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A lot of people give up when they experience major breaking points in their lives. For us women, pregnancy and menopause are two of the most challenging phases. We feel overwhelmed with what's happening around us, and we can't seem to know our purpose, especially when we experience intense mood swings and other depressing events. 

In today’s episode, Makhosi Candiss Pitts shares her life-changing experience, from the difficulty of conception to dropping out of medical school to pursue a spiritual journey. She further shares how it helped her become who she is today. She also explains the concept of shamanism and how she was able to help others discover their purpose in life.

Tune in if you want to learn more about shamanism and the importance of your spirituality in guiding you to achieve your purpose in life.

About Our Guest

Makhosi Candiss Pitts graduated with degrees in business and marketing. While she was preparing for medical school, she was at the top 1% of consultations in a direct sales company before realizing that she does not feel any sense of fulfilment. This situation led her to her spiritual journey toward shamanism.

Spiritual Gifts and Purpose with Makhosi Candiss PittsMakhosi’s Hormonal Issues

• Makhosi was diagnosed with having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
• It made her life difficult because she needed to take several pills and treatments. After she went off the pill, she got pregnant in two weeks.

The Effects of PCOS on Makhosi’s Pregnancy

• Makhosi says she was scheduled to undergo surgery to remove cysts on her ovaries.
• Before her surgery, she was asked to do a pregnancy test first.
• Her surgeon went up to her and told her that she was pregnant, and she said it was “some magical ovulation.”
• Her pregnancy with her son was challenging because she was still experiencing hormonal issues.

What is a Shaman?

• There is no cultural context to understand what a shaman is.
• The spiritual abilities and gifts are the “by-products” of being a shaman because anyone can possess these without being a shaman.
• A shaman’s role is to be a bridge between the physical and the spiritual planes.
• A shaman is born to become one, and there is no choice for them to decline.

Her Calling as a Shaman

• Doctors thought her spiritual experiences were rare illnesses. She was diagnosed with a bunch of different diseases.
• After she decided she was not going to medical school, her spiritual journey began.

Makhosi as the “Google Translate of Spirituality”

• Makhosi was more of a spiritual teacher in her healing practice, and she works with people of all backgrounds.
• One of her clients called her the “Google Translate of Spirituality” because she can translate spiritual concepts that can be applied in their lives in a way that they can understand.

How Spiritual Practice Makes a Difference

• The best spiritual practice is how we live our lives.
• Makhosi says the life we’re living is the physical manifestation of how we perceive our experiences.

Alignment with Our Purpose in Life

• Makhosi explained that we have to allow our perspective to shift.
• Spirits are always conveying messages through our personal experiences.
• At the end of the day, the higher self will always remind us to get back on track while the opportunity is still there

Resource

• Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz

Follow Makhosi on her Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. You can also check out her website, The Royal Shaman.

If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas, you can share them with me at [email protected]. You may also join our online community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon.

I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, and I hope that you will be inspired to get back on track in the alignment of your life's purpose. Thanks for listening!

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Reaching midlife can be a stressful and disorienting time, especially for women experiencing menopause. As we struggle with ageing, we tend to feel restless, and we start losing our sense of purpose. Coping with the discontentment and challenges present in midlife exhaust our energy and productivity. What can we do to find meaning in our lives in this vulnerable period?

In today’s podcast, we’re joined by Fay McLean. Since she was in her early 20s, Fay has founded several successful enterprises before moving to the executive management of a multimillion-dollar business. She is one of 55 entrepreneurial women from all over the world as a contributing author to the “Law of Attraction and Action: Volume 3”, she has also shared the virtual stage with the amazing Bob Proctor. Also, she has qualifications as a master results coach and a certification in neurolinguistic programming and business performance.

Make sure that you tune in to this episode as we discuss NLP, the importance of journaling and meditation, the power of our subconscious minds, how important passion is in running a business, and how our beliefs shape our reality. Find your midlife meaning today!

