Enneagram and Marriage
394 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsThe Enneagram and Marriage Podcast, hosted by Christa Hardin, MA, is rooted in two decades of experience counseling and coaching couples. On top of her expert marriage advice, Christa uses the Enneagram to add another layer of understanding in how we work as individuals and gives us deeper insight into how we connect and shine together in marriage and relationships across the collective community.
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Transforming Through Trials, Grief, and Loss Together
May 25, 2020 08:00We know you're working so hard to make a great life and legacy for future generations together both in the world and in your family. But what do we do in marriage when trials and losses hit, as they inevitably do as time passes. Join Christa for an amazing journey through her own and your grief at each stage with tons of practical and heartfelt marriage and personal tips and an extra special freebie for you from her husband Wes!
The Big 3 Issues in Marriage: Part 3, Sex
May 25, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutesListen in as Christa uses the Enneagram to openly discuss sexual needs and desires, as well as the ways they have been stifled, shamed, and overexposed. This episode is critical for you to listen to on your own or with your partner. Then you can get started on the road to your most amazing and sacred intimate life together with tons of practical tips and research you don't want to miss! Kendra Swalls info from Girl Means Business also! Website - www.girlmeansbusiness.com Itunes - https://...
Transforming Through Trials, Grief, and Loss Together
May 25, 2020 08:00We know you're working so hard to make a great life and legacy for future generations together both in the world and in your family. But what do we do in marriage when trials and losses hit, as they inevitably do as time passes. Join Christa for an amazing journey through her own and your grief at each stage with tons of practical and heartfelt marriage and personal tips and an extra special freebie for you from her husband Wes!
Transforming Through Trials, Grief, and Loss Together
May 25, 2020 08:00We know you're working so hard to make a great life and legacy for future generations together both in the world and in your family. But what do we do in marriage when trials and losses hit, as they inevitably do as time passes. Join Christa for an amazing journey through her own and your grief at each stage with tons of practical and heartfelt marriage and personal tips and an extra special freebie for you from her husband Wes!
Transforming Through Trials, Grief, and Loss Together
May 25, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutesWe know you're working so hard to make a great life and legacy for future generations together both in the world and in your family. But what do we do in marriage when trials and losses hit, as they inevitably do as time passes. Join Christa for an amazing journey through her own and your grief at each stage with tons of practical and heartfelt marriage and personal tips and an extra special freebie for you from her husband Wes! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of ou...
Transforming Through Trials, Grief, and Loss Together
May 25, 2020 08:00We know you're working so hard to make a great life and legacy for future generations together both in the world and in your family. But what do we do in marriage when trials and losses hit, as they inevitably do as time passes. Join Christa for an amazing journey through her own and your grief at each stage with tons of practical and heartfelt marriage and personal tips and an extra special freebie for you from her husband Wes! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of ...
Transforming Through Trials, Grief, and Loss Together
May 25, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MBWe know you're working so hard to make a great life and legacy for future generations together both in the world and in your family. But what do we do in marriage when trials and losses hit, as they inevitably do as time passes. Join Christa for an amazing journey through her own and your grief at each stage with tons of practical and heartfelt marriage and personal tips and an extra special freebie for you from her husband Wes! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of ...
The Big 3 Issues in Marriage: Part 2, Finances
May 18, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutesWhatever their socioeconomic status, couples continue to report that arguing about finances is one of the three biggest issues in their marriages. In this vital episode, we're talking about the effects of financial infidelity as well as finding your wise and authentic financial voice. Start now on integrating your own budget as we share our weekly tools and more from financial gurus across the globe! Most importantly, you'll learn how couples struggle with their finances and how to overcome ...
Mini Episode: When to Come Out of Quarantine - Together
May 14, 2020 13:11 - 7 minutesCouples we're surveying are talking about a new topic of communication that's currently at hand. The question is about when and how to individually and jointly emerge from quarantine, especially where there's disagreement. When survival is at stake, what and who gives? Join in for this special midweek mini-edition of the podcast in a conversation about how we can still live and work together with our spouses in a loving manner even when we differ about this important and deeply relevant marri...
