Multiversity Etsy Read Signs 3 Ingredient "Healthy" Cookies

S10E2 - Typing Our Favorite TV Characters - Round 2 17.02.2026

Join Steph and Bri for this fun episode format - typing their favorite TV show characters! They share their takes on the personality types of main characters from Only Murders In The Building, Ted Lasso, Bob's Burgers, and Gilmore Girls. In this episode: Cat feeders Only Murders in the Building Ted Lasso Bob's Burgers Gilmore Girls Personality Database

S10E1: Goal Setter Goal Getters 2026 Edition! 03.02.2026

New year, new season! We're kicking off season 10 by revisiting our goals from last year, and sharing what we plan to tackle this year. Join us as we make moves to start the new year on an empowered note! In this episode: West Coast Players The Curious Savage by John Patrick The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X Kendi Generations by Jean M. Twenge 11/22/6...

S9E21: The Many Personalities in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 16.12.2025

Jingle bells, Batman smells, Clark Griswald's on his way! In this jolly season finale, Steph and Bri discuss the personality types of the characters in Stephany's favorite holiday movie, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Hop in our sleigh and listen in on this festive finale. In this episode: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Friends Crystal Light

S9E20: Christmas Movie Personality Typing, Part 1: How The Grinch Stole Christmas 02.12.2025

The the the...THE GRINCH has a personality, indeed! Join Steph and Bri as the get into the holiday spirit discussing the personality types of the main characters from the beloved Christmas story of How The Grinch Stole Christmas. In this Episode: Calm app Only Murders in the Building How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss 1966 Animated Film Halloween is Grinch Night 2000 Live Action Film 2018...

S9E19: Attitude of Gratitude 18.11.2025

It's the season of giving and appreciating all that you have and more, so Steph and Bri decided to break down what gratitude is (and what it is not!) and different methods for expressing or practicing gratitude based on your personality type. We wrap up this gift of an episode by sharing who and what we are grateful for! In this episode: The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan And The Mounta...

S9E18: Birth Order & You 04.11.2025

Does birth order (first child, middle child, baby of the family) affect personality? You know we love a good personality conversation, so join Steph and Bri as they discuss whether the order you are born has any impact on personality trait expression. In this episode: NaBloPoMo Truity study on Birth Order

S9E17: AMA - Introvert & Extrovert Edition 21.10.2025

On this advice-filled episode, Steph and Bri conduct an AMA with each other to gain insights in how they each handle life's moments. From learning how to interact with new neighbors to setting boundaries, the Q&A should help everyone navigate life a little easier. In this episode: Good Hang with Amy Poehler Haunted Hotel on Netflix

S9E16: Spooky Season Favorites 07.10.2025

In this fun episode, Bri and Steph sift through their favorite Halloween traditions, memories, and pop culture indulgences. This is all treats and no tricks...or is it? In this episode: Booked Travel Planners Tower of London St. Paul's Cathedral Westminster Abbey Abbey Road Robert's Christmas Wonderland Wednesday Addams Wednesday the Netflix Series Hocus Pocus Haunting of Hill House Brookl...

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