Here are the discussion points of this episode:

• (3:15) The skills of a neurolinguistic programming (NLP) practitioner
• (6:40) Being in the midlife range
• (8:05) Helping people reconnect with their inner child through journaling, meditation, and visualization
• (8:58) How journaling resolves identity crises
• (10:28) Miracle Morning SAVERS: silence, affirmation, visualization, reading, scribing
• (12:36) Meditation is what it is for you; anything that gets you in an entrancing, calming state is a form of meditation
• (18:02) No work, no game. If you want something different than what you currently have, you need to be prepared to do something around that. 
• (18:50) Being an entrepreneur: If you’re in business, you’re generally providing a solution.
• (21:56) Why is competition vital in business?
• (25:38) Fay’s tips for women who want to start a business: Know what you’re passionate about and what is there a market for.
• (29:09) What work is worth it? When is the time to give back and help other people?
• (32:49) Revisit your passion. Don’t end up with a business that is just sucking and dragging you down.
• (35:44) Reassess what you want to be doing. Don’t get stuck in a job waiting for your retirement when you’re only 45.
• (38:50) The power of developing a spiritual practice
• (40:51) Finding meaning in midlife is a process, and everybody’s story is different
• (41:45) Look at how your beliefs are serving you
• (45:31) If you’re not feeling too good about yourself, there is always hope on the other side of it

Connect with Fay on her Facebook page and website. Watch for the launch of their new website, The Midlife Itch. 

If you have any questions for Fay, or if you want to share your thoughts, don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]. If you’re interested in joining our online community, you may go to our Facebook community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon. Follow me at Dr. Michelle Gordon to be updated with my posts and upcoming events.

I hope this episode became a motivation and inspiration for you to discover your midlife meaning. Thanks a lot for tuning in!

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Our core is the entire support system of our body. It surrounds our spine and pelvis and connects our upper and lower body. It plays a huge part in our daily activities, which is why it is crucial to strengthen it. You can achieve core strength by knowing proper breathing techniques and having the right mindset.

This week, we are joined by Erica Ziel. Erica is the founder of Core Athletica and Knocked-Up Fitness. She is also a sought-after expert in fitness-infused Pilates, fascial training, core, and pre/postnatal exercises. Her mission is to help women feel their absolute best throughout every stage of womanhood. Erica has been featured in and has contributed to several publications such as The New York Times, People.com, Pilates Style Magazine, Oxygen Magazine, and Fit Pregnancy, to name a few. 

If you want to learn more about holistic healing and the use of proper breathing and meditation in addressing body issues, check out this podcast! 

 

Here are the discussion points for the episode: 

 

• (3:45) Erica’s journey from fitness to wellness

 

• (6:42) Pelvic floor dysfunction 

 

 

• (9:42) Giggle incontinence and the pelvic floor 
• (12:42) Activating your pelvic floor 
• (14:35) How an activated pelvic floor can also benefit men
• (15:28) The core and its essential parts
• (17:33) Pain as a symptom 
• (18:04) The fascial system  
• (23:52) Reconnecting our body through breathing 
• (30:35) Meditation, visualization, and healing 
• (34:48) Radical responsibility for our own body 
• (36:53) Activating the pelvic floor through proper breathing (especially for those women who just gave birth and those undergoing menopause) 
• (41:10) Effects of overactivation 
• (41:45) Importance of having the correct posture 
• (43:52) Erica demonstrates Movement One exercise 
• (49:18) Negative self-talk should only be limited to awareness
• (51:28) Reframing our thinking and perspective 

 

I hope you learned a lot about core dysfunction and how you can address it through a powerful breathing exercise. With what you’ve learned today, you can now envision and work on a healthy mind and body!

To access Erica’s DVDs, workouts, and ebooks, visit her online store. You may also visit her website, Restore Your Body Through Movement, to check her programs. Tune in to her podcast The Core Connections for more insights about health and wellness.

Make sure to share your insights at [email protected]. If you want to join our online community, go to our Facebook community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon. For more episodes, head over to my website.

Thanks for tuning in! 

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There’s a well-known saying that goes, “A picture says a thousand words.” Today, anyone can pick up a camera and capture what matters most to them. A photograph can easily bring back all our good memories. Mothers, especially those in their menopausal years, can learn photography and use it as a tool to enrich their lives.

CEO and founder of Momtography Beryl Young joins us in today’s episode. Beryl is a former elementary school teacher, and her passion for teaching led her to develop the “Momtography Method.” She offers photography education to a community of moms who want to capture, develop, and preserve photographs while being joyful in the process.

