Typology
362 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.1K ratingsWho are we? Why do we act, think and feel the way we do? How can we become our best, most authentic selves? Welcome to Typology, a podcast that explores the mystery of the human personality and how we can use the Enneagram typing system as a tool to become our best, most authentic selves. Hosted by author, speaker and counselor, Ian Morgan Cron, Typology features interviews with thought leaders from every sphere of life, including renowned Enneagram authors and teachers, psychologists, theologians, artists, business leaders, neuroscientists, philosophers, and more. In other words, we’ll be talking with people who are trying to become the best version of themselves in the world.
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Befriending feelings to find wholeness, feat. Dr. Carol Tanksley (Enneagram 5)
April 04, 2024 15:11 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDr. Carol Tanksley joins Typology to discuss her journey of self-discovery and the powerful impact learning to see her emotions as knowledge has had on her life. As Dr. Tanksley explains, “When I finally started to understand that it was not knowledge that I needed to quote ‘fix me,’ then I started to make progress. […] Things started to change in my life. I started to come to terms with the emotional and feeling part of me, hence the wing four. I had all kinds of feelings. They were there a...
A Journey of Healing and Vulnerability, with Molly Stillman (Enneagram 2)
March 28, 2024 14:03 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIn this week’s episode, Molly Stillman, the author of the book "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry: How Death, Debt, and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith, Farming, and Forgetting What I Came into This Room For," opens up about her struggles with grief and learning to face hard truths and tough emotions head-on. We explore the complexities of being an Enneagram Two, the importance of genuine vulnerability, and learning to share her story as a powerful tool for healing, connecting with others, and sharin...
Epidemic of Loneliness through the lens of the Enneagram, with Max Lucado
March 21, 2024 14:34 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe statistics for loneliness are startling, not just for children but for the human population in general. According to recent research, 61% of Americans report often feeling lonely. The fact of the matter is that loneliness is a universally felt emotion that doesn’t discriminate. It starts young…and it’s growing. Today, we welcome esteemed bestselling author Max Lucado for a timely discussion about the epidemic of loneliness in today’s connected age and the impact on human connection. W...
Attachment Theory in Action: Understanding Relationship Styles with Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley
March 14, 2024 14:44 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBToday, we had the pleasure of exploring the intricacies of personality and attachment styles with our esteemed guest, Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley, a mastermind in counselor education and supervision, and the author behind the transformative works, "The Mr. Rogers Effect" and "The Four Relationship Styles." Dr. Kuhnley enlightens us on the four relationship styles – the firefighter, the investigator, the security guard, and the networker. Each style, rooted in attachment theory, offers a unique...
Humility: The Secret to Inner Peace, feat. Dr. Joel Muddamalle (Type 3)
March 07, 2024 14:26 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week we welcome Enneagram 3, Dr. Joel Muddamalle Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries and Theologian in Residence with Haven Place Ministries. Author of the new book, The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility, Dr. Muddamalle shares the route to inner peace – through humility. Tune in as we explore: The three Ps of humility How the Enneagram became a huge part of Dr. Muddamalle’s journey into a place of humility, an...
Part 2: Exploring Frienships and the Enneagram, with Amy Weatherly (Type 9) and Jess Johnston (Type 7)
February 29, 2024 14:25 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week we continue our conversation with best friend duo Amy Weatherly (9w8) and Jess Johnston (7w8), co-founders of the viral page all about friendship, Sister, I Am with You. In Part 2, we explore: what each Enneagram type looks for and needs in a friendship how to deal with conflict in relationships and friendships when it's time to end a friendship and how to do it well In an age where everything is about division, this conversation is a breath of fresh air about people coming t...
Part 1: Exploring Friendships and the Enneagram, feat. Amy Weatherly (9w8) and Jess Johnston (7w8)
February 22, 2024 15:31 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBBest friend duo Amy Weatherly (9w8) and Jess Johnston (7w8), co-founders of the viral page all about friendship, Sister, I Am with You, join us for an inspirational look into the hows and whys of doing life together in a culture that constantly tries to keep us separate. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, co-authors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller I’ll Be There (But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants), and Here For It (the GOOD, the BAD, and the QUESO), Amy and Jess share the impact of the...
The Journey from Addiction to Authenticity: John Schaech and Julie Solomon’s Tale of Recovery [S07-031]
February 15, 2024 15:29 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThis week we revisit our conversation with accomplished actor and screenwriter John Schaech, known for his roles in "That Thing You Do" and the upcoming series "Blue Ridge," and his wife, Julie Solomon, a top branding coach, best-selling author, and podcast host. Together, they share their insights into how the Enneagram has shaped their personal and professional lives. In this episode, we explore: How John and Julie navigate their relationship dynamics as an Enneagram Four with a Five Wi...
