Podcasts about Enneagram

In this episode, Suzanne Stabile, internationally recognized Enneagram expert and mom of four adult children, shares her personal story and how the Enneagram has shaped her approach to parenting. She explains that the Enneagram isn't about changing who we are, but about understanding how we see the world and choosing how to act with intention. She reminds us that there's no one right way to parent; motherhood requires recognizing differences, extending grace, and embracing our own authentic path.Suzanne dives into the practical applications of the Enneagram in family life, showing how it can transform relationships with your children, your spouse, and other moms. She explains the energy and tendencies of different Enneagram types—from aggressive and dominant types to dependent and withdrawing types—and how understanding these patterns can bring unity instead of conflict. Parenting is never easy, and mistakes are inevitable, but Suzanne emphasizes that grace covers our shortcomings. By using the Enneagram as a tool, we can parent with more awareness, respond with empathy, and honor our own authentic selves while guiding our children with love. Here is some of what we cover:  Enneagram Types as Animals: Ones are Worker Bees, Twos are Kangaroos, Threes are Eagles, Fours are Butterflies, Fives are Owls, Sixes are Bunny Rabbits, Sevens are Monkeys, Eights are Lions, and Nines are Turtles. Grace covers the places we fall short Set appropriate priorities: You can't do it all. Be mindful in child-centered families: When the focus is entirely on the children, much can get overlooked, and it often reflects a broader cultural expectation. Connect with Suzanne Stabile:  Instagram: Suzanne Stabile (@suzannestabile) Website: The Enneagram Godmother Facebook: Suzanne Stabile | Facebook Links Mentioned:  The Road Back to You: By Suzanne Stabile The Journey Toward Wholeness: By Suzanne Stabile Related Episodes: How God Personally Pursues and Redeems :: Jenn Jett [Ep 193] Enneagram and Stress :: Ian Cron Recap [Bonus Episode] The Enneagram, Marriage and the Gospel :: Beth McCord [Ep 259] Featured Sponsors:  Green Chef: Head to Greenchef.com/50ALONE and use code 50ALONE to get fifty percent off your first month then 20 percent off for two months with free shipping.  Cove: Make protecting your home a top priority. Check out Cove at covesmart.com/DMA or use code DMA at checkout for up to 60% off your first order! And if you get a survey, please let them know you heard about Cove from this podcast. Thrive Causemetics: Amplify your Spring look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/DMA for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. 

What does it mean to use the Enneagram in therapy responsibly? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on Typology, Anthony Skinner and I lay the groundwork for therapists, counselors, and coaches who want to responsibly integrate the Enneagram into clinical practice with wisdom and care.  Together, we unpack what the Enneagram is—and what it isn't—in the therapy room. It's not a diagnosis. It's not a substitute for evidence-based modalities. And it should never flatten complexity or bypass deeper trauma work. I also share practical wisdom from decades of work as a therapist, priest, and Enneagram teacher, offering guidance for using the Enneagram in a way that increases compassion rather than contempt, flexibility rather than rigidity, and insight rather than shame.  At its best, the Enneagram helps us see people not as problems to solve, but as stories shaped by fear, longing, and adaptation. Used wisely, it becomes a powerful reflective tool that deepens emotional intelligence, strengthens therapeutic relationships, and supports real transformation. When the Enneagram is used well, it doesn't replace therapy. It deepens it.

What do you do when you see yourself in two Enneagram types — and can't quite tell which one fits?In this episode, we continue our Exploring Enneagram Types series with my friend and fellow entrepreneur, Claudia Richman. What started as a typing conversation quickly evolved into a deeper exploration of identity, ambition, autonomy, and what it really means to be seen.Claudia shares her journey from high-powered leadership roles in advertising and tech to building her own businesses on her terms. We explore the tension between achievement and authenticity, the difference between success and autonomy, and how growing up in a highly controlled environment shaped her relationship with rebellion, control, and self-expression.Along the way, we pause to discern between Type 3 and Type 8 — two assertive types that can get confused. Both can be competitive, direct, and independent. But the “why” beneath those behaviors is very different. We take a nuanced look at how to tell the difference by exploring the ways major familial influences shape our behaviors and examining the “thing behind the thing” to understand our motivations. If you've ever identified with being the capable one, the achiever, the role model, or the person who holds it all together, this episode will resonate.Want to explore this tool for yourself? Here's my Enneagram Typing Self-Reflection Guide:I just want to download the docI want emails to guide me through the processWant to connect with Sandhya for yourself or your team? Here's how:Set up a call with SandhyaResources:Follow Claudia's work at wegrowforward.comConnect with Claudia on LinkedInConnect with me:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeselfatwork.comProduced by NOVA

In this special listener-requested episode, the tables turn! Christa's daughter Hannah (the graphic designer behind Enneagram and Marriage) takes over as host to interview Christa about the questions you've been asking AND to share special E + M family news as another MFT in training gets added to the family: Hannah asks questions, What was her childhood like? What does she wish she'd known before marriage? Why does she love family systems theory so much? How does she regulate her nervous system after hard therapy days? Hannah asks the personal questions, from Christa's favorite thing about Wes, book talk, and more! This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the person behind the podcast and a perfect bridge from the attachment series into March's family systems focus. Christa shares how her family of origin shaped her attachment style, what she's intentionally done differently as a parent, and what she hopes her kids remember about their family when they're adults. Whether you're a longtime listener or new here, this conversation will help you understand why Christa does this work, and maybe inspire you to look at your own story with fresh eyes. Watch on YouTube! Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After today's episode, head on over to @therapybookspodcast to learn about the latest giveaway and what else I am reading. *Information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This week on What Your Therapist is Reading, psychotherapist and host Jessica Fowler is talking with Hannah DeGroot and Khara Croswaite Brindle about their book “Your Enneagram and Money: Transforming Enneagram Edges into Financial Freedom”(affiliate link). Talking about money can be difficult and bring a variety of feelings up for people. During this episode we explore how pairing the Enneagram with money is relational and practical. Understanding ourselves can be helpful in moving forward with our money goals. Highlights: Enneagram Basics Deep dive into some of the type examples Financial Therapy Meets Enneagram Types of Money Patterns Tools to Reduce Money Shame About the authors: Hannah DeGroot is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Enneagram Coach, Executive Coach and co-author of the book Your Enneagram and Money: Transforming Enneagram Edges into Financial Freedom. In her practice, she uses the Enneagram to help individuals find passion, motivation, and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives.  Khara Croswaite Brindle is the published author of nine books who is passionate about passionate about turning pain points into possibilities.  This means she loves talking about topics that others wish to avoid like leadership trauma, client suicide, and money shame.  As a Social Enneagram Type Three Wing Two, perfectionist, certified financial therapist and serial entrepreneur who specialists in working with helping professionals, she is the co-author of the book Your Enneagram and Money: Transforming Enneagram Edges into Financial Freedom.

