In this episode, we (Doc Bok and Doc Fish) introduce ourselves and share our personality journeys and career paths! Doc Bok talks about her windy journey to personality, which includes deciding between her doctorate or a career in the FBI. Doc Fish shares about her linear journey to personality and psychology starting in childhood and her intrigue into psychodynamic work with clients. We both discuss why personality is so important, as well as different modalities and approaches to understanding personality, all the while emphasizing the complexity and nuances involved. We express our curiosity and desire to understand people, sharing a mutual passion for the detective work needed to solve the most challenging personality puzzles!

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - What would you be doing if you weren't a psychologist?
03:46 - Commonalities and Shared Background
09:50 - Personal Journeys and Career Paths
29:10 - Personality is like a Gobstopper
31:08 - Different Lenses for Understanding Personality
35:00 - Our Shared Curiosity and Desire to Help People
36:03 - Conclusion