The Awareness to Action Enneagram Podcast

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore speak with Seth Abram, co-host of Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast, about Enneagram Type Nine, “Striving to Feel Peaceful.” They discuss this type’s desire to feel inner harmony and how they can be self-deprecating and resistant to change. Seth shares how being a Type Nine shapes how he approaches things as well as debunks misconceptions about this type.“He is the reason that I know about the Enneagram. I will admit that.” -Creek [01:36]“Everybody thinks ’Oh Nines are easy going and get along with everybody, and they’re nice.’ They are until they aren’t. Most Nines when you get to spend some time with them, you will see flashes of temper. You will feel anger. You will see assertiveness that comes out, but it’s usually in response to not feeling peaceful.” -Mario [10:31]“There’s no such thing as a Nine. There’s a person. There’s an individual who has some patterned way they express themselves, but there’s no such thing as a Nine. And I just think that when people confuse a person for this type, you don’t let me be anything else than the idea you have in your head. And that limits me, and I hate being limited.” -Seth [45:26]“So much of what you were describing as Nine-ish is also very similar to navigating, so that might be one of the reasons why it’s hard to see the navigating, because it might be seen or perceived as Nine-ish. Some of the things, at least.” -María José [1:03:33]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[01:28] This week’s guest, Seth Abram[05:26] The strategy of the Nine[09:35] Striving to Feel Peaceful[12:13] The connecting points[13:26] How Seth learned about the Enneagram[17:32] Resistance to change and holding space[20:01] Seth’s experience with ATA[24:04] Adaptive and maladaptive ways[31:38] Flipping of the switch and self-deprecation[39:40] Type Nine as a leader[42:56] Misconceptions about Type Nine[47:50] Tips to using the strategy in a better way[53:12] The Nine’s subtypes[1:10:08] A level of security, feeling seen and safe[1:12:30] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional OptimismSeth Abram:IG: @integratedenneagramMusic: sethabram.bandcamp.comPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore answer questions they’ve received about the history of the Enneagram. They discuss what they’ve gathered about the history of the Enneagram and why it’s important to know it, but they also remind listeners to think critically about the Enneagram, including what is discussed in this episode.“There are lots of different approaches to the Enneagram that are valid as long as they meet those criteria and as long as they stay within some fundamental rules.” -Mario [14:53]“On Fathoms, we just had a conversation, and part of it was about if all these details and structures and explanations of your inner psyche isn’t leading to some level of growth and more compassion for yourself and others, then it’s not useful or you’re not using it well or whatever. And I think that’s the biggest thing.” -Creek [26:34]“It is really tempting to fall for these great stories, even more so with a teacher who is charismatic teacher. And we need to be alert and try to think critically when we’re listening to these stories.” -María José [32:34]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[00:13] Why it’s important to know the history of the Enneagram[01:45] Working with validity and source of authority[06:50] Secret knowledge makes people seem cool[12:31] Ideas evolved and that’s ok[15:21] What the hosts have gathered about Enneagram history[20:55] The Trifix idea[29:44] A recap of Enneagram history[31:41] Be critically thinking what you hear about the Enneagram[34:29] OutroResources:Letter to the Transpersonal Community by Oscar IchazoThe origin of the Enneagram - Claudio Naranjo speaks - June 2010Connect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore talk about the difficulties and problems with assessing someone’s Enneagram type. Humans have a fundamental desire to put a label on things, but the three hosts discuss things to keep in mind when typing other people.“I think it’s not a wrong thing to do when you’re first learning the Enneagram. Like it’s just a practice. It’s a practice of observing patterns, but you can’t stop after observing three patterns. You have to keep going.” -Creek [02:15]“Enneagram assessments and the weight that people put on Enneagram assessments is really problematic, because assessing someone's Enneagram type in an online test is really, really tough.” -Mario [05:31]“I would say that to me in my experience, the main mistakes are made when you don’t understand the instinctual biases.” -María José [20:57]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[00:24] Typing our pets[05:13] The weight of Enneagram assessments[08:47] Rubrics and provisional hypothesis[13:59] Keep in mind the subtypes and instinctual biases[16:15] Open ended questions[24:21] Hold your type lightly[26:38] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore focus on the potential limitations of the Enneagram. They discuss how not to use it and why it’s important to have conviction and humility when exploring the Enneagram. They highlight some things that they’ve seen to suggest caution and critical thinking.