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  • E72: The Enneagram’s “Reality Distortion”: Are You Faking Good or Faking Bad?

    Tannah and Holly open with a light moment about their sleepy dog Bodhi’s “Fritos feet,” then Tannah recounts a terrifying solo-parenting incident at town fireworks when her seven-year-old, Keegan, disappeared for about 15 minutes and was found after she enlisted friends and asked a daycare teacher for help; she describes the fear, anger, tears, and the “lecture of a lifetime,” plus guilt about others “wasting their time.” Holly shares her own lost-kid memory at a Civil War reenactment. They pivot to Enneagram Adventure’s topic: “reality distortion” from the IEQ9 Coaching Companion, explaining “faking good” (overly positive, avoidant, performative, blocking hard conversations) and “faking bad” (overly negative, self-critical), noting their own zero scores in faking bad and observing a few clients higher in faking bad, often women and sometimes sixes. Holly uses Aaron’s Colorado bike crash and broken collarbone two weeks before Ironman Lake Placid to illustrate faking good and suppressed anger/sadness. They connect parenting, fear-based messaging, and building safe relationships through hard conversations, then close with a request to share, subscribe, and follow their platforms.


    00:00 Sleepy Dog Debut

    01:24 Solo Parenting Recap

    01:43 Fireworks Kid Scare

    05:20 Relief And Aftermath

    06:10 Her Lost Kid Memory

    12:00 Podcast Kickoff

    13:03 Reality Distortion Explained

    15:28 Faking Good In Relationships

    21:57 Oversharing And Connection

    24:24 Faking Bad Patterns

    27:09 Culture And Demographics

    28:18 Why Full Assessments Matter

    29:23 Changing Reality Distortion

    31:00 Faking Good vs Bad Scores

    32:46 Bike Crash Emotional Coverup

    39:08 Losing Kids and Faking Bad

    40:54 Inherited Judgment Patterns

    43:31 Parenting Through Fear

    49:52 Safe Space Parenting Stories

    52:29 Pokemon Cards and Truth

    55:52 Wrap Up and Next Steps

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    57 min
  • E71: Your Enneagram Type Might Be Revealing Your Attachment Style—But Not How You Think

    Holly and Tannah open by chatting about trip prep stress, packing bikes/workout gear, and Tannah being “voluntold” to coach 4-year-old rec soccer during a busy 4th of July week. They introduce Enneagram Adventure, noting they’re IEQ9-certified coaches and that the Enneagram explores core motivations. The episode focuses on how attachment styles may show up across Enneagram types, emphasizing they are not therapists and that examples vary by person and relationship. Holly briefly defines secure, anxious/preoccupied, avoidant/dismissive, and disorganized attachment. They then discuss each Enneagram type (1–9), describing possible anxious/avoidant/disorganized patterns and sharing personal examples, including Tannah’s reflections as a type 2 and Holly's as a type 5, plus observations about 3s, 4s, 6s, 7s, 8s, and 9s. They close with a request for topic ideas, invites to like/subscribe, and mention their Substack.


    00:00 Trip Prep Catch Up

    01:10 Voluntold Soccer Coach

    03:55 Podcast Intro Disclaimers

    05:26 Attachment Styles Overview

    08:38 Type One Relationship Rules

    13:36 Type Two Helper Patterns

    20:34 Type Three Image And Success

    24:10 Type Four Push Pull Depth

    27:15 Type Five Mind Meld Shutdown

    35:23 Type Six Hypervigilance Testing

    38:02 Type Seven Fun And Avoidance

    40:26 Type Eight Control And Distance

    43:58 Type Nine Checking Out

    46:56 Wrap Up Requests And Where To Find Us


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    49 min
  • E70: The “Unapologetically You” Shift: Is Your Enneagram Type a Mask (and Who Were You Before)?

    Holly and Tannah open by joking about a hot Wisconsin summer that still leaves them cold after a rainy boat day on Lake Wisconsin, then introduce their Enneagram Adventure podcast and explain that the Enneagram focuses on core motivation rather than behavior. Building on last week’s apology episode, they discuss being “unapologetically yourself” and how social media or work personas can become a front, then use the Enneagram “soul child” theory (your growth number as who you were as a small child before safety, criticism, or trauma shifted you) to explore authenticity across all nine types. They give examples including Holly’s five-to-eight story, eights softening into two-like warmth, twos accessing four-like emotional honesty, and how threes, sixes, and nines grow toward preparedness or action. They conclude that authenticity means dropping the mask—not being a jerk—and invite listeners to like, subscribe, share, and review.


