On-Air with Dr. Pete
On-Air with Dr. Pete
Peter Economou
Personality Traits & Otroverts Explained with Dr.Shannon Sauer-Zavala
33 minutes Posted Oct 17, 2025 at 6:00 am.
Welcome, Guest, And Topic Setup
Evidence-Based Personality Over Popular Tests
The Big Five, Clearly Explained
Can Personality Change Intentionally
Values-Led Trait Nudging In Practice
Personal Story: From Shy To Structured
Beyond Boxes: Otroverts And Continuums
One Protocol, Many Disorders
Antagonism, Narcissism, And Behavior Change
Resources, Test Access, And Closing
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Join Dr. Pete and Shannon Sauer-Zaval as they discuss all things personality! Dr. Sauer-Zaval is a personality expert, a licensed clinical psychologist, an Associate Professor of Psychology at The University of Kentucky, the creator of BPD Compass & the Founder and Director of Compass Mental Health Training & Consulting. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and has given expert TEDX discussions on the power of personality. 

Have you ever wondered, was I just born this way? Can I change? Am I stuck with one personality for my entire life? Dr. Sauer-Zaval's background and expertise are unmatched and you will for sure want to tune in for this one! 

Learn more about Dr. Sauer-Zaval here: 

https://personality-compass.com/media/



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