Upbuilding The Self

Enneagram Type 2 The Helper

Jun 12, 2023

Famous personalities like Fred Rogers, Sally Field, and Stevie Wonder are discussed as Enneagram Type 2s, exploring their tendencies to care for others while neglecting their own needs. The podcast delves into the insecurities and motivations driving Type 2 behaviors, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and healthy boundaries in relationships. It offers tailored practices for Type 2s to enhance personal growth and for others to better understand and support them.

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Sally Field

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Quick takeaways

Enneagram Type 2s prioritize caring for others and struggle with boundaries and self-care.

Type 2 individuals at their healthiest level focus on genuine connections and balancing giving and receiving love.

Deep dives

Understanding the Essence of Type 2

Type 2 individuals are characterized by tenderness, sweetness, and warmth, aiming to bring positivity and love to relationships. Their primary fear revolves around not feeling lovable enough and lacking the love necessary to be worthy of receiving love from others. Their core desire is to be perceived as loving and giving, often prioritizing offering love over receiving it.

Introduction

2min

Balancing Love and Needs for Type 2 Personalities

6min

Navigating Insecurities and Overcompensation in Relationships

5min

Exploring the Dark Side of Desperate Affection

2min

Exploring the Contrasts and Depths of Type Twos' Emotional Dynamics

5min

Enneagram Type 2s, nicknamed The Helper, are all about taking care of others and having deep intimate connections so they can feel really close and loved. They also have a hard time giving others space or seeing their own needs. Famous examples include Fred Rogers, Sally Field, and Stevie Wonder.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 2 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 2’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 2s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.

This episode is designed to help Type 2s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 2s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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