    00:00 Midwest Summer Whiplash

    00:51 Boat Day Storm Stories

    02:20 Podcast Intro And Enneagram Basics

    04:00 Unapologetically Yourself Theme

    05:58 Soul Child Theory Explained

    09:03 Authenticity And Social Masks

    10:07 Type One To Seven Growth

    14:11 Seven To Five And Real Examples

    18:25 Five To Eight Personal Story

    21:37 Eight To Two Vulnerability

    25:28 Trauma And Toughness

    27:11 Two To Four Growth

    31:38 Flow State And Safety

    33:06 Debate And Triggers

    37:22 Four To One Shift

    41:08 Three To Six Drive

    43:37 Six To Nine Preparedness

    47:14 Nine To Three Push

    52:25 Wrap Up And OutroEmail the Podcast : [email protected]


    

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    55 min
  • E69: Why Are You Apologizing Right Now? (Enneagram Take on Over-Apologizing, Shame, and Authenticity)

    On a dock after a walk-run and coffee in Wisconsin summer, Tannah and Holly introduce their podcast, Enneagram Adventure, explaining that as IEQ9-certified Enneagram coaches they use the Enneagram to explore core motivations rather than surface behaviors. They unpack a Joe Hudson post about how people “hear someone’s childhood” in their apologies, linking apology patterns to shame: over-apologizing after one mistake, pre-apologizing (“sorry to bother you”) from feeling guilty for taking up space, and refusing or deflecting accountability (“sorry you feel that way”) from associating apologies with blame. Through an Enneagram lens, they discuss how different numbers and stances might lean toward these patterns, share personal examples (including Tannah’s tendency to apologize unnecessarily and her husband’s difficulty apologizing), and emphasize discerning true harm from merely making someone uncomfortable while living more authentically.


    00:00 Dockside Intro Vibes

    00:52 Podcast and Enneagram Basics

    02:05 Why We Over Apologize

    03:44 When Apologies Lose Meaning

    04:46 Forgiveness and Self Forgiveness

    06:12 Joe Hudson Apology Framework

    08:05 Enneagram Types and Apology Styles

    10:43 Real Life Eights and Nines

    12:08 Receipts After Sorry

    13:53 Stop Apologizing for Existing

    15:13 Authenticity Versus People Pleasing

    16:07 Knowing When You Owe One


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    44 min
  • E68:Why You “Can’t Understand” Them (And the One Question That Changes Everything) | Enneagram Adventure

    Tannah and Holly co-hosts of Enneagram Adventure (both IQ9 certified Enneagram coaches) discuss how life and relationships improve when you choose genuine curiosity and a willingness to understand others, especially across political or belief divides. They emphasize that understanding doesn’t equal forgiveness and that healthy depth requires mutual effort, not one-sided responsibility or tolerance of unhealthy dynamics. Using the Enneagram as a tool for self-awareness, they explore how triggers, ego, pride, resentment, manipulation, and conflict can block curiosity, and how deep work gets easier with practice. They give quick “curiosity questions” for each Enneagram type (1–9) to help people understand themselves and others, then invite listeners to reach out for a recommended assessment or future episode ideas.


    00:00 Love Story Park Intro

    00:24 Podcast Welcome Setup

    01:00 Enneagram Basics Disclaimer

    02:08 Why Curiosity Matters

    03:26 Politics Divide Example

    06:08 Boundaries Accountability

    07:05 Conflict Versus Forgiveness

    07:37 Subtypes And Curiosity

    09:22 Self Awareness Deep Work

    14:52 Enneagram As Gateway

    17:41 Compassion In Relationships

    22:52 Deep Work Gets Easier

    26:06 Questions For Each Type

    27:13 Understanding Their Motives

    27:50 Type One Curiosity

    28:30 Type Two Boundaries

    29:19 Type Three Letting Go

    29:58 Type Four Feeling Seen

    30:36 Type Five Asking Help

    31:37 Type Six Positive Intent

    32:55 Type Seven Facing Pain

    34:29 Type Eight Beyond Anger

    36:00 Type Nine Staying Present

    38:09 Outdoor Wrap Up

    38:51 Where To Find Us


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    40 min
  • E67: What Each Enneagram Type Is Secretly Proud Of (and Why That Matters)

