Whenever I come across a resource that will help people better understand the Enneagram, I can’t wait to share it. So you can imagine my excitement when Brene Brown interviewed an Enneagram teacher on her podcast Unlocking Us. I’ve learned so much from Brene, that to listen in on their conversation was a treat. And, as I anticipated, they did not disappoint…

How we respond to stress has a lot to do with learned patterns of behaviors that become unconscious responses over time. Our brain is so efficient that it has automated certain behaviors that have helped us survive. But these responses may not always be beneficial. The COVID-19 outbreak gives us an opportunity to check-in with ourselves and attune to what we really need at this moment, to build our physical capacity to be resilient in times of stress, and to get more familiar with our authentic selves and inherent strengths.

Did you know that there is a neural network not just in your brain, but also around your heart and in your gut? Our gut and heart send messages to our brain that we react to without having to think about it. Depending on your Enneagram archetype, you've come to rely on one center more than the others and this is what creates your default or automatic responses to life.

Getting started with the Enneagram can be confusing - there is a lot of information to keep track of and it isn't always easy to see how everything fits together. That's why I created a cheat sheet for you to help you understand the nine archetypes better.

That's a big promise, right? Stick with me to learn how to tap into this seemingly forgotten knowledge about human nature.

When I first learned about the teachings of the Enneagram, I had a serious face palm moment. Suddenly, I understood myself at a deeper level and could be more accepting of who I am. I felt exposed and simultaneously curious and thirsty for more. I must know the secrets to understanding the people around me!

Where we look at a defense mechanism to better understand unconscious behavior using reality TV.

In which I explain what I’ve been up to the past few months.