The Big 3 Issues in Marriage: Part 1, Communication
May 11, 2020 12:24 - 28 minutesTired of running around the same marriage stumbling blocks? Join us for another episode where we tackle not just the rhetoric but the actual roadblocks of marriage communication issues! Whatever your Enneagram type, there are some tried-and-true methods for getting through to your spouse that will enrich your relationship for a lifetime! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies and resources! Instagram: @enneagramandmarriage | @enneagrammarriagepod Fa...
Help for the Big 3 in Marriage: Communication
May 11, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 25.7 MBThere are three issues in marriage that couples continually report as needing help in, communication, finances, and intimacy. We're covering each of them right here, especially as we (hopefully!) find ourselves exiting quarantine in the coming weeks and months and life gets busier again. Listen in on this week's podcast for the communication do's and don'ts that every relationship, regardless of your Enneagram type, needs to not only survive, but to thrive!
The Parenting Tendencies of Each Enneagram Type
May 08, 2020 15:38 - 35 minutesJust how does your Enneagram type inform your parenting at best and at worst? This is a special episode that's full of grace for parents, and one that we're finally releasing from the pre-quarantine time capsule! We hope you take some time this Mother's Day weekend and beyond to both explore and to embrace the fun and the learning lessons of each Enneagram type, both from your own days as kids and to reflect on your own parenting style. We know you want to be the best parent possible, whateve...
Important Routines for Every Type in Marriage
May 04, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutesEven if you're an assertive type and you don't like to be controlled by another person, human relationships need not only connections, but routines together to thrive, especially married couples. Don't worry, however, routines can be varied and fun! Listen as we go over the vital habits you need to continually establish so you can find or re-find your best routine vibes both individually and together, whatever your Enneagram type! We're also including info about a special freebie and a marria...
Creating Healthy Emotional Self Care for Each Enneagram Type
April 27, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutesTune in to hear about the importance of emotional self-care for each Enneagram type. Listen to hear how Christa and the couples she's been working with have been taking steps to get more in touch with their hearts. Get tips on both your type and your spouse's type to have better emotional self-care for yourself and your marriage! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies and resources! Instagram: @enneagramandmarriage | @enneagrammarriagepod Facebook @...
How Your Fitness Level Affects Your Marriage and Your Enneagram Type
April 20, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutesJoin Christa for a compelling conversation as we talk all things Enneagram and fitness! This week's research has shown cutting edge tips for staying as healthy as possible during COVID-19. In addition to wearing your PPE, we've learned getting through this harrowing virus has everything to do with your fitness levels! You'll learn how you, whatever type you are, can not only improve your own fitness life but also steer your marriage toward life and balance as well! Head on over to enneagram...
How Your Fitness Level Affects Your Marriage and Your Type
April 20, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week's research has shown cutting edge tips for staying as healthy as possible during COVID-19. In addition to wearing your PPE, we've learned getting through this harrowing virus has everything to do with your fitness levels! Join Christa for a compelling conversation as we talk all things Enneagram and fitness! You'll learn how you, whatever type you are, can not only improve your own fitness life but also steer your marriage toward life and balance as well! Head on over to enneagr...
The 9 Types in Spirituality & Marriage
April 13, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 59.9 MBHave you changed over the years in how you've thought about and related to God? Chances are, your faith has evolved over the years and that your marriage has also been influenced. Tune in as Christa creatively guides you through helpful tools and tips for each Enneagram type not only in the flourishing times but also the desert times. She also offers some tips to stay connected as a couple even if you differ spiritually and shares a refreshing free download! Head on over to enneagramandma...
