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Around the Circle: An Enneagram Podcast

Jeff Cook and T.J. Wilsonwww.aroundthecircle.org
The Enneagram is a map of the human personality. It’s a tool for navigating relationships. It creates language for what motivates us and helps us look at the way we look at everything else. Most importantly the enneagram is a mirror; because sometimes you need help seeing yourself. This is Jeff Cook and T.J. Wilson going around the circle to discuss various topics and how they affect each type.
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Episodes

Steps | Talk with Others

We are in a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. The second step is to start having productive conversations about what you're learning with others. F...

Apr 29, 20221 hrSeason 16Ep. 2

Steps | Know Your Type

We begin a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. The first step, of course, is to Know Your Type. Find us on Patreon Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcirc...

Apr 23, 202248 minSeason 16Ep. 1

Shadow | Fixations

This episode closes a series about the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing how our sins move form our heart into our head and become Fixations. This is where the sins that each type struggles with becomes something thought out and intentional. We also discuss how the virtues of Wisdom, Courage or Moderation can help combat those fixations as the grow. Find us on Patreon Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Our website...

Apr 15, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 15Ep. 5

Shadow | Sins

This episode continues a series about the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing how our idols manifest Sins - the stain on our hearts for each type. As we progress further into our shadow and unhealth, we begin to pursue our idols with a particular kind of power - like greed, or lust, or deceit. Find us on Patreon Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Our website...

Apr 08, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 15Ep. 4

Shadow | Idols

This episode continues a series about the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing Idols - the thing each type settles for instead of genuine happiness. Each type is aiming for a certain kind of happiness and fulfillment, and because of our fears and hazards, we end up settling for something that has no power or real substance. Find us on Patreon Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Our website...

Apr 01, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 15Ep. 3

Shadow | Hazards

This episode continues series wherein we revisit the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing Hazards - the dangers that we face according to our types fear. We pair this with a virtue that can help to counteract these Hazards, and help drain some of their power. Find us on Patreon Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Our website...

Mar 22, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 15Ep. 2

Shadow | Happiness and Fears

This episode begins a new series wherein we revisit the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing an underlying drive for Happiness, and how that turns into a Fear - and how we might begin to conquer that foundational fear. Find us on Patreon Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Our website

Mar 15, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 15Ep. 1

The Enneagram and Therapy with Michael Shahan | Part 2

In this episode we welcome Michael Shahan, a marriage and family therapist who works with the enneagram in his practice. We discuss the value of therapy, and how the enneagram can be a useful tool for anyone looking to do some inner work. Michael’s website Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 14Ep. 2

The Enneagram and Therapy with Michael Shahan

In this episode we welcome Michael Shahan, a marriage and family therapist who works with the enneagram in his practice. We discuss the value of therapy, and how the enneagram can be a useful tool for anyone looking to do some inner work. Michael’s website Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Mar 01, 20221 hrSeason 14Ep. 1

Love and the Enneagram | Love Songs Part 3

This series will explore the idea of love from different angles. How we attempt to get love, how we experience love, what happens when we don’t receive love. Kelly Cook joins us for this episode to look at some love songs and some break-up songs for each type. Find the Playlist on Spotify Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Feb 21, 202255 minSeason 13Ep. 8

Love and the Enneagram | Love Songs Part 2

This series will explore the idea of love from different angles. How we attempt to get love, how we experience love, what happens when we don’t receive love. Kelly Cook joins us for this episode to look at some love songs and some break-up songs for each type. Find the Playlist on Spotify Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Feb 18, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 13Ep. 7

Love and the Enneagram | Love Songs Part 1

This series will explore the idea of love from different angles. How we attempt to get love, how we experience love, what happens when we don’t receive love. Kelly Cook joins us for this episode to look at some love songs and some break-up songs for each type. Find the Playlist on Spotify Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Feb 12, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 13Ep. 6

Love and the Enneagram | Rejected Love Part 2

This series will explore the idea of love from different angles. How we attempt to get love, how we experience love, what happens when we don’t receive love. in this episode, Kambrie Ross joins Jeff and T.J. go around the circle discussing how each type responds when love is rejected. Kambrie brings quotes from each type, giving their own thoughts in answer. and offering advice for others going through lost love. Find Kambrie on Instagram (@enneagram.kam) Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) He...

Feb 07, 20221 hr 51 minSeason 13Ep. 5

Love and the Enneagram | Rejected Love Part 1

This series will explore the idea of love from different angles. How we attempt to get love, how we experience love, what happens when we don’t receive love. in this episode, Kambrie Ross joins Jeff and T.J. go around the circle discussing how each type responds when love is rejected. Kambrie brings quotes from each type, giving their own thoughts in answer. and offering advice for others going through lost love. Find Kambrie on Instagram (@enneagram.kam) Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) He...

