Personality Types, Styles, and Disorders

Why create an entire podcast series on personality types and disorders? Because everyone—including you and the people you treat—has a distinct personality style shaped by characteristic psychological defenses and specific levels of functioning, whether neurotic, borderline, or psychotic. Understanding personality types can help you better navigate emotions, enhance relationships, and manage life's complexities, both personally and in your practice as a mental health professional. By exploring topics such as narcissism, borderline personality disorder, depressive personalities, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), and more, you'll gain valuable insights into recognizing adaptive versus maladaptive defense mechanisms. Explore the episodes below from my podcast to deepen your understanding of personality psychology, enrich your clinical approach, and foster meaningful, lasting change in yourself and your clients.