“The Enneagram is a really powerful tool with lots of great uses, but no tool does everything.” -Mario [02:28]“When we limit other people by their type is a form of dehumanization.” -Creek [26:21]“It goes against the possibility of me understanding myself better because you oversimplified the model trying to apply to so many areas that it loses its power.” -María José [27:14]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[01:00] Ways to use the Enneagram[06:50] Overcomplicating vs oversimplifying[12:58] Putting a band together[17:52] Instinctual bias plays more of a role[20:22] Be careful when making assertions[27:30] The importance of conviction and humility[38:20] Playing with fire[42:00] Sum-total of your experience and expression[45:26] Childhood experiences[50:27] Relationships[56:09] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore discuss Enneagram Type Three, “Striving to Feel Outstanding.” Drew Moser, co-host of Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast, joins them to share how being a Type Three shows up in his life. The four talk about how Type Threes aim to feel like they’re standing out in some way, the blind spots that occur from this and how there’s so much more going on under the surface. They discuss the misconception that while Type Threes can appear self-centered and selfish, they also want to make other people’s lives better as well.“I think that’s at the core of the Type Three is that they're always calibrating the proposition of their lives.” -Drew [09:07]“So they have this reputation in the Enneagram world of being self-centered and selfish, but healthy Threes are really, really trying to make the world better for everybody.” -Mario [11:13]“All I’m hearing is the pattern of expression is as sure as gravity, is what Mario is saying.” -Creek [23:22]“I wanted to highlight how your description of Type Nine is nothing close to what a Nine would say about being a Nine, I think, because of how a Three embodies the Type Nine strategy of ‘Striving to Feel Peaceful,’ and that’s interesting.” -María José [34:57]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[00:58] This week’s guest, Drew Moser[03:49] About Type Three[07:42] Adopted language for describing Type Three[11:51] How Drew learned about the Enneagram[14:57] Drew’s understanding of the Enneagram[18:05] Patterns of expression[24:25] Drew’s strategy in adaptive and maladaptive ways[32:01] The connecting points[40:24] Achievement vs anxiety[44:25] Why use neglected and support strategy[47:17] Type Three blind spots[52:01] Check in on Threes[54:17] How to contact Drew[54:44] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional OptimismDrew Moser:Web: typetrail.coIG: @typetrailenneagramTwitter: @drewmoserPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore are joined by Lindsey Marks, co-host of Fathoms podcast, to talk about Enneagram Type Two, “Striving to Feel Connected.” Drawing from her personal experience as a Type Two, Lindsey shares how she connects with people and why she believes love is the answer to everything. She also discusses misconceptions about being a Type Two  as well as her blind spots.“There’s several things that Twos do that not only help other people, but make you feel connected with them.” -María José [10:22]“But I think particularly for Twos, just this wholehearted commitment to compassion, empathy and this belief that if you just love people, everything can be healed. The whole world can change.” -Lindsey [14:33]“The thing I always go back to when I’m working with Twos is just let’s go back to this conversation about boundaries. Let’s make sure we’re setting effective, skillful boundaries. And boundaries are not walls.” -Mario [30:06]“For all listening, this is not the complete guide to Two-ness. And none of these episodes are complete guides to how to understand insert-type-here. We’ll be talking about the instinctual biases, the subtypes, all of those sort of things in episodes to come, so consider this an appetizer to the types.” -Creek [35:09]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[01:01] This week’s guest, Lindsey Marks[05:45] About Type Two[09:09] Identifying Two by gender[10:30] How Lindsey describes Type Two[11:58] How Lindsey discovered the Enneagram and Type Two[14:54] Connecting with yourself vs with others[18:38] Listening to physical cues and checking in[23:11] The connecting points of Eight and Four[29:53] Setting effective, skillful boundaries[32:30] The Type Two’s blind spots[35:04] Misconceptions about Type Two[40:23] Access to emotional world[43:32] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional OptimismLindsey Marks:IG: @lindseyfaithdmFB: Marks Music StudioPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore talk about the Enneagram Type Six, “Striving to Feel Secure,” with special guest, Chelsea Jackson. The four discuss why this type of vigilantism and alertness is misunderstood, drawing from Chelsea’s perspective. Chelsea shares how it truly feels to be a Type Six on the inside and talks about the disconnect with how this type feels about themselves versus how others view them.