The Good News About Anxiety, feat. Dr. David Rosmarin [S07-030]
February 08, 2024 18:33 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWe’re amid an epidemic of anxiety. It affects all of us, our children, our peers, our partners. Yet, what if we could reframe anxiety in a new way that helps people live in a healthy relationship with something we all experience…something it means to be human? Our guest, Dr. David Rosmarin, Enneagram 3w2, associate professor at Harvard Medical School, program director at McLean Hospital, founder of the Center for Anxiety, and international expert on spirituality and mental health joins...
Exploring Shadow Work through the Enneagram, with Seth Abram [S07-029]
February 01, 2024 16:21 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this episode, Enneagram guru Seth Abram returns to the show for an in depth conversation about Shadow Work. The shadow refers to the unconscious aspects of ourselves that we hide or deny. “Really the concept of the shadow is all about what elements in our psyche are unknown to us, what’s outside of our regular awareness [...] it’s not just what’s outside of our awareness, but it’s also what discomforts the sense of self we wish to have,” explains Seth. “Within me, it’s what is true of me ...
Finding Comfort in the Midst of Suffering, feat. Kristen LaValley [S07-028]
January 25, 2024 16:13 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWe live in a broken world and suffering is inevitable. But, what are you going to do with what you’ve gone through? Writer and storyteller, Kristen LaValley, Enneagram 5w4, offers a refreshing perspective on faith, spirituality, suffering, and the human experience. She joins me in an exploration of suffering and challenging our beliefs when they don’t hold up in crisis or darkness. As an Observer, Kristen explains what suffering is like for her, “I go deep inside and compartmentalize like...
Unlock Your Creative Potential: An Exploration of the Enneagram and Artistic Expression with Mary Adkins
January 18, 2024 18:42 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBHow does your Enneagram type influence the creative process? Whether we’re in business, cooking a meal, or writing a book, we’re all content creators on some level. Each of us has the capacity to tap into our gifts and bring something new into the world. Today, we explore the fascinating interplay between the Enneagram and creativity with author and writing coach, Mary Adkins. This conversation shines a light on the unique hurdles and assets each personality type brings to the table in th...
Ike Miller Discusses "Good Baggage" and the Enneagram Three's Journey to Authenticity
January 11, 2024 17:35 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBHow does your past shape your present relationships? This week's episode is a treasure trove of insights that you won't want to miss! Join us as we sit down with the insightful Ike Miller, PhD, author, pastor, and Enneagram Three, who brings a fresh perspective on how the baggage we carry from our childhood isn't all bad. In fact, it might just be the key to unlocking healthier relationships and a more authentic self. Ike's new book, "Good Baggage," challenges the notion that all our pa...
Becoming a Worry-Free Parent, feat. Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP (Type 1)
January 04, 2024 17:21 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week, we are thrilled to welcome back Sissy Goff, an accomplished counselor and leading voice in parenting and child psychology. As an Enneagram 1, Sissy has served as the director of counseling at Daystar Ministries since 1993, where she has impacted countless families over decades of devoted work. She returns to discuss the connection between parental anxiety and anger and how they impact our children. We also explore: Her experience as an Enneagram 1 and how it's helped shape her...
Cultivating Confidence, feat. Peter Atwater
December 28, 2023 17:29 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWith the Enneagram, what we do is not as important as why we do the things we do. This also applies to confidence. Behavioral economics pioneer, internationally sought-after consultant, and professor of confidence-driven decision-making Peter Atwater explains, “The ‘why’ to me is all related to our feelings of certainty and control because when I boil down what confidence is it’s knowing what’s coming and feeling like we are prepared for it.” Today, we explore what confidence is and ho...
From Addiction to Authenticity: John Schaech and Julie Solomon's Tale of Recovery (S07-023)
December 21, 2023 16:34 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBToday on Typology we welcome a dynamic couple to the show: accomplished actor and screenwriter John Schaech, known for his roles in "That Thing You Do" and the upcoming series "Blue Ridge," and his wife, Julie Solomon, a top branding coach, best-selling author, and podcast host. Together, they share their insights into how the Enneagram has shaped their personal and professional lives. In this episode, we explore: How John and Julie navigate their relationship dynamics as an Enneagram Fou...
