Not So Normal Parenting | Enneagram, Myers Briggs, Personality, Neurodivergence, Emotional Intelligence Podcast By Wendy Gossett Enneagram Myers Briggs Expert Family and Relationship Coach inspired by Brene Brown Russ Greene Priscilla Shirer Beatrice Chestnut Dr. Shefali Tsabary and Rachel Hollis cover art

Not So Normal Parenting | Enneagram, Myers Briggs, Personality, Neurodivergence, Emotional Intelligence

Not So Normal Parenting | Enneagram, Myers Briggs, Personality, Neurodivergence, Emotional Intelligence

By: Wendy Gossett Enneagram Myers Briggs Expert Family and Relationship Coach inspired by Brene Brown Russ Greene Priscilla Shirer Beatrice Chestnut Dr. Shefali Tsabary and Rachel Hollis
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Are your kids staging a rebellion against the sanity in your home? Is your child a living puzzle you can’t understand? Are you craving insight into the minds of your adopted or step-children? There is a powerful way to learn how God designed them and how to guide them to their full potential while also learning about yourself so you can overcome negative patterns that are stealing your joy. Welcome to Not So Normal Parenting’ where we unravel the mysteries of family dynamics, from toddlers to teens and everything in between, using team building tools like Myers Briggs and the Enneagram. I’m Wendy Gossett, personality prodigy and parenting coach, best-selling author, speaker and viral embarrassing dancing mom. I raised a son and daughter that are as different as Bob Ross and the Black Widow and I am definitely not normal. Let’s celebrate the beautifully not-so-normal together – because who needs normal when you can thrive in the extraordinary?Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Relationships
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  • 67 | Highly Intelligent, Perfectionistic and Introverted. How to Parent the Rare INTJ
    Jun 3 2025

    Are you raising a future innovator, strategist, or systems architect? The INTJ is one of the rarest and most independent types—especially in girls—and their complex inner world can leave even the most insightful parent scratching their head. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind the INTJ temperament, from their mysterious inner vision to their intense need for autonomy, structure, and meaning. Learn how to parent an INTJ child with confidence by understanding their four psychological functions (Ni, Te, Fi, Se), how they show up in babies, grade schoolers, teens, and adults, and what kinds of real-world activities will light them up. You’ll also hear practical tips for helping INTJs build emotional awareness, balance their perfectionism, and adjust to life’s inevitable curveballs. ✨ Take the free temperament test and find out if your child is an INTJ.

    Set up a FREE Chat: https://wendygossett.as.me/ChatwithWendy

    Take my FREE child temperament test: https://wendygossett.com/child-inner-drive-assessment-product/

    Request a FREE Adult Temperament/Enneagram/Instincts Test: https://wendygossett.com/

    Website: Wendy Gossett.com Get FREE resources on my website: https://wendygossett.com/ or email me at WendyGossett.com

    Facebook Podcast Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565445936367

    Book: Your Child's Inner Drive:Parenting by Personality from Toddlers to Teens on Amazon or https://wendygossett.com/product/your-childs-inner-drive-parenting-by-personality-for-toddlers-to-teens/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaaOCjoDyOk4_gS1KCncLvQ

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.gossett/?next=%2F

    Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/wendygossett

    Wendy Gossett helps parents understand their children by using temperament psychology and neuroscience. She has over 10,000 hours of experience in education, both in the classroom and corporate sector. Even though she holds a Master’s degree in education, she struggled to understand her neurodivergent and oppositional kids. Inspired by her experience using Myers Briggs and the Enneagram with business teams, she spent over a decade researching temperament pattens to help family teams. She is a best-selling author and host of the Not So Normal Parenting podcast.

    Her podcast is entitled Not So Normal Parenting because not only are she and her kids neurodivergent but some of her life experiences, such as driving off a cliff her wedding night and going viral for embarrassing her seventeen-year old son by dancing on a snowy and jammed interstate, fall into that category. In addition to being talked about by Hoda Kotb, the BackStreet Boys, and Princess Kate, even U2 singer Bono mentioned the incident in his autobiography.

    Because Wendy herself has struggled as a helicopter parent, a cranky parent and an embarrassing parent, she wants to help other parents struggle……..a little bit less!

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    21 mins
  • 66 | Neurodivergent Parenting: Real Advice from an Autistic Mom and Special Ed Teacher
    May 27 2025

    Join us this week as we dive into a powerful conversation with Maggie Albrow, a special education teacher who brings a unique perspective to autism. Diagnosed herself and raising two children on the spectrum, she shares practical parenting strategies that anyone can use to better understand their child’s needs, whether or not they have autism. We’ll explore how her ISTJ personality shapes her approach and dive into her son’s ISTP traits, showing how personality and autism intersect to create unique parenting paths. Plus, we’ll break down the differences between high-functioning autism and a naturally withdrawn personality, offering valuable insights for parents looking to support and connect with their kids on a deeper level."

    My son Nathan demonstrated some symptoms when he was younger but as an adult he graduated magna cum laude with a pre med degree and he is about to take the MCAT exam to get into med school. Here are some of those symptoms:

    • Highly repetitive behaviors, such as hand-flapping, rocking, or repeating specific phrases.
    • Unusual responses to sensory input, such as covering ears in noisy environments or fascination with particular textures.
    • Limited eye contact or unusual speech patterns (e.g., very literal or highly scripted language).
    • Difficulty with reciprocal social interactions, like sharing enjoyment or showing empathy in conventional ways.