In this episode, Beryl talks about establishing Momtography and her experience with menopausal moms and empty nesters. She will also share different insights on the various techniques in capturing photos, and how photography can also foster connection, creativity, and confidence in mothers. If you are into photography or you want to learn more about it, be sure to tune in!

 

Here are the discussion points of this episode:

• (4:10) How Beryl discovered photography and started to help empty nesters
• (7:45) Challenges that those who want to learn photography will encounter
• (12:11) Knowing the purpose for buying a camera
• (12:51)  Recommendation for interchangeable cameras
• (17:09) The power of editing
• (18:50) Technical aspects of a camera
• (22:14) Independence from automatic function
• (25:28) Experimenting with the portrait mode on iPhone
• (28:54) Troubleshooting DSLR camera lens problems
• (30:45) When to have your camera cleaned
• (33:16) Recommendations for learning photography
• (36:26) Photography for women entrepreneurs
• (41:45) Talking about technical photography for beginners

 

You may learn more about Beryl’s mission and Momtography at her website: Momtography.

Make sure to share your insights at [email protected]. If you want to join our online community, go to our Facebook community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon. For more episodes, head over to my website.

I hope this podcast encouraged you to pursue photography. Thanks for tuning in!

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Cannabidiol or CBD is a chemical compound found in cannabis, which can be derived from the hemp plant. Clinical research has shown that we can use CBD to address anxiety, cognition and movement disorders, and pain. Furthermore, studies have also shown that it can help people suffering from insomnia.

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Tina Williams of Simple Optimum Health. Tina is a mom of four daughters, a serial entrepreneur, and a multi-passionate individual whose goal is to help others see and be their best selves. She suffered from four strokes between 2014 and 2015, and because of her health issues, she looked into the hemp industry. Today, Tina is going to talk about the benefits of CBD for our health, and how it can help us during menopause.

Don't forget to tune in to this episode if you want to learn about CBD and hemp-derived CBD, why it is essential, and where hemp should come from.

 

Here are the discussion points of this episode:

 

• (2:40) Tina talks about suffering from stroke and how she got into CBD.

• (5:58) Knowing where an organic product came from and the extraction methods used is very important in making sure you're not consuming chemicals

 

• (8:44) Ayurveda medicine

 

• (10:05) Anxiety and the endocannabinoid system

 

• (11:23) Homeostasis
• (13:26) What is a terpene?

 

• (16:48) Hemp is an easy plant to grow

 

• (18:17) The importance of knowing where the products you use come from
• (22:14) Studies showing that CBD can decrease inflammation
• (23:41) Pharmaceutical companies are a little more open about CBD

 

• (24:49) Hemp plant as a lifestyle product

• (26:20) The benefits of CBD in sleep and pain

 

• (28:40) What is sundowning?
• (30:19) Microdosing guidelines

 

• (31:15) Menopause teas and honey sticks

• (34:12) The only drawback to using CBD

• (34:41) You have to invest in your health

• (35:09) Supplements are not covered by insurance

• (39:33) CBD and menopause

 

 

Resources:

 

• You Are The Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Dr. Joe Dispenza

 

 

Connect with Tina and get to know more about the CBD products that they offer at Simple Optimum Health. You'll get free shipping and menopause teas for every order if you use the DRMICHELLE code special and there is a coupon code to get 10% your order, simply use code 'michelle' at checkout. 

If you have questions for Tina, don't hesitate to email me and share your thoughts at [email protected]. If you're interested in joining our online community, head to our Facebook community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon. 

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Today we're taking a closer look at the Menopause Movement program through the insights of our community members and what they've achieved since joining the program. If you're in a similar situation as they were when they started, are you willing to invest in your future happiness and peace of mind? If you feel desperate but are unsure of what to do, are you ready to take that leap of faith?

This week, we're joined by our community member Sharon Langshaw. Sharon has a blog called “The Menopause Effect” that aims to help women in their menopause years. She is also a recovery coach for families who have a loved one suffering from addiction, and she works with other people in that recovery space as well.

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and make sure that you tune in to know more about the program.

