Ever wondered why your child throws bread at bedtime or melts down in a grocery store?

Kate Mason sits down with pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach Ivan Hardcastle to unravel the hidden world of sensory processing and how it deeply impacts children's behavior.

Ivan shares his powerful journey from therapist to coach, emphasizing that true progress often comes when parents—not just children—are empowered with knowledge and tools.

He breaks down sensory processing into understandable parts, provides real-life examples (including why a child might find solace in a cat’s litter box!), and offers actionable strategies for both parents and grandparents to better support their families.

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6:41 The Power of Parent-Led Therapy at Home

10:18 A Crash Course in Sensory Processing

12:17 Behavior vs. Sensory Need: How Can You Tell?

22:43 The Bread-Throwing Child: A Real-World Example

27:36 The Four Stages of Behavioral Change

30:19 Ivan’s Golden Tip: Pause and Observe

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What if your daughter’s biggest obstacle is the message she gets from you?

Kate Mason welcomes back Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein—clinical psychologist and author of Sexism and Sensibility—for a rich and thought-provoking conversation about how subtle gender biases shape our daughters’ self-worth, voice, and potential.

They dig into the unconscious ways parents reinforce appearance-based validation, the lifelong impact of being interrupted, and how sports, education, and even praise style shape a girl’s sense of entitlement and ambition.

They challenge us to unlearn generational scripts and replace them with empowering tools that foster resilience, confidence, and equality in our girls.

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05:40 The Mirror Moment: When Your Daughter Reflects Your Insecurities

09:29 Body Image and Beauty Culture – They're Watching Us

15:55 The 5 Voices Every Girl Needs

18:02 Girls Deserve Less? The Research That Says So

24:01 Smart vs. Strategic: Praise That Builds Resilience

30:06 By Age 6, Girls Already Doubt Their Brilliance

34:08 The Unseen Damage of Sexist Curriculums

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Are you raising your kids with invisible gender biases you don’t even realize you have?

Kate Mason sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein to explore the subtle and systemic ways sexism creeps into parenting—even from the most well-meaning caregivers.

Drawing from her book Sexism and Sensibility, Finkelstein shares personal stories, clinical insights, and research that uncover how micro-messages shape our children's beliefs about gender from birth.

This conversation unpacks everything from pink hockey sticks to unconscious praise patterns and offers practical advice for raising empowered daughters (and emotionally literate sons).

A must-listen for anyone committed to raising the next generation with clarity, compassion, and equality.

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1:14 When Your Own Biases Are Challenged

3:26 The Pink Hockey Stick That Changed Everything

8:13 Why Sexism Quietly Fuels Girls’ Mental Health Issues

11:05 What’s in a Name: Sexism and Sensibility

18:37 Rethinking Gender Roles at Home

33:40 The Culture Is Broken—Not the Girls

35:00 R&R Parenting: Recognize and Replace Biases

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Could the boldest move of your life be the key to your dream career?

Kate Mason chats with Erin Carey, the adventurous founder of Roam Generation, who left behind her 17-year government job for a life of sailing and entrepreneurial discovery.

From cruising Caribbean waters with her family to launching a thriving global PR agency—without a degree in the field—Erin shares how intuition, courage, and a chance encounter with sailing YouTube stars transformed her life.

This conversation is all about rethinking what’s possible when you break free from the conventional and embrace change with both hands.

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3:08 – Leaving a 17-year government job for the unknown

8:40 – Discovering PR and claiming a new professional identity

11:14 – Learning media from the inside as a self-taught writer

16:39 – No PR degree? No problem—how Erin made it work

21:22 – Battling imposter syndrome and trusting intuition

28:36 – Why constant adventure might be your version of success

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Ever dreamed of quitting the grind and setting sail into the unknown with your family? Erin Carey did just that — and lived to tell the tale.

Kate welcomes Erin to share her incredible journey from suburban life to sailing across oceans with her husband and three young kids.

Erin takes us through the meticulous planning, financial sacrifices, and emotional hurdles of buying a boat sight unseen in the Caribbean, learning to sail, and eventually crossing the Atlantic in a daring 17-day voyage.

Along the way, she discusses the challenges of homeschooling, building resilience in her children, and how breaking free from societal expectations led to life-changing experiences and personal growth for the whole family.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to ditch convention and embrace adventure — this episode will leave you inspired.

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02:31 — Meet Erin Carey: From suburbia to sailor

08:23 — Planning the leap: Saving, sacrifices, and bold choices

15:35 — Young kids on board: Parenting through risk and change

23:11 — Living minimally: Adjusting to tiny living on the boat

23:51 — Setting sail for real: Baby steps into the ocean

35:03 — Homeschooling on the water: From Harry Potter to history lessons

37:06 — Parenting challenges and breakthroughs while homeschooling

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Is your past secretly picking your partners for you?

In this eye-opening episode of Parenting and Personalities, Kate Mason sits down with relationship coach and podcast host Nicole Colantoni to explore the hidden influences shaping our dating lives.

Nicole shares how her own journey—from a turbulent childhood to a thriving coaching career—led her to uncover how our childhood wounds affect who we date and how we love.

They dive deep into modern dating challenges, the art of building authentic connections, communication pitfalls, conflict repair, and how real self-awareness is the foundation for lasting love.

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3:17 Nicole’s Journey Into Relationship Coaching
8:07 Tips for Building a Great Dating Profile
11:47 How to Break Free From Repeating Bad Relationships
20:31 When Only One Partner is Committed to Growth
30:00 Three Top Dating Tips for Singles

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Can an app really save your relationship?

Kate Mason reunites with couple’s therapists and authors Helen Robertson and Shahn Sorekli to unpack their groundbreaking relationship toolkit — a dynamic duo of a book, The Eight Love Links, and an innovative app designed to bring couples closer.

With humor, warmth, and depth, they delve into the “why” and “how” behind their five-year journey of development, explore the psychology and practicality of their methods, and highlight how small changes can lead to meaningful, lasting improvements in love and connection.

Whether you’re deep in love or just trying to get through dinner without a fight, this conversation is full of insights, intimacy, and plenty of laughs.

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06:34 – How the My Love Your Love app actually works

12:47 – The Eight Love Links framework explained

18:02 – The ‘Me in We’ link and self-awareness

24:15 – Deep Connections and the power of shared goals

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Ever feel like your relationship is more “meh” than magic?

Kate dives deep into the real, raw, and relatable side of love with clinical psychologists and couple therapists Helen Robertson and Shahn Baker Sorekli.

Kate chats with the duo—who just so happen to be partners in both business and life—about the myths of the perfect relationship, what happens after the honeymoon phase fades, and why kindness beats grand gestures every time.

With over 34 years of combined experience, Helen and Shahn unpack the power of empathy, how to rebuild trust, and what to do when only one partner wants to work on the relationship.

With laughs, heart, and some hard truths, this honest conversation will leave you rethinking what it really takes to make love last.

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05:30 – When the Cracks Start to Show

10:30 – Relationships Need Servicing Too

15:10 – Willingness vs. Willfulness in Therapy

22:00 – Can Relationships Survive Betrayal?

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