Towards Eden, an Enneagram Podcast

Enneagram Type One Amanda Rossi joins me to tell us what it’s like to be an Enneagram 1!

Type 1 is known as “The Improver” or “The Reformer.” Ones are ethical, dedicated, and driven by a desire to improve themselves and the world. 

Amanda talks about the Type One core fears of being bad, wrong, and making mistakes; the core desires of wanting to be good, right, and keep improving; and the Inner Critic that haunts Type Ones.

Amanda Rossi is a special education teacher in Northwest Indiana. She formerly worked as a case worker for Indiana Department of Child Services.

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What in the world is the Enneagram?!?!

Welcome to Enneagram 101 — your beginner-friendly series on the 9 types, what they mean, and why they matter. 🌿

In this kickoff episode, I'm walking you through the big question: What is the Enneagram, really? Where did it come from, why does it resonate so deeply for some, and why does it feel a little weird to others? 🧐💚

I’ll share:
 🌱 How the Enneagram helped me go from “I guess I’m good at math?” to actually understanding my strengths, patterns, and relationships
 📚 The difference between the Enneagram and other personality tools like Myers-Briggs or DISC
 🔉 Why the Enneagram is all about motivation, not behavior
🌼 A short intro to all 9 types — including core fears, desires, and focus of attention
🎧 What’s coming next in this series

If you're brand new to the Enneagram, this episode is a perfect starting point.  If you're already familiar with Enneagram, maybe you'll learn something new from this episode.

 The bottom line - the Enneagram can help us understand ourselves and have way better relationships 🥂

Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout.

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This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types.

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Jeff Cook joins me to talk about his brand new Enneagram book, “Around the Circle: An Enneagram Book.”

The book asks nine key questions, like “What do I want?” and “How do I solve my problems?”  The authors go around the circle, answering each question for all nine Enneagram types.

The Around the Circle podcast has been around since 2019, hosted by Jeff Cook and Tj Wilson. They’ve compiled their insights from years of studying and podcasting into this debut book (they have four more books planned for the series).

Jeff Cook is a longtime professor of philosophy and the author of three books exploring ethics and personal growth. He taught virtue, existentialism, postmodernity and philosophy of religion for over a decade at the University of Northern Colorado and currently co-hosts a handful of Enneagram podcast, including "Around the Circle," "Start Here," and "Movie Typing."

Jeff lives in Greeley, Colorado with his wife and their two cheagles dogs.

📚 Here are all 9 questions from the book:

1. Who am I?

2. What do I want most?

3. How do I get what I want?

4. Where do I struggle most?

5. What are the biggest obstacles that I have?

6. How do I connect with people?

7. How do I solve problems?

8. How do I see the world?

9. What are my gifts?

Check out Jeff & Tj’s content at their Patreon site here.

Around the Circle Podcast - listen here

Buy “Around the Circle: An Enneagram Book” on Amazon.

Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout.

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This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types.

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Victoria (4) is a mom to 7 kiddos. She parents with her husband, an Enneagram 8. 

Victoria talks about having a common vision and common goals as parents, and how the Enneagram helps them understand their children in a deeper way.

⚡ HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE ⚡

• How a 4 and an 8 parent together
• Chores - practical or stealing our kids’ childhoods?!
• Parenting kids individually based on Enneagram types
• How the Enneagram can help kids feel less lonely

📚 RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE 📚 

• Scott Allender - “The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence”
• Enneagram Institute
• Truity test
• You’ve Got a Type (Youtube channel)

Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout.

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Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types 🌱
This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types.

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I'm taking a break from the podcast. Be back after tax season!  🏦

Listen to this episode if you want to hear a personal update from me, including:

• My job at the tax office
• The Warriors cats books
• Why an Enneagram One loves filing and alphabetizing

Links:

The Enneagram & Conflict Styles blog post

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Music “El Chapo” by Ivy Bakes from Soundstripe

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Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types 🌱
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Blake Boardman is a Human Resources Trainer at a care company serving intellectually and physically disabled adults. He integrates the Enneagram into his role at work, training effective communication techniques, Blake teaches his staff how the Enneagram can help their team communicate more effectively to ensure better lives for their individuals.  Blake lives in Northwest Indiana with his family. 

Blake gives us a crash course on Enneagram 6s! He talks all about what it’s like to be hypervigilant, and why he always arrives half an hour early to every event.  Also, a 5-6 couple apparently make a great beekeeping team! 

⚡ HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE ⚡

• All about Enneagram 6s
• Blake tells how he uses the Enneagram in his onboarding process at work
• How Blake gets along with different Enneagram types at work
• How 6s show that they truly deeply care about their people

📚 RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE 📚 

• The Path Between Us by Suzanne Stabile

Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout.

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Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types 🌱
This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types.

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Today I help my friend Max figure out his Enneagram type. Is he an 8? A 4? A 7? Or perhaps a 1? We dig into the nuances of each of these types.

About Max Partain:

“I am a Video Editing Freelancer who is attempting to take away the magic of editing and democratize it. I’ve won 10+ golden telly awards for editing which I feel I have to say to establish credibility. I sometimes wear a sleeping mask when I talk so that my ADHD quiets down.”

Connect with Max: 

easyedits.co

Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout.

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Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types 🌱
This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types.

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January energy is bonkers 🤯  Before we jump into goal-setting and habit-building, can we find more contentment by simply recognizing what's already working for us? 

Inspired by Kendra Adachi, the Lazy Genius, I take a step back from the crazy pressure of new year resolutions to name what's already working.

This episode is inspired by The Lazy Genius Podcast, episode #399.  

The Lazy Genius  #399 - Name What’s Working

“The Plan” by Kendra Adachi

Instagram reel - Kendra talks about naming what’s working 

Heather Robertson’s free strength training program

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Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types 🌱
This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types.

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In this episode, Bailey Regier guides us into exploring how trauma-informed care is changing the game in nursing and healthcare. We talk about why compassion, self-care, and understanding trauma are so important for healthcare professionals—and all of us.

⚡ HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE ⚡

• Bailey’s journey in nursing and education
• Bailey's road to identifying as an Enneagram 8
• Why compassion among healthcare providers matters so much
• Tips on handling stress and staying emotionally regulated
• Why trauma-informed care is essential in healthcare today

Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout.

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Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types 🌱
This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types.

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What happens when an assertive nurse and a laid-back paper industry professional get married? Kathleen and Ken’s story is all about opposites attracting—and thriving—thanks to the Enneagram. 

Kathleen (Type 8) and Ken (Type 9) have been married for over 40 years.  Ken’s had a long career as a paper scientist and Kathleen’s been an Operating Room Nurse for many years.

Kathleen, a bold Type 8, shares how her decisive nature helped her navigate life in the operating room and tackle health challenges. Meanwhile, Ken, a calm and steady Type 9, talks about balancing family life while frequently traveling. 

Together, they show how understanding their Enneagram types brought clarity and harmony to their relationship.

⚡ HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE ⚡

• Ken & Kathleen's story (starting in 1981!)
• All about their careers as an OR nurse and a paper scientist
• How Enneagram types influenced their family dynamics

📚 RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE 📚 

• Glow Guides from Enneagram + Marriage
• Learn more about Tritypes from Katherine Fauvre

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Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types 🌱
This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types.

Towards Eden Enneagram Instagram  🌿
Towards Eden Enneagram Website 🌿

For more resource recommendations, click here.