Have you ever hesitated to ask, “Are you okay?” because you weren’t sure how to handle the answer?

Kate Mason sits down with mediator and conflict resolution expert Kate Russell to explore emotional intelligence, the complexities of meaningful check-ins, and how to support someone who might be struggling.

They discuss whether emotional intelligence is innate or learned, the challenges of Australia’s Are You Okay? Day, and practical strategies for navigating tough conversations with empathy and confidence.

Kate Russell shares powerful insights on how even a simple act of kindness can interrupt negative thought patterns and potentially change lives.

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06:47 – Emotional Intelligence: Are We Born With It or Can We Build It?

14:19 – How Personality Impacts the Way We Offer and Receive Support

19:01 – The Power of Interruption: How a Simple Question Can Save a Life

29:17 – Three Simple Ways to Check in Without Overcomplicating It

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Guest: Kate Russell

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Do you truly understand how the people in your life feel loved and supported?

In this special Valentine's Day episode of Parenting and Personalities, Kate looks at the history of the holiday, its commercial rise, and most importantly, the everyday relationships that shape our lives.

Beyond chocolates and roses, how do we communicate with our loved ones? What role does personality play in how we listen? And how do your innate preferences for different love languages shape our connections?

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03:27 The Other 364 Days: How Do We Show Love Year-Round?

10:24 Introverts vs. Extroverts: How Personality Shapes Conversations

14:47 The Love Language Game-Changer

26:14 Letting Go of Control: The Secret to Healthier Connections

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Is Laughter the Secret to a Happier, Healthier Life?

Kate Mason welcomes motivational speaker, mindfulness coach, and laughter yoga practitioner Annie Harvey to explore the surprising power of laughter.

They dive into the science behind why laughter—real or fake—can reduce stress, boost emotional resilience, and even help process grief.

Annie shares her personal journey of using mindfulness and laughter to navigate the challenges of caring for parents with dementia and how these tools have transformed her work with children, corporate teams, and even trauma survivors in Rwanda.

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04:51 – Laughter & Dementia Care – How mindfulness helped Annie support her parents
11:13 – Laughter for Kids vs. Adults
13:42 – The Neuroscience of Laughter – Fake Laughter Works
19:03 – How laughter yoga is uniting Rwandan communities

Guest: Annie Harvey
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