Do you ever get activated by your kids—even when they’re not really doing anything wrong?

It happens to the best of parents! Today’s episode, featuring renowned Enneagram expert, Beth McCord, is such an incredibly helpful and practical conversation about how to transform triggers into opportunities for health and connection.

Here’s what we cover:

1. How the Enneagram helped Beth stop comparing herself to other moms (7:46)

2. Why neither shaming yourself—or blaming others works (10:16)

3. A step by step process for what to do when you get activated by your kids (21:30)

4. How Beth's family’s love for debate triggered childhood wounds & how she worked through it (29:37)

5. How and when to talk about the Enneagram with your kids (39:00)

Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.

Related Episodes:

Episode 52: The Enneagram—9 Ways to Uncover the Best (and Worst) of Who You Are, Get Honest With Yourself, & Improve Your Relationships

Episode 109: Healing Burdens From the Past—How to Overcome Childhood Wounds and Heal Your Younger Self with Tammy Sollenberger

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