Typology

In this podcast, they discuss how Enneagram Types 4-6 experience and manage stress. They explore the unique qualities of each type, such as the empathy and resilience of Type 4s, the analytical brilliance of Type 5s, and the focus on security in Type 6s. They offer practical tips to mitigate self-defeating behaviors and remain emotionally balanced during tense circumstances.

Learn how Enneagram types 1, 2, and 3 deal with stress and discover effective tips for mitigating and handling stressful situations. Explore the qualities and challenges of these types, and strategies for personal growth. Discover helpful tips for types 1-3 to manage stress, including humor, self-care, and vulnerability. Understand the selfless nature of type 2 enneagrams and strategies for enhancing relationships. Learn how type 3 individuals can manage stress by valuing people over productivity and cultivating authenticity.

Learn how each Enneagram type expresses grief and the importance of understanding and allowing others to grieve in their own way. Reflect on the mix of sadness and gladness that comes with the passing of someone's mother. Explore how different Enneagram types process grief and the importance of understanding and respecting different approaches. Discuss the connection between grief and feelings of rejection and abandonment. Share personal experiences with counseling intensives and offer a discount for typology listeners. Delve into how different Enneagram types process grief and highlight the importance of allowing oneself to go through the grieving process.

Jay Hewitt, pastor and motivational speaker, opens up about his journey facing terminal brain cancer and shares the profound lessons he learned about vulnerability, resilience, and faith. They discuss the Enneagram type 3 struggles with achieving and the fear of being exposed as a fraud. They also explore the power of vulnerability, self-discovery, and the fear of losing perception.

How can we use the Enneagram to understand and navigate our emotions? Each of us has a unique emotional wiring that has shaped our personality. But oftentimes, we undervalue the importance of our feelings. “Feelings are just as much a gift from God as thoughts,” explains Dr. Bill Gualtiere, “[...] our thoughts influence our feelings. But our feelings influence our thoughts also, and our feelings and emotions are very biological."  Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere join me for an Enneagram-filled conversation about the significance of empathy for emotional and spiritual development.  They share the emotional alarms and soul care practices for each type, and offer a unique map that uncovers the core feelings associated with each Enneagram type.   To learn more about Drs. Kristi and Bill Gaultiere, visit their website here, connect with them on social media @soulshepherding, listen to their Soul Talks podcast, or grab a copy of their new book, Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually through the Enneagram.  

Mignon Francois, Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, turned her last $5 into a $10 million dollar cupcake empire. She shares her journey and offers wisdom on believing in oneself. The conversation delves into the Enneagram and the distinctions between types 2 and 4. Mignon's book 'Made From Scratch: Finding Success Without A Recipe' and her love for therapy are discussed, emphasizing the power of authenticity and finding joy in the process of becoming who you were meant to be.

Justin Whitmel Earley, an expert on the power of true connection and the impact of loneliness, discusses the difference between social isolation and loneliness. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing deep connections and shares strategies from his book on how to foster meaningful friendships. The episode explores the significance of true connections for physical and mental health, as well as the dangers of social isolation.

Philip Yancey, renowned theologian and author, discusses the relevance of his book 'What's So Amazing About Grace?' 25 years after its publication. He invites listeners to question their understanding and extension of grace. The podcast explores topics such as personality development, crisis in churches, embracing the bottom, stadium prayers, and the value of suffering, growth, and grace.

Dr. Julia DiGangi, an expert in the integration of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, talks about living in alignment. They discuss the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral structure of the personality and the fullest expression of a human being. They also explore the physical sensations of shame, the power of emotions in personal growth, and the importance of resilience and self-awareness.

Sixes have excellent analytical minds, are great strategists, troubleshooters, problem-solvers, and of course, see worst-case scenarios that other people don't see. The passion of the Six is fear which is often experienced as anxiety…anxiety that the unexpected could happen at any time. But once they launch a mental narrative in their head of all that could go wrong, these fictional stories can take on lives of their own and can grow and crowd out what’s actually happening.   Today, we revisit my conversation with Jeff Chu to explore the complexities of The Loyalist, and how knowing his Enneagram type has allowed him to identify those aspects of his personality that are responses to things he's been through in the past and work through them.     ---------------- Jeff Chu is a writer, reporter, Editor-at-large at Travel + Leisure, and Teacher in residence at Crosspointe Church. His reporting and writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Travel+Leisure, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and Modern Farmer. When big publishers were still starting magazines and pouring millions of dollars into them, Jeff was an editor on the launch team of the now-defunct Conde Nast Portfolio. And before that, he spent seven years at Time magazine, where he really received his journalistic education. Jeff was a London-based web producer and staff writer. In 2021, Jeff helped turn Rachel Held Evans’ latest work-in-progress into a finished book titled, “Wholehearted Faith.”  He wove the words of her partial manuscript with other unpublished writings to create a rich collection of essays that ask candid questions about the stories we’ve been told—and the stories we tell—about our faith, our selves, and our world.