Jan 28, 20221 hr 43 minSeason 13Ep. 4

Love and the Enneagram | Experiencing Love

This series will explore the idea of love from different angles. How we attempt to get love, how we experience love, what happens when we don’t receive love. in this episode, Jeff and T.J. go around the circle and discuss how each type experiences love from others - this time comparing how our intelligence centers play a role. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Jan 22, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 13Ep. 3

Love and the Enneagram | Getting Love | Part 2

This series will explore the idea of love from different angles. How we attempt to get love, how we experience love, what happens when we don’t receive love. in this first episode, Jeff and T.J. go around the circle and discuss what each type offers, to get love from those around them - particularly exploring the overlap of our Stance and our Affect groups. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Jan 18, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 13Ep. 2

Love and the Enneagram | Getting Love | Part 1

This series will explore the idea of love from different angles. How we attempt to get love, how we experience love, what happens when we don’t receive love. in this first episode, Jeff and T.J. go around the circle and discuss what each type offers, to get love from those around them - particularly exploring the overlap of our Stance and our Affect groups. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Jan 14, 20221 hrSeason 13Ep. 1

Starting the New Year

Start the new year off right with some wisdom for introspection and self work. If you're new to our podcast, this episode will help point you toward some of our content that will help you understand yourself better, and how to break some of those unconscious patterns that are holding you back. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Jan 01, 202211 min

The Lord of the Rings | Mistyping V

In the final installment of our great typing throwdown, Jeff and T.J. debate the types of several characters from Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film series. We lay out our respective cases for what we see driving these characters, and why we see certain types in them; then debate each other until one of us is convinced to change our minds. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Jan 01, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 11Ep. 7

The Lord of the Rings | Mistyping IV

In the continuation of our great typing throwdown, Jeff and T.J. debate the types of several characters from Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film series. We lay out our respective cases for what we see driving these characters, and why we see certain types in them; then debate each other until one of us is convinced to change our minds. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Jan 01, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 11Ep. 6

The Lord of the Rings | Mistyping III

In the continuation of our great typing throwdown, Jeff and T.J. debate the types of several characters from Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film series. We lay out our respective cases for what we see driving these characters, and why we see certain types in them; then debate each other until one of us is convinced to change our minds. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Dec 24, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 11Ep. 5

The Lord of the Rings | Mistyping II

In the continuation of our great typing throwdown, Jeff and T.J. debate the types of several characters from Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film series. We lay out our respective cases for what we see driving these characters, and why we see certain types in them; then debate each other until one of us is convinced to change our minds. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Dec 18, 20211 hr 37 minSeason 11Ep. 4

The Lord of the Rings | Mistyping I

In the continuation of our great typing throwdown, Jeff and T.J. debate the types of several characters from Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film series. We lay out our respective cases for what we see driving these characters, and why we see certain types in them; then debate each other until one of us is convinced to change our minds. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Dec 11, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 11Ep. 3

The Lord of the Rings | Typing

And so it begins. The great throwdown. Two nerds. Three films. Nine types. Twenty-one characters. One ring to rule them all. Jeff and T.J. go around the circle with their thoughts on the types of some of the main characters from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. We discuss our reasoning where there is agreement, and we plan out the field of battle where there is disagreement. Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle) Help fund future deep dives (Patreon) Our website...

Dec 04, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 11Ep. 2

Typing | You might be an Enneagram Nine

This Typing series is designed to offer a path to those who are starting out on their enneagram journey, and are looking for a way to find their type. Kambrie Ross joins us with some quotes and her own gathered wisdom to help demonstrate the basic qualities of each type. Start with the Introduction if you’re new to the enneagram, and each of the following episodes will dive deeper into each type. This episode is for those who think they might be a Type Nine; those who want to be peaceful. Find K...

Nov 19, 202153 minSeason 10Ep. 10

Typing | You might be an Enneagram Eight

This Typing series is designed to offer a path to those who are starting out on their enneagram journey, and are looking for a way to find their type. Kambrie Ross joins us with some quotes and her own gathered wisdom to help demonstrate the basic qualities of each type. Start with the Introduction if you’re new to the enneagram, and each of the following episodes will dive deeper into each type. This episode is for those who think they might be a Type Eight; those who don’t want to be controlle...

Nov 12, 202147 minSeason 10Ep. 9

Typing | You might be an Enneagram Seven

This Typing series is designed to offer a path to those who are starting out on their enneagram journey, and are looking for a way to find their type. Kambrie Ross joins us with some quotes and her own gathered wisdom to help demonstrate the basic qualities of each type. Start with the Introduction if you’re new to the enneagram, and each of the following episodes will dive deeper into each type. This episode is for those who think they might be a Type Seven; those who want to enjoy life. Find K...

Nov 09, 202132 minSeason 10Ep. 8

Typing | You might be an Enneagram Six

This Typing series is designed to offer a path to those who are starting out on their enneagram journey, and are looking for a way to find their type. Kambrie Ross joins us with some quotes and her own gathered wisdom to help demonstrate the basic qualities of each type. Start with the Introduction if you’re new to the enneagram, and each of the following episodes will dive deeper into each type. This episode is for those who think they might be a Type Six; those who want to be supported. Find K...

Nov 05, 202139 minSeason 10Ep. 7

Typing | You might be an Enneagram Five

This Typing series is designed to offer a path to those who are starting out on their enneagram journey, and are looking for a way to find their type. Kambrie Ross joins us with some quotes and her own gathered wisdom to help demonstrate the basic qualities of each type. Start with the Introduction if you’re new to the enneagram, and each of the following episodes will dive deeper into each type. This episode is for those who think they might be a Type Five; those who want to understand. Find Ka...

Nov 02, 202139 minSeason 10Ep. 6

Typing | You might be an Enneagram Four

This Typing series is designed to offer a path to those who are starting out on their enneagram journey, and are looking for a way to find their type. Kambrie Ross joins us with some quotes and her own gathered wisdom to help demonstrate the basic qualities of each type. Start with the Introduction if you’re new to the enneagram, and each of the following episodes will dive deeper into each type. This episode is for those who think they might be a Type Four; those who want to be authentic. Find ...

Oct 29, 202155 minSeason 10Ep. 5
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