What I Wish I Knew as a New Parent—Now That I'm a Grandparent
What happens when a seasoned parent meets their grandchild for the first time—and realizes that parenting doesn’t come with a manual, even the second time around?Kate Mason shares a raw, heartfelt, and often humorous reflection on her first four weeks as a brand-new grandparent. From revisiting the sleep-deprived fog of early parenthood to navigating the emotional nuances of supporting her daughter without overstepping, Kate offers a deeply personal and relatable take on the chaos and beauty of life with a newborn. She reflects on the unique challenges new parents face, the delicate art of offering help (without offering advice), and how her own memories of motherhood have shifted now that her child has a child. Listen For1:23 Sleepless Nights and Grandparent Epiphanies3:12 Why Parenthood Was Never a Given6:02 The First Time Holding Her Grandchild10:01 The Truth About Sleep Deprivation and Grandparent Recovery15:42 The Golden Rule for Surviving Parenthood as a Couple Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Contact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
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Why EQ Matters in the Workplace
Ever feel like you're speaking a different language from your coworkers—and no one's brought a translator?Kate Mason sits down once again with emotional intelligence expert Amy Jacobson to unpack the real reason workplace tension exists: we expect others to be just like us. Amy brings powerful insights into how emotional intelligence (EQ) transforms not only team dynamics but leadership, conflict resolution, and job satisfaction. From recognizing people in the wrong roles to understanding why perfect leadership is a myth, this episode is packed with practical tools and memorable metaphors (hello, IKEA manuals!) to help us manage our emotions—and expectations—at work. Whether you're leading a team, part of one, or just trying to survive meetings with your sanity intact, this episode shows why EQ might just be your workplace superpower. Listen For3:15 Why Great Staff Don’t Always Make Great Leaders6:46 Leadership is Not a Promotion9:22 Success is Happiness, Not a Job Title18:32 Other People Are Not a Failed Version of You21:47 The IKEA Manual Metaphor Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Amy Jacobson | EI Specialist | Author | SpeakerWebsite | Emotional Intelligence Books | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Contact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
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The EQ Advantage for Peaceful Parenting
What if the biggest parenting hack isn’t about your kids at all, but about you?Kate Mason sits down with emotional intelligence expert Amy Jacobson to unravel the real power behind EQ in parenting, partnerships, and daily interactions. Amy shares how understanding and managing our own emotions not only changes the way we parent, but quietly teaches those around us, especially our children, how to do the same. From navigating emotional hijacks to handling teenage chaos, this episode is packed with relatable stories, actionable advice, and powerful mindset shifts. Whether you're dealing with tantrums, teen meltdowns, or even workplace tension, this conversation is your invitation to pause, breathe, and lead with EQ. Listen For1:17 Why You Keep Snapping (and How to Stop)5:53 The Real Difference Between EQ and IQ14:48 The Moment My Daughter Called Me Out20:30 Why Fixing Doesn't Work — and What Does29:40 The 3-Second Pause That Changes Everything Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Amy Jacobson | EI Specialist | Author | SpeakerWebsite | Emotional Intelligence Books | LinkedIn| Instagram| FacebookContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
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Is Your Anxiety Really Yours... Or a Hand-Me-Down?
What if anxiety isn't a problem, but a portal? Kate Mason is joined once again by clinical hypnotherapist Jake Yanitz Rubin to explore the transformational power of anxiety, trauma, and awakening. With profound clarity and heart, Jake unpacks how generational trauma shapes our parenting, why anxiety is just energy, not a disorder, and how intentional awareness can break deep cycles. Together, they explore everything from the power of pause in parenting to the mysteries of quantum physics, all grounded in Jake’s life-changing book From Anxiety to Awakening. Whether you’re a skeptic or a seeker, this conversation invites you to shift how you see yourself, your parents, and your present reality. Listen For5:12 "Your Parents Weren’t Showing You Your Worth—They Were Showing You Themselves"8:46 Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Pause in Parenting13:46 The Visualization Exercise That Transforms Automatic Reactions19:36 Quantum Physics Explained Like You’re 5 (But It Will Blow Your Mind)35:29 "You’re Not Your Thoughts—You’re the One Watching"Connect with guest: Jake Yanitz Rubin, Author | Transformational Mentor | Spiritual Teacher | Clinical Hypnotherapist | 25+ Years Guiding Personal AwakeningWebsite | From Anxiety to Awakening Book | LinkedIn| InstagramContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
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Raising Our Kids in an AI World
Is AI making us smarter—or just lazy? Kate Mason is joined by tech powerhouse Tracy Sheen to unravel the truth behind our AI anxiety. From soldering wires as a kid in the '70s to launching the iPhone in Australia, Tracy shares her compelling journey and why she believes AI could be the greatest tool for creativity, learning, and even neurodiverse empowerment—if we use it right. With humor, clarity, and real-world advice, they explore how parents, teachers, and kids can embrace AI not with fear, but with curiosity and purpose. Whether you're baffled by bots or a closet tech geek, this conversation will change how you think about the future—and the present. Listen For3:20 From Soldering Irons to Artificial Intelligence: Tracy’s Tech Evolution8:01 You're Already Using AI—You Just Don't Know It14:39 Is AI Killing Creativity or Making Us Smarter?24:25 Teachers, the System, and the AI Revolution27:38 The $100K Job Your Teen Could Get Without a Degree Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Tracy SheenThe Digital Guide | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | FacebookContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
One thing about being a parent – there’s no shortage of personalities to be surrounded by. Our kids, our partners, our family, our friends. They keep us laughing, growing, loving, and crying. If only they understood us. Like the musician Van Morrison once sang “When people understand what I mean, mama said there will be days like this.” Adelaide Australia’s Kate Mason is an author, wife, and mother who has spent her career studying personality and relationships. In this podcast she looks at why relationships work, and why some don't. She also looks at how our personalities impact our relationships and examines what compels our children, husbands, wives and others to behave the way they do. This podcast is designed to help you understand those you love. A half hour listening on your own, will connect you with the ones you care about the most.
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