This episode about Enneagram 8 arrows takes us deeper into the Enneagram transformation. This is NOT a shallow episode. With the next step of arrows, you are going to see a side of yourself that is SO illuminating! Check out The Coven Try the Free Enneagram Quiz!!!! Message me on Instagram @Angie.Alchemist and ask all your Enneagram questions! OR email me at angiealchemy@gmail.com Check out more at AngieAlchemist.com Link to the episode all about stress and growth arrows #120

Kelly sits down with Enneagram coach Courtney Smith, co-author (with Elise Loehnen) of the workbook Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness, to explore the cultural scripts women inherit about how we're supposed to be—and what happens when we start questioning them. They talk about why taking responsibility feels both terrifying and liberating, the difference between being stuck and choosing agency, and how fear keeps us playing roles that don't serve us. It's about the courage it takes to face what you've been avoiding, the surprising freedom that comes from talking back to yourself, and why wholeness might be worth risking everything you thought kept you safe. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send a textWholehearted Storywork Part 4 After you've named the pain, let go of control, and stepped into agency, a question emerges: How do I sustain this?In this final episode of the Wholehearted Storywork series, Amy explores the Guide role, not as someone who has arrived or finished their own story, but as someone who has stayed with their healing long enough to walk alongside others without needing to control the outcome.This conversation reframes what it means to guide and be guided, and why formation is a lifelong journey that requires wisdom, presence, and ongoing support.You'll explore: What a Guide is (and isn't) in wholehearted formation.Why Guides still need guidance and haven't "graduated" from their own healing.How Hero energy becomes sustainable through wisdom over time. The Holy Spirit as the true Guide in your life.Why you don't have to have it all together to walk with othersThis episode isn't about becoming an authority or arriving at spiritual maturity.It's about learning how to stay present with your own story so you can offer that same presence to others.If you've been on this wholehearted journey and are wondering what comes next, or if you've realized that even good changes need support to last, this conversation offers a vision of formation that doesn't end but deepens.Guides don't guide because they're finished; they guide because they've learned how to stay.Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU: Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Not sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquiz Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

Today we're talking about how understanding your personality type can help you grow in your relationships. If you're not familiar with this assessment, it's a tool designed to help you better understand your core motivations, emotions, and patterns at a deeper level. It also equips you to connect more intentionally with the people you love — whether that's friends, family, coworkers, or your spouse. That's why I'm so excited to welcome my new friend Meredith Boggs to the show today. Meredith is an expert on this framework and the author of The Journey Home: A Biblical Guide to Using the Enneagram to Deepen Your Faith and Relationships. In this episode, Meredith walks through each personality type, including their core emotions, stress and security patterns, and primary defense mechanisms. She also clarifies what this framework is — and what it's not — and shares how it can be a powerful tool for emotional health, empathy, and discipleship.Suggested Resources:Meredith's book: The Journey Home: A Biblical Guide to Using the Enneagram to Deepen Your Faith and RelationshipsMeredith's podcast: The Other HalfThe Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-DiscoverySend me a text!This episode is proudly sponsored by: SizzlefishLet's talk about fueling your body with the best nature has to offer. If you're looking for premium, sustainable seafood delivered straight to your door, you need to check out Sizzlefish! Head to sizzlefish.com and use my code “wellnstrong” at checkout for an exclusive discount on your first order. Trust me, you're going to taste the difference with Sizzlefish!Join the WellnStrong mailing list for exclusive content here!Want more of The How To Be WellnStrong Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Jacqueline: Instagram Pinterest TikTok Youtube To access notes from the show & full transcripts, head over to WellnStrong's Podcast Page

In this final episode of the attachment series, Christa sits down with another Enneagram expert, Jeff Cook, Enneagram Type 1, philosopher, former pastor, and co-host of the popular Around the Circle Enneagram podcast, as we talk about attachment and how couples can process conflict. We also talk about his new book Around the Circle: An Enneagram Book (June 2025). Unlike most Enneagram books that profile types individually, Jeff's book explores nine essential questions everyone faces (like "How do I solve my problems?") and answers them for all nine types, creating a richer, more nuanced understanding. Jeff brings a Christian philosophical lens to the Enneagram, reminding us of the fact that relationships are all we bring with us into eternity, so it's important to grow here as an individual, and we try to answer what it means to be our healthiest selves. They discuss the power of naming our motives, why the Enneagram isn't about "putting people in boxes," the Harmonic groups (Positive Outlook: 2, 7, 9 who reframe; Competency: 1, 3, 5 who problem-solve; Reactive: 4, 6, 8 who intensify emotions). Whether you're new to the Enneagram or a seasoned student, this conversation will deepen your understanding and help you see yourself and your spouse more clearly. Watch on YouTube! Important Show Notes from the Allender Center's Marriage Class Marriage class coming up! Get live teaching from The Allender Center 's prolific teachers Dan and Becky Allender across three dates, starting tomorrow (or watch over Zoom) and use the code enneagram30 to get $30 off the course here! Growing in Marriage: A Guided Journey with Dan & Becky Allender. Jeff's Exciting Around the Circle Materials! Get Jeff's book here! https://www.amazon.com/Around-Circle-Enneagram-Jeff-Cook/dp/B0FD46YT16 Listen to the Around the Circle pod here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-circle-an-enneagram-channel/id1466446583 Visit the entire Around the Circle crew on their website as well! www.AroundtheCircle.org Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value): Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart: https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kitStep 2: Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). ---------------------In this episode, you'll hear about how the Enneagram works differently with long-standing teams, and why it can be even more powerful at this stage.Tenured teams bring a lot of trust, loyalty, and company knowledge. But they also bring established patterns, unspoken roles, and sometimes outdated assumptions about one another. The Enneagram can help teams move from “That's just how they are” to a deeper understanding of motivation, stress patterns, and growth potential.If you lead or work within a long-standing team, this conversation will give you considerations for how you can see familiar dynamics with fresh eyes.When you listen in, we'll cover: What makes tenured teams uniqueThe upside of comfort, trust, and shared historyWhy teams often say, “We already know ourselves”How to update outdated labels and team rolesPractical ways leaders can use the Enneagram Key TakeawayThe Enneagram isn't just for teams trying to figure out who they are. It can be incredibly useful for teams who already know each other because it brings awareness to the patterns everyone has learned to live with.Young teams use the Enneagram to discover who they are.Tenured teams use it to update who they've become.Interested in Bringing This to Your Team?If your team has worked together for years and you're looking to revisit seasoned dynamics with a fun and fresh perspective, you can learn more about Enneagram workshops and leadership programs at enneagrammba.com.Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

Today, Uranio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut welcome Eric Severson to discuss his personal and professional journey as a social Type 3 in the Enneagram. In this episode, Eric shares how patterns of achievement, external validation, and emotional repression have influenced his life, his work, and his path of self-development.The conversation explores the role of instincts, emotional growth, therapy, and the Enneagram as a tool for personal transformation and conscious leadership. They also discuss how the Enneagram can be applied in organizations and teams, promoting self-awareness, healthier relationships, and collective development.Learn more about Eric's Work: https://www.eric-severson.comLike learning about the Enneagram from Bea and Uranio? Join a community of Enneagram enthusiasts and participate in live monthly webinars and Q&As with Bea and Uranio. Sign up for a FREE trial of CP Online membership at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.cpenneagram.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to discover which Enneagram type you could be? Visit our webpage ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enneagramcompass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about the Enneagram test they created, Enneagram Compass.Please subscribe and share this podcast with others. It will help us out a lot!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChestnutPaesEnneagramAcademyFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cpenneagramSign up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cpenneagram.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions? ⁠hello@cpenneagram.com

