Épisodes

  • Shadow, Stress, and Perceiving Functions (Listener Q&A) | Podcast 629

    Shadow, Stress, and Perceiving Functions (Listener Q&A) | Podcast 629
    Feb 23 2026
    Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com In this episode, Joel and Antonia answer listener questions, using them to clarify common misunderstandings about cognitive functions, especially why Sensation (Extraverted Sensing) can look action-oriented and how it differs from (Effectiveness) Extraverted Thinking. They also dig into bigger themes like what wisdom really is, how certainty and uncertainty show up across shadow functions, and what happens when your upbringing suppresses a core preference like Exploration (Extraverted Intuition). Along the way, they respond to a few memorable comments, reflect on how their content and delivery have evolved over the years, and share why they are leaning more into writing and experiential learning.
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    1 h et 21 min
  • Thinking & Feeling Misreads: Stop Second-Guessing Your Type | Podcast 628

    Thinking & Feeling Misreads: Stop Second-Guessing Your Type | Podcast 628
    Feb 16 2026
    Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com Why is finding your Myers-Briggs type so frustrating, even after years of studying it? In this episode, Joel and Antonia break down how biased function descriptions, culture, burnout, and "I relate to everything" thinking can distort self-typing, then clarify the real differences between Harmony (Fe), Accuracy (Ti), Effectiveness (Te), and Authenticity (Fi). If you've ever felt stuck between types or doubted your results, this conversation will help you see what you can't stop doing and finally make your best-fit type click.

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    1 h et 3 min
  • Sensing & Intuition Misreads: Stop Second-Guessing Your Type | Podcast 627

    Sensing & Intuition Misreads: Stop Second-Guessing Your Type | Podcast 627
    Feb 9 2026
    Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com This episode explores why it can be difficult to find your best fit MBTI type when cognitive functions are oversimplified or described with bias. Joel and Antonia break down the four perceiving functions Sensation (Se), Memory (Si), Exploration (Ne), and Perspectives (Ni) and explain how each one can lead to mistyping through stereotypes, unclear language, or missing context. They also discuss why intuition is often misunderstood, why some people hide their intuitive side, and why intuitive patterning may matter even more in a world shaped by AI and increasing complexity.
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Why People Crave The Intuitive Label | Podcast 626

    Why People Crave The Intuitive Label | Podcast 626
    Feb 2 2026
    Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com Joel and Antonia explore why many people feel disappointed when discovering they have sensing preferences over intuition. They unpack the cultural bias toward intuition, how Jung's system uniquely validates it, and why most models overlook it. They also discuss cognitive function certainty, the desire for significance, and how intuition shows up for everyone, not just Intuitives.
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    48 min
  • 13 Reasons You Can't Figure Out Your MBTI Personality Type | Podcast 625

    13 Reasons You Can't Figure Out Your MBTI Personality Type | Podcast 625
    Jan 26 2026
    Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com Joel and Antonia explore the common reasons people struggle to find their best-fit personality type. They break these into two core categories: sincere, curiosity-driven challenges and unconscious ego defenses or bypasses. Along the way, they unpack misconceptions about cognitive functions, the impact of trauma, family dynamics, self-knowledge gaps, and why type confusion often reflects deeper patterns of identity, self-permission, and psychological resistance.
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    1 h et 9 min
  • The Drama Triangle - "Hero Role" | Podcast 624

    The Drama Triangle - "Hero Role" | Podcast 624
    Jan 19 2026
    Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com Joel and Antonia dive into the "hero" role in the drama triangle, revealing why it's the most seductive, and potentially the most dangerous, identity of the three. They explore how the desire to be seen as good or selfless can mask deeper insecurities, fuel control dynamics, and create dependency. Through psychological models, cultural critique, and personal reflection, they offer the "coach" role from the Empowerment Dynamic as a more balanced, sustainable path to real empowerment and growth.
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    1 h et 3 min
  • The Drama Triangle - "Villain Role" | Podcast 623

    The Drama Triangle - "Villain Role" | Podcast 623
    Jan 12 2026
    Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com Joel and Antonia unpack the "villain" role in the drama triangle, exploring how people adopt this identity through defensiveness, rebellion, or projection. Through personal stories and cultural examples, they highlight how villainy often masks pain or powerlessness. They introduce the role of the Challenger from the Empowerment Dynamic as a healthier alternative and emphasize the importance of reclaiming agency over reactive behavior.

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    57 min
  • The Drama Triangle - "Victim Role" | Podcast 622

    The Drama Triangle - "Victim Role" | Podcast 622
    Jan 5 2026
    Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com Joel and Antonia explore the difference between being a victim and identifying as one, using personal stories and the drama triangle. They introduce the Empowerment Dynamic as a more generative lens and challenge listeners to rethink helplessness and reclaim agency.
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    1 h et 18 min