Four Distinct Ways We're All Created to Hear God, feat. Havilah Cunnington (Type 7) [S07-022]
December 14, 2023 19:17 - 1 hour - 166 MBHow do you discern what God is saying? The Enneagram teaches us that we’re not all the same person. It allows us to be unique and have unique experiences. So, what if the key to hearing Him is understanding the distinct way he speaks to you? Today’s guest, pastor and author Havilah Cunnington reminds us we can’t assume that God speaks to us all in the same way. “I think that’s really important in life, to be different, to have a uniqueness, to understand that God doesn’t interact with all...
What are the Five Marks of a Man? feat. Brian Tome (Type 8w7)
December 07, 2023 18:13 - 1 hour - 150 MBWhat does it mean to be a man? It can be an incendiary question in some circles. But Brian Tome brings his Enneagram Eight energy to the topic as we explore his new book, The Five Marks of a Man: finding your path to courageous manhood, “I didn’t have that definitive moment where I crossed from boyhood to manhood because no one ever declared me a man. No one ever told me that,” explains Brian. “It’s not an age thing. It’s not what kind of truck or Prius you drive. It’s an attitude and a...
Living Fully through the Voice of the Heart, feat. Chip Dodd
November 30, 2023 17:15 - 49 minutes - 113 MBIn today's episode, distinguished guest Dr. Chip Dodd, a beacon of guidance and hope, joins me for a beautiful conversation about the power of feelings and relationships. We explore his groundbreaking Spiritual Root System (SRS), a simple yet powerful framework for understanding your emotional and spiritual nature and integrating it into your desired life. With his profound understanding of addiction, stress illnesses, and burnout, he shares insights that guide people toward healing. We...
Curiosity is a profound expression of love, feat. Scott Shigeoka (Type 7)
November 23, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBCuriosity is something we’re all born with…it’s a desire to know, a search for understanding. In today’s episode, Enneagram 7, Scott Shigeoka shares how his innately inquisitive nature allows him to foster deeper connections and explains how others can and should do the same. “We often think about [curiosity] as an intellectual tool to extract information, but actually you can move from the mind into the heart and it can become a heart-center tool that you use to better understand people, ...
How Enneagram Types 7-9 Can Mitigate Stress [S07-017]
November 16, 2023 14:48 - 42 minutes - 96.8 MBEach of us manage stress differently, but understanding our pressure points and automatic reactions allows us to consciously change the way we respond. When we understand the triggers of others, we can compassionately support them as well. In Part 3 of our 3-part series, Anthony and I focus on the unique ways Enneagram 7s, 8s, and 9s experience and manage stress. We explore: How Type 7s cope with the frustration of restrictions and the struggle to stay engaged when their freedom ...
Part 2: How Enneagram Types 4-6 Can Mitigate Stress
November 09, 2023 15:42 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBHow do you manage the weight of what’s going on in the world these days? Each of us handle stress differently, but when we take the time to recognize our triggers and automatic reactions, we’re able to stop, pivot and intentionally change our response. In Part 2 of our 3-part series, Anthony and I focus on the unique ways Enneagram 4s, 5s, and 6s experience and manage stress. We explore how: Type 4s can channel their profound empathy to forge deep connections and resilience in the fac...
How Enneagram Types 1-3 Can Mitigate Stress
November 02, 2023 14:04 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBThere’s a lot going on in the world right now and we’re all feeling different types of pressures. Each of us handle stress in different ways, and if we’re not careful, we can let our unhealthy behaviors take the lead. So, how do we work through seasons of stress to become the best, most helpful, most loving and compassionate expression of ourselves. I believe the Enneagram can help. It’s not a cure-all, but the Enneagram recognizes and takes into account the fluid nature of the personal...
How to Process Grief Based on Your Enneagram Type [S01-015]
October 26, 2023 21:01 - 32 minutes - 74.3 MBGrief is not something you do. It’s something you go through. All of us experience different types of grief and each of us grieve in different ways. But if we allow grief to consume us, if we don’t grow through grief, it locks us in the past and keeps us stuck. The recent loss of my mother has been an invitation for me to reflect on the ways I process my own grief. So today, Anthony and I wanted to bring this topic to you and offer some useful insights on how each Enneagram type expresses...
Living a life of purpose, feat. Jay Hewitt (Enneagram 3) [S07-014]
October 19, 2023 16:33 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBOur greatest legacies are not just in what we achieve, but in the indomitable spirit we demonstrate and pass on to the ones we love. Living a life of purpose could be the greatest gift you can give to the people you love. In today’s episode, pastor and motivational speaker, Jay Hewitt shares his deeply personal journey of facing a terminal brain cancer diagnosis at thirty-seven and opens up about the big questions that challenge him and the profound lessons his diagnosis has taught him ab...