    Tannah and Holly open with puppy life vet visits for a double ear infection, struggles finding any treat the dog will take, and potty-training sleep disruptions before introducing their podcast, Enneagram Adventure, where they discuss growth through the Enneagram as IQ9 certified coaches. The episode focuses on the “prideful” part of each Enneagram number, framed by the ideas that pride is what we’ve been praised for and what we refuse to question, tying pride to identity and ego patterns. They walk through types 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, describing common praised traits (easygoing, strong, fun, prepared, knowledgeable, unique, winning, helpful, perfect) and how over-identifying with them can block vulnerability, boundaries, conflict, or self-worth separate from performance.


    00:00 Picky Puppy Problems

    01:36 Treat Training Breakthrough

    03:29 Playdate and Pet Banter

    04:38 Podcast Intro and Pride Theme

    08:02 Type Nine Easygoing Identity

    13:58 Type Eight Strength Armor

    21:03 Type Seven Fun Persona

    23:27 Type Six Preparedness Pattern

    26:24 Travel Light Mindset

    27:26 Type Five Praise Trap

    32:07 Type Four Unique Identity

    36:00 Dog Cameo Break

    36:35 Type Three Winning Drive

    40:22 Type Two Helper Highs

    46:04 Type One Perfection Praise

    48:24 Wrap Up Puppy Life

    50:10 Thanks And Follow

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    51 min
  • E66: Enneagram Subtypes & Tri-Type: How They Shape Relationships, Mistypes, and Everyday Life

    Hosts Tannah and Holly open with parenting and everyday-life humor, then introduce their podcast Enneagram Adventure and clarify that the Enneagram measures core motivation, not behavior. They revisit two Enneagram constructs: subtypes (how you live your type) and tri-type (your highest alignment in the head, heart, and gut centers—“thinks like, feels like, acts like”). Tannah shares her experience as a social subtype 2 and addresses the misconception that “social” means extroverted, while Holly explains being a one-to-one subtype 5 (a countertype) and how one-to-one intensity can affect relationships and mistyping. They discuss self-preservation traits, including safety-seeking and “what-if” spirals, and note how subtype can create more relationship conflict than type. They close with tri-type examples (including spouses) and a story about helping Tannah’s son with reading, confidence, and possible ADHD/three energy.


    00:00 Parenting Chaos Cold Open

    00:49 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Basics

    02:37 Subtypes Explained Social Two

    07:20 One-to-One Countertype Five

    10:48 Astrology Tangent and Stacking Types

    14:04 Self-Preservation Subtype Overview

    20:04 Safety Always Wins Coaching Rant

    24:49 Manipulation and Energy Conservation

    26:03 Reckless Table Purchase

    28:34 Cart Abandonment Spiral

    29:24 Returns and Regret

    31:43 Tri Type Explained

    34:17 Husband Tri Type Insights

    35:47 Reading Struggles at Bedtime

    37:50 Is He a Three

    42:40 Pride and Self Efficacy

    44:48 Fidgets and Focus

    47:23 Wrap Up and Goodbye


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    48 min
  • E65: Enneagram Lines in Real Life: Stress, Growth, and Relationships

    Holly and Tannah open with stories about stormy weather interrupting golf, a late-night post–dance recital celebration that threw off the kids’ sleep, and a quick introduction to their podcast, Enneagram Adventure. As IEQ9 certified coaches, they clarify that their Enneagram approach measures core motivation (not behavior) and caution against unreliable free assessments, noting recent questions from a 55-person session about spouses, kids, and cheaper tests. The episode focuses on Enneagram “lines”—stress/stretch and growth/release—using relationship and parenting examples: Holly (a 2) describes moving to 8 under stress and how she and her husband navigate communication; Tannah (a 5) reflects on her 8 mom and how family dynamics shaped her. They discuss other line pairings (5–7, 6–9, 7–1, 1–4, 2–4, 3–6, 3–9), invite listener stories, and close with a call to follow/share plus news they’re surprising their kids with a puppy.


