In this episode, you'll get encouragement and learn how to talk about and address food issues in your marriage, season by season. Research tells us ways we plan for or initiate and carry out our eating rituals in our families and cultures matter. Food together in marriage and family has such potential to either hurt or help your communication. You're also getting a great tool for conversations around your table! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies an...
Jul 06, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Fresh from the vault of pre-COVID times comes our "All About Enneagram 3s in Relationship" episode! Though our voices are a bit lighter in earlier 2020 times, the content you'll find for loving and living with your Enneagram 3 is just as rich and deep as you would hope. Enjoy this episode so you learn more about this secretly romantic and deeply vulnerable (under the stylish and bold exterior) heart type with the absolute best you have to give! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check o...
Jun 29, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Happy events in our lives and marriages deserve to be celebrated, and not just at the end of the road, but at important milestones too. In this episode, join Christa as she talks about various personality trappings for your types and hers, and especially how celebrating the amazing journey along the way changes your life for the better. Research, media, and personal examples all converge to tell us the same thing - the stories you tell about your marriage and the actions you take in it matter - ...
Jun 22, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Marriages are in danger of losing connection more than ever due to literally constant tech use & interruptions. The research we gathered over quarantine shows that phones are getting out of control and communication is suffering. Listen to why tech is particularly addicting, what types suffer most, and how it's hurting you even if you don't realize it. We also share seriously vital tips you need in order to stay tuned not just to social media but to your most important relationship! https://...
Jun 15, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Join Christa in a conversation about the importance of compassion, listening, empathy, and specific steps for healing trauma wounds in a marriage using the Enneagram. These steps bring success to a large degree and are the hallmark of healing difficult moments - together. Tune in for the three steps in healing attachment wounds as a couple, and stick around or our free resource for regaining balance in your marriage as well. Visit https://www.verywellmind.com/five-stages-of-grief-4175361, https:...
Jun 08, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Can a few seconds really make a difference in the life of a person, a marriage, a culture? The answer is a resounding yes, and in light of what's been happening in culture lately with the instability, the quarantine and the racial tragedies, it's the very best time to bring life and healing to your marriage, family, and community. Starting with a prayer and some tips for what you can do about what's happening around us today, and listening to this entire strategy-packed episode, will help you to...
Jun 01, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 28
We know you're working so hard to make a great life and legacy for future generations together both in the world and in your family. But what do we do in marriage when trials and losses hit, as they inevitably do as time passes. Join Christa for an amazing journey through her own and your grief at each stage with tons of practical and heartfelt marriage and personal tips and an extra special freebie for you from her husband Wes! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our am...
May 25, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Listen in as Christa uses the Enneagram to openly discuss sexual needs and desires, as well as the ways they have been stifled, shamed, and overexposed. This episode is critical for you to listen to on your own or with your partner. Then you can get started on the road to your most amazing and sacred intimate life together with tons of practical tips and research you don't want to miss! Kendra Swalls info from Girl Means Business also! Website - www.girlmeansbusiness.com Itunes - https://podcast...
May 25, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Whatever their socioeconomic status, couples continue to report that arguing about finances is one of the three biggest issues in their marriages. In this vital episode, we're talking about the effects of financial infidelity as well as finding your wise and authentic financial voice. Start now on integrating your own budget as we share our weekly tools and more from financial gurus across the globe! Most importantly, you'll learn how couples struggle with their finances and how to overcome thei...
May 18, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Couples we're surveying are talking about a new topic of communication that's currently at hand. The question is about when and how to individually and jointly emerge from quarantine, especially where there's disagreement. When survival is at stake, what and who gives? Join in for this special midweek mini-edition of the podcast in a conversation about how we can still live and work together with our spouses in a loving manner even when we differ about this important and deeply relevant marriage...
May 14, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Tired of running around the same marriage stumbling blocks? Join us for another episode where we tackle not just the rhetoric but the actual roadblocks of marriage communication issues! Whatever your Enneagram type, there are some tried-and-true methods for getting through to your spouse that will enrich your relationship for a lifetime! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies and resources! Instagram: @enneagramandmarriage | @enneagrammarriagepod Facebo...
May 11, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Just how does your Enneagram type inform your parenting at best and at worst? This is a special episode that's full of grace for parents, and one that we're finally releasing from the pre-quarantine time capsule! We hope you take some time this Mother's Day weekend and beyond to both explore and to embrace the fun and the learning lessons of each Enneagram type, both from your own days as kids and to reflect on your own parenting style. We know you want to be the best parent possible, whatever y...
May 08, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Even if you're an assertive type and you don't like to be controlled by another person, human relationships need not only connections, but routines together to thrive, especially married couples. Don't worry, however, routines can be varied and fun! Listen as we go over the vital habits you need to continually establish so you can find or re-find your best routine vibes both individually and together, whatever your Enneagram type! We're also including info about a special freebie and a marriage ...
May 04, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Tune in to hear about the importance of emotional self-care for each Enneagram type. Listen to hear how Christa and the couples she's been working with have been taking steps to get more in touch with their hearts. Get tips on both your type and your spouse's type to have better emotional self-care for yourself and your marriage! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies and resources! Instagram: @enneagramandmarriage | @enneagrammarriagepod Facebook @ enn...
Apr 27, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Join Christa for a compelling conversation as we talk all things Enneagram and fitness! This week's research has shown cutting edge tips for staying as healthy as possible during COVID-19. In addition to wearing your PPE, we've learned getting through this harrowing virus has everything to do with your fitness levels! You'll learn how you, whatever type you are, can not only improve your own fitness life but also steer your marriage toward life and balance as well! Head on over to enneagramandma...
