

Enneagram and Marriage
Christa Hardin, MA
The Enneagram and Marriage Podcast, hosted by Christa Hardin, MA, is rooted in two decades of experience counseling and coaching couples. On top of her expert marriage advice, Christa uses the Enneagram to add another layer of understanding in how we work as individuals and gives us deeper insight into how we connect and shine together in marriage and relationships across the collective community.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 53min
Tips for Traveling for Every Type in Relationship, w/Geographer + Travel Expert, Angela Gilmeister, Type 1
As Tolkien once said, "Not all who wander are lost," and you will be even less relationally lost as you wander into learning with E + M about the ins and outs of traveling with your spouse and/or family and friends! Take some time today to invest in the tips in this episode from travel expert and geographer Angela Gilmeister, Type 1 (Wild Hair Travels, Happy Women Travel Podcast) in this extra special E + M episode! Details include an excursion about traveling alone as a couple, a couple with kids, along with friends, and other combos too, as walk you type by type to the best travel and vacay plans yet together. You will truly enjoy your must- needed r & r time when you finally get it now more than ever with these great tips. Tune in here or watch on YouTube here!
SHOW NOTES:
Find Angela’s website here! https://wildhairtravels.com/author/wildhair-angela/
Find her podcast here! https://wildhairtravels.com/podcast/
Find her fun FB group right here! https://www.facebook.com/share/mEd1pUakHYSRZqNR/
Dive deeper into your pairing and Enneagram & Marriage love! 🥳💕 Grab "The Enneagram in Marriage" book right here: https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Marriage-Thriving-Together-Pairing/dp/1540903370
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Join Christa virtually on your own time in the Enneagram in Marriage 5 week course here! https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-enneagram-in-marriage-5-week-course-for-sale
We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Christa or sign up for coaching RIGHT HERE: https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/contact-us
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Jun 5, 2024 • 37min
All About Type Sevens + Sevens With Each Type in Relationship
It feels so good to be known and seen for who we are, as well as to have clarified spaces from which to grow. To this end, today’s special shorter episode is a walk-through of the Enneagram type Seven and who they are, as well as who they can become as they walk toward health. If you're a Seven, learn how to become the healthiest version of yourself in relationship and take a special mini-peek at how Sevens relate with each and every type in marriage or relationship of any kind. Enjoy this episode as you learn more about yourself, your partner, or your family members right here! Watch on YouTube here!
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We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Christa or sign up for coaching RIGHT HERE: https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/contact-us
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Jun 3, 2024 • 59min
How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told with Dr. Harrison Scott Key, Ph.D.
When infidelity wounds a couple, in the wise words of our guest today, Dr. Harrison Scott Key, Ph.D, best-selling author and the winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, there's a marriage murder mystery to be solved: Who killed this marriage, is it really dead, and can it come back to life?
Join us for a riveting and deep-diving episode with Key, surrounding the events of his unexpectedly vulnerable marriage epic about when his wife confessed to infidelity that comes out this week in paperback“How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told”, a book the Washington Post calls shocking, “shot through with sharp humor”, and a spiritually profound story of his journey through hell and back when infidelity threatens his marriage. Join us for this serious chat which also manages to bring Key's lighthearted wit and eloquence in as we discuss the long and winding road to healing, red flags, seeing one's own part in the story, and also affair prevention right here in this must-listen episode.
SHOW NOTES:
Find Harrison’s book, newly in paperwork starting 6/4/24 on Amazon here!! https://www.amazon.com/How-Stay-Married-Insane-Story-ebook/dp/B0BHTP1S6Y?ref_=ast_author_dp
Find his website and other books here, including his award-winning "The World's Largest Man" at www.harrisonscottkey.com
Dive deeper into your pairing and Enneagram & Marriage love! 🥳💕 Leave your review of "The Enneagram in Marriage" book right here: https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Marriage-Thriving-Together-Pairing/dp/1540903370
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Join Christa virtually on your own time in the Enneagram in Marriage 5-week course here! https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-enneagram-in-marriage-5-week-course-for-sale
We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Christa or sign up for coaching RIGHT HERE: https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/contact-us
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Leave us a comment or question by sending an MP4 recording to enneagramandmarriage@gmail.com.
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May 29, 2024 • 30min
All About Type Eights + Eights w/Each Type in Relationship
Get ready to unravel the complexities of Enneagram Type Eights! Discover how these passionate protectors can evolve towards healthier relationships. Learn about the dynamics they share with other types, especially Sevens and Nines, emphasizing communication and emotional safety. Uncover strategies for rebuilding trust and enhancing conflict resolution. Plus, find out how therapy can be a game-changer in navigating these intense connections. Dive in to boost your understanding of yourself and your loved ones!