 

Here are the discussion points of this episode:

 

• (02:10) Sharon talks about the most significant trepidation before enrolling in the program

• (06:00) Looking at the figures

• (07:14) Module one: Realizing that you don’t need a PhD to know what’s going on in your body

• (10:52) A change in diet and taking supplements produced gradual results in her body

• (16:18) The positive ageing movement

• (18:54) Freedom and peace of mind

• (21:05) Scepticisms before enrolling in the program

• (23:09) Money spent on HRT, bioidenticals, and supplements

• (25:42) The convenience of being able to go back and forth flexibly through each program material

• (30:44) She started doing more

• (33:19) The whole idea is to start talking about it more

 

• (35:06) When you make changes in your life, you need to be consistent.

 

• (40:00) A firsthand insight to anyone who’s considering getting into the program

• (44:05) Amanda’s story

 

 

You can reach Sharon on The Menopause Effect and their Facebook page. You can also connect more with her on her personal Facebook page: Sharon Langshaw.

There is help for you, join The Menopause Movement today. I want to help you transcend your symptoms and live your best life. To discover how you can become a part of this life-changing community, feel free to share your thoughts and questions with me at [email protected].

You may also start today by joining our discussion and sharing your experiences in our Facebook community, Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon. Lastly, don’t forget to follow me on Facebook at Dr. Michelle Gordon

That's it for today’s podcast. I hope we see you around. Thanks a lot for tuning in!

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Everyone wants to change some part of their lives. The law of attraction tells us that we change the universe through our thoughts and desires. However, many people find themselves discontented with the results because they neglect the importance of mindset shifts. The law of attraction relies on ideas, so any significant change in your life requires an equivalently transformational change in your mindset. 

In this week’s podcast, we’re joined by Lindsay Durant. Lindsay is an expert in transformational mindset shifts. She is mentored by Bob Proctor, a world-class teacher on human potential. Lindsay helps individuals and companies achieve their goals by assisting them in making quantum leaps in performance. Today, she shares her thoughts on the law of attraction and transformational mindset shifting.  

Don’t miss this episode if you want to learn more about maximizing the law of attraction and the power of visualization. 

 

Here are the discussion points of this episode:

 

• (3:45) How Lindsay got into the personal development space

• (5:04) Painless births

 

• (6:47) The law of attraction and the law of vibrations

 

• (7:34) How physics proves that everything consists of vibrations

• (12:19) The material and mystical worlds

 

• (13:23) How vibrations are selective
• (14:39) Tuning to the frequency of our desires

 

• (15:17) Focusing on the higher frequency emotions of joy and gratitude

 

• (16:13) How emotions affect your DNA

 

• (18:02) Lindsay talks about how visualizations allowed her to escape to her dream destination

 

• (22:39) The law of attraction functions regardless of your beliefs
• (27:12) Getting in touch with your emotions
• (28:14) Lucid dreaming for problem-solving 

 

• (34:14) The importance of recognizing the beliefs handed down to us

• (37:53) Ingrained thoughts make it hard to change behaviors.

 

• (41:50) We are responsible for our reactions to other people’s behaviors.
• (42:56) The difficulty of leaving abusive relationships

 

• (45:49) Techniques to change behavior

• (46:16) Constant spaced repetition

• (48:03) Hitting the deepest parts of the brain when changing habits

• (54:06) Fighting self-defeating thoughts

• (55:27) Visualization exercise

• (1:01:06) Keeping a gratitude journal

 

 

In line with the theme of changing mindsets, Lindsay recommends The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, a book by Michael Singer. Follow her Facebook community at Move Into Results. You may also find Lindsay Durant on Facebook.

Make sure to share your thoughts at [email protected]. If you want to join our online community, go to our Facebook community at Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon and follow me at Dr. Michelle Gordon.

I hope you learned a lot today about transformational mindset shifts, and I hope that you use the techniques here to change your life for the better. Thanks for tuning in!

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As mothers, we want to see our children grow up and lead independent lives. But at the same time, it can be very lonely once they depart. This phenomenon is called empty nest syndrome. 

Women, especially full-time mothers and those undergoing menopause at the same time, typically suffer more when this happens, and the feeling of grief and loss of purpose may be more pronounced.

