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. Join clinical psychologists, Dr. Rebecca Houvener, Psy.D, (“Doc Bok”) and Dr. Cheyenne Fisher, Psy.D., (“Doc Fish”) biweekly as they unpack the most complex topics like personality disorders and psychopathic behavior, while also making room for lighthearted discussions about personality typologies and humorous anecdotes from private practice. Whether you’re fascinated by personality darkness, a concerned friend or loved one, an “armchair psychologist,” or a licensed professional convinced there is something more going on with patients…. This show is for you.
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Episodes
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we talk a little more about our intrigue for personality, pathology, and darkness, which influence our media consumption. We discuss seeing personality everywhere - from pets to babies to our everyday relationships. Walking through history, we explore various classifications including, the Four Temperaments, Freud and Psychoanalysis, the MBTI, the Big 5, and more! We look at the American Psychological Association’s (APA’s) definition and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), which includes the field’s current classification of personality disorders.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Intrigue of Personality Darkness in Media08:23 - How Did Personality Become a Thing?20:09 - What is Personality? (APA + other definitions)
Historical Classifications of Personality28:47 - The Four Temperaments33:20 - The Enneagram (9 Types)
Modern Classifications of Personality35:04 - MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)36:02 - OCEAN (Big 5)36:30 - Type A, B, C, D 37:37 - DSM38:35 - What are Personality Disorders?42:49 - Personality Disorders in Youth50:30 - Summary
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
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!
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction00:44 - What would you be doing if you weren't a psychologist?03:46 - Commonalities and Shared Background09:50 - Personal Journeys and Career Paths29:10 - Personality is like a Gobstopper31:08 - Different Lenses for Understanding Personality35:00 - Our Shared Curiosity and Desire to Help People36:03 - Conclusion
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
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.
Join licensed clinical psychologist, Doc Bok and colleagues as they unpack the most complex topics like personality disorders and psychopathic behavior, while also making room for lighthearted discussions about personality typologies and humorous anecdotes from private practice. Whether you’re fascinated by personality darkness, a concerned friend or loved one, an “armchair psychologist,” or a licensed professional convinced there is something more going on with patients…. This channel is for you.
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