Ep 02: What is Personality
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we discuss the concept of personality, its classifications, and its impact on behavior and relationships. We explore various historical classifications of personality, including the four temperaments from ancient Greece and the Enneagram. We also touch on modern classifications such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Big Five personality traits. We 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.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Ep 01: Introduction to the Hosts: Our Personality Journeys
In this episode, we (Doc Bok and Doc Fish) introduce ourselves and share our personality journeys and career paths! Doc Bok talks about her windy journey to personality, which includes deciding between her doctorate or a career in the FBI. Doc Fish shares about her linear journey to personality and psychology starting in childhood and her intrigue into psychodynamic work with clients. We both discuss why personality is so important, as well as different modalities and approaches to understanding personality, all the while emphasizing the complexity and nuances involved. We express our curiosity and desire to understand people, sharing a mutual passion for the detective work needed to solve the most challenging personality puzzles!
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Welcome to the Personality Couch!
We all encounter personality conflict on a regular basis, whether we know it or not. From funky, can’t-quite-put-my-finger-on-it dynamics with that one friend or family member, to the big blowup drama at work with the last person you’d expect, it all comes down to personality.
Doc Bok