IMbetween Podcast on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Everything In Between

191: Navigating the Bedroom: The Enneagram's Impact on Your Love Life with Christa Hardin


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We interview Christa Hardin, a relationship expert, author, and podcaster about the role of Enneagram types in intimacy and sexual relationships within marriage. Christa explains how understanding each type's natural tendencies can help couples navigate conflicts and enhance their intimate lives. She offers specific advice for every Enneagram type, emphasizing the importance of open communication, vulnerability, and emotional connection. The episode provides practical insights for couples to foster deeper connections and improve their intimate relationships by leveraging the Enneagram framework.


In This Episode, You'll Hear About:

  • Understanding the Enneagram and its relevance to intimacy in marriage.
  • Natural states of intimacy for different Enneagram types and potential conflicts.
  • Creating a safe environment for open communication about intimacy.
  • Navigating differences in sexual desires and preferences between partners.
  • Insights into the strengths and growth areas of each Enneagram type regarding intimacy.
  • The importance of vulnerability and emotional connection in intimate relationships.
  • Strategies for addressing and overcoming intimacy challenges specific to each Enneagram type.
  • Encouragement for couples to explore deeper connections through understanding their Enneagram types.

  • Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

    • The Enneagram in Marriage: Your Guide to Thriving Together in Your Unique Pairing + Link for Bonus Chapter by Christa Hardin
    • Enneagram and Marriage
    • Listen to our previous Enneagram episodes:
    • 155: THE ENNEAGRAM FOR UNDERSTANDING YOUR SPOUSE WITH DANI COOPER
    • 134: ENNEAGRAM AND PARENTING: TIPS FOR CULTIVATING A CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR KIDS BASED ON YOUR TYPE
    • 121: NINE ENNEAGRAM QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MAKE WISER DECISIONS WITH DR. DREW MOSER
    • 98: HOW THE ENNEAGRAM CAN DEEPEN YOUR MARRIAGE CONNECTION WITH JEFF AND BETH MCCORD
    • 70: RESOLVING CONFLICT WITH THE ENNEAGRAM WITH LAUREN GRAY
    • 69: ENNEAGRAM AND COMMUNICATION STYLES WITH LAUREN GRAY
    • 51: THE PERFECT GIFT FOR EVERY ENNEAGRAM TYPE WITH DR. DREW MOSER
    • Take a look at our Enneagram printables. They are completely free!
    • E-Book: The Perfect Gift For Every Enneagram Type
    • The Enneagram Guide To Better Relationships
    • Looking for an Enneagram test to find out your type?
    • For a free Enneagram Test, please click here 
    • For a paid Enneagram Test (which will be more accurate), check out The Enneagram Institute Testing Center


    • Meet Christa Hardin:

      Christa Hardin, MA is a relationship expert, author, as well as host of the popular Enneagram & Marriage Podcast. Christa has been working with and researching marriage for two decades, providing hope for couples struggling to find their light, love, and mission together in any relationship season. Her most recent Amazon best-selling title, "The Enneagram in Marriage: Your Guide to Thriving Together in Your Unique Pairing," is now available wherever you buy books. You can catch up with her on the podcast at @enneagramandmarriage on InstagramSubstack at "Of Light and Joy". You can find her website, blog, and Enneagram & Marriage podcast links at www.enneagramandmarriage.com.


      For the full show notes, including discussion prompts for you as a couple, go to: IMbetween.org/episode191


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