Growing Emotionally and Spiritually through the Enneagram, with Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere (Types 1 and 2) [S07-013]
October 12, 2023 14:54 - 49 minutes - 113 MBHow can we use the Enneagram to understand and navigate our emotions? Each of us has a unique emotional wiring that has shaped our personality. But oftentimes, we undervalue the importance of our feelings. “Feelings are just as much a gift from God as thoughts,” explains Dr. Bill Gualtiere, “[...] our thoughts influence our feelings. But our feelings influence our thoughts also, and our feelings and emotions are very biological." Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere join me for an Enneagram-fil...
Finding Success Without A Recipe, feat. Mignon Francois (Enneagram 2) [S07-012]
October 05, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThe metric of success is not tied to money or fame, it’s living up to what you’re called to do. Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, Mignon Francois, joins us for a delightful conversation about how she turned her last $5 into a $10 million dollar cupcake empire. Now she’s helping other people learn what they can do if only they believe in themselves. “Everything is already here that will allow you to become or to create whatever it is that you decided in your heart that you want ...
Loneliness and the Power of True Connection, feat. Justin Whitmel Earley [S07-011]
September 28, 2023 19:52 - 42 minutes - 96.8 MBAs human beings we’re wired for connection – to be seen and known fully – yet loved anyway. When we lack this true connection, we begin to drift into a feeling of loneliness or isolation, both of which have been proven to impact our physical and mental health. Today’s guest, Justin Whitmel Earley, explains the difference between social isolation and loneliness, then implores us to prioritize healthy, deep connections with others stating, “The difference between those of us who are persev...
What's So Amazing About Grace?, feat. Philip Yancey [S07-010]
September 21, 2023 13:39 - 47 minutes - 110 MBPhilip Yancey is an award-winning author, renowned theologian, and influential speaker who has written 13 Gold Medallion award-winning books and won two ECPA Book of the Year awards for What’s So Amazing About Grace? And The Jesus I Never Knew. Today, I had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the bestselling book, What’s So Amazing About Grace? with author Philip Yancey. The question is just as relevant now as it was when the book was first published. It still...
Living in Alignment with Dr. Julia DiGangi
September 14, 2023 15:15 - 53 minutes - 122 MB“We have three energetic engines of what it means to be human. One is our feeling, one is our thinking, and one is our behaving. When those three things are integrated, the way that we’re kind of wired, when we kind of again walk into the party and we’re really behaving and thinking and feeling all in alignment, this is the fullest expression of a human being.” explains Dr. Julia DiGangi. Our new friend. Dr. Julia DiGangi brought the conversation today! We dig into the emotional, cognitiv...
Trusting Your Self, feat. Jeff Chu (Enneagram 6) [S07-008]
September 07, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBSixes have excellent analytical minds, are great strategists, troubleshooters, problem-solvers, and of course, see worst-case scenarios that other people don't see. The passion of the Six is fear which is often experienced as anxiety…anxiety that the unexpected could happen at any time. But once they launch a mental narrative in their head of all that could go wrong, these fictional stories can take on lives of their own and can grow and crowd out what’s actually happening. Today, we rev...
Balancing the Contradictory Elements of an Enneagram 5w4, feat. Jason Adam Miller [S07-007]
August 31, 2023 15:50 - 43 minutes - 100 MBThere’s no such thing as a pure personality type. We’re all a mash up of two types – your dominant type and your dominant wing. Knowing your wing is important because they reveal a whole different side of your personality and can explain contradictory elements within your personality. Enneagram Fives are edged between the passionate, intense Four on one side and the loyal but anxious Six on the other. Depending on their dominant wing, these two can look very different. Today, we explore ho...
From Burned Out to Fully Charged, feat. Dr. Neha Sangwan (Type 1w2)
August 24, 2023 16:41 - 50 minutes - 115 MBBurnout is more common than you think and the rates continue to rise. So, what constitutes burnout and how do we combat it? First, we need to understand the stressors that lead to burnout in the first place. According to physician, executive coach, and speaker Dr. Neha Sangwan, “burnout is due to prolonged stress and an ongoing net drain of energy on one or more of five levels: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. When we burn out, our productivity suffers, our health decl...
