Blake Roberts, a Nashville-based marriage and family therapist, shares his expertise in healing from trauma and emotional regulation. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's beliefs to enhance relationships. The conversation dives into the challenges of seeking validation from partners instead of within and explores the Internal Family Systems approach. Listeners gain insights into the significance of internal harmony, emotional self-regulation in marriage, and the role of faith in personal growth.

When you're feeling misaligned as a couple, relationship desire is lower and you feel so misunderstood. Today not only do you get to walk through the various ways couples can become misaligned, but most importantly Christa guides you back to alignment together right here! You'll find out ways every type comes to find themselves misaligned as well as get step-by-step processes for finding the ways you join best once again or for the very first time. Listen to this E + M Mini episode here!Watch on YouTube here! https://youtu.be/7JxglOMRbQAWant to be a 2025 guest on the E + M Pod? Make your pitch by writing to us at enneagramandmarriage@gmail.comMake sure you enjoy the discount on a Supper Sleuths Mystery Dinner Game, which Christa wrote, this Spooky Season! Use code www.SupperSleuths.com and use code "Halloween2024"Want to share the light? Spread the word about the podcast here by leaving your review so others can find it, too!: 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

Authenticity is deeply important for a thriving marriage, yet authenticity without intentional growth can bring out the very worst of humanity. Listen to this foundational E + M episode to learn several ways to thrive in authenticity and as a result, bring your marriage to new levels of acceptance, love, and grace, even if you've had an avoidant or anxious attachment in the past, and been afraid to be real. We cover stories, tangible ways to grow in authenticity, and most of all, how you can grow closer.Watch on YouTube here! https://youtu.be/i9J5SMl6o5gWant to be a 2025 guest on the E + M Pod? Make your pitch by writing to us at enneagramandmarriage@gmail.comMake sure you enjoy the discount on a Supper Sleuths Mystery Dinner Game, which Christa wrote, this Spooky Season! Use code www.SupperSleuths.com and use code "Halloween2024"Want to share the light? Spread the word about the podcast here by leaving your review so others can find it, too!: 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

In our series, we’ve been connecting on how desire is built, but in this deeper dive episode, we talk about what prevents desire and how it is lost and recovered. We talk about the shadows we carry that carry us farther apart from another and how to return home to desire for one another as well.Visit www.EnneagramandMarriage.com for more tools and freebies! Visit Apple Podcast to subscribe to all the podcasts in the "Building Desire" series!Want to share the light? Spread the word about the podcast here by leaving your review so others can find it, too!: 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

Although it's true that often the partners in a relationship have differing desires, it's also true that we must find ways back to harmony after conflict. Today we get to talk to Enneagram expert Kristi Rowles (Enneagram University), cp6, about how to work through conflict with scaling, balancing of instincts, and so much more. We also learn more about the counterphobic 6 space and Kristi's open cart anf sale for Enneagram University!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hv3IVHVVxAMThe Enneagram University: https://www.theenneagramuniversity.com/?ref=6c4c6f Find Kristi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitskristirowles/Join Enneagram University here: https://www.theenneagramuniversity.com/?6c4c6fWant to share the light? Spread the word about the podcast here by leaving your review so others can find it, too!: 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

Growing up in spaces of faith, many if not most of us have inadvertently picked up on several toxic fallacies as we consider both how to espouse a mature Christian faith and yet also strive for a thriving sex life together in marriage. Many of those beliefs have even been taught from the pulpit, even the ones stirring us to become sexual objects. Yet both biblical truth and research portray for us that guilting or shaming one another in the bedroom instead draws a wider gap of true intimacy. Dr. Camden Morgante, Pys.D., is here to help you walk through this seeming disparity with the clarity you need, as she brings in both healthy biblically-based and research-based tips on how to replace unhealthy projections of faith and sexuality with biblically sound truths and ethics. If you want a deeper, healthier, and more intimate sex life in your marriage, you don't want to miss this healing episode or Dr. Camden's brand new book (and pre-order bonuses) for anything!Get Dr. Camden's pre-order bonuses: https://drcamden.com/preorder/Get Dr. Camden's book: https://a.co/d/hOVzo4oDr. Camden's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcamden/?hl=en and Facebook accounts here: https://www.facebook.com/DrCamden/Dr. Camden's website: https://drcamden.com/Want to share the light? Spread the word about the podcast here by leaving your review so others can find it, too!: 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

We don't always know what to do when storms hit us, whether bad weather hits us internally or externally (such as the current hurricane season), but here on today's mini pod, Christa gives everyone the much-needed reminder of doing what we can do (and even should do) when choices are otherwise limited. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ix3o_O_CAccWant to share the light? Spread the word about the podcast here by leaving your review so others can find it, too!: 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

