In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Anne Geary, founder of The Enneagram Approach. Anne explains her unique approach of combining the powerful tool of the Enneagram map with the pragmatic process of the 12-Steps of Recovery. She shares her personal story of recovery that led her to this work and how this unique approach can help us do the deep work. Connect with us: IEA2023.com Anne Geary: Web: enneagramapproach.com IG: @enneagramapproach Seth...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Elisabeth Wurm, a theater director and Enneagram teacher from St. Louis. Elisabeth discusses the overlap between improv and the Enneagram as they are both ego work. Each Enneagram type has a false personality, or ego, that will try to get in the way, and Elisabeth shares how improv can bring out the ego but also help work through that. Connect with us: IEA2023.com Elisabeth Wrum: Web: notjustenneacoach.com IG:...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Rev. Nhien Vuong, an Enneagram thought leader, spiritual mentor, and founder of Evolving Enneagram, a community-centered organization whose mission is to transform human ecosystems around the globe using a contemplative, wholeness-based approach to our individual and collective awakening. Rev. Nhien talks about the session she facilitated at the IEA Conference about sex and the Enneagram and hosted by the...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Stephanie J. Spencer, an executive coach and Enneagram guide. Stephanie talks about her story with the Enneagram and what inspired her to explore it through the heart rather than the mind. Using imagery, she shares how nature is grounding for her and can help us see ourselves more, which she discusses in depth in her book, “Out of the Box & Into the Wild: An Enneagram Journey Through the Triads of...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Dr. Deborah Egerton and Dr. Robert Holden, both also known as Dr. E and Dr. R respectively, about their friendship and the idea work they collaborate through the Enneagram. They also talk about coming to a place of understanding to bring us back to love. This can be accomplished through conversations and kind spaces so we can have an exchange of thoughts rather than a debate. Connect with us: IEA2023.com Dr....

Here’s Part 2 of Revisiting Ego & Essence. In this episode we continue to have a deep and meaningful conversation with enneagram legends Russ Hudson and Mario Sikora on these often used, often misunderstood concepts.  Lee Fields joins the Fathoms crew for this conversation, which always makes us better.  [2:00] How can we move forward with these terms despite the issues?  [13:05] Ego & Essence as bypassing [19:05] It’s about the process, not a destination [24:00] Individuality,...