The 9 Enneagram Types in Spirituality & Marriage
April 13, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutesTune in as Christa creatively guides you through helpful tools and tips for each Enneagram type on their spiritual journey. Chances are, your faith has evolved over the years and that your marriage has also been influenced. She offers some tips to stay connected as a couple even if you differ spiritually or just at different points. This episode is truly for everyone to wants to grow in their marriages and their spirituality! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our ...
Marriage With the 9 Types During Quarantine
April 06, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutesWhen quarantine guarantees an unquestionably long time together with your partner, what can you do to keep things not only healthy but also safe? Join us for an important conversation about each type in stress and ways to strategize with your partner so you both land in a safe place of wellness for the duration of the quarantine and beyond. Christa explores not only each type in stress but also highlights a strategy for a healthy rising up to the call of your unique gifts as well. Don't miss ...
Learning from The Enneagram Anxiety Triad During COVID-19
March 30, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutesListen in for amazing tips on managing anxiety by Enneagram type as an individual as well as a spouse, and learning to differentiate normal anxiety from a paralyzing disorder. Some people spend their entire lives preparing for emergency and when it comes, they find themselves more than equipped to handle the problems. Others of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of emotions we need help processing, sometimes falling apart for a little while. Listen also for special tips for managing coronavirus...
Learning from The Anxiety Triad During COVID-19
March 30, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBSome people spend their entire lives preparing for emergency and when it comes, they find themselves more than equipped to handle the problems. Others of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of emotions we need help processing, sometimes falling apart for a little while. Join this week's podcast for amazing tips on managing both anxiety as an individual as well as a spouse, and learning to differentiate normal anxiety from a paralyzing disorder. Listen also for special tips for managing coronavi...
Up Close & Personal With Christa's Husband Wes, Enneagram 1?
March 23, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutesJoin us for this special episode as host Christa Hardin and her guest, her husband Wes, Enneagram 1, get serious as well as laugh as they contemplate their relationship and whether he's actually been a 3 all this time. This is a special peek into a twenty-four year long relationship and especially relevant if you're someone who wonders about your non-Enneagram obsessed spouse or someone who just want an inner look at another couple's Enneagram + Marriage story! Head on over to enneagramandm...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Connection During the Coronavirus
March 17, 2020 20:58 - 24 minutesDuring times of local or national stress, couples often become more conflicted that ever. With the world shutdown and Coronavirus upon us, we need each other more than ever so we can stay connected and in healthy control of the things we need to manage well, namely our families. Join us in the special episode where Christa gives your relationship the boost it needs to withstand the pressures of right now, using tools from past critical moments in time, Enneagram insights, and more! Head on o...
Seasons of Marriage & All 9 Enneagram Types
March 16, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutesListen to this important episode to learn what you in your Enneagram type can expect over the beginning, middle, and later stages of marriage as you make the important decision to grow love. Couples often approach their marriage with eyes of hope and excitement for how their spouse will heal their wounds. This isn’t a faulty approach, as we do help one another to heal. However, when we expect spouses to heal all of our own wounds, most of which started long before marriage, we are let down. G...
Seasons of Marriage & All 9 Types
March 16, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBCouples often approach their marriage with eyes of hope and excitement for how their spouse will heal their wounds. This isn’t a faulty approach, as we do help one another to heal. However, when we expect spouses to heal all of our own wounds, most of which started long before marriage, we are let down. Listen to this important episode to learn what you in your type can expect over the beginning, middle, and later stages of marriage as you make the important decision to grow love. Head on ...
Females and the Enneagram
March 09, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutesWomen are stereotyped as being more emotional than men and our surveys showed that feelings types were indeed much more prevalent with females than males. Join us as we talk about the large number of compliant and withdrawing women we surveyed and especially as we help these types and all types to find their voice in marriage! As we celebrate International Women’s Day this week you don’t want to miss being part of the conversation on how females can increasingly thrive in marriage and relatio...