Starting the Manual for Teachers Reading: Jevon Perra and Denise Darlene discussed how the lessons and teachings from the course can seep in over time without systematic study. Jevon Perra announced they would be reading "Tolerance," the third characteristic of God's teachers, starting on page 12 of the Manual for Teachers.Reading and Discussion on Tolerance and Judgment: Jevon Perra read that God's teachers do not judge, as judgment implies a lack of trust and self-deception. Jevon Perra observed that judgment assumes a position one does not have and that without judgment, all things are equally acceptable. Jevon Perra connected the deception to separation and the "zero sum game" mentality, where their gain means someone else's loss.Judgment and Ego Control: Denise Darlene proposed that judgment is a form of control by the ego, which seeks safety by determining if something is good or bad. Denise Darlene emphasized that everything is neutral and that judging separates one from their "best interest," citing the card, "I do not perceive my own best interest". Brian Genovese connected judging to concepts of good and evil, noting their sensitivity to bullying and instinct to fight injustice.Neutrality and Best Interests: Denise Darlene asked Brian Genovese to consider if the act of bullying could be a neutral event that ultimately provides a gift for the person being bullied. Brian Genovese acknowledged that their experience of being bullied gave them empathy, suggesting the event, while difficult at the time, resulted in a valuable lesson. Denise Darlene concluded that if they do not know their own best interest, they cannot possibly know someone else's best interest, suggesting that intervening in harm should be done without hatred or fear.The Gift of Reality and Trust in the Creator: Jevon Perra suggested that preference is similar to judging, as it separates one from the "gift of reality". Jevon Perra discussed that every experience is potentially a gift and a teaching from the creator, even the "bad ones," which were chosen in an ultimate sense. The discussion shifted to the concept of resting in God, which Jevon Perra stated is their daily reminder.Suffering and The Character: Jevon Perra reflected on how the ego can cause suffering and separation from contentment regardless of what the "character" is doing, such as when they are too frustrated or lost in the character. Jevon Perra brought up the concept of fighting for what one wants "like you're right, but listen like you're wrong," suggesting a lack of attachment to the outcome. Jevon Perra used the example of their spouse, Carolyn, getting upset during games like Monopoly or Catan, demonstrating the pain of attachment to winning.Lowering Expectations: Denise Darlene related the concept of non-attachment to lowering expectations, noting that one's response to events reveals if they have expectations. Denise Darlene described practicing non-attachment, particularly when ordering food or traveling with their spouse, Joe, by holding their day loosely and using the Course in Miracles prayer: "What would you have me do? Where would you have me go? What would you have me say? And to whom?".Enneagram and Attachment: Denise Darlene brought up their son, Charlie, who is an Enneagram Seven, noting that Sevens constantly plan for an "amazing, incredible experience" and therefore live with tremendous disappointment because life is not Disneyland every day. Jevon Perra shared a story where Charlie cried hysterically because they were going to Starbucks for treats instead of Dunkin' Donuts, illustrating Charlie's attachment to a specific outcome.Applying Non-Attachment to Daily Life: Jevon Perra observed that not everyone has the luxury of being contemplative, but they can still apply the principles of non-attachment and curiosity in a 9-to-5 job by trusting God in all outcomes. Denise Darlene affirmed this, stating one can have a checklist but needs to hold it loosely, using their son Jonathan's house remodeling project as an example of having to continually adapt to unexpected challenges and interruptions.Idols and Undivided Devotion: Denise Darlene used Jevon Perra's anxiety about Carolyn not being "okay" to point out that they had placed Carolyn on a throne as an idol, suggesting they were relating to them as God. Denise Darlene explained that God desires undivided devotion and recognition, stating that the "many gods" or idols we create "wreck our life" because we try to serve them. Denise Darlene then read from Neville Goddard's collection on Christian mysticism to define the "Word" as a desire seeking embodiment and the "I am" as the only reality.The Power of "I Am": The reading explained that to realize one's desire, the awareness ("I am") must agree with the desire, which results in the birth of the desired outcome. Denise Darlene concluded that Jevon Perra was trying to borrow peace and worth from Carolyn instead of cultivating it within themself through the truth of the "I am". Brian Genovese shared that they record their "I ams" and play them for themself before bed as a consistent practice to improve awareness.Managing Stress and Finding Resistance: Denise Darlene discussed using visual reminders and making the claim "I am the opposite of that" when a disturbance occurs. Jevon Perra shared that when they carry stress, often related to making money, they find the pain in their body, typically their chest or the back of their head. Jevon Perra noted that during meditation, they can feel the resistance and determine when they have been able to let everything go.The Practice of Releasing Resistance and Embracing Emptiness: Jevon Perra described a personal practice involving stopping, noticing resistance, and reminding themself that "it's okay" to release whatever anxiety or fear is present. They noted that releasing this resistance creates an "emptiness" which, paradoxically, is a "free, content" and "open" feeling where they are complete with the "nothing" that gives rise to everything. The personal struggle is figuring out how to engage in daily life and pursue goals from this free, content place, even though they recognize they could technically maintain the feeling all day long.Seeking the Kingdom of Heaven First: Denise Darlene offered a perspective based on the scripture, "seek first the kingdom of heaven," suggesting that living in a spiritual dimension is counterintuitive to the human experience, which is primarily based on fear and control. They related that the spiritual path demands a shift in priorities, recalling a time when they realized their relationship with their spouse, Joe, had taken precedence over their relationship with God, illustrating that making a person one's "god" could lead to terrible suffering if that person were lost. The emphasis should be on abiding in God first, rather than using God only as a tool when difficulties arise.The Path of Trust and Relinquishing Control: Denise Darlene explained that trust is necessary when pursuing the spiritual path, which often requires confronting situations where it seems "there isn't enough" to encourage faith growth. They noted that people often must reach the end of their own resources before turning to God, likening this to the experience of the prodigal son. Brian Genovese agreed that releasing expectations is crucial to letting things flow, noting that the fight-or-flight instinct is an ingrained human trait that makes it difficult to embrace faith and release control.Mistrust and Misplaced Dependency: Denise Darlene stated that the degree of difficulty in laying down control is proportional to the degree one has made themself God over things like income. They shared a personal experience where they had misplaced trust in their first husband as the "god of the roof over our head," only to realize they did not trust God to be their financial provider until their husband's life was threatened. When they finally asked God for help, their pastor immediately called them to offer $5,000 a month to maintain their lifestyle while their husband was in recovery.The Importance of Speaking and Asking: Brian Genovese affirmed that one must actively put their needs out there and speak them out to God because God does not read minds. They concluded that while help and good things will happen, they rarely occur within the timeframe people desire. Denise Darlene agreed, emphasizing that such occurrences are always at the perfect time and that navigating the path of trust can become a "fun game to play".

Winter has a way of shrinking our worlds—shorter days, colder temps, and a whole lot more time spent indoors. In this episode of The Mule Mindset Podcast, we're breaking down the ultimate Winter Survival Kit for each Enneagram type: what you actually need to stay happy, grounded, and content when cabin fever starts to creep in.Follow us on Instagram @themulemindset or YouTube @ucmcareerandlifedesigncenter3209 to see exclusive video content.

Identifying the Enneagram Type we lead with is often a journey of self-discovery. While online assessments can point us in the right direction, they are not precise instruments. A more reliable process for discovering and clarifying your Enneagram Type is the Enneagram Type Discovery Interview—often called a Typing Interview. Facilitated by a trained Enneagram teacher or practitioner, the Typing Interview creates space to explore your core motivations, fears, and internal biases at a deeper level than online tests. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Tom Wells, and guide him through the Typing Interview process. You'll get an inside look at what a Typing Interview is like and why it's so important to move beyond surface behaviors to uncover the motivations that drive our Enneagram Type. As you listen, you may gain fresh insight into the Enneagram Type you lead with—and perhaps decide that a Typing Interview would be a valuable next step in your own Enneagram journey. My sincere thanks to Tom for generously allowing us to witness his process. Tom and his wife are the owners of Wells Virtual Bookkeeping, LLC, a bookkeeping service supporting small businesses. Find out more at https://www.wellsvirtualbookkeeping.com. 