Today we have the pleasure of reposting an episode from our friends from the Fathoms podcast. The Fathoms crew sat down at the 2023 IEA conference to have a deep and meaningful conversation with enneagram legends Russ Hudson and Mario Sikora on the often used and often misunderstood concepts, Ego and Essence. Joining the Fathoms crew is, Lee Fields, which always makes it better.  [1:00] A quick recap of Fathoms season 4 [5:30] We talk about (and cringe a bit) our Season 1 episode on Ego...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Wagner, a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, supervisor, consultant in private practice, and emeritus faculty member in the Department of Psychology and Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University, Chicago. Dr. Wagner shares his background with the Enneagram and his dissertation that explored how the Enneagram correlated with other personality tests. He also talks about what good...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Chelsea Forbrook, an Enneagram educator, coach and spiritual director. Chelsea talks about the topic she’s presented at the IEA conference with Milton Stewart: igniting passion to undo racism by doing an Enneagram study on whiteness and white culture. They discuss how we can use the tools we already learned from the Enneagram towards our activism and our cultural bias. She shares how we can do this by using the...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Jessica Denise Dickson, a life empowerment coach who teaches and coaches for the reclamation of full humanity through the intersections of the Enneagram, antiracism, and embodiment. Jessica discusses her talk with Vanessa Fernandez that explored the landscape and cultural context of the modern Enneagram of personality. She also talks about how the Enneagram teaching has been bounded in whiteness, how it’s...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Mario Sikora and María José Munita on how to use the framework of clear thinking with the Enneagram. They discuss why we should think through the logical steps and effective remedies to address our emotions and feelings and the tools to discern what is true and what is not. Connect with us: IEA2023.com Mario Sikora:  IG: @mariosikora Web: mariosikora.com Pod: Enneagram in a Movie Maria Jose Munita:  IG:...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Russ Hudson, one of the world's leading scholars and teachers on the Enneagram. Russ discusses the current state of the Enneagram. With a new year approaching, he shares what he thinks are good next steps for the community and his hope for the next generation of Enneagram teachers. Connect with us: IEA2023.com Russ Hudson: Web: russhudson.com Seth "Creek" Creekmore:  IG: @_creekmore Pod: Fathoms | An Enneagram...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Marion Gilbert about her work with the somatic Enneagram that helps us understand the sensations that go through our bodies. Marion discusses how engaging with our bodies can help us heal and she shares why her work is so important to the Enneagram community now. Connect with us: IEA2023.com Marion Gilbert: Web: mariongilbert.com Seth "Creek" Creekmore:  IG: @_creekmore Pod: Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast Pod:...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Sharon K. Ball and Renée Siegel, authors of “Reclaiming YOU: Using the Enneagram to Move from Trauma to Resilience,” about trauma and Enneagram-formed awareness. When someone goes through a traumatic experience, they tend to turn to a safe person, also known as a gatekeeper, who can then refer them to a therapist. Sharon and Renée discuss how to become a gatekeeper and become aware of anyone going through...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Susan Olesek, founder of the Enneagram Prison Project (EPP), and ambassadors Dustin Baldwin, Jeff Limon and Alex Senegal. They discuss EPP’s mission to help those in jails and prisons use the Enneagram to inspire transformation on both sides of the bars. They share what its likes to work with the Enneagram through the ups and downs of their journeys and how this tool can help others free themselves from the...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Belinda Gore, an author, teacher and Enneagram presenter at this year’s conference. Belinda shares how she came into the Enneagram community and how Object Relations interacts with the Enneagram. She also talks about her recent book, Finding Freedom: Understanding Our Relationships Using Object Relations and the Enneagram. Connect with us: IEA2023.com Belinda Gore: Web: belindagore.com Book: Finding Freedom:...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, Milton Stewart speaks with Lucille Greeff from Aephoria, who is the honored podcast room sponsor for this years’ IEA conference. Lucille shares what she does and the work they do at Aephoria. She also discusses how they connect to the Enneagram world within South Africa. “This is one of the biggest pieces I think that is missing when we try to share honestly anything or when we try to especially share the Enneagram,...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, Seth “Creek” Creekmore is joined by his Fathoms podcast co-hosts, Seth Abram, Drew Moser and Lindsey Marks along with Lee Fields and Milton Stewart to celebrate Fathoms’ 100th episode. The Fathoms hosts are also partnering with IEA as temporary hosts of this podcast for this year’s global conference. Listen as they all share what this year’s theme, “Unite & Ignite,” mean to them within the Enneagram community and what...

Enneagram podcast hosts, Milton Stewart, Sarajane Case, Micky ScottBey Jones, Seth “Creek” Creekmore, come together in this debut episode of the IEA podcast that will highlight the authors, teachers and topics at the upcoming IEA Global Conference in July. They share their Enneagram origin stories and what to expect at the conference. They also share what they’re looking forward to discussing at the conference and why it’s important for them to reach out and connect more to a global...

The International Enneagram Association (IEA) Global Conference return in-person this year in San Francisco, and hosts from some of your favorite Enneagram podcasts — Milton Stewart, Sarajane Case, Micky ScottBey Jones and Seth “Creek” Creekmore — bring a new podcast featuring world-renowned Enneagram authors, teachers and more. Connect with us: IEA2023.com Milton Stewart: IG: @kaizencareers Web: KaizenCareers.com Web: Kaizen Enneagram Academy Pod: Do It For The Gram: An Enneagram...