Ep 14 - How Personality Traits Affect Client Results in Practise
In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between personality traits and health outcomes. Karlie explores how personality directly influences metabolism, hormones, sleep, cravings, energy, and behaviors—and why this understanding is crucial for practitioners and coaches working with clients.
Personality isn't just a mindset thing—it's a critical piece of the health puzzle that affects everything from hormonal balance to treatment compliance.
What You'll Learn
Why personality assessment should be part of every client intake
How different personality traits manifest as specific health patterns
The metabolic implications of various personality types
Practical strategies for tailoring treatment plans to personality traits
Why protocols alone aren't enough for lasting transformation
The 5 Common Personality Traits & Their Health Implications
1. The Perfectionist
Characteristics: High achiever, driven, rule follower, never satisfied Health Patterns:
Prone to restrictive eating and food obsessions
Over-exercising and over-dialing behaviors
Chronic burnout and hormonal imbalances
Low progesterone, potentially high testosterone
Sleep issues from wired and tired cycles
Mental health challenges around worthiness
Root Cause: Often stems from fear of failure Clinical Consideration: Address the underlying identity, not just the behaviors
2. The People-Pleaser
Characteristics: Says yes to everyone else, rarely to themselves; ignores body cues Health Patterns:
Weight gain around the midsection
Cortisol and adrenaline spikes from going against body's "no"
Emotional eating patterns
Difficulty committing to self-care programs
Chronic stress from energy constantly flowing outward
Root Cause: Fear of rejection, often rooted in childhood Clinical Consideration: Help them learn to say yes to themselves first
3. The Rebel
Characteristics: Resists being told what to do, wants freedom and fun Health Patterns:
Poor sleep hygiene (staying up late "because I can")
Nervous system dysregulation
Insulin resistance from inconsistent habits
Self-sabotage behaviors mid-program
Root Cause: Resistance to authority, often childhood-based Clinical Consideration: Present recommendations as choices rather than rules
4. The Rescuer/Over-Responsible One
Characteristics: Carries everyone's emotional load, always worried about others Health Patterns:
Anxiety and chronic worry
Weight retention (body protecting from emotional load)
Elevated insulin and stress hormones
Dysregulated nervous system
Immune system issues and thyroid dysfunction
Health always comes last
Root Cause: Identity tied to being needed and selfless Clinical Consideration: Establish boundaries and address the "suffering badge"
5. The Avoider/Disconnected
Characteristics: Detached from body signals, avoids emotions Health Patterns:
Unconscious eating patterns
Dissociation through food, substances, or activities
Unable to identify body cues or symptoms
Potential underlying trauma responses
Root Cause: Often trauma-related disconnection Clinical Consideration: Focus on reconnection through "why" questions