Gut Feelings with Functional Medicine Expert, Dr. Will Cole (Enneagram 5w4) [S07-005]
August 17, 2023 20:06 - 49 minutes - 113 MBWhat is the gut-brain connection, and what role does it play in living a healthy and fulfilling life? Functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole joins us to talk about his newest book, Gut-Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel, and how to heal our bodies through nutrition. Versed in the Enneagram, Dr. Cole shares how it has helped him educate and empower others by learning to communicate with others in a way they can receive it. "My Enneag...
Dr. Curt Thompson on Suffering and the Formation of Hope (Enneagram 4) [S07-004]
August 10, 2023 17:24 - 54 minutes - 124 MBTo be human is to suffer. Most people try to bypass suffering or live with it in isolation. But true healing happens when you acknowlege its presence, learn to be with it, and allow others to come alongside you in your pain. “Suffering is this whole notion of my perception that, 'I’m alone with my pain.’ So suffering is a direct function of the degree to which I am isolated with my pain,” explains Dr. Curt Thompson. “If I practice allowing others to be with me, it changes the nature of ho...
Harnessing Your Intuition to Achieve Personal and Professional Success, feat. Liz Tran [Enneagram 7] (S07-003)
August 03, 2023 14:34 - 50 minutes - 115 MBDoes your internal world align with your external world? If not, how can the Enneagram help you harness the vast treasures of instinctual insights and inspirations on a regular basis to realize personal and professional success? Liz Tran, Executive Coach and author of The Karma of Success, joins me for a wonderful conversation about tapping into your inner genius in order to capitalize on what you’re truly capable of. She shares the four spiritual strategies that foster reflection and he...
Gifts from the Unexpected, feat. Jillian Benfield (Enneagram 3) [S07-002)
July 27, 2023 14:49 - 42 minutes - 97.1 MBWe live in a world where we are faced with profound suffering on the news all day long and we see too much suffering of the world. But how do we take the unexpected things that happen to us and somehow breathe new life into them? Author of The Gift of the Unexpected: Discovering Who You Were Meant to Be When Life Goes Off Plan, Jillian Benfield believes, “No matter what your unexpected circumstance is–you don’t have to classify it as good–but I do think that good can come out of it and tha...
Renée Rosario on Holy Ideas and the Enneagram [S07-001]
July 20, 2023 13:01 - 56 minutes - 129 MBWe’re kicking off Season 7 with a topic I’ve not yet discussed on the show: Holy Ideas. Holy Ideas remind us of the powerful spiritual roots of the Enneagram. They are great, universal, spiritual truths that we forgot or lost touch with, as the ego created an overlay of personality. It’s a challenging concept, but today’s guest, renowned Enneagram teacher Renée Rosario walks us through the Holy Ideas for each type and reminds us to “relax with awareness into this idea that there is a power ...
Revisit: Finding Your Inner Encourager with Julianne Cusick (Enneagram 1)
July 13, 2023 13:50 - 54 minutes - 126 MBAs Richard Rohr says, Ones are childlike and full of joy and wonder at the world and creation. But for Ones, that sense of joy has been lost. Instead, they suppress their own feelings and focus on being good and doing what is right. They feel a sense of duty and responsibility and may harbor resentment toward others who don’t see things the right way – their way. But what would it look like if Ones reclaimed their childlike wonder? When Ones move toward health, they begin to let judgme...
Revisit: Becoming Lisa Whelchel
July 06, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBEnneagram Threes focus on outstanding performance, being perceived as successful, and avoiding failure at all costs. They believe that love comes from achievement, image, and status and have the tendency to neglect or ignore the personal needs of self and others. But when Threes move toward health, they move to the high side of Six. When that happens, they no longer need to “drive the bus” or flaunt success. They are so good at helping others live to their full potential and be successful...
Bittersweet State of Mind, feat. Susan Cain (Enneagram 4)
June 29, 2023 15:36 - 41 minutes - 96.1 MBHave you ever wondered why you like sad music, find comfort or inspiration in a rainy day, or react intensely to music, art, nature, and beauty? If so, you may identify with the bittersweet state of mind. Bestselling author Susan Cain joins Anthony and I in a deep exploration of the important topic of bittersweet. She explains that “as humans, we enter this world with a sense of longing and separation from a more perfect and beautiful world. We come into the world with this knowledge and...
Embracing Human Connection with Carlos Whittaker
June 23, 2023 17:37 - 56 minutes - 128 MBSome of my favorite interviews on Typology happen when a guest comes on thinking they’re one type but they present differently. Today is one of those conversations. We start the show by talking to author, speaker, and social media personality, Carlos Whittaker, exploring how he determined his type and what struck him the most about being an Enneagram 9. Not long into our conversation, we begin to unravel the lines between Enneagram 3s, 6s, and 9s and dig into a brief typing interview. It’s a...
