Ever wonder why parenting feels like a personal rollercoaster—and what your Enneagram type might have to do with it?

Kate Mason sits down with dynamic Enneagram expert Jackie Contessa to explore how each of the nine Enneagram types plays out in parenting.

Jackie—known for her no-fluff, deeply compassionate coaching—dives into the “big fat why” behind each personality type and how understanding these motivations can change how we parent, connect, and even relate to ourselves.

Whether you’re a perfectionist One, a peace-seeking Nine, or an enthusiastic Seven, this episode offers invaluable insights (and a few laughs) into how your type shows up in the parenting trenches—and what to do about it.

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4:28 Jackie’s Journey to Enneagram Coaching

6:08 “Who You Are is How You Do Everything”

10:44 Type 1 Parents: The Perfectionist Trap

14:02 Type 2 Parents: The Cost of Over giving

25:02 Type 7 Parents: Escaping Discomfort with Fun

28:20 Type 8 Parents: Storm and Shelter

31:57 Type 9 Parents: The Peacekeepers Avoiding Conflict

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Why is your child calm one minute and melting down the next—especially in the cereal aisle?

Kate Mason, pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach Ivan Hardcastle peels back the layers of children's sensory processing challenges.

From explaining why a child might seek comfort in a cat’s litter box to revealing the surprising power of parent-led therapy at home, Ivan helps decode the sensory triggers behind behavior.

Kate and Ivan explore practical, compassionate tools that empower parents—not just professionals—to create real behavioral change. It’s not just about managing kids, but understanding them on a deeper, sensory level.

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6:41 The Power of Parent-Led Therapy at Home

10:18 A Crash Course in Sensory Processing

12:17 Behavior or Sensory Need Spotting the Difference

2:04 Litter Boxes and Logic Strange But True Soothing Tactics

22:43 The Bread-Throwing Child A Real-World Example

30:19 Ivans Golden Tip Pause and Observe

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Ever wondered why your child throws bread at bedtime or melts down in a grocery store?

Kate Mason sits down with pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach Ivan Hardcastle to unravel the hidden world of sensory processing and how it deeply impacts children's behavior.

Ivan shares his powerful journey from therapist to coach, emphasizing that true progress often comes when parents—not just children—are empowered with knowledge and tools.

He breaks down sensory processing into understandable parts, provides real-life examples (including why a child might find solace in a cat’s litter box!), and offers actionable strategies for both parents and grandparents to better support their families.

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6:41 The Power of Parent-Led Therapy at Home

10:18 A Crash Course in Sensory Processing

12:17 Behavior vs. Sensory Need: How Can You Tell?

22:43 The Bread-Throwing Child: A Real-World Example

27:36 The Four Stages of Behavioral Change

30:19 Ivan’s Golden Tip: Pause and Observe

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Connect with guest: Ivan Hardcastle, Parent Coach and Occupational Therapist at Castle Therapy

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