Intro/Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMi8iILfYEg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdCyzJT59nw  **Episode starts at 10 minutes in** In this episode wrapping up the series on countertypes, we talk about: Countertypes of the body triad 8 9 1 - the social 8, social 9 and sexual 1 What kind of wedding do the different instincts do? Please write us about your experience at other people’s weddings if you know their instinct  We talk about Obama, who gives off 9 energy Marissa talks...

Intro/Outro: Ahnboi, Nobody Cares: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eqeS6XYm-8 In this episode we continue our series on the countertypes with the emotional triad, Enneagram types 2, 3, 4. At the end of the episode, self preservation 3 gets cut off almost entirely - we owe you this part of the episode in a near future recording! Disclaimer: we had a lot of audio issues in this episode that we fixed for the next episode. We're so sorry and thank you for bearing with us!   Episode notes,...

Intro/Outro: Aggressive - Tolou/AmprodBeats: https://youtu.be/H6Zp79eStbw It's a new series on countertypes! In this episode we:  Explain the concept of instincts, subtypes and countertypes Kick off the series exploring the fear-based thinking triad countertypes - the sexual 5, sexual 6 and social 7 Talk about why the self pres 7 isn’t a countertype and the social 7 is (Tara is confused about this) Wonder if Kurt Cobain and Trent Reznor are sexual 5s Explore themes of toxic masculinity...

In this episode: Tara rants about how 9s can be passive-aggressive (if you’re a 9 this might be triggering) We talk about Kourtney’s interactions and conflict with Kim and Khloe and Kourtney merging with Travis A little bit of talk about 9s on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills The potential differences between a 9 and 8 when interacting or in conflict We ask any 9s who made it to the end, what triggers a 9 to become passive-aggressive and wonder how disconnection to both parents influences...

WE'RE BACK Intro/Outro: Lethal Needle, Shooter (YouTube) In this episode we talk about the cast of Love is Blind, season 3 and what their Enneagram types MIGHT be. Key notes: - We go off on a tangeant about Cole + Zanab - We don't get to everyone in the cast - There are some interesting discussions about the differences between 3s, 6s and 9s in stress and relationships Resources include our brains and a brief mention of an instinctual variant description from PsychologieJunkie.com...

*General instinct knowledge @ 16 min *Self-pres 3 starts @ 26 min In this episode, we talk about the self-pres 3 (aka "Vanity No Vanity") and explore how they deny their passion of vanity (in a fixated state of mind). In our typical style, we kick the episode off with a personal catch-up and some banter.   We apologize ahead of time for the audio situation. In the intro, we talk about what we’ve been up to Review and refresher of all the instincts and levels of health in the instincts...

In this episode, we continue our series on the instinctual variants and focus on the Self-Preservation 7 AKA "The Hungry/Happy Hedonist", "The Gourmand", "The Keeper of the Castle" or... HUGH HEFNER?!?! A self-pres 7w8? Is this the same type as neurotic cult leaders? Anyway, here's what we talked about (resources are below): - How the 7s passion of gluttony + fear of emotional pain mixes with the self-preservation instinct - Anecdotal experiences of Maris' family, which is full of self-pres...

Intro/Outro - Powfu - Death Bed (Save the Sky Remix) In this episode, we continue our series on the instinctual variants and focus on the self-preservation 1 aka Hilary Clinton (we kind of sort of think). Here's what we talked about: We're doing consulting now, all the details are on our website at [email protected] If you're a part of our Patreon community, we're planning a live virtual hang out session soon, stay tuned for that Thank you for emailing about the last SP4...

In today's episode we talked about: We're doing consulting now! Details at enneagramforidiots.com We're continuing our series on the instinctual variants, featuring the self-pres 4s (aka I'm not sad and I don't want to be sad with you). Lots of descriptors for this instinctual variant: "tenacity" "defensive action" "dauntless". What resonates with you? We talk about the theory that the instincts have levels of health as well (Russ Hudson "Essence Emerging" meetups, A.H. Almaas, Creator of...

*Skip to around the 30-minute mark for mostly self-pres 2 content After we spend 15 minutes talking about public transit, we dive into the self-preservation 2 - aka the cutesy, childlike type. In this episode we talk about - Countertypes - Russ Hudson and A.H Almaas’ descriptions of the levels of health in the instincts and how instincts mature as we grow - How this instinctual variant moves both towards and away from others and is more self-protective and cerebral than other 2s - Why...

Intro/Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0pVXEBA3PU&list=RD--YiHE-06Rw&index=22 (pilgrim) Today we’re talking about Self-Preservation dominant 8s aka NOT Marissa but Donald Trump. Also known by Enneagram resources as the "Survivalist". In this episode we cover: How Marissa isn’t self-preservation dominant and Tara’s mind is blown, then we explore how the social (Maris) and sexual (Tara) instincts show up in our lives What a self-preservation dominant 8 may look like and...

