Hi Trendsetters! I'm thrilled to bring to you this episode all about the Enneagram, a personality typology that was popularized in the US in the 1970's and had a resurgence in exposure and popularity over the pandemic. In this episode, I bring to you a fellow therapist from NYC, Drew Newkirk, who not only is an expert in the Enneagram but is the exact same type as myself! (4w3 sexual subtype). I found Drew's impressive Enneagram youtube channel when devouring material on the subject over the pandemic, so I knew he would be the perfect guest to bring on to help introduce the Enneagram to all of you.

As you will see in this episode, Drew is extremely well-versed in all things Enneagram. He discusses what exactly it is (no, it's not a pentagram), how it came to be, gives us a brief overview on each of the subtypes, discusses what is meant by the "subtypes" and "wings," and furthermore really delves into why the Enneagram is such a beneficial tool in the journey of self-discovery. Drew shares some of his personal learnings on the Enneagram and how it has helped him on his own journey, and additionally how he uses the Enneagram in his work with his patients within his private practice. 

For more on Drew, check out his socials:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyXzyNyD6WSET8gfKorKwg/featured

Instagram: @drewnewkirkpsychotherapy 

In this episode, I am joined with Alena Scigliano, M.S.Ed., LPC to discuss pathological narcissism and narcissistic abuse. Alena is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder and Chief Empathy Officer of Coastal Light Counseling, as well as a speaker, media consultant and author. Alena's upcoming book, "Swimming with Sharks: Surviving Narcissist-Infested Waters" is currently in manuscript and will discuss narcissism, which is what she specializes in in her work as a therapist. In this episode, Alena provides a plethora of information on themes around pathological narcissism, why one might become a narcissist, how to spot a narcissist, how to heal from narcissistic abuse and more. Without further ado, let's just dive in!