The Pam Carey Show
Each Monday we will dive into ideas big and small: from psychology to philosophy, and from economics to fitness. Each episode is designed to spark curiosity and connection. The goal is to explore alongside like-minded people, as if sharing a conversation over tea. Have a thought on a past episode or an idea for a future one? You’re always invited to leave a voice message or write in at the links below, and I may bring your message into a future episode. Together we’ll unpack the questions and stories that shape how we live, think, and grow.
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The Pam Carey Show
Is personality an illusion?
Is personality an illusion? And if it is, does that mean we can be whoever we want to be? In this week's podcast I discuss the ways our personality is stable (genetics, temperament etc.) and we separate out the ways we have taken on a personality, similar to an unconscious costume, to get our needs met in the world.
Other topics covered:
- How we have told ourselves stories about who we are - can we change the story?
- What does the research say about this?
- Personality tests and typing
- Comparison: comparing ourselves to others, to prior versions of ourselves, and comparing our personality in different settings.
- Ego and identity - forming a notion of who we are based on what we are rewarded for.
- Is personality simply a pattern we have fallen into? And if so, how do we change it and form new patterns? (If desired)
How fixed or fluid is personality really? Listen to dive in.
