In this episode, Mark and Jess explore how personality differences in relationships can become sources of growth rather than frustration with Dr. Derek Ball, a licensed marriage and family therapist.
The conversation centers on understanding personality types through frameworks like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Derek guides the hosts through how to honor these differences rather than simply tolerating them, explaining that a partner's behavior often reveals more about their personality type than about how much they care.
The episode offers practical advice for couples looking to understand their differences better, while also exploring how these principles apply to friendships, family, and work relationships. The overarching message: personality differences aren't problems to solve but gifts that invite deeper understanding and fuller love.
Recommended resources:
Please Understand Me by David Keirsey
Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred:
Music: Brian Schou
Tech support: Miles Thompson
Design: Lauren Brown
Merch: Allison Winter
