This week I reach out to my biological aunt Dr. Juliana Olson-Deans who is a fellow adoptee as well as an adoption therapist. We discuss the 9 character types of the enneagram and how we're using the information to navigate our budding relationship. You may recognize Dr. Deans from the Interracial Adoptee Panel series, where she was co-host.
I was first introduced to the Enneagram by Dr. Barbara Rila's podcast on Trauma and adoption. This episode distills how important it is to process one's grief and trauma through acknowledging the traits that either help or hinder your healing journey.

GUEST: Juliana Olson-Deans
@_dr_Juliana_Deans

Watch panels:
https://www.facebook.com/USFCH/videos/806431379903046

Resources:
Take the free test!
www.truity.com
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
Podcast: The Journey Enneagram with Suzanne Stabile
Episode 73
https://www.theenneagramjourney.org/podcast/2019/episode73

Therapists:
https://www.laniseantoineshelley.com/blog
betterhealth.com

Exercises I love:
African dance
https://youtu.be/cAXepObYN6E

Stretch/Barre workout
Coach Kel
https://youtu.be/FlokyngRBYc

Black beauty influencer:
Jackie Aina
https://youtu.be/9-oW7F9T9IE

Weight management:
https://youtu.be/YuR51ktq1k8
Quit Sugar
https://youtu.be/hx4Kr1HJ79E

Plant care:
Planterina
https://youtu.be/9vDpgaoynhY

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@lantoines
www.laniseantoineshelley.com

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ADOPTEE CONVERSATIONS WITH PARENTS:
14 through18, and episode 28, and 29.

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