All About Enneagram 2s in Relationship
March 02, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutesWe're chatting about our lovely Enneagram 2s in this encompassing episode where we share not only well-known type qualities of 2s but also ways they can thrive within their relationships. We're also analyzing ways 2s, who love to give and to love the world can keep up all that helping from a place of health in marriage particularly. Listen as we chat about balancing the subtype and some common strengths and issues each of the other types has in relation to their dear Enneagram 2! Head on ove...
All About 2's in Relationship
March 02, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWe're chatting about our lovely Enneagram Twos in this encompassing episode where we share not only well-known type qualities of Twos but also ways they can thrive within their relationships. We're also analyzing ways Twos, who love to give and to love the world can keep up all that helping from a place of health in marriage particularly. Listen as we chat about balancing the subtype and some common strengths and issues each of the other types has in relation to their dear Enneagram Two! H...
Enneagram Typing & Your Favorite Shows
February 28, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutesSPECIAL FUN EPISODE: We're taking you through a laid-back, all-in-fun typing episode of your favorite show characters! Let's face it, we've all wanted to slap Enneagram labels on our favorite TV relationship characters a time or two, right? Some of them we can even proudly relate to while others make us cringe at the realization that yes, we are a little like the worst ones at times. Join us in our back and forth banter as we playfully type who you told us you love on The Office, Parks & Rec,...
Males & the Enneagram
February 24, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBOne of the most important aspects of any typing system is understanding that males and females are indeed somewhat different both socially and biologically and thus often have differing prevalent personality features. In this episode we share some fascinating collective research on common male patterns in typing as well as the results of two hundred males surveyed on IG. Most importantly, we've got essential tips for how males of all types can both grow and thrive in relationships.
Males & the Enneagram
February 24, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutesOne of the most important aspects of any typing system is understanding that males and females are indeed somewhat different both socially and biologically and thus often have differing prevalent personality features. In this episode we share some fascinating collective research on common male patterns in typing as well as the results of two hundred males surveyed on IG. Most importantly, we've got essential tips for how males of all types can both grow and thrive in relationships. Head on o...
All About Enneagram Ones in Relationship
February 17, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWe're chatting about all things Enneagram One in this encompassing episode where we share not only well-known type qualities of Ones but also ways they can thrive within their relationships. We're also analyzing ways Ones, who love to bring order and goodness to the world, can continue to operate within their high standards from a place of health in marriage particularly. Listen as we chat about balancing the type, wings, stress and health points, and perhaps most fun for spouses, some commo...
All About Enneagram 1s in Relationship
February 17, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutesWe're chatting about all things Enneagram 1 in this encompassing episode where we share not only well-known type qualities of 1s but also ways they can thrive within their relationships. We're also analyzing ways 1s, who love to bring order and goodness to the world, can continue to operate within their high standards from a place of health in marriage particularly. Listen as we chat about balancing the type, wings, stress and health points, and perhaps most fun for spouses, some common conne...
Reaching Romantic Depths for Each Enneagram Type
February 10, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutesAs we move into Valentine’s Day weekend we’re talking about all things romance and the Enneagram! Whether you approach the world from your head, heart, or body, we’re covering how to go the distance with all things romance for each type and triad. Don’t miss out on this inclusive special episode where we lead you towards what we hope is an amazing romantic reconnection with the love of your life! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies and resources!...
Enneagram Stances & Getting Healthier in Your Conflict Style
February 03, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutesAggressive, Withdrawing, Compliant…Depending on your Enneagram type, you’re probably prone to any one of these in relation to your partner, especially during a heated battle. In this episode, we examine both the strengths and the cautionary tales of all three styles and discover ways to make your own tendency not only more palatable in marriage but also less pathological. This must-hear episode also finishes by opening the door to our course for those needing more personalized help with energ...