Even if you're lined up with meaningful work you enjoy, if you're burning the wick at both ends in any way, your central nervous system doesn't know how to respond and your body may be experiencing trauma. If you're feeling weary on the journey of life or faith at all, make sure you take a deep breath with us and shift back into health as we invite the esteemed author and professor Dr. Chuck DeGroat on the podcast today to address helping you to find safety with yourself and with God as we share healthy rhythms for you and your marriage and family as well.Show Notes:Chuck is a follower of Jesus, a husband to Sara for 30 years, and father to two amazing daughters. He served as Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality and Executive Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Western Theological Seminary Holland MI and is also a faculty member for the Soul Care Institute.Chuck is also a licensed therapist, a spiritual director, author of five books, and retreat leader/speaker. As a therapist, he's specialized in issues of abuse and trauma, pastoral (and leadership) health, and navigating issues of doubt and dark nights on the faith journey. He also trains clergy in issues of abuse and trauma, conduct pastor and planter assessments, facilitates church consultations and investigations of abuse among pastors and within congregations.You can learn more about my books at the link below and his newest book is available for pre-order now. It’s called Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself and to God When You’re Weary, Wounded, and Wandering.Visit the website. www.ChuckDeGroat.comGet Chuck's book + his Pre-order bonuses today (one day before launch!)! https://www.chuckdegroat.net/preorder-new-book📣📣📣 CONTEST RULES: Submit a screenshot or cut and pasted copy of your new or old E + M book or podcast review for a chance to win our Thank You for Loving 1 Year Book Anniversary Contest! Winner gets a signed copy of the book, the Enneagram in Marriage, a Glow Pairing Guide, two Deeper Dive Guides, and a Fall Mystery Dinner Game Christa wrote!To get one of Christa's Mystery Dinner Games for 25% off, use code MYSTERYFUN here! www.suppersleuths.comSpread 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

In your marriages, sometimes you may feel like the only purpose you have is just to get by. Today’s episode offers tips for each and every type to not just survive, but to thrive with self-care, connection, but also specific purpose so they can live out their beautiful God-given dreams together and individually as well. Tune in here for just the mini-dose of inspiration you need this E + M mid-week!! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bociq4n1tSY📣📣📣 CONTEST RULES: Submit a screenshot or cut and pasted copy of your new or old E + M book or podcast review for a chance to win our Thank You for Loving 1 Year Book Anniversary Contest! Winner gets a signed copy of the book, the Enneagram in Marriage, a Glow Pairing Guide, two Deeper Dive Guides, and a Fall Mystery Dinner Game Christa wrote!To get one of Christa's Mystery Dinner Games for 25% off, use code MYSTERYFUN here! www.suppersleuths.comSpread 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

Often you can’t quite put your finger on what’s wrong in your marriage but you know you’re floating in opposite directions, drifting apart, and headed into a danger zone. This episode with marriage and leadership coach Lance Howard, Enneagram 9 (9-6 pairing) is full of great insights and tips so you can find more about your God-given gifts and goals individually and together. This is an episode for anyone who is struggling to find their values, live them out, or speak them out.More about Lantz:Lantz Howard has spent over 20 years in coaching, leadership development, therapist and pastoral roles. Lantz’s approach to developing executive leaders integrates the maximization of hope, gaining an outside perspective, devising practical strategies, and implementing measured discipline. This is all done with warm accountability aimed at achieving the leaders desired outcomes. At any given time he is coaching a handful of high capacity faith driven leaders. Lantz has coached thousands of hours and is a trusted advisor for business owners, CEO’s, and senior pastors across the country. Lantz host a weekly podcast titled “Whole Hearted Leader” and has authored a coaching workbook titled “Jump Start: 46 Quick Wins for the modern man to be fully alive from the bedroom to the boardroom” and is working to publish his first book on how to create a passionate marriage and killer business without losing your soul. When Lantz is not engaging in deep strategic conversations he is training for a Spartan race or planning an adventure with the family. Listen to Lantz' podcast here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whole-hearted-leadership-with-lantz-howard/id1558551037Visit Lantz' website! https://www.lantzhoward.com/Visit Lantz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lantzhoward/📣📣📣 CONTEST RULES: Submit a screenshot or cut and pasted copy of your new or old E + M book or podcast review for a chance to win our Thank You for Loving 1 Year Book Anniversary Contest! Winner gets a signed copy of the book, the Enneagram in Marriage, a Glow Pairing Guide, two Deeper Dive Guides, and a Fall Mystery Dinner Game Christa wrote!To get one of Christa's Mystery Dinner Games for 25% off, use code MYSTERYFUN here! www.suppersleuths.comWatch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/iRaHpI0pW-gSpread 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