Parenting and Personalities

Why Smart Women Still Struggle to Be Taken Seriously

What if the key to being heard isn’t changing who you are but learning how to be powerfully likeable without apology?Kate Mason sits down with another Kate Mason—executive communications coach, world champion debater, and author of Powerfully Likeable, to unpack the invisible dynamics of communication, particularly for women navigating work, parenting, and presence. Together, they explore why women often feel the need to adjust their tone, word choice, and emotions in ways their male peers don’t… and how we can break out of that conditioning.  From debating rooms to boardrooms, and from childhood conditioning to parenting strategies, this episode offers tools, warm wisdom, and a few “that explains a lot” moments. Whether you're a parent, professional, or simply curious about how language shapes power, this one’s worth a listen. Listen For3:33 How did a world champion debater end up coaching top tech leaders?10:14 What does “powerfully likeable” actually mean—and why is it so hard for women to balance both?13:45 Why do women feel forced to choose between being liked and being respected?16:49 How does society react when women communicate with authority?25:23 How can we raise kids to communicate with confidence in a changing world?Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click  Connect with guest: Kate Mason, Communications Coach | Author, Powerfully Likeable | World-champion DebaterWebsite | LinkedIn | Instagram| Linktree | SubstackContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X

How to Find Each Other Again After Baby

What happens when a baby changes everything... except one partner's life?Kate Mason welcomes Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, author of Mama Rising, for a raw, insightful dive into the invisible shifts parenthood brings to relationships. Amy unpacks the silent resentment many new mothers feel when their worlds are upended while their partners’ routines stay largely intact.Together, they explore the mental load, the myth of maternal instinct, and the power dynamics of masculine and feminine energies in parenting. With wisdom, humor, and personal vulnerability, they confront the struggles of settling a baby, keeping relationships alive through exhaustion, and learning how to truly share the journey of early parenthood. This one’s a gamechanger for anyone navigating the emotional landscape of growing a family. Listen For3:09 What is Matrescence and how does it affect both parents?11:32 Is it true that only mom can soothe the baby—or is it a learned skill?18:19 How does the mental load kill intimacy—and what’s the solution?27:08 Why are respect and adoration the secret languages of lasting love?30:11 Can your relationship survive the identity shifts of new parenthood?Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Amy Taylor-KabbazWebsite | Facebook | InstagramContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X

Is Burnout the New Normal for Women in Leadership?

Burnout does not arrive with a bang. It whispers until your body screams. Kate sits down with Sinja Hallam to explore what it really means to move from surviving to thriving. Sinja shares her remarkable journey from Germany to South Africa to Australia, her rise through high pressure global leadership roles, and the moment her body forced her to stop. Through stories of career success, motherhood, burnout and recovery, this conversation re-frames overwhelm as a signal rather than a failure and offers a powerful reminder that leadership, parenting and life itself do not have to be lived in constant survival mode.Listen For:3:35 How did Sinja's global journey shape her career and life outlook?7:33 What was the career-defining moment that led Sinja to New York?12:48 What does burnout actually feel like—and how do you know it’s happening?19:07 Who does Sinja coach, and what kind of leadership transformation does she guide?42:11 What’s the one powerful question that can shift everything when you're overwhelmed?Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Sinja Hallam, Founder Sinja Hallam - The Power to TransformWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail for Different Personality Types

What if the problem is not your personality, but what happens when it takes the wheel without supervision? Kate Mason walks listeners through the four classic temperament styles and reframes New Year growth as awareness rather than self-correction. She explores how the sanguine thrives with intentional connection instead of overcommitment, how the choleric’s drive can turn into pressure without awareness, how the melancholic’s care can slide into perfectionism and delay, and how the phlegmatic’s calm can quietly become avoidance. Kate explains how strengths only become problems when they run unchecked, and how real growth comes from finding the middle ground where self-compassion, clarity, and balance allow each personality to flourish without guilt or burnout. Listen For3:59 What are the 4 core temperaments and how do they show up at their best?5:56 How does a Sanguine’s optimism quietly sabotage their goals?11:48 How can a Choleric’s leadership turn into pressure without them realizing it?20:04 Why do Phlegmatics explode when they seem so calm?Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one clickContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X

What Food Labels Won’t Tell You (But You Need to Know)

Is your child's “healthy” snack actually hurting their health? Kate Mason welcomes back Mandy Sacher to expose the shocking truth behind food labels, Australia's Health Star Rating system, and the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods. With over two decades of experience in children’s nutrition and a background in investigative journalism, Mandy breaks down how misleading marketing tactics are manipulating parents—and how it’s impacting kids' health. From advocating government change to launching her own Real Food Rating system and app, Mandy shares practical, empowering steps to help families make smarter choices at the supermarket. If you’ve ever been confused or misled by a “no added sugar” claim or a suspicious five-star rating on a packaged snack, this episode is a must-listen. Listen For00 Why can’t we trust health star ratings on food labels?3:46 What made Mandy Sacher realize food labels were misleading?6:34 How are ultra-processed foods getting rewarded as “healthy”?20:11 What needs to change in Australia’s nutrition policies?30:33 How will the new Real Food Rating app help parents shop smarter? Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click   Connect with guest: Mandy Sacher | Pediatric Nutritionist and Chief Nutrition Officer Website | Instagram | Real Food Rating Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X