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, Ahmad Wazir and Adelaida Harrison speak with Doug Lynam, an investment advisor and author of the book, “Taming Your Money Monster: 9 Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram.” Doug shares his motivation to help people heal their relationship with money through the lens of the Enneagram. He explains the framework he developed to help people with money and how knowing your Enneagram type helps us overcome the money monster that hinders our financial health.Connect with us:Web: internationalenneagram.orgIEA Enneagram Experience 2025: ieaexperience.comJoin the email list: administration@internationalenneagram.orgDoug Lynam:Web: douglynam.comEmail: doug@douglynam.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doug-lynamYouTube: youtube.com/@douglynamFacebook: facebook.com/monktomoneymanagerBook: Taming Your Money Monster: 9 Paths to Money Mastery with the EnneagramAhmad Wazir:IG: @ahmadwazir19Pod: Totem ConfidenceAdelaida Harrison:Web: enneagramcenter.com.mxRadio show: Eneagrama ConóceteSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Awareness to Action Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism with Dr. BLindsey Marks:IG: @lindseyfaithdmPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastLee Fields:Web: enneagrammatic.comIG: @enneagrammaticSeth Abram:IG: @integratedenneagramPod:

How Enneagrams can help YOU! This week, JVN dives into the world of the Enneagram with coach and expert, Courtney Smith. This is the personality system that  doesn't just describe your behavior… it describes your motivation. JVN learns their type and discovers why two people who look NOTHING alike (hi history!) can actually operate from the exact same psychological blueprint. We're talking: What the Enneagram actually is (and what it definitely is not). The 9 types and their core fears + desires. Instincts — the part that explains your relationships, stress, and habits. Why people-pleasing and codependence show up. How mistyping happens (and why most of us do it). And yes… JVN's official type reveal.  BIO: Courtney Smith combines her experience as a management consultant with her expertise in a variety of tools and practices (including the Enneagram) to offer coaching and consulting services tailored to the individuals and organizations she works with. She is committed to helping all of us see how we unwittingly limit our lives and how to unlock more present, intentional, and richer ways of being in this world. The best way to access her tools now is by joining her new newsletter. Courtney works with a variety of clients one-on-one to identify places in their lives where they feel stuck and would benefit from an outside perspective. Using the Enneagram, somatic practices, and other pragmatic tools, Courtney helps her clients break through their patterns and limiting beliefs, and more fully experience aliveness, connection, integrity, appreciation, effectiveness, authenticity, clarity, support, and freedom. Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Executive Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're diving into what we're all working toward: secure attachment. What does it actually look like when both partners feel safe, seen, and able to be themselves? We'll explore the markers of secure attachment in marriage, how to recognize it, and most importantly - how to build it even if you didn't start there. Secure attachment isn't about being perfect; it's about repair, trust, and showing up consistently. Whether you're anxiously attached, avoidantly attached, or somewhere in between, this episode will show you the path toward greater security in your relationship. Because earned security is possible - and it changes everything. Watch on YouTube! Happening This Week! Sign up for the FREE EnneaSummit here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tylerzach.com/mh26/enneasummit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tylerzach.com%2Fa%2F2148228842%2FLS2nNmzL The Enneagram and Marriage Coaching & Certification Masterclass course begins again February 12, use code COACH for discount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Space to Dream: Retreats Around the WorldA dreamy half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into your next yes. City dates & registration now open! Select your retreat here.Or, if you'd prefer to be held in the beautiful, spacious energy of the Phineas Wright House, book a Space to Dream Solo Retreat here.In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Brandy Stamper, author of Bridge the Purpose Gap and a recovering people-pleaser who knows that self-awareness without action keeps you stuck. Brandy uses the Enneagram and Human Design to help women build a blueprint for their lives, because understanding yourself is just the beginning. The real work is turning insight into action. They explore:Why self-awareness without action keeps you stuck, and how to bridge that gapHow your Enneagram type determines the kind of boundaries you needWhy breaking even small generational patterns creates massive impact for the people you loveThis is a conversation about guilt, grace, and designing a life that's built for who you actually are, not who you think you should be. Press play and discover why understanding yourself is just the beginning.Connect with Brandy:BrandyStamper.comInstagram @coachbrandystamperFacebookLinkedInGet her book: Bridge the Purpose GapReferenced in this Episode:The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina BerrinCoffee Chat with Dina Berrin________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

If you've been here for years or you're only a handful of episodes in... this one is for you. After recently stepping back into the guest seat on another podcast, I realized it had been a while since I reintroduced herself here on The Found Podcast. So today, I'm doing just that. But not with a résumé. Not with a tidy bio. With the real story. In this episode, I walk through the winding, nonlinear path from waitress to teacher, stay-at-home mom to accidental entrepreneur, agency owner to Managing Director of The Restoration Project. I share the inflection points, the burnout, the public pivots, and the deeply personal realizations that reshaped my definition of success. More than anything, this episode is an invitation: You are more than your job title. Your path doesn't have to make sense to anyone else. And sometimes your passion lives from 5–9, not 9–5... and that's beautiful. Whether you're founding a business, founding a cause, founding a family, or simply finding yourself, this episode is a reminder that there is no blueprint: only growth, reflection, and courage to evolve. What You'll Hear in This Episode Why I believe we should introduce ourselves by who we are, not just what we do The personality assessments that shaped my self-understanding (Enneagram 3, Learner strength, Human Design Manifester) Lessons from early jobs — including manufacturing floors and Applebee's shifts The rise (and unraveling) of Molly Knuth Media The breaking point that forced me to ask: What do I really want? Why leadership development — not marketing — became my deeper calling How my role at The Restoration Project evolved into Managing Director The truth about nonlinear paths and public pivots Why you don't need to monetize your passion for it to matter Resources & Links The Restoration Project – Leadership development resources, courses, and weekly momentum emails Founder's Field Notes – Molly's monthly email for female founders Connect with Molly on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook @mollyknuth

This episode about Enneagram 7 arrows takes us deeper into the Enneagram transformation. This is NOT a shallow episode. With the next step of arrows, you are going to see a side of yourself that is SO illuminating! Check out The Coven Try the Free Enneagram Quiz!!!! Message me on Instagram @Angie.Alchemist and ask all your Enneagram questions! OR email me at angiealchemy@gmail.com Check out more at AngieAlchemist.com Link to the episode all about stress and growth arrows #120

Send a textWholehearted Storywork Part 3When you've named the pain and released the need to control, something powerful awakens.A choice.In this third episode of the Wholehearted Storywork series, Amy explores the Hero role, not as hustle or self-reliance, but as the moment you realize you have agency in your own story.This conversation honors the courage it takes to step forward while gently exploring why even your best efforts can become exhausting when carried alone.You'll explore: What it means to awaken agency without falling into self-reliance.Why Hero energy is necessary for healing to move forward.The difference between choosing courageously and carrying everything alone. How effort and insight can start transformation, but wisdom helps it last.Why you were never meant to be the hero in everyone else's story.This episode isn't about doing more or trying harder.It's about recognizing the moments when you realize: "I don't have to stay here. I can choose differently."If you've ever taken a brave step forward only to find yourself exhausted months later, or if you're wondering how to sustain the changes you've courageously made, this conversation offers clarity and compassion for the journey ahead.Your Hero moments matter.Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU: Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Not sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquiz Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

What does it take to grow a team from just two people to over 120 across 17 locations? According to Brian McQuilkin, it isn't just about technical skill—it's about curiosity, self-awareness, and a "servant-first" mindset.In this episode of the Will Power Project, Brian breaks down his roadmap for building high-performing teams. Whether you are a new hire looking to stand out or a leader trying to scale your culture, Brian's "Grandma's Soup" analogy for business processes and his deep dive into personality testing offers a blueprint for long-term success.Key TakeawaysThe Curiosity Quotient (CQ): Why asking "How would you start this?" is the most powerful question a new team member can ask.Servant Leadership is Redundant: Brian explains why you can't truly lead without serving others first.The Personality Toolkit: How using tests like the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, and Working Genius prevents "passive-aggressive" office cultures.Avoiding Burnout through AMP: The three pillars of Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose that keep team members engaged and fulfilled.Writing the "Recipe": Why documenting your core values is essential to ensuring your culture doesn't get "diluted" as you grow.Love the insights from our latest episode? We want to hear from you!What topics or guests should we feature next on the Will Power Project? Whether it's a leadership challenge you're facing or a "Rockstar" you think we need to interview, your feedback drives this show.