Using Art to Inspire Healthy Conversations, feat. Craig Lamar Brown and Andrea Summer (Type 4) [S06-050]
June 15, 2023 15:28 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBWhen human language can no longer carry the freight of an idea or a spiritual truth, you have to default to metaphor or to another language that can do that job. That language might be sculpture, film, music, or art…whatever medium can express things that discursive analytical language cannot. No other Enneagram type can match the Enneagram Four’s creative gift for giving language to ideas others of us can’t find words for. Today’s guests, Craig Lamar Brown and Andrea Summer share how they...
Relationship Dynamics of an Enneagram 6 and Enneagram 1, feat. Chief Mike Alexander and Cheryl Alexander [S06-048]
June 08, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBLet’s face it, relationships are complicated. But the more you know about yourself and your partner, the easier it is to communicate and navigate conflict. This week, Mike Alexander, Enneagram Six returns along with his wife, Enneagram One, and psychotherapist Cheryl, for a powerful conversation about the dynamics of their relationship and their own journey of healing within their types. We dig into a few of the challenges they face and learn how figuring out the inner workings of themse...
Healing an Addiction to Drama, feat. Dr. Scott Lyons (Enneagram 4)
June 01, 2023 14:37 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWhether we’re watching it play out on social media or experiencing it in our relationships and workplaces, all of us know someone who is addicted to drama. But how do you recognize a drama addiction in yourself or others? And once you recognize it, how do you break the cycle and live more peacefully? Today on Typology, clinical psychologist Scott Lyons, Ph.D., reveals how he learned to navigate generations of trauma and identifies what a drama addiction is. “Like all addictions, it i...
Find What Drives You, feat. Kevin Miller (Enneagram 7) [S06-046]
May 25, 2023 17:03 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWhat roadblocks keep you from reaching your true potential? How can you shift your mindset to find true inspiration and fulfillment? CEO of SelfHelp(ful) and host of the SelfHelp(ful) podcast, Kevin Miller believes the key to motivation is understanding what it is that you truly value. “If it wasn’t anybody else, if it was just for you, what do you really want, that you can own?” asks Kevin. For a lot of people, when they really become clear on that value, they find it bumps against thei...
Part 2: Practicing Vulnerability as an Enneagram 8, feat. David Gungor
May 18, 2023 15:33 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBLast week David Gungor shared his struggle in determining his type, how he embraces his “chaotic intentionality,” and what it means to need others to “get out of his face.” Today we continue the conversation using the Enneagram to help Enneagram Eights grow in self-awareness through spiritual practices and leaning into the people they do trust to gain true intimacy. David Gungor is a member of The Brilliance, the American worship music duo of David Gungor and John Arndt. The band starte...
Part 1: Practicing Vulnerability as an Enneagram 8, feat. David Gungor (Replay)
May 11, 2023 07:03 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBEnneagram Eights are called The Challenger for a good reason. Eights don’t like to feel controlled and avoid any appearance of vulnerability. They are naturally confrontational and their combative energy can feel intimidating to others. But what feels like intimidation to others actually feels like connection to an Eight. Eights express their anger freely, are fueled by high levels of stimulation, and react very strongly against challenging injustices. And, as you’ll hear from our guest...
How Can Enneagram Stances Help You Move Through the World? feat. Dr. Jerome Wagner [S06-043]
May 04, 2023 14:36 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Enneagram is complex and dynamic and is itself, this act of self-curiousity, a portal to growth. With that in mind, how do we use it in an intentional way to achieve more integration and balance in our lives? In today’s episode, we dial into the importance of Stances with Enneagram master Dr. Jerome Wagner. Stances are a way that we move through the world in order to get our needs met, but “they can also be a defensive strategy so they work in both ways,” says Dr. Wagner, “They protect...
Kelli Thompson Closes the Confidence Gap (Type 5)
April 27, 2023 14:11 - 38 minutes - 22.2 MBDiscovering the Enneagram was the key to helping Kelli Thompson get out of her head, move through doubt and rumination, and take action. “It was really just a journey of how do you bring your life back into alignment with your values, learn to trust your heart and your gut, and that they have just as much merit as your brain, and then how do you use that to speak up and set boundaries, and take next steps forward and to make confident decisions,” says Kelli. In this episode, Kelli share...