In this week's podcast, we're joined by Laurie Wright. Laurie developed a program called Make The Rest Your Best to help passionless empty nesters create their own unique heart-centred action plans and have them be ready to enter their next life chapter with renewed passion, purpose, and focus.

Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and make sure that you tune in to this episode to get to know more about empty nest change transformation, creating community, and overcoming beliefs.

 

Here is a run-through of the discussion points of this episode:

 

• (02:23) Laurie shares her midlife transformation—from being a health and fitness coach to a life coach.

• (06:51) No matter what you do in life, you have to want it from the heart, not because it's what's going to make your parents proud, or because it's what's going to make your husband happy.

• (11:29) Within a couple of years of promotion after promotion and reaching the vice president position in AOL, Laurie started to get anxiety attacks.

• (12:11) The link between menopause and anxiety

• (13:12) Misplacement and losing control

• (14:21) Empty nest: Loss of identity after children move out of the house

• (15:22) Misplacement in marriage, taking risks and getting back your passion in life

• (21:21) There's a field of infinite possibilities.

• (24:15) Liquid courage

• (27:05) Behavior change from a scientific standpoint

• (28:07) The role of meditation in self-improvement

 

• (31:49) The metaphysics in religion and why it's vital in empowering women
• (34:44) Why is having a period considered as something embarrassing?
• (37:30) Beliefs shape our reality.
• (38:58) Turning your passion and advocacy into revenue
• (42:36) Laurie shares her coaching evolution and transformation in detail.
• (44:57) Why is hiring a coach life-changing?
• (49:22) You learn so much from a community with like-minded people.

 

Resource:

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess

 

You can reach Laurie on her websites Not Your Average Grandma and Make The Rest Your Best, plus via her Facebook page. You can also connect with her on Instagram. To discover more about Beachbody, working out at home, and the Shakeology that Laurie talked about, go to https://www.coachgordon.me

We also talked about the book "The Alphabet Versus the Goddess" which is available on Amazon.

Share your experiences and join the discussion in our Facebook community, Menopause Movement, with Dr. Michelle Gordon. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook at Dr. Michelle Gordon.

That's it for today’s podcast, and thanks a lot for tuning in! See you in our next episode!

 

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Abuse can take different forms—it can be mental, emotional, or physical. The heartbreaking part is, most of the time, it comes from the people we love and who are very close to us. Many women are going through or have survived traumas like domestic violence, emotional manipulation, betrayal, and divorce. These traumas take a significant toll on a person's self-esteem and cause a lasting feeling of loneliness and unworthiness.

This week, we're joined by Miki Sturges. Miki is a life coach and an expert in the field of resilience and survival from domestic abuse. She established a company called the Rise Up, Women Movement, where she aims to empower, encourage, and inspire women in conquering challenges from abuse. Today, she shares her story and more with us.

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and make sure that you tune in to this episode to know more about the cycles of shame and abuse and the steps you need to take to break that cycle. 

 

Here are the discussion points of this episode:

• (02:11) Miki talks about her journey and how she became a life coach.
• (08:16) Leaning into your fear.

• (09:13) Miki shares about her healing from an abusive marriage. "I put up the facade, I was very confident at my job, but when I went home, I was this little person, worth nothing."

• (14:06) The cycle of abuse.

• (20:02) How the fear of leaving effects women in an abusive marriage and why it's not easy to leave.

• (21:41) Transforming beliefs.

• (25:50) Emotional and verbal abuse cuts through your core.
• (26:55) The cycle of shame.
• (29:36) Learning to get through your subconscious.
• (34:10) Miki shares how the need to protect her son was the biggest jump in finding the courage to leave her abusive husband. 
• (36:55) We live in a patriarchal society, and that plays a significant role in perpetuating abuse.
• (40:17) The importance of having support in escaping and recovering from abuse.
• (47:55) You are not responsible for anyone else's feelings.
• (49:00) What is angel syndrome?

• (52:15) Approaching a relationship in a healthy marriage.

• (56:47) Freeing and forgiving yourself from thoughts of the past.

• (1:03:48) The Rise Up, Women Movement.

 

One out of every four women in the United States experiences domestic violence in their lifetime. The most crucial step in getting away from this trauma is contacting a domestic abuse hotline.