    Many people on the autism spectrum tend to score as introverts (I types) on MBTI. Introversion doesn’t cause or correlate with autism directly, but the inclination toward internal processing can align with certain experiences of autistic individuals, who may feel overstimulated by social interactions or need time alone to recharge.

    Social and Communication Challenges: People with autism may find it difficult to interpret social cues, understand nonverbal communication, or initiate and maintain conversations. Fe in backseat, especially INTPs.

    Repetitive Behaviors and Routines: Many individuals engage in repetitive behaviors, have strong preferences for routines, and may experience distress if these routines are disrupted. Si SJ

    Sensory Sensitivities: Many experience sensory sensitivities, reacting strongly to sights, sounds, textures, or smells that others may not notice or be affected by. Si, Se How often do sensory issues show up in autism and how do you handle these sensitivities?

    Intense Interests or Focused Hobbies: People with autism often develop deep interests in specific subjects or activities, sometimes with an exceptional level of detail or knowledge. NT Type 5

    Set up a FREE Chat: https://wendygossett.as.me/ChatwithWendy

    Take my FREE child temperament test: https://wendygossett.com/child-inner-drive-assessment-product/

    Request a FREE Adult Temperament/Enneagram/Instincts Test: https://wendygossett.com/

    Website: Wendy Gossett.com Get FREE resources on my website: https://wendygossett.com/ or email me at WendyGossett.com

    Facebook Podcast Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565445936367

    Book: Your Child's Inner Drive:Parenting by Personality from Toddlers to Teens on Amazon or https://wendygossett.com/product/your-childs-inner-drive-parenting-by-personality-for-toddlers-to-teens/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaaOCjoDyOk4_gS1KCncLvQ

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.gossett/?next=%2F

    Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/wendygossett

    Wendy Gossett helps parents understand their children by using temperament psychology and neuroscience. She has over 10,000 hours of experience in education, both in the classroom and corporate sector. Even though she holds a Master’s degree in education, she struggled to understand her neurodivergent and oppositional kids. Inspired by her experience using Myers Briggs and the Enneagram with business teams, she spent over a decade researching temperament pattens to help family teams. She is a best-selling author and host of the Not So Normal Parenting podcast.

    Her podcast is entitled Not So Normal Parenting because not only are she and her kids neurodivergent but some of her life experiences, such as driving off a cliff her wedding night and going viral for embarrassing her seventeen-year old son by dancing on a snowy and jammed interstate, fall into that category. In addition to being talked about by Hoda Kotb, the BackStreet Boys, and Princess Kate, even U2 singer Bono mentioned the incident in his autobiography.

    Because Wendy herself has struggled as a helicopter parent, a cranky parent and an embarrassing parent, she wants to help other parents struggle……..a little bit less!

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    35 mins
  • 65 | Is Your Child a Sensitive ISFP? Take the Temperament Test and Learn How to Parent Their Type
    May 15 2025

    ISFP children are sensitive, creative, and deeply attuned to the world around them—but they express it quietly. In this episode, we explore their core functions: Introverted Feeling (Fi), Extraverted Sensing (Se), Introverted Intuition (Ni), and Extraverted Thinking (Te) to help you understand their temperament across all life stages. Tune in to discover:

    • How ISFPs process feelings internally but express through art, movement, or music
    • What ISFPs need to feel safe and supported in a noisy world
    • Why discipline must be gentle and flexible
    • The difference between shyness and inward sensitivity

    If your child is emotionally rich, artistically gifted, and deeply empathetic, this episode will help you guide them without overwhelming their sensitive spirit.

    Set up a FREE Chat: https://wendygossett.as.me/ChatwithWendy

    Take my FREE child temperament test: https://wendygossett.com/child-inner-drive-assessment-product/

    Request a FREE Adult Temperament/Enneagram/Instincts Test: https://wendygossett.com/

    Website: Wendy Gossett.com Get FREE resources on my website: https://wendygossett.com/ or email me at WendyGossett.com

    Facebook Podcast Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565445936367

    Book: Your Child's Inner Drive:Parenting by Personality from Toddlers to Teens on Amazon or https://wendygossett.com/product/your-childs-inner-drive-parenting-by-personality-for-toddlers-to-teens/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaaOCjoDyOk4_gS1KCncLvQ

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.gossett/?next=%2F

    Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/wendygossett

    Wendy Gossett helps parents understand their children by using temperament psychology and neuroscience. She has over 10,000 hours of experience in education, both in the classroom and corporate sector. Even though she holds a Master’s degree in education, she struggled to understand her neurodivergent and oppositional kids. Inspired by her experience using Myers Briggs and the Enneagram with business teams, she spent over a decade researching temperament pattens to help family teams. She is a best-selling author and host of the Not So Normal Parenting podcast.

    Her podcast is entitled Not So Normal Parenting because not only are she and her kids neurodivergent but some of her life experiences, such as driving off a cliff her wedding night and going viral for embarrassing her seventeen-year old son by dancing on a snowy and jammed interstate, fall into that category. In addition to being talked about by Hoda Kotb, the BackStreet Boys, and Princess Kate, even U2 singer Bono mentioned the incident in his autobiography.

    Because Wendy herself has struggled as a helicopter parent, a cranky parent and an embarrassing parent, she wants to help other parents struggle……..a little bit less!

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    21 mins
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