Today's show centers around the concept of contractor triage, a diagnostic framework designed to identify and repair critical failures in a business. Eric argues that simple sales training is often ineffective because it fails to address deeper "wounds" such as unstable mindsets, leadership deficiencies, and a lack of financial clarity. To achieve long-term stability, entrepreneurs must move beyond the role of a technician to become an effective operator who understands their numbers and communication patterns. The discussion highlights five specific bleed zones, including money mindset and identity, which must be stabilized before a business can successfully grow. Ultimately, the source emphasizes the necessity of vulnerability and peer support within a professional community to survive the high-pressure "battlefield" of contracting. Key Takeaways: • Determine your precise "daily nut" and overhead costs to ensure every business decision is based on actual data rather than guesswork. • Audit your leadership style and company culture to create an environment that naturally attracts high performers instead of blaming the labor market. • Identify and replace scarcity-based money mindsets with an abundance perspective to prevent subconscious sabotage during sales conversations. • Utilize personality profiling tools like DISC or the Enneagram to better understand and adapt your communication style to the needs of others. • Commit to transitioning your professional identity from a hands-on technician to a strategic business operator to achieve long-term stability and growth.

In this episode, Christa sits down with Alli Patterson, type 8 (8-1 pairing), teaching Pastor at Crossroads Church, author of Blueprint for Belonging and How to Stay Standing, and founder of the Ignite Conference to talk about the five types of relationships we all need to thrive: your core, circle, comrades, community, and crowd. Alli, who holds a seminary degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and just also released Spirit-Led Bible Study in February 2026 (this month!), breaks down how loneliness isn't about the quantity of relationships but the quality and variety of connection. Join us as we discuss how understanding these five relationship types can transform your marriage, friendships, and sense of belonging, and why so many of us are drowning in loneliness despite having more ways to connect than ever before. Christa also shares exciting updates and contests. Plus, we're giving away 5 copies of Alli's book Blueprint for Belonging. Follow Alli on social media Instagram account below (or on another social) and let us know at melody@enneagramandmarriage.com that you did for a chance to win one of them! This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt lonely in a crowded room or wondered if their relationships are truly satisfying their soul. Alli reminds us: your relationships are the key to a thriving life and healthy attachment, don't settle for lonely. Watch on YouTube! Follow Alli Patterson on Instagram and enter the contest for a copy of her book, Blueprint for Belonging, here! https://www.instagram.com/theallipatterson/ Find Alli's books, The Spirit Led Bible Study and Blueprint for Belonging here on her website! https://www.allipatterson.com/ Need mental health tips in this time? Sign up for the FREE EnneaSummit here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tylerzach.com/mh26/enneasummit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tylerzach.com%2Fa%2F2148228842%2FLS2nNmzL The Enneagram and Marriage Coaching & Certification Masterclass course begins again February 12, use code COACH for discount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Description In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire explores the question many writers whisper (or shout) during overwhelm: What if my book isn't important? She breaks down why this feeling often has less to do with your talent or discipline and more to do with nervous system overload, attention hijacking, and the way “importance” becomes relative when everything feels urgent. Claire explains how to tell the difference between a book that truly isn't important to you anymore… and a book that is important, but has been drowned out by noise, fear, and impossible expectations. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why overwhelm can make your creative brain “close up shop” How hyperarousal (anxiety, rage, panic) and hypoarousal (freeze, fog, dissociation) sabotage focus Why “my story doesn't matter” is often a nervous-system message, not a truth Three paths forward when your book feels unimportant: Reduce threatening noise Create a writing warm-up ritual to re-enter the story Consider whether the book truly isn't important right now (and what freedom that offers) How to make a story feel more important by increasing relevance and emotional resonance The difference between “important,” “special,” “useful,” “successful,” and “safe” How each Enneagram type can misread “this isn't important” as a coping mechanism Resources & Links Claire's offerings: liberatedwriter.com Write Iconic Characters: books2read.com/WIC Claire on Substack: liberatedwriter.substack.com Support the Show If this episode helped you reconnect with meaning (or at least stop beating yourself up), please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and share it with an author friend who's feeling overwhelmed. Happy writing!

Episode 199. Let's explore immature defense mechanisms by Enneagram type, uncovering how each type unconsciously protects itself under stress and how automatic reactions shape our hevaior and relationships with others. You'll learn how these patterns show up across the Enneagram triads and how awareness can open the door to growth.Visit First Line's website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.comEditing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/servicesFor a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstlineContent on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

In this reflection, I explore deep psychological truths that impact lifestyle by design.   Typology: INTJ8; INTJ; Enneagram 8

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value): Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart: https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kitStep 2: Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). --------------------When the world feels uncertain, your personality patterns get louder, but so do your instincts.In the Enneagram, your type explains how you react to stress. Your instinctual bias explains where your attention goes when things feel unstable.Some people focus on safety and stability. Some focus on relationships and belonging. Some feel driven to act, influence, or create change.In this episode, we explore the three instinctual biases—Preserving, Navigating, and Transmitting—and how each one can build resilience at work during uncertain times.Because each instinct doesn't just have a stress reaction. It also brings a strength your team may need right now.In this episode, you'll learn:The difference between type and instinctual biasHow each instinct responds to uncertaintyThe core gift of each instinct in stressful timesOne practical action you can take this weekThe Three Instinctual Biases (Quick Overview)Preserving Instinct Focus: Safety, resources, and day-to-day stability.Under stress: Worry about finances, health, or job security.Resilience move: Create practical stability through routines and boundaries.Gift to the team: Grounded realism and steadiness.Practical action: Do a short “stability check” with your team—clarify top priorities, remove one unnecessary task, or confirm needed resources.Navigating Instinct Focus: Relationships, alliances, and group dynamics.Under stress: Heightened concern about belonging, morale, or social tension.Resilience move: Strengthen key relationships and build trust.Gift to the team: Social awareness and connection.Practical action: Schedule two short check-ins this week—one with a team member and one with a peer—to ask how they're doing and what support they need.Transmitting Instinct Focus: Impact, expression, vision, and influence.Under stress: Urgency to act, speak out, or drive change.Resilience move: Channel energy into meaningful, constructive action.Gift to the team: Inspiration and momentum.Practical action: Share a short LinkedIn post or internal message highlighting something positive your team is doing to navigate the current moment.Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

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There are conversations that stretch you a little. And then there are conversations that gently but firmly rearrange the furniture in your mind. This week, I sat down with Keith Kurlander and Will Van Derveer—co-founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute—to talk about something that's generating a lot of curiosity and, let's be honest, some anxiety: psychedelic-assisted therapy. Before you brace yourself, this isn't a hype session. It's a thoughtful, grounded conversation about trauma, the nervous system, and what happens when traditional therapy isn't enough to reach the deepest layers of pain we carry. We explored how trauma shapes our personalities, how it imprints on the body, and why insight alone often doesn't create lasting change. As someone who cares deeply about the Enneagram and recovery, I found this especially compelling. So much of our personality structure is built around adaptation—strategies that once kept us safe but now quietly run the show. Keith and Will explain how psychedelic-assisted therapy, when done legally and in carefully structured clinical settings, may help people access and heal places that feel otherwise unreachable. We also talk about the risks, the ethics, and the importance of discernment. This isn't about chasing peak experiences. It's about healing what's unfinished. If you've ever felt stuck in patterns that insight alone couldn't untangle… if you've wondered whether deeper healing is possible… this conversation might open a door.           LEARN MORE ABOUT WILL AND KEITH WILL VAN DERVEER, MD, is a leader in the adoption of integrative psychiatry practices to treat mental health issues. He is cofounder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers and cohost of The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health. He has published research on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Van Derveer has published research on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD [1] and written book chapters in the fields of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other clinical applications of psychedelic compounds. His passion is finding effective relief from psychological suffering using a vast array of the most natural approaches possible. In addition to traditional medical training, He is a meditation instructor and has trained in shamanism, EMDR, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis. KEITH KURLANDER, MA, LPC, is cofounder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers and cohost of The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health. He graduated Naropa University in 2005 with a master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, and he has practiced integrative psychotherapy and coaching with individuals, couples and groups for over 15 years. Keith's work as a coach focuses on celebrities, influencers, entrepreneurs, and CEOs who want to make huge changes in their lives, overcome long-standing patterns, and achieve greater levels of fulfillment. Keith specializes in helping individuals achieve optimal mental health and peak potential.   Social Links & Website (for promotional use) Website - Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC Instagram (Keith) | Instagram (Will)LinkedIn (Keith) | LinkedIn (Will) Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life (Shambhala; March 31, 2026),   

What does it actually look like to feel loved and how might your Enneagram type shape that? In this episode of The Mule Mindset, we explore love languages through the lens of the Enneagram, unpacking how each type tends to give and receive love in relationships, friendships, and even at work. From Type Ones who value consistency and integrity, to Type Sevens who feel most loved through shared experiences, we dig into the motivations beneath each type's love language preferences. Whether you're trying to love others more intentionally or better understand your own needs, this episode offers practical insight to help you build healthier, more meaningful connections.Follow us on Instagram @themulemindset or Youtube @ucmcareerandlifedesigncenter3209 to see exclusive video content.

