The Type C Personality

On this episode, we talk for a second time to renowned psychologist Dr. Diana Hill about her new book, Wise Effort. She discusses the super powers of Type C and how to focus our attention on what makes us feel more alive - which will help us better develop our “genius energy.” Resources discussed on this episode include: www.drdianahill.com Wise Effort book and podcast Instagram @drdianahill The Self Compassion Daily Journal and The ACT Daily Journal

On today’s episode, we host Melissa McGovern, creator of The Sober New Yorker podcast and Instagram. Melissa found her alcohol use ramping up during mid-life and ended up with a scary health diagnosis that led her to quit drinking altogether. She decided to become a sober living coach and make it her life’s mission to help other people take back control of their lives. Many in our Type C community struggle with alcohol and substance use issues and will find Melissa’s story and guidance valuable. Resources discussed on this episode include: Push Off from Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) By Laura McKowen The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks You are a Badass by Jen Sincero Website: www.thesobernewyorker.com Instagram: @thesobernewyorker Podcast: The Sober New Yorker

On today’s episode, we are delighted to host Donald Robertson, psychotherapist and expert on the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Donald has written nine books including the popular How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. His perspective can help Type C personalities learn to better manage emotions and live a more fulfilling life. Resources discussed on this episode include: Donald’s Substack newsletter - Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Website: www.donaldrobertson.name Instagram: @donaldjrobertson

This episode captures an Instagram Live conversation with breathwork expert Jon Orsini. We talk about how Type C hypervigilance and past trauma can affect breathing and the nervous system, and how we can break shallowing breathing patterns to achieve breakthroughs in our health. Resources discussed on this episode include:

On today’s episode, we are delighted to host Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD., The New York Times and Amazon #1 best selling author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents. Many Type C people grew up in invalidating, neglectful, or abusive environments and Dr. Gibson helps us better understand the damaging effects of emotionally immature caregivers. Resources discussed on this episode include: Dr. Gibson’s books Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Who You Were Meant to Be, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People Focusing by Eugene Gendlin, Ph.D. Fault Lines by Karl Pillemer, Ph.D. Rules of Estrangement by Joshua Coleman, Ph.D.

Today's episode features an Instagram Live conversation with time awareness and management guru Laura Vanderkam. She shares wonderful advice and strategies for how to be more intentional with time, make more time for ourselves, and ultimately make time more meaningful. Resources discussed on today's episode include:

Today we talk with Kathy Washburn, fellow Type C coach. Kathy was gracious enough to participate in our book project and we present excerpts of our interview with her in this episode. Her Type C story is so powerful and relatable, from health struggles to relationship breakdowns. Resources discussed include: www.kathywashburn.net Kathy’s podcast, Investment of Self Kathy’s Substack newsletter, Sense of Peace The Type C Connection: The Behavioral Links to Cancer and Your Health by Lydia Temoshok, Ph.D.

On this episode, we talk with Mara Glatzel - coach, podcaster, and author of Needy: How to Advocate for Yourself and Claim Your Sovereignty. Mara has wonderful messages for Type Cs who struggle to define and express their needs! Resources discussed on this episode include:

On today’s episode, we talk with Amy Wilson, author of Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser. She co-hosts What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood, a Webby-honored parenting podcast. We talk all about Amy’s Type C tendencies - where they came from and how they manifest in her daily life. Resources mentioned on today’s episode: Instagram @amywlsn and @whatfreshhellcast Website www.amywilson.com Personal Kanban by Jim Benson and Tonianne DeMaria Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much by Anne Wilson Schaef Needy by Mara Glatzel Wintering by Katherine May

Today’s episode is a guest hosting session we did for the wonderful Trauma Therapist podcast. We again talk with trauma specialist Dr. Christie Jackson, the founder of Evolution Trauma and Wellness on New York City. Our conversation focuses on finding purpose, accepting our importance, being open to change, and going back home when your childhood environment was unhealthy. Dr. Jackson formerly served as the Director of the PTSD Clinic at the Manhattan VA Medical Center. She has extensive training in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders, and has published articles and book chapters and presented widely in the area of traumatic stress. She offers great insight into the role trauma can play in the development of Type C patterns. Resources mentioned on today’s episode: Dr. Jackson’s website: www.evolutiontraumawellness.com and Instagram @evolutiontrauma Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Lori Davis, a clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, and emotion dysregulation. Dr. Davis talks about her own Type C tendencies as well as how she treats her Type C patients. Resources mentioned on today’s episode: Instagram @drloridavis Website www.drloridavis.com The Self Compassion Daily Journal by Diana Hill, Ph.D. The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

In this episode, we talk to Elizabeth Lesser, New York Times best-selling author of Broken Open and a founder of the renowned Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. She shared wonderful insight on finding purpose and wisdom in our suffering. Resources discussed in this episode: Broken Open, Cassandra Speaks, MarrowThe Seeker’s GuideBeing PeaceThe Four Agreements

In this episode, we talk to Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She shares wonderful insight on cultivating loving kindness and self compassion for Type C people. Resources discussed in this episode: www.sharonsalzberg.com Insight Meditation Society, www.dharma.org Sharon’s books Real Happiness, Real Life, Lovingkindness, and Faith

In today's episode, we talk to Dr. Judson Brewer, who is a New York Times best-selling author, renowned psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He shares some great brain science insights on how we can break some of our Type C habit loops. Resources discussed in this episode:

On this episode, we talk to renowned psychologist Dr. Diana Hill about her expertise in psychological flexibility and holistic wellness. She makes so many important points for Type C’ers about becoming more connected to our bodies, learning how to better focus our attention and energy, and practicing self compassion. Resources discussed on this episode include: www.drdianahill.com The Self Compassion Daily Journal and The ACT Daily Journal Wise Effort podcast

Psychotherapist Kate Nichols is back on the podcast to talk about difficult, challenging, "toxic" people. We talk about passive-aggressiveness, dishonesty/gaslighting, and narcissism - and how excessively nice Type C'ers can navigate relationships with these difficult personality types. Resources discussed in today's episode include:

In today's episode, we talk to Dr. Debbie Sorensen, author of ACT for Burnout. Debbie is a clinical psychologist based Denver, Colorado where she specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also a co-host of one of our favorite podcasts, Psychologists Off The Clock. Resources mentioned on today's episode include: The Burnout Challenge by Christina Maslach Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price, Ph.D. Rest is The Resistance by Tricia Hersey Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman drdebbiesorenson.com Psychologists Off the Clock podcast Instagram @drdebbiesorenson and @offtheclockpsych

Today’s episode features Ned Johnson, an author, speaker, and the founder of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring, educational planning and standardized test prep. His advice for Type C parents is priceless – we often feel overly responsible for our children and he outlines terrific strategies for letting go. The Self Driven ChildWhat Do You Say?www.thenedjohnson.comwww.prepmatters.comviral TikTok videoYerkes-Dodson Law

On today's episode, we talk all about pelvic health with Molly Bachmann, Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialty in the pelvic floor. She shares her incredible knowledge of this too-often overlooked area of health - across the gender spectrum. Type C'ers will benefit from her amazing perspective and guidance! Resources mentioned on this episode:

This episode captures our Instagram Live conversation with naturopathic doctor Lori Bouchard who is an expert in the metabolic approach to cancer. We talk at length about her holistic process and how Type C'ers can take a preventative approach to health. Resources mentioned include: Cancer Doesn’t Own YouLive Longer and Stronger with Breast CancerLove Medicine and MiraclesThe Metabolic Approach to CancerA Return to Love