Uniquely You: Enneagram + Real Life

Therese Fitzpatrick: Transformation and Vulnerability (Type 8)


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Ever wonder how a career shift could transform not just your professional life but your entire worldview? Meet Therese Fitzpatrick, a mental health therapist from Chicago who made a remarkable transition from a 25-year tenure as a U.S. probation officer to a fulfilling role in therapy. Her journey, interwoven with her Irish Catholic upbringing and values, offers profound insights into parenting adult children and embracing life's changes. Discover how the Enneagram became a pivotal tool during the early days of COVID, reshaping her personal and professional landscape.

Therese opens up about her experiences as an Enneagram Type Eight, particularly focusing on the social eight subtype. Her stories illuminate the unique trials and triumphs of being a driven woman in traditionally masculine fields. Through direct and candid anecdotes, Therese shares the importance of establishing boundaries and learning to coexist with discomfort without feeling the urge to solve everyone's problems. Her practical strategies, like yoga and meditation, serve as powerful tools for managing the intense energy that comes with her personality type.

Therese candidly shares how she sought feedback from her adult children, uncovering how her optimism could sometimes overshadow their emotions. Through this honest exchange, she realized the power of stepping back and allowing her kids to navigate their realities independently. Offering advice on communicating with Type Eights, Therese emphasizes the necessity of directness and honesty. This episode is full Vulnerabilityof wisdom for anyone seeking to understand themselves and their relationships more deeply through the Enneagram lens.

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Uniquely You: Enneagram + Real LifeBy Wendy Busby