Stances & Getting Healthier in Your Conflict Style
February 03, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBAggressive, Withdrawing, Compliant…Depending on your type, you’re probably prone to any one of these in relation to your partner, especially during a heated battle. In this episode, we examine both the strengths and the cautionary tales of all three styles and discover ways to make your own tendency not only more palatable in marriage but also less pathological. This must-hear episode also finishes by opening the door to our course for those needing more personalized help with energizing the...
Developing a Healthy Personal Identity in Marriage
January 27, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode, we talk about the concepts of leaning in to make sure you're listening to and loving your spouse well but also that you're balancing your own self-care and personality with it. Being your authentic best self is a key contributor to the energy and lifeblood of marriage and family health. We're also sharing an invitation to a very special upcoming coaching opportunity geared toward energizing your relationship! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our a...
Developing a Healthy Personal Identity in Marriage
January 27, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, we talk about the concepts of leaning in to make sure you're listening to and loving your spouse well but also that you're balancing your own self-care and personality with it. Being your authentic best self is a key contributor to the energy and lifeblood of marriage and family health. We're also sharing an invitation to a very special upcoming coaching opportunity geared toward energizing your relationship!
Feeling Safe Together: Understanding & Negotiating Instincts in Relationship
January 20, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWe all want to feel safe and yet sometimes marriage rips open our vulnerability in a way that nothing else can. Whether you lean towards self-preservation, social, or an intimate way of feeling safe instinctually, tuning in to this episode will lead you on a mission toward a healthier balance and an understanding of how you can best love a spouse or partner who differs from you in their own quest for safety. Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies ...
Feeling Safe Together: Understanding & Negotiating Enneagram Instincts in Relationship
January 20, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutesWe all want to feel safe and yet sometimes marriage rips open our vulnerability in a way that nothing else can. Whether you lean towards self-preservation, social, or an intimate way of feeling safe instinctually, tuning in to this episode will lead you on a mission toward a healthier balance and an understanding of how you can best love a spouse or partner who differs from you in their own quest for safety. Head on over Join our membership The E + M Collective now! Head on over to enneagr...
The 9 Enneagram Types in Marriage: The Ups & Downs and In-Betweens
January 13, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutesJoin in the fun as we briefly review each Enneagram type in the individual and marriage setting! Hear your type’s strengths, hardships, and redeeming qualities too, so you can make sure your aim is on point for your very best in marriage and in life! Join our membership The E + M Collective now! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies and resources! Instagram: @enneagramandmarriage | @enneagrammarriagepod Facebook @ enneagramandmarriage Have a spe...
The 9 Types in Marriage: The Ups & Downs and In-Betweens
January 13, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBJoin in the fun as we briefly review each type in the individual and marriage setting! Hear your type’s strengths, hardships, and redeeming qualities too, so you can make sure your aim is on point for your very best in marriage and in life! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies and resources! Instagram: @enneagramandmarriage | @enneagrammarriagepod Facebook @ enneagramandmarriage Have a specific question? Fill out this form to get your ...
Ep 2: Debunking Marriage Myths Using the Enneagram
January 06, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutesIn this week's episode, Christa Hardin explores and disproves popular marriage myths. From identifying Enneagram types that work well together, to learning how to manage expectations within marriage based on your type, this episode will answer your burning questions and will show how the Enneagram can help in various life situations. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY Instagram: @enneagramandmarriage | @enneagrammarriagepodcast reflectionscc.com | enneagramandmarriage.com Learn more about your ad...
Ep 1: Welcome to the Enneagram and Marriage Podcast!
December 29, 2019 21:16 - 24 minutesIn this inaugural episode, Christa Hardin, MA, shares about the purpose of the Enneagram and Marriage Podcast, her background in clinical psychology, how the E and M Instagram came to be, why the Enneagram is so important, and more. Join our membership The E + M Collective now! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies and resources! Instagram: @enneagramandmarriage | @enneagrammarriagepod Facebook @ enneagramandmarriage Have a specific relationshi...