Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Mindfulness and meditation - Beyond the Big Five: A New Approach to Understanding Personality
Mindfulness and meditation - Beyond the Big Five: A New Approach to Understanding Personality
Mindfulness and meditation - Beyond the Big Five: A New Approach to Understanding Personality
Saturday 9th August 2025
Explore personality traits through ancient wisdom and modern psychology with Dr. Jud Brewer's unique approach to understanding human behaviour.
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Dr. Jud Brewer
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Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Explore three primary temperaments: Greedy/Faithful, Aversive/Discerning, Deluded/Speculative.
- Understand how ancient Buddhist texts inform modern personality models.
- Learn how to apply these insights for personal growth and relationship improvement.
- Discover mindfulness practices to balance natural tendencies.
- Gain practical advice for professional settings using temperament understanding.
"Our environment can have a powerful influence on our mental state"
In this episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Nicholas Van Dam take you on a journey through ancient wisdom and modern psychology. They dive into the fascinating world of the Behavioral Tendencies Questionnaire (BTQ), a tool rooted in both contemporary psychology and ancient Buddhist typologies. The BTQ offers a fresh perspective on personality traits by categorising individuals into three primary temperaments: Greedy/Faithful, Aversive/Discerning, and Deluded/Speculative.
Each temperament has its unique quirks and qualities, drawing parallels to modern personality models. The discussion kicks off with the Greedy/Faithful type – the optimists among us who are always on the lookout for life's silver linings. While their enthusiasm can be infectious, it might also lead them to overlook potential risks. On the flip side, there's the Aversive/Discerning type, whose critical eye excels at spotting flaws but might also lead to pessimism.
Then there's the Deluded/Speculative type, often caught in indecision but brimming with creativity. Dr. Brewer and Dr. Van Dam explore how understanding these temperaments can be applied to personal growth, relationships, and even professional settings. Imagine having a 'secret decoder ring' for understanding your partner or colleague's motivations and strengths. With mindfulness practices suggested by ancient texts like the Vasudhi Maga, individuals can cultivate balance and harness their tendencies for growth.
This episode promises a blend of ancient insights and practical advice, urging you to reflect on your own temperament and how it shapes your interactions with others. Are you ready to embrace your personality quirks and transform them into strengths? Tune in for an enlightening exploration that could just change the way you see yourself and those around you.