In this episode, Christa continues the February series on Attachment Styles Meets Enneagram by walking through all nine types and exploring two critical questions: How do you attach well to yourself, and how do you attach well to your partner? She opens by acknowledging the need for God and self-regulation (and five fun Valentine's Dates!), and then we breaks down each type's unique attachment challenges and growth narratives together. Christa makes it clear that secure attachment starts internally, but you cannot give your partner what you haven't given yourself. Listen now! ❤️ We also give a final call for your chance to join the E + M Coaching Certification & Masterclass Course starting February 12th (last day for $250 off with code COACH). This episode is practical, compassionate, and grounded in the truth that real intimacy requires showing up fully, with God, with yourself, and with your spouse as we celebrate our love and marriage this month of love ❤️. Watch on YouTube! Need mental health tips in this time? Sign up for the FREE EnneaSummit here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tylerzach.com/mh26/enneasummit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tylerzach.com%2Fa%2F2148228842%2FLS2nNmzL The Enneagram and Marriage Coaching & Certification Masterclass course begins again February 12, use code COACH for discount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 178. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sterling Mosley, a clinical psychologist and empathy researcher, to unpack the many layers of narcissism—what it really means, why it's so often misunderstood, and how it shows up in our relationships. We explore everything from the role of trauma in shaping narcissistic traits to the difference between healthy and harmful narcissism, and even dive into the 27 subtypes of narcissism.Dr. Mosley shares his personal journey that led him to write two books on the subject, highlighting how empathy and creativity—especially through ballet—inform his approach to psychology and relationships. We talk about practical strategies for setting boundaries, developing empathy, and recognizing narcissistic patterns in ourselves and others. If you've ever wondered about narcissism and how to navigate its complexities in family, and relationships, this conversation is for you.BioDr. Sterlin Mosely is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, empathy researcher, and a published author of two insightful books exploring narcissism, identity, and the emotional blueprint of human relationships. Outside the classroom and clinic, he is also a professional ballet dancer and choreographer.Known for his trailblazing work on “empathy architects,” Sterlin bridges psychology, the Enneagram, attachment theory, and the arts to help people understand the deeper mechanics of the self. Whether he's speaking, teaching, dancing, or writing, he's all about helping people navigate the tangled web between empathy and ego with both intellect and grace.Subscribe to Dr. Sterlin's Substack⁠, where he dives deeper into emotional healing, personality, and the architecture of empathy.

This episode about Enneagram 6 arrows takes us deeper into the Enneagram transformation. This is NOT a shallow episode. With the next step of arrows, you are going to see a side of yourself that is SO illuminating! Check out The Coven Try the Free Enneagram Quiz!!!! Message me on Instagram @Angie.Alchemist and ask all your Enneagram questions! OR email me at angiealchemy@gmail.com Check out more at AngieAlchemist.com Link to the episode all about stress and growth arrows #120

Send a textWholehearted Storywork – Part 2When pain goes unhealed, it doesn't disappear. It often turns into protection.In this second episode of the Wholehearted Storywork series, Amy explores the Villain role, not as a label for bad people, but as a pattern that forms when fear, self-protection, or unresolved hurt begins to shape our choices.This conversation gently reframes villain energy as a response to pain rather than a moral failure, and invites you to notice where control, defensiveness, or blame may have quietly replaced trust.You'll explore:How unprocessed pain can harden the heart over timeWhy the Villain role is often about protection, not crueltyThe difference between repentance and self-condemnationHow fear and control can quietly rewrite the story you're livingWhy awareness (not shame) is the first step toward freedomThis episode isn't about diagnosing yourself or others. It's about noticing the ways we try to stay safe when healing feels risky.If you've ever recognized patterns you don't like in yourself, or wondered how pain can slowly distort the way you relate to God and others, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a more hopeful way forward.Awareness doesn't make you the villain. It helps you choose a better story.Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU: Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Not sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquiz Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

Most organizations are built to do exactly what they do…and that's the problem. When a core business starts to decay due to disruption, automation, or shifting customer demand, the instinct is to double down on efficiency, cost cutting, and short-term fixes. But that focus often crowds out the harder, riskier work of building what comes next. Nearly a decade ago, Dual Transformation offered a clear and compelling framework for this dilemma, yet nobody seems to be actually doing it. In this episode, Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin unpack why dual transformations are so rare, why it's even harder than it sounds, and why it matters more than ever in an AI-shaped economy. They dig into the tensions between “business A” (the core) and “business B” (the future), the funding and operating system traps that kill new growth, and practical moves leaders and internal change agents can make to actually pull of two transformations at once instead of just talking about it. -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's talk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------- Mentioned references: Type One vs Type Two fun Enneagram 7: AWWTR Ep. 33 with Liz Orr Ulysses (book) Dual Transformation (book) Clayton Christensen and disruptive innovation taxi and uber disruption Eisenhower matrix "Squirrel" Sam's manifesto 00:00 Intro + Check-In: What's some type two fun you've had recently? 04:29 What is Dual Transformation and why now? 13:27 Sounds simple, yet deceptively hard 21:05 The 3 crisis points of a dual transformation 27:12 Recognizing when you're in a dying business 30:57 Engineering a dual transformation from the inside out 37:24 Navigating the emotions of the dying business 39:14 Idea 1: Weekly feedback routines with customers 43:07 Idea 2: Import as little as possible from the old company 45:59 Idea 3: Write the manifesto for both businesses 47:29 Bonus Idea: Read Dual Transformation! 48:26 Wrap up Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupe Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this conversation, Christa sits down with Kendall Mariah, author of the brand-new book This Little Fire of Mine: How Flickers of Doubt Can Spark a Bolder, Brighter Faith, to explore what happens when you stop performing faith and start living it authentically, especially in marriage. Kendall Mariah, 3, an adoptive mom, Army wife, and founder of Unapologetic Ministry, invites us to embrace holy discomfort, lean into doubt, and ask the hard questions we've been told to avoid. In this episode, they discuss how doubt can lead to discernment, why good friction is healthy in relationships, how to navigate different faith journeys with your spouse, and what it means to pursue an integrated life where your words and actions reflect the full truth of Scripture, not just on Sundays, but in your actual day-to-day marriage. Kendall says her book is about finding "a deeper, truer version of your soul," and Christa believes that when you find that truer version of yourself, you also find a truer version of your marriage. If you've ever felt the disconnect between your beliefs and your lived experiences, or if you're navigating faith questions alongside your spouse, this conversation will give you permission to embrace the journey and discover a bolder, brighter faith together as we work on deepening attachment all month long here on the pod! Watch on YouTube! Get your copy of Kendall's brand new book here! https://www.amazon.com/This-Little-Fire-Mine-Flickers/dp/1400251672 Learn about Kendall here on her website! https://kendallmariah.com/ Get connected with Kendall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendallmariah/ Need mental health tips in this time? Sign up for the FREE EnneaSummit here! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tylerzach.com/mh26/enneasummit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tylerzach.com%2Fa%2F2148228842%2FLS2nNmzL The Enneagram and Marriage Coaching & Certification Masterclass course begins again February 12, use code COACH for discount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we born with what it takes, or do we become who we are?In this episode, we explore the debate of Mother Nature vs Mother Nurture and what research says about personality, resilience, leadership, and success. While genetics play a role in who we are, studies show that many of the qualities we admire most are developed over time.This episode is an encouragement for anyone who feels behind, overlooked, or underqualified. No matter your upbringing, personality type, Enneagram number, or DISC profile, growth is still possible. You'll walk away reminded that while nature may start the story, nurture helps write the ending.

