Treehouse Athenaeum

Join Daniela, Dave, and Lisa in part 1 of a 2 part episode! This trio is reunited in person for the first time since 2020. Today's conversation explores the themes of vulnerability, emotional processing, and personal growth through the lens of astrology, the Enneagram, childhood experiences, and relationships. 

In this solo episode, Lisa explores the concept of the Upper Limit Problem, a theory introduced by Gay Hendricks in his book 'The Big Leap.' She discusses how individuals often self-sabotage when approaching significant life changes due to four main fears: fear of outshining others, fear of leaving others behind, fear of unworthiness, and fear of the burden of success. Lisa encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences with these fears and how they may manifest in their lives, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness in overcoming these challenges.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the Upper Limit Problem

03:09
Understanding the Four Upper Limit Problems

05:58
Fear of Outshining Others

12:04
Fear of Leaving Others Behind

16:46
Fear of Unworthiness

23:50
Fear of the Burden of Success

29:58
Self-Sabotage and Mindfulness

keywords: Upper Limit Problem, Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap, self-sabotage, personal growth, fear of success, fear of unworthiness, coaching, self-awareness, emotional intelligence

It's the second part to last week's cliffhanger as the Treehouse Trio uses each of their decks of choice to gather life advice! What's going on with Lisa's trip prep? What will the cards say about Daniela's ladies' night? What advice will come forth for Dave (and make it as simple as possible, please!) Tune in to this week's episode of Treehouse Athenaeum, where you'll get these answers and more!

Decks mentioned in this podcast include:

• Dali Tarot by Johannes Fiebig
• Wisdom of the Oracle by Collette Baron-Reid
• Lenormand of Enchantment by Yasmeen Westwood and Kalliope

Lisa, Daniela and Dave finally break out the tarot cards in this week's Treehouse episode to help show how reading and interpretation can vary from person to person. The three explore their own unique styles and methods while introducing some foundational information on how to use tarot (and oracle cards) to connect our higher guidance.

Decks mentioned in this podcast include:

• Dali Tarot by Johannes Fiebig
• Wisdom of the Oracle by Collette Baron-Reid
• Lenormand of Enchantment by Yasmeen Westwood and Kalliope

Lisa and Daniela voyage into their favorite location: the weeds. Specifically, they want to get into the weeds about how each of the 9 Enneagram types might approach wedding planning.

Listen along and let us know where you agree or disagree about your Enneatype!

Have you ever:
-Identified with a job so hard that it accidentally ended up being your entire personality?
-Wanted to leave a job, but there always seemed to be a reason to stay just a little longer?
-Felt meant for more than *gestures broadly* this?

This ep is for you ;)

Lisa gives a sneak peek at what's to come in this short interlude.

Jennie gets Dave to open up this week in an intimate conversation about what he considers spirituality to be. As Dave discusses difficult experiences from his past, the conversation evolves into an open-hearted exploration of how we come to understand the defining moments in our life that are often described as a "spiritual awakenings." 

Jennie and Daniela are in the Treehouse this week, walking you through the tools that are available to help on your quest to do the inner work that transforms your life. Take a listen and find out which tools could be right for you and your journey!

There are so many different people who help us maneuver through our lives! They can come in several forms: coaches, mentors, therapists, even the people who you surround yourself with-- how are you supposed to know where to begin?

Join the entire Treehouse crew as they talk through the methods of searching for their helpers that have worked well for them, and tackle what it's like to have different helpers for different seasons. This is a juicy one!