Apr 20, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Tune in as Christa creatively guides you through helpful tools and tips for each Enneagram type on their spiritual journey. Chances are, your faith has evolved over the years and that your marriage has also been influenced. She offers some tips to stay connected as a couple even if you differ spiritually or just at different points. This episode is truly for everyone to wants to grow in their marriages and their spirituality! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazi...
Apr 13, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 18
When quarantine guarantees an unquestionably long time together with your partner, what can you do to keep things not only healthy but also safe? Join us for an important conversation about each type in stress and ways to strategize with your partner so you both land in a safe place of wellness for the duration of the quarantine and beyond. Christa explores not only each type in stress but also highlights a strategy for a healthy rising up to the call of your unique gifts as well. Don't miss out...
Apr 06, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Listen in for amazing tips on managing anxiety by Enneagram type as an individual as well as a spouse, and learning to differentiate normal anxiety from a paralyzing disorder. Some people spend their entire lives preparing for emergency and when it comes, they find themselves more than equipped to handle the problems. Others of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of emotions we need help processing, sometimes falling apart for a little while. Listen also for special tips for managing coronavirus an...
Mar 30, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Join us for this special episode as host Christa Hardin and her guest, her husband Wes, Enneagram 1, get serious as well as laugh as they contemplate their relationship and whether he's actually been a 3 all this time. This is a special peek into a twenty-four year long relationship and especially relevant if you're someone who wonders about your non-Enneagram obsessed spouse or someone who just want an inner look at another couple's Enneagram + Marriage story! Head on over to enneagramandmarria...
Mar 23, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
During times of local or national stress, couples often become more conflicted that ever. With the world shutdown and Coronavirus upon us, we need each other more than ever so we can stay connected and in healthy control of the things we need to manage well, namely our families. Join us in the special episode where Christa gives your relationship the boost it needs to withstand the pressures of right now, using tools from past critical moments in time, Enneagram insights, and more! Head on over ...
Mar 17, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Listen to this important episode to learn what you in your Enneagram type can expect over the beginning, middle, and later stages of marriage as you make the important decision to grow love. Couples often approach their marriage with eyes of hope and excitement for how their spouse will heal their wounds. This isn’t a faulty approach, as we do help one another to heal. However, when we expect spouses to heal all of our own wounds, most of which started long before marriage, we are let down. Get ...
Mar 16, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Women are stereotyped as being more emotional than men and our surveys showed that feelings types were indeed much more prevalent with females than males. Join us as we talk about the large number of compliant and withdrawing women we surveyed and especially as we help these types and all types to find their voice in marriage! As we celebrate International Women’s Day this week you don’t want to miss being part of the conversation on how females can increasingly thrive in marriage and relationsh...
Mar 09, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We're chatting about our lovely Enneagram 2s in this encompassing episode where we share not only well-known type qualities of 2s but also ways they can thrive within their relationships. We're also analyzing ways 2s, who love to give and to love the world can keep up all that helping from a place of health in marriage particularly. Listen as we chat about balancing the subtype and some common strengths and issues each of the other types has in relation to their dear Enneagram 2! Head on over to...
Mar 02, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
SPECIAL FUN EPISODE: We're taking you through a laid-back, all-in-fun typing episode of your favorite show characters! Let's face it, we've all wanted to slap Enneagram labels on our favorite TV relationship characters a time or two, right? Some of them we can even proudly relate to while others make us cringe at the realization that yes, we are a little like the worst ones at times. Join us in our back and forth banter as we playfully type who you told us you love on The Office, Parks & Rec...
Feb 28, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
One of the most important aspects of any typing system is understanding that males and females are indeed somewhat different both socially and biologically and thus often have differing prevalent personality features. In this episode we share some fascinating collective research on common male patterns in typing as well as the results of two hundred males surveyed on IG. Most importantly, we've got essential tips for how males of all types can both grow and thrive in relationships. Head on over ...
Feb 24, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We're chatting about all things Enneagram 1 in this encompassing episode where we share not only well-known type qualities of 1s but also ways they can thrive within their relationships. We're also analyzing ways 1s, who love to bring order and goodness to the world, can continue to operate within their high standards from a place of health in marriage particularly. Listen as we chat about balancing the type, wings, stress and health points, and perhaps most fun for spouses, some common connecti...
Feb 17, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
As we move into Valentine’s Day weekend we’re talking about all things romance and the Enneagram! Whether you approach the world from your head, heart, or body, we’re covering how to go the distance with all things romance for each type and triad. Don’t miss out on this inclusive special episode where we lead you towards what we hope is an amazing romantic reconnection with the love of your life! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazing freebies and resources! Ins...
Feb 10, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Aggressive, Withdrawing, Compliant…Depending on your Enneagram type, you’re probably prone to any one of these in relation to your partner, especially during a heated battle. In this episode, we examine both the strengths and the cautionary tales of all three styles and discover ways to make your own tendency not only more palatable in marriage but also less pathological. This must-hear episode also finishes by opening the door to our course for those needing more personalized help with energizi...
Feb 03, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, we talk about the concepts of leaning in to make sure you're listening to and loving your spouse well but also that you're balancing your own self-care and personality with it. Being your authentic best self is a key contributor to the energy and lifeblood of marriage and family health. We're also sharing an invitation to a very special upcoming coaching opportunity geared toward energizing your relationship! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our amazi...
Jan 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We all want to feel safe and yet sometimes marriage rips open our vulnerability in a way that nothing else can. Whether you lean towards self-preservation, social, or an intimate way of feeling safe instinctually, tuning in to this episode will lead you on a mission toward a healthier balance and an understanding of how you can best love a spouse or partner who differs from you in their own quest for safety. Head on over Join our membership The E + M Collective now! Head on over to enneagramandm...
Jan 20, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