If you need immediate assistance for domestic abuse, call 911, or you may call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). They will provide help by assisting with crisis intervention and initial safety planning. There is also a hotline for teen victims of domestic violence, called Love Is Respect, which you can call at 1-866-331-9474

You can reach Miki on her Facebook page. For more of the Rise Up, Women Movement, join their Facebook group. You can also listen to her podcast here.

We talked about a lot today, and there’s a lot to unpack. Feel free to share your thoughts and questions with me at [email protected]. You may also join our discussion and share your experiences in our Facebook community, Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon. Lastly, don’t forget to follow me on Facebook at Dr. Michelle Gordon.

That's it for today’s podcast. I hope you learned a lot and can find the courage to reach for help and break the cycle. Thanks a lot for tuning in!

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The enneagram, unlike other personality systems, is a deep dive into what makes us tick. It can show us forces that can assist us in finding the self-discovery we need to understand our subconscious programming. It will be especially helpful for those of us in our menopause years, because it is such a time of self-discovery for us.

To help us understand, our guest for today is Stephanie Davis, an enneagram expert and a trainer educated in business, psychology, and systems theory. She’s been doing this work for about 30 years, working primarily with corporations. Today we’re going to find out more about the enneagram, the nine different types and their general characteristics, and what your type might be.

This episode is truly informative and fascinating; you don’t want to miss this one! So tune in and learn more about self-discovery through the enneagram.

 

Let’s go through the discussion points of this episode:

• (02:28) The enneagram is a deep dive into what makes you tick. Unlike other personality systems, it goes deeper than behaviors.
• (04:23) Oscar Ichazo came up with the enneagram of Personality in the 70s, taking psychology and ego development and mapping it on the symbol.
• (08:39) What you can get from learning the enneagram is a perpetual self-busting machine. You start to see things about yourself that you never realized.
• (12:02) In the enneagram, what makes you your type is how “messed up” you are when it comes to your heart/passion (emotional distortion), head/fixation (mental distortion), and gut/subtype (instinct).
• (16:42) There is a key emotion for each triad. Within each triad are three types: one type tends to overdo the key emotion, the other is the opposite, and the last has a weird relationship with it. 
• (18:06) An example of the gut triad. Gut triad: it’s all about the boundaries, and their key emotion is anger.
• (25:27) There are no accurate enneagram tests. We pick up our behaviors from our parents and social expectations. This wiring is not something you can include in a test, and the most it can do is give you a starting point of where to look.
• (26:56) The gut triad (1, 8, 9), what makes them tick, their ego, and how they react.
  • • (26:01) Type 1
    • (26:56) Type 8
    • (29:33) Type 9
• (32:20) The heart triad (2, 3 4): what makes them tick, their ego, and how they react. This type focuses on social relationship dynamics. Their overarching issue is shame.
• • • (33:33) Type 2
    • (37:26) Type 3
    • (42:25) Type 4
• (46:16) The goal is to loosen the illusions of your type, not change your type. Your strengths are still there, but your weaknesses will be a lot easier to deal with.
• (51:43) We’re all going to have certain characteristics of nine types to some degree. Each has an interesting relationship with the two types beside them. Meanwhile, the two types that connect to yours in the diagram are your opposites.
• (57:23) The head triad (5, 6, 7): what makes them tick, their ego, and how they react. 
  • • (57:45) Type 5
    • (1:00:58) Type 6
    • (1:07:46) Type 7
• (1:13:37) Other theories from Katherine Fauvre and Claudio Naranjo, and the continuous evolution of the field
• (1:21:52) Resources for your growth 
• (1:24:13) Going through the nine enneagram types and drawing a caricature for each

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
• The Complete Enneagram by Beatrice Chestnut
• The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
• The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Riso and Russ Hudson

 

We discussed a lot of things today, and I’m sure you have a lot of questions. For all your inquiries, send them to me at [email protected], and we’ll definitely have Stephanie back on the show to answer them. Head over to Stephanie’s site if you want to take an enneagram test. This test is geared toward finding success in life.

For help and guidance on healthy living in your menopause years, you can check my website. Join the discussion and share your thoughts in our Facebook community, Menopause Movement with Dr. Michelle Gordon. Also, go ahead and follow me on Facebook at Dr. Michelle Gordon.

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