Intro/Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--YiHE-06Rw (flowers in narnia) We kick off this episode with a discussion about speakers not getting paid at the International Enneagram Conference and then dive into what it's like to be a self-preservation 5. We talk about: Hermit life, being the most detached variant out of the three and how that may show up What it might feel like for a self-pres 5 to owe anything to somebody The self-pres 5 being “very good at boundaries” How the...

Intro / Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVLBaNQjQro Today we’re starting a brand new series on the INSTINCTS. Ahhhhh this is going to be SO EXCITING. In this episode, we kick it off with an introduction the instincts. We cover: what the instincts are (i.e. biological survival drives) language around describing instincts (variants and drives vs. using the word ‘subtype’) a breakdown of each instinct (self-preservation, sexual and social) why sexual does not mean one-on-one...

Intro/Outro: J Roes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfWAxIk4xDw Today we’re wrapping up our compatibility series with the holy trinity - types 3 + 6 and types 6 + 9. Skip to 9:55 minutes to start the episode. In this episode we talk about: What it’s like to be with a 3, 6 and 9 We analyze a relationship thread on Reddit between a 6 + 9 that has gone from monogamous to polyamorous and are now sleeping in separate beds A Redditor says he’s heard 9s are cheaters Marissa shares...

Today we’re continuing our compatibility series with type 5 and 2 aka Albert Einstein and Dolly Parton. If you want to start where we actually talk about the Enneagram, fast forward to 19 minutes in. In this episode we talk about: What it’s like to live with 5s and 2s and be in relationships with them What attracts these two to each other Some people on the internet talking about their 5 and 2 relationship experience Challenging areas for the coupling and possible ways to catch...

Intro/Outro: Bounce Back Remix by the Google Translate Lady (Background Hero) Today we’re continuing our compatibility series with type 8 and 7 aka Cardi B and Offset, Sharon and Ozzy, Olivia Pope and Fitz (fight us if you disagree on that typing). The couple that’s arguing, doing something amazing or never talking. In this episode we talk about: What it’s like to live with 7s and 8s What attracts 8s and 7s to each other How wings might influence a relationship What happens when...

Today we’re continuing our compatibility series with type 8 and 7 aka Cardi B and Offset. The couple that’s arguing, doing something amazing or never talking. In this episode we talk about: Mostly tumultuous 8 and 7 dynamics and celebrity couples (you won’t find nice, fluffy content in this episode) The addictive aspects of 8s and 7s **Trigger warning and note: around the 40 min. mark we start talking about domestic violence on and off. At times we missed the mark in approaching the...

If you’re joining us for the first time, this podcast is an explorative conversation about the Enneagram, pop culture examples and it is unstructured. Sometimes it includes conversations that aren’t about the Enneagram. We learn as you learn, we’re not presenting information as experts. We start this episode by going on a rant about Kourtney Kardashian and Poosh. Fast forward to the 20-minute mark if you’re looking to skip the intro. In this episode we talk about: How 9s (can when...

Today we start a new series on relationships! We’re going to explore how some types work together in romantic relationships. Also as a side note, if two people are self-aware it doesn't matter WHAT their type is. Moving on... In this episode we talk about: What an 8 in love and a 2 in love look like What it’s like to live with an 8 and a 2 Maris’ shares her experience as an 8w9 married to a 2w3 and also shares a personal life experience she’s gone through recently A few reality...

In part 2 of mistyping we covered: Why watching and listening to people who are the same type as you can help you solidify your type Resources for this include Conscious TV Enneagram panel discussions and every reality show you can find really We read a bunch of emails from 9s who share their stories of mistyping and then finally discovering they are a 9 Tara shares some 4 experiences If anyone would like to do a putter off with Maris she’s available Marissa ruins all of...

You’re just our type (even if you don’t know your type) Today is part 1 of 2 on mistyping aka how do you type yourself? This episode is pretty general on typing, we start diving into specific types towards the end (around 1:05 mark). The next episode will be on common mistypes and questions. In this episode we cover: - An overview of the 3 centres of intelligence and how to use them as a guide - How to NOT type yourself - Why running into a fire doesn’t mean you’re an 8 - HONESTY VS....

In this wildcard episode we talk about: - The Surviving R Kelly documentary - Billy McFarland and the trashfire that is the Fyre Festival - The Fyre Fraud documentary on Netflix and the Fyre documentary on Hulu We explore how deeply neurotic Billy McFarland and R Kelly are and try to make sense of their predatorial and exploitative behaviour with the Enneagram. SPOILER ALERT we mostly talk about neurotic 7 behaviours and a little bit about neurotic 3 behaviours. The main resource we used...

We’re finally wrapping up our series on wings with 1w9, the driest saint aka the idealist aka Ghandi aka people without facial hair apparently Tritypes still don’t exist Questions: Do you or your family or friends have vague explosive energy Do you have facial hair Would you go to a rage room Do you have road rage Did you leave the oven on Did you lock the door Do you work in activism Resources for today’s episode: Resources: Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for...