Strengths in Numbers™ guides and materials are developed by Ingrid Stabb, the leading expert in the enneagram, strengths and collaboration. She has been featured in The New York Times, Psychology Today, ABC View from the Bay and Wisdom 2.0.Co-author of The Career Within You (with the author of The Enneagram Made Easy), she also marketed and developed collaboration solutions around the world for companies including Oracle, Great Place to Work®, The Marcus Buckingham Company and more. A proponent of collaboration as a means to personal and professional fulfillment, Ingrid shares her message about collaboration as an essential “glue” of life—and the enneagram as the key to unlocking the “how.”  She is building a movement around #StrengthsinNumbers.Her latest book is The 9 Points of Potential, "which introduces a new Enneagram test that will help you identify your greatest talents and equip you with strategies to use them to your greatest output and benefit, all while harnessing the power of collaboration to achieve across-the-board success."Ingrid holds an MBA from Yale and a BA from Columbia. Her mission is to inspire the creation of life-affirming organizations and to live with love, commitment, fun, and creativity. ______________________________________________________________________ The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education BusinessYou've spent years in the classroom, leading PD, designing curriculum, and transforming how students learn. Now, it's time to leverage that experience and build something for yourself. The Edupreneur isn't just another book; it's the playbook for educators who want to take their knowledge beyond the school walls and into a thriving business.I wrote this book because I've been where you are. I know what it's like to have the skills, the passion, and the drive but not know where to start. I break it all down: the mindset shifts, the business models, the pricing strategies, and the branding moves that will help you position yourself as a leader in this space.Inside, you'll learn how to:✅ Turn your expertise into income streams, without feeling like a sellout✅ Build a personal brand that commands respect (and top dollar)✅ Market your work in a way that feels natural and impactful✅ Navigate the business side of edupreneurship, from pricing to partnershipsWhether you want to consult, create courses, write books, or launch a podcast, this book will help you get there. Stop waiting for permission. Start building your own table.Grab your copy today and take control of your future.Buy it from EduMatch Publishing https://edumatch-publishing.myshopify.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-edupreneur-by-dr-will

What if we used money like a mirror in order to discover what your spending, saving, or your avoidance of financial matters reveals? What if the way you handle money isn't about discipline or intelligence—but about what you learned growing up?  In this episode of Never Perfect, Dr. Beth sits down with Doug Lynam, TEDx speaker, author, former Marine, Benedictine monk, and now money manager. He's been featured in The New York Times, CNBC, Entrepreneur, and The Street. He's guided clients from Main Street to Hollywood and worked with businesses and faith communities across the county. Doug is the author of two books: From Monk to Money Manager: A Former Monk's Financial Guide To Becoming a Little Bit Wealthy—And Why That's Okay and Taming Your Money Monster: 9 Paths To Money Mastery With The Enneagram. Doug's unlikely journey took him from Marine → Benedictine monk (for 20 years) → money manager and financial coach. Along the way, Doug discovered that money is rarely just about numbers. It's about attachment, fear, shame, control, and the stories we carry from childhood. Today, Beth and Doug explore how our early experiences shape an anxious or avoidant relationship with money, why some people obsessively control finances while others avoid looking at them altogether, and what it means to develop a healthy attachment to money instead. Doug shares how he uses the Enneagram and attachment theory to help people identify their “money monsters” and align their financial habits with their deepest values. They also touch on ADHD, people-pleasing, rejection sensitivity, spiritual bypassing, and the way unhealed money trauma gets passed from one generation to the next—unless we choose to face it. This is a conversation about making peace with money, letting go of shame, and learning to use money as a tool for love, service, and freedom—without needing to be perfect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value): Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart: https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kitStep 2: Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). A leadership lesson in belonging, culture, and connection...In this episode, we're going to look at the Bad Bunny halftime show through the lens of the Enneagram (specifically the Navigating Instinctual Bias!) and talk about what it might teach us about leadership and  connection in the workplace.This isn't an episode about typing Bad Bunny. And it's not a performance review either. What caught my attention was the energy of the performance, how it felt less like a solo spotlight moment and more like a gathering. It felt like a celebration of culture, community, and shared identity.From the house-style stage set, to the couple getting married during the show, to the mix of celebrities, local business owners, and everyday people on stage, the performance carried a strong sense of belonging. He centered Puerto Rican culture, highlighted real community spaces, and even used visual symbols to bring attention to ongoing struggles on the island.And of course, it was the first all–Spanish-language halftime show in NFL history a true legacy moment.Through an Enneagram lens, I saw strong community-focused, connection-driven energy in the performance, expressed in a bold, visible, emotionally impactful way. We also explore:How leaders create moments of belonging, not just performanceThe difference between individual spotlight and collective impactWhat it looks like to use visibility to elevate othersHow connection-centered leadership shows up in the workplaceIf the show moved you, or if you're thinking about how to lead in a more human, unifying way, this episode offers a simple Enneagram perspective on why that moment mattered,  using the lens of the instinctual biases.  Reflection questions from this episode:When was the last time you created a moment of belonging for your team?Are you using your influence to spotlight others, or mostly yourself?What would one small connection-focused leadership move look like this week?Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value): Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart: https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kitStep 2: Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). ---------------------Things are heavy right now.Between political tension, economic uncertainty, and heartbreaking headlines, many people are carrying stress, fear, anger, or grief into the workplace. Even if those issues aren't being talked about directly, they show up in how teams communicate, make decisions, and treat one another.In this episode, we stay true to what the Enneagram does best: helping people understand their stress patterns, reconnect with their strengths, and show up with more steadiness and compassion at work.In uncertain times, resilience isn't about becoming someone else.It's about using the best of who you already are.In this episode, you'll learn:The stress reaction of each Enneagram typeA simple resilience move for each typeThe unique strength each type brings to a teamOne practical leadership action for each typeResilience by Type (Quick Overview)Type 1: The Administrator Stress: Everything feels wrong or out of control. Strength: Integrity and principled action. Resilience move: Focus on one small, meaningful improvement.Type 2: The Coach Stress: Over-giving and emotional exhaustion. Strength: Care and connection. Resilience move: Ask what you need and honor it.Type 3: The Pacesetter Stress: Pressure to keep performing at all costs. Strength: Hope and forward momentum. Resilience move: Reconnect with what actually matters.Type 4: The Visionary Stress: Emotional overwhelm or discouragement. Strength: Emotional honesty and depth. Resilience move: Take one practical step toward stability.Type 5: The Strategist Stress: Withdrawal and overthinking. Strength: Perspective and clarity. Resilience move: Re-engage with one person or a meaningful task.Type 6: The Guardian Stress: Catastrophizing and scanning for danger. Strength: Preparedness and loyalty. Resilience move: Focus on what's actually in your control.Type 7: The Enthusiast Stress: Distraction or forced positivity. Strength: Optimism and creative problem-solving. Resilience move: Stay present with one hard truth or feeling.Type 8: The Commander Stress: Anger and a need to fight everything. Strength: Courage and advocacy. Resilience move: Protect something constructive.Type 9: The Consensus-Builder Stress: Numbing out or disengaging. Strength: Calm and perspective. Resilience move: Take one small, priority-based action.Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