May 27, 2024 • 52min
Somatic Tips for Every Type in Marriage w/Author and Coach Melissa Kircher, Type 5
What a necessity it is to have great tools to process our conflict and trauma together in marriage, parenting, and relationships, and yet often in the moments of great felt threat or pain, our very bodies rise in protective styles, even possibly blocking us from doing this work. Today we get to talk about bodywork or somatics and to learn some helpful trauma tools, both in general and type by type, with coach Melissa Kircher, Enneagram 5. Melissa is not only an author and artist, but she also shares from a very personal space about her 5-3 marriage, her journey of seeking fertility, adoption, and so much more, to sit in the very real work with us. We are so grateful to share in conversations of healing depth with Melissa and you today, too, as we celebrate this vital episode during Mental Health Awareness Month! Stay tuned this Wednesday for our Type 8 episode! Watch on YouTube here!
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Her Instagram at EnneaPaths: https://www.instagram.com/enneagrampaths/?hl=en
Spread the Enneagram & Marriage love! 🥳💕 Leave your review of "The Enneagram in Marriage" book right here: https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Marriage-Thriving-Together-Pairing/dp/1540903370
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Join Christa virtually on your own time in the Enneagram in Marriage 5-week course here! https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-enneagram-in-marriage-5-week-course-for-sale
We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Christa or sign up for coaching RIGHT HERE: https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/contact-us
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Leave us a comment or question by sending an MP4 recording to enneagramandmarriage@gmail.com.
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5 snips
May 22, 2024 • 24min
All About Type Nines + Nines With Each Type in Relationship
Discover the essence of Type Nines, the Peacemakers, and how they shape relationships. Learn practical tips for nurturing your connection while prioritizing self-care. Explore the interplay of Nines with each personality type and gain insights into navigating relationship dynamics effectively. Celebrate individuality and growth, while honing communication skills to address personal needs. This deep dive fosters understanding and enhances the emotional depth of your partnerships.

May 20, 2024 • 48min
Mental Health & Relationships Across Personality Types w/Danielle Fuller, MS, Type 9
Guest Danielle Fuller, MS, discusses mental health struggles across personality types like depression, anxiety, and ADD. She shares tips for couples to support each other, prevent issues, and maintain a healthy balance in relationships. The conversation also covers the importance of communication, understanding triggers, and seeking professional help for mental health improvement.

May 15, 2024 • 46min
Special Episode: This is Us Typing Episode w/Dana Lawson, Type 9
So many times, we relate to characters in a song or media outlet, and we don’t get to process them further. Today, you have a chance to do this with Christa and guest Dana Lawson, Enneagram 9 (9-4 pairing), as they walk through This is Us with you! Join Christa and Dana with a cup of coffee or tea for a meaningful chat as we discuss the Pearson family, including but not limited to the Big Three! Listen right here and cast your vote on which types of characters are by writing to us on Instagram in the DMs!
Learn About Relationships & the Enneagram! 🥳💕 Get Christa's "The Enneagram in Marriage" book right here: https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Marriage-Thriving-Together-Pairing/dp/1540903370
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May 13, 2024 • 36min
How to Stop Striving and Live Purposefully and Abundantly w/Author Becky Kiser, 3w2
It can be so hard deciphering what your God-given dream is and then trying to get the steps just right, especially when you’re in the throes of motherhood or another busy season of life. Today we are joined by author and Enneagram 3w2 (3-6 pairing), Becky Kiser to talk about how she has learned to stop striving to slow down and listen with discernment about which steps to take in her busy life. Becky shares not only biblical wisdom but examples of how she has come to a place of both rest and production by listening and pausing to allow God to open and close doors with healthy packing. Join us for this life-changing conversation as you find your way to your own creative dreams coming true! Get Becky’s book here: But God Can: How to Stop Striving and Live Purposefully and Abundantlyhttps://a.co/d/iIUv5kRFind Becky’s website here: https://www.beckykiser.com/Get to know Becky on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/beckykiser/?hl=enLearn About Relationships & the Enneagram! 🥳💕 Get Christa's "The Enneagram in Marriage" book right here: https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Marriage-Thriving-Together-Pairing/dp/1540903370Spread the word about the podcast here! 📣🥳 Leave your review of this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-and-marriage/id1493137938Join Christa virtually on your own time in the Enneagram in Marriage 5 week course here! https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-enneagram-in-marriage-5-week-course-for-saleWe would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Christa or sign up for coaching RIGHT HERE: https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/contact-usSign Up For Christa's WEEKLY NEWSLETTER here: https://enneagramandmarriage.myflodesk.com/olivbuf96oInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandmarriage/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/772026686525647 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagramandmarriage?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2024 • 22min
What Every Partner of a 4, 6, or 8 Need to Know About Processing Conflict
We often find ourselves struggling when we have a spouse with a different way of solving conflict than we have. Today we talk about having conflict with our passionate 4s (artists) 6s (loyalists) and 8s (protectors) and what we can each to do find not only common ground but also passionate, enduring love!Don't forget! Mother's Day is coming! Get your beautiful free Mother's Day card download from Alisa here! https://alisataylordesign.etsy.com?coupon=FREEDOWNLOADFind Alisa's beautiful art here otherwise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlisaTaylorDesignGift the Moms in Your Life some Enneagram & Marriage love! 🥳💕 or spread the nurturing love to others with hurting marriages by leaving your review of "The Enneagram in Marriage" book right here: https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Marriage-Thriving-Together-Pairing/dp/1540903370Spread the word about the podcast here! 📣🥳 Leave your review of this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-and-marriage/id1493137938Join Christa virtually on your own time in the Enneagram in Marriage 5 week course here! https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-enneagram-in-marriage-5-week-course-for-saleWe would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Christa or sign up for coaching RIGHT HERE: https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/contact-usSign Up For Christa's WEEKLY NEWSLETTER here: https://enneagramandmarriage.myflodesk.com/olivbuf96oInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandmarriage/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/772026686525647 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagramandmarriage?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices