You've Got a Type

Parent-Child Relationships: Enneagram Childhoods Part III

Did you know each enneagram type has a unique pattern of child-parent relationships?

In this episode, I'll cover the general patterns each type follows in regards to how they related to their maternal & paternal figures as children. Please note: I'll discuss these patters in broad terms of health and disfunction. If I say something like "Type 1s felt disconnected from their fathers" please do not take that to mean your father was a bad person or that you and your father did/do not have a healthy relationship today. All that to say, take whatever is hard to hear as a sign post pointing you towards something to examine more after the video. These parent-child relationships create patterns & perspectives we'll carry with us our entire life.

Part II: Enneagram Types as Children

Each enneagram type tends to experience a unique childhood pattern. In the second part of this two-part series, I'll describe what Types 6-9 tend to experience when they're children and how that shapes their present day personalities. 

Part I: Enneagram Types as Children

Each enneagram type tends to experience a unique childhood pattern. In part one of this two-part series, I'll describe what Types 1-5 tend to experience when they're children and how that shapes their present day personalities. 

Welcome to You've Got a Type

Welcome to You've Got a Type - a podcast dedicated to all things Enneagram! As your host, Colton Simmons, I'd like to give you a brief introduction to the show, to myself, and give you a wee bit of a disclaimer before the Enneagram takes us on a rather...intense journey towards self-awareness, and eventually, self-acceptance. 

Ready?

Let's get into it!

Enneagram 101: What is the Enneagram?

If you've stumbled onto this podcast, then chances are you've heard about the Enneagram as a personality assessment. 

Well, truth be told, the Enneagram isn't actually focused on your personality.

So before we dive into the deep end of the enneagram pool, let's clarify what the Enneagram actually is in this brief episode. 

Enneagram 101: Where did the Enneagram come from?

There are three names you'll hear over and over again when it comes to the question of "Who created the enneagram?"

But I'd like to introduce a fourth name...the often forgotten, overlooked, or disputed founder of the Enneagram. 

Ready to find out who I'm talking about?

Let's get into it!

Enneagram 101: How does the Enneagram work?

There are several key terms you need to know before diving into the actual Enneagram personality types themselves.

In this episode, I'll briefly cover: 

• Instincts
• Primary Personality Types
• Wings
• Direction of Integration
• Direction of Disintegration.

Don't let the dense terminology fool you! These concepts are extremely easy to grasp and are essential for understanding the ways in which each Type functions.

Enneagram 101: What are the 9 Personality Types?

Alright, here's your fly over view of the 9 Enneagram Personality Types. 

It's a mix of dense Enneagram terminology, and total fluff. But if you're curious about any of these topics, then get ready for a doozy of an episode. 

I'll cover each enneagram type's:

• Core Desire
• Core Fear
• Movements of Integration & Disintegration
• Triads
• Spirit Animal
• Spirit Country
• Celebrities 

Whew...you ready? Let's get into it!

Enneagram 101: What are Wings?

The Enneagram, much like Red Bull, gives you wiiiings.

Your wing is a key component of your personality type, and it may be the reason why you feel so different than your friends that say they're the same type as you...

Enneagram 101: What are the Instincts?

Instincts, or Instinctual Variants, or just Variants as some call them.

Translation: Welcome to some of the convoluted enneagram terminology, friends!

Whatever you call them (I prefer "Instincts") they are the most superficial level of who you are. Superficial meaning the top-most-layer, not unimportant. These instincts guide your decision making from the minute you wake up, so you best know 'em!

Ready?

Let's get into it!