“Particularly in the corporate world, where I work, it’s a type that can frustrate people because of their perceived hesitancy, their perceived negativity about things, but what I find is that when the times get tough, Sixes are actually really prepared and they’re very effective people in those situations.” -Mario [06:05]“Besides Type Six being misunderstood in the Enneagram world, I think they’re sometimes hard to read in the real world. People, I think, have a harder time making sense of their behavior or jump very quickly into conclusions to why they’re doing certain things when in reality their inner process is sometimes very different to what people perceive of them.” -María José [07:17]“What we’re all kind of expressing… this confusion that a lot of people in the Enneagram community have around Sixes.” -Creek [08:50]“I have a pretty good BS radar. Like I can know when you’re not being authentic. I can know when you’re just asking me for lip service, but you’re not actually going to do what I suggest. And that makes me not want to be invested.” -Chelsea [47:58]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[00:10] This week’s guest, Chelsea Jackson[04:08] About the Type Six[08:49] Misconceptions about the Six[14:58] Reaction to “Relax”[17:54] Knowing when to pull back[24:33] The decision making process[28:10] The Type Six connecting points[35:35] Making time for inner peace[38:06] Chelsea’s relationship with Type Three[41:55] The instinctual biases[48:52] How to contact Chelsea[49:15] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional OptimismChelsea Jackson:Web: chelsea-jackson.comIG: @sea_c_jTwitter: @sea_c_j

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore discuss Enneagram Type Eight, “Striving to Feel Powerful.” Mario shares what makes him a Type Eight, how “powerful” can be interpreted in different ways and the blind spots that come with that. This discussion will hopefully provide a deeper sense, and not so much fear, about Type Eight.“I think that it’s so limited to think that Eights are angry or pushy or like that all the time. I think that if you leave them alone in their domains, and there’s no threats, there’s no need to push, they will be just like anybody else.” -María José [09:16]“What I’m looking for and I think most Eights are looking for from other people is to just give it your best effort.” -Mario [22:47]“It’s never more clear than when I watch Eight friends of how much and how deeply they feel and want to have an effect on the world in the way that they feel like is the best way to do that.” -Creek [38:41]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[00:42] Mario’s origin story with Type Eight[04:29] Certainly, Eights have a reputation[07:29] A wake-up call[10:05] Striving to Feel Powerful[12:45] An example of magnanimity[17:38] Vengeance: a distorted form of power[20:45] The biggest learning curve of working with Mario[27:15] The connecting points: Five and Two[33:04] Type Eight blind spots[41:02] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore discuss Enneagram Type Four, “Striving to Feel Unique,” through the personal experiences of Creek. They share how the Type Four appears in the workplace, what drives them and growth strategies.“I think a lot of times Fours feel like they’re the most tapped into reality because they see more of the darkness of life. Depths do contain darkness, but just because you’re tapped into darkness doesn’t mean you’re tapped into depth.” -Creek [13:07]“For me, the growth for the Four is in realizing that most of what they’re doing is just derivative of say Holden Caulfield in ‘Catcher in the Rye.’” -Mario [14:27]“I think we all have beliefs that are our biases given by our type. In the case of Type Four, while striving to feel unique, when you think that your situation is more difficult, tougher, you suffer more, and it is a misrepresentation of reality. And my experience is that Fours who are able to see that and be more objective about situations they’re in have a better time responding to it. They’re more adaptive because they see more objectively and they suffer less.” -María José [43:38]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[00:52] Everyone wants to be a Four[03:06] ATA approach to Type Four[06:00] Four in the workplace[10:50] Tendency to compare to other people[13:44] The Holden Caulfield syndrome[18:05] Connecting to Point Two and One[26:11] Same type interactions[29:05] Strength of opinion and perspective[38:55] What’s driving the Four [41:55] Growth strategies for the Four[47:06] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth "Creek" Creekmore start their series discussing the types, aka the strategies, in the Awareness to Action Enneagram model. They start with Enneagram Type One, “Striving to Feel Perfect,” by discussing what it means in theory and through María José’s personal experience.“One of the things that I’m really proud of is how you can use it in a way that perfectionism doesn’t capture you, but you decide what perfection is.” -María José [05:31]“It’s fueling your desire for the most ideal situation to occur. I can definitely resonate with that and find myself being paralyzed as well in certain situations.” -Creek [10:09]“We have to be aware of the complexity of the connecting points to really understand the types, and you can’t understand a One if you don’t understand their relationship to the strategy of Point Seven.” -Mario [32:19]TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[01:28] How biases slip into the types and biases[05:01] What it feels like when the strategy is used really well[06:50] Looking for ways to make things better[07:49] Being a perfectionist vs striving to feel perfect[13:47] What it means to striving to feel perfect[19:13] How self-critical Ones are[22:39] The connecting points[33:31] How striving to feel unique makes you a better person[38:37] Another way this strategy manifest[40:27] What the hosts appreciate about Ones[43:27] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on Demand Mario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieMaria Jose Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @creekmoremusicPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism