Ep 02: What is Personality

In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of personality, its classifications, and its impact on behavior and relationships. They explore various historical classifications of personality, including the four temperaments from ancient Greece and the Enneagram. They also touch on modern classifications such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Big Five personality traits. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding personality disorders and the need for early intervention and treatment. Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive overview of the topic of personality.

Chapters

• 00:00 - Introduction and Media Consumption
• 08:23 - Why Did Personality Become a Thing?
• 29:06 - Historical Classifications of Personality
• 35:45 - Modern Classifications of Personality
• 44:12 - Early Intervention and Treatment
• 50:57 - Conclusion