Episode #62: Debunking the IQ and Personality Profile Myth

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2019

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

In this episode I discuss why IQ tests and personality profiles are not good, and can be misleading and often damaging. I also discuss a better alternative. This is the third podcast in my Perfect You series. **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.comAbout the Mental Health Initiative and January Perfect You Book Club:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one.Starting this January we will be tackling the issue of identity in my PERFECT YOU book club!Why is identity important? Why is it the first step to your mental health makeover? Understanding your identity and knowing who you are enbles you to take control over your life and health. Understanding your identity gives you hope to change and motivation to stay strong when times get tough. Once you learn how your unique mind works, you will begin to understand how to make positive changes in your life.So how does this January book club work?1. You will need to get my book THE PERFECT YOU (on sale now for $12.99, so you save 35%: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you) which is also available on Kindle and Audible.2. I will be doing a YouTube Live once a week to answer questions and go over several key concepts:YOUTUBE LIVE SCHEDULEWeek One (Jan 4th 10am CT): Chapter 1-3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W62zDofq-gUWeek Two (Jan 11th 10am CT): Chapter 4-5Week Three (Jan 18th 10am CT): Chapter 6-7Week Four (Jan 31st 10am CT): Chapter 8-10Like all book clubs, if you read the assigned chapters before the YouTube live it will make each session even more meaningful so be sure to read the related chapters before each YouTube session!If you can't make the YouTube live don't worry! The session will be available on my YouTube channel for you to watch anytime. *Email us your questions about the assigned chapters at questions@drleaf.com in advance of the YouTube live date.3. I will be doing weekly podcasts related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity so be sure to subscribe to my podcast (available on iTunes, Google Play, and YouTube): https://drleaf.com/media/podcasts/.4. I will also be doing a weekly blog on concepts and ideas related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: https://drleaf.com/blog/.5. Follow me on social media to get daily tips and information related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity:Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf6. Get a team together! Community is essential when it comes to improving our mental health, so plan a date with a few friends and work through the Perfect You together!*Be sure to tag me in group pictures you post to social media so I can repost and share them!7. If you would like to go more in-depth on the concepts I cover in THE PERFECT YOU, and do an online gift profile quiz, check out my online program The Perfectly You (https://perfectlyyou.com). You can also order the Perfect You workbook and DVD which is not required but will definitely help enhance you experience and help you understand the more tricky concepts: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/product-combo-deals/products/the-perfect-you-bundle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07.0	Hi, I'm Dr. Caroline Leif and welcome to my podcast.
1:14.0	Before we begin, I want to talk to you about something that I am so excited about.
1:19.0	And that is my 2019 Mental Health Makeover initiative.
1:24.0	Every month I'm going to tackle a specific problem issue concept related to mental health.
1:30.0	I'll be presenting you with the major issues in the current system and how to find healing for yourself and a loved one.
1:37.0	Today we're going to talk about why personality profiles are not adequate in explaining who you are.
1:43.0	And we're going to talk about my YouTube profile that's in my book The Perfect You that we are exploring this month
1:49.0	and how this helps you find your uniqueness.
1:52.0	More information on how to join the book club that's running every month.
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