In this episode of Typology, I sit down with therapist and author Joe Nucci for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about the Enneagram, mental health, and the growing misuse of therapeutic language in our culture. Joe—an Enneagram Three—shares his own journey with the Enneagram, the hidden shame dynamics of Threes, and how public success can quietly pull us toward performance instead of integrity. Together, we explore why tools like the Enneagram work best as maps, not MRIs—helpful for self-awareness and empathy, but dangerous when they turn into rigid labels. We also dig into Joe's new book, Psycho Babble, discussing how clinical terms like narcissist, OCD, and trauma have become everyday adjectives—and what it costs us when labels replace discernment, curiosity, and real relationship. This is a grounded, honest conversation about growth, character, and what it actually means to become a healthier version of yourself—without turning self-awareness into self-avoidance.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT JOE NUCCI Joe Nucci is an expert in breaking down how people talk about mental health. He's a psychotherapist who corrects widely misused terms, adds valuable nuance and explains complex ideas in ways anyone can understand. He can take a mental health lens to any hot button issue. Anyone who listens to him will walk away knowing themselves and others a little better. Joe reached over 10 million people in his first 6 months of posting content. His book "Psychobabble" explores why mental health information is so confusing to navigate and how to more easily understand different perspectives about mental health. He also has an upcoming podcast, being produced by Luminary Podcasts, where he will take deeper dives into the different mental health topics that he explores on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok @joenuccitherapy Pscyhobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free

In this week's episode, Bea and Urânio have the honor of interviewing fellow podcaster Valentine Marie, who brings in depht insights of her Enneagram professional and personal journey. In this hearwarming chat, Valentines open up about meaningful and fulfilling steps on her journey!Valentine is a writer, traveler, podcast host, and Enneagram coach based out of the Washington DC area. The Enneagram transformed her life and she is desperate to make it more accessible to all people, everywhere. She especially loves working with Enneagram newbies and skeptics so, if that's you - please reach out!Check Valentine's website: https://www.enneagramwithvalentine.comFollow Valentine on Instagram: https://instagram.com/enneagram_ishListen to her podcast: open.spotify.com/show/7iqwkejerqw5msxinwegqaLike learning about the Enneagram from Bea and Uranio? Join a community of Enneagram enthusiasts and participate in live monthly webinars and Q&As with Bea and Uranio. Sign up for a FREE trial of CP Online membership at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.cpenneagram.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to discover which Enneagram type you could be? Visit our webpage ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enneagramcompass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about the Enneagram test they created, Enneagram Compass.Please subscribe and share this podcast with others. It will help us out a lot!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChestnutPaesEnneagramAcademyFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cpenneagramSign up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cpenneagram.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions? ⁠hello@cpenneagram.com

In this mini but important episode, Christa tackles the most common, and most painful, dynamic in marriage: the anxious-avoidant pairing. If you've ever felt like you're constantly chasing your spouse for connection while they pull away, or if you feel overwhelmed by a partner who won't give you breathing room, this episode will help you understand why these attachment styles are magnetically drawn to each other and how the pursue-withdraw cycle keeps you stuck. In this intro episode, Christa gives practical steps each partner needs to take to break the cycle and move toward earned secure attachment. The key insight: Your Enneagram type is the engine, your attachment style is the steering, understanding both is where real change begins. Whether you're anxious, avoidant, or somewhere in between, this episode gives you language for what's happening and hope that change is possible. Listen right here or watch on YouTube! Need mental health tips in this time? Sign up for the FREE EnneaSummit here! ⁠⁠https://www.tylerzach.com/mh26/enneasummit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tylerzach.com%2Fa%2F2148228842%2FLS2nNmzL The Enneagram and Marriage Coaching & Certification Masterclass course begins again February 12, use code COACH for discount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special curated episode, you'll hear the most impactful conversations from eight years of Everyday Better. If you're looking for a practical starting point for personal growth, this episode is your starter kit. You'll explore how to get to know yourself better through tools like the Enneagram and astrology, how to discover your purpose and passion, how to use breathwork and mental skills training to regulate stress, how to deepen your friendships and relationships, and through these practices, make meaningful change in your own life and your own corner of the world. Whenever you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or in transition, this collection is a roadmap that brings together the essential ideas, practices, and insights that define Everyday Better.  For more from Leah Smart while Everyday Better is on hiatus, follow her on Substack, LinkedIn and Instagram. And if you loved the snippets in this compilation, you can find the full episodes here (in order of appearance): Carole Hopson: Second Acts: How Captain Carole Hopson Found Her ‘One True Thing' Dr. Jennifer Freed: Astrology + Psychology = A Map to Your Soul Beatrice Chestnut: The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up Dr. Michael Gervais: Rising Above Fear of Other People's Opinions JP Crimi: Can't Meditate? Try This with JP Crimi Tal Ben-Shahar: Engineering A Happier Life Michelle Thaller: Exploring the Universe: NASA's Michelle Thaller's Guide to Everyday Awe Shasta Nelson:The Anatomy of Friendship Julie and John Gottman: Making a Relationship Last

Send us a textWholehearted Storywork Part 1Pain changes you. Loss, disappointment, betrayal, or suffering can quietly shape how you see yourself, God, and the world.In this first episode of the Wholehearted Storywork series, Amy introduces the Victim role, not as an identity to reject or a mentality to shame, but as a place in the story where real pain is named and honored.This conversation explores the difference between acknowledging harm and becoming stuck in it, and how Scripture invites you into holy lament rather than denial, blame, or self-erasure.You'll explore: Why being a victim of pain is not a failure of faith.How unprocessed hurt can shape your story.The difference between telling the truth about what happened and living from a victim mentality.Why lament is a faithful and biblical response to suffering.How healing begins with paying attention, not pressure or quick resolutionThis episode is not about fixing your pain or rushing your healing. It's about creating space for honesty, compassion, and the slow work of formation.If you've been carrying a story that hurts (and aren't sure what to do with it), this conversation offers language and a way forward that doesn't bypass your humanity.Being in the Victim role doesn't mean you stay there; it simply means you're telling the truth about where you are.Healing begins when the truth is told in the presence of God's unconditional love.Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU: Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Not sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquiz Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

What happens when Enneagram Eight energy grows up, softens its edges, and learns to lead with both strength and soul? In this episode of Typology, Ian Morgan Cron sits down with restaurateur, entrepreneur, and conscious capitalism advocate Dan Simons, co-owner of Founding Farmers, for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about power, protection, and what it really means to build a culture of care. Dan is brand-new to the Enneagram—and quickly discovers he's an Eight with a strong Nine wing, a compelling combination that blends moral clarity with empathy, decisiveness with nuance, and fire with calm. Together, Ian and Dan explore how Eights aren't just challengers—they're often defenders: leaders shaped by early experiences of injustice who instinctively stand up for the vulnerable. Along the way, they talk candidly about: Why anger can be a tool rather than a liability when it's consciously harnessed How leadership failures are often listening failures (and the three most powerful words a leader can say) How putting emotional well-being on equal footing with profit actually increases performance, retention, and long-term value What a healthy workplace should feel like when you walk through the door (hint: think Labrador retriever, not shark tank) This is a masterclass in evolved leadership and a hopeful vision of capitalism done with conscience. If you're a leader, an Enneagram Eight, or someone longing for work cultures that don't crush the human spirit, this conversation will leave you both challenged and encouraged—in the best possible way. Listen in and pull up a chair. There's a seat for you at this table.     --------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Dan Simons Dan Simons is regarded as a leading voice in mission-driven business practices, known for championing people-centric culture and responsible industry standards while developing systems that deliver profitability. He and his partner, Michael Vucurevich, are Co-Owners of Founding Farmers Restaurant Group in partnership with the North Dakota Farmers Union. Their goal is to generate profits for American family farmers, earn farmers a larger share of the food dollar, and influence the sourcing decisions of suppliers and others in the hospitality industry. They operate eight sustainably run restaurants, one DC-based distillery, and a full service catering and event design company. He teaches courses at The George Washington University, hosts a podcast (Founding DC), and sits on the advisory boards of the DC chapter of Conscious Capitalism, OpenTable, and the Health Action Alliance Women's Health at Work Program. He blogs at www.DanSimonsSays.com and can be found across most social channels @DanSimonsSays. Visit https://www.dansimonssays.com/ to learn more.