    00:00 Stormy Golf Banter

    00:39 Late Night Family Chaos

    01:32 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Basics

    02:19 Assessment Disclaimers

    05:15 Why Lines Matter

    08:36 Stress and Release Explained

    10:18 Two to Eight Marriage Story

    19:01 Eight to Five Parent Dynamic

    22:45 Five to Seven Opposites

    24:15 Six to Nine Examples

    25:19 Recital Weekend Nine Vibes

    27:26 Nine Parenting a Four

    28:52 Why Nines See All Sides

    30:32 Nine Creates a Nine

    31:57 Seven and One Lines

    33:06 One to Four Stress

    34:47 Raising Kids With Feelings

    39:46 Four and Two Dynamics

    43:52 Three With Six and Nine

    46:38 Nine Loves Three Energy

    48:47 Wrap Up and Puppy Tease


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    51 min
  • E64:A World Where No One Is a Stranger: Enneagram, Ego, and Being Honest About How You’re Doing

    Hosts Holly and Tannah open Enneagram Adventure with a rambling, life-focused episode inspired by a TikTok by comedian/activist Alok asking, “What is your hope for the future?” and imagining a world where no one is a stranger and people can answer “How are you?” with real honesty. They discuss how all nine Enneagram types share common roots in reward, punishment, and trauma, how ego convinces us we’re uniquely misunderstood, and why compassion and “holding space” help us see sameness over difference and assume positive intent. They reflect on hidden struggles (including Holly’s concussion and whiplash after a car accident), the difficulty of vulnerability, the freedom of moving closer to neutrality without judgment, and the importance of flexibility, apologies, and changing your mind. They close with a call to be more honest about feelings and tease Tannah getting family members to take an Enneagram assessment.


    00:00 Rambly TikTok Setup

    02:14 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Disclaimer

    03:42 Alok TikTok and No Strangers

    06:35 Same Trauma Different Flavors

    09:28 Ego Gets in the Way

    10:36 Fixing Feelings and Family

    15:03 Invisible Pain and Concussion

    17:58 Challenging Biology and Generations

    19:58 Ego Death and Being Wrong

    26:02 Getting Closer to Neutral

    27:01 Random Couch Questions

    28:05 Money No Object Question

    30:45 Dream Jobs And Podcast Plans

    31:55 Helping Marginalized Communities

    36:22 Abolish Money Rabbit Hole

    37:12 Breaking Ego Patterns

    39:21 Anger Dopamine And Repair

    43:09 Honest Check Ins Experiment

    46:52 Upright And Not Crying

    48:10 Family Enneagram Teaser

    49:49 Wrap Up And Call To Action



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    51 min
  • E63: Enneagram Compatibility: Which Types Get Along (and Why It’s Not a Hard Rule)

    Holly and Tannah open with humorous parenting and a brief astrology tangent, then introduce their podcast, The Enneagram Adventure, noting they are IEQ9 certified coaches and explaining the Enneagram focuses on core motivation (the “why”), not behavior, and isn’t an excuse or a way to box people in. They discuss the common question of Enneagram “compatibility,” emphasizing nuance and that any types can get along depending on health and self-awareness, then walk through types and relationship dynamics: ones’ perfectionistic standards and potential synergy with fives and eights and tension with fours and sevens; nines’ peacekeeping and tendency to withdraw; eights’ intensity, directness, loyalty-testing, and common pairing with twos; sevens’ easygoing energy but planning/commitment friction; sixes’ security-focus, skepticism, and trust issues; fours’ emotional depth and potential challenges with sevens, threes, and eights; threes’ achievement and chameleon tendencies; twos’ connections with fives and eights and triggers with constant levity or withdrawal. They close by noting same-type relationships can feel like harmony or a mirror, invite listeners to share experiences. Please like, subscribe, comment, follow, leave a review.


    00:00 Early Nap Chaos

    01:58 Moon Phases Rabbit Hole

    03:34 Podcast Intro Setup

    04:43 Enneagram Disclaimer Basics

    08:10 Compatibility Question Teed Up

    09:40 Type One Dynamics

    17:14 Type Nine Peacekeeping

    22:18 Type Eight Intensity

    26:55 Eight Energy And Loyalty

    29:08 Seven Vibes And Planning

    31:52 Sixes Safety And Skepticism

    39:20 Fours Feelings And Intensity

    41:54 Threes Chameleons And Triggers

    45:51 Twos Favorites And Friction

    50:15 Same Type Mirror Effect

    52:11 Wrap Up And Support

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    54 min

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Welcome to Enneagram Adventure! Hosted by Enneagram-certified experts Holly and Tannah, this channel is your go-to place for exploring the depths of the Enneagram system. Whether you're a seasoned…