Join us for a cup of matcha and convo as we continue to drip out an Enneagram series of chats with each type! In this "Life" series, you don't just get to hear about marriage with each of the types but for you to experience sitting with an authentic and real person of each personality type as well who has been journeying for awhile, too. Today we are interviewing singer, dietician, momma, and wife, Heather Richmond, Enneagram Type 6 on all the ways you want and need to grow (and glow!) with a 6!...
Mar 15, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Psychologist Dr. Wyatt has an important mission: to reduce the divorce rate one marriage at a time and today on the Enneagram and Marriage podcast, he does just that. As one of the leading marriage and relationships podcasters, today we are in for a treat as he vulnerably shares not only from an objective clinical lens but from a visceral empathy from his own marriage trauma healing over seasons as well. As we study conflict together all month, this episode gives you a very practical look at sha...
Mar 13, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 18
In this "Life" series, you don't just get to hear about marriage with each of the types but for you to experience sitting with an authentic and real person of each personality type as well who has been journeying for awhile, too. Join us for a cup of coffee and convo as we continue to drip out an Enneagram series of chats with each type! Today we are interviewing artist and illustrator, Alaina Pompa, Enneagram Type 7 of Ray of Light (the artist behind our glow guides and planner!) all about all ...
Mar 08, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Join us for a deep dive into a relationship chat on our repressed centers of intelligence, or stances, with Suzanne Stabile, best-selling author, speaker, and Master Enneagram teacher (The Road Back to You, The Path Between Us, The Journey Toward Wholeness). Suzanne shares her wisdom from connecting with thousands of families and across thirty-five years of marriage, offering honest advice for marriage success. As we discuss changing instincts across seasons and a conversation about our stances ...
Mar 06, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In today’s mini-podcast just-for-fun episode, we take you through the nine Enneagram types by way of some of our favorite classical characters in the Jane Austen novels! In particular, we walk you through the 9 types as found in Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma. Join Christa as we analyze character arcs, talk love tropes, share mini-book reviews, talk Enneagram typing, and most of all, bring love lessons from the world's number one romantic writer of all time toge...
Mar 01, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In this "Life" series, you don't just get to hear about marriage with each of the types but for you to experience sitting with a person of each personality type as well. Join us for a cup of coffee and convo as we continue to drip out an Enneagram series of chats with each type! Today we are interviewing writer, teacher, and master organizer, Laurie Palau, Enneagram Type 8 of This Organized Life about all the super big questions you've always wanted to ask an Eight as well as a few tips about he...
Feb 27, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 14
This Ash Wednesday, as we consider our fallibility in loving perfectly and yet our strong need for community and connection as humans, we're talking about four encompassing and diverse ways of love in a marriage. Join us as we discuss eros, filial love, affectionate love, and agape love so you can see which ones you're thriving in and which ones you need support in with today's refreshing reminders as we allow in some practical encouragement from CS Lewis' work, The Four Loves. We're also doing ...
Feb 22, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Join us for a cup of coffee and convo as we drip out an Enneagram series of chats with each type! Today we are interviewing an Enneagram Type 9 speaker and coach, Emily Wingfield, about all the nitty gritty Nine issues you've been wondering about! You'll learn all about Emily's work, family, and love story, and at the 18 minute mark, you will hear about: Marriage and family with a 9 Withdrawing Merging Past Orientation Action/Sloth And more! https://enneagramwithemily.com/ Become an E + M Certif...
Feb 20, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 12
In this fun shortie episode, Christa invites listeners to join her in a personality-type excavation to find the Enneagram types of a couple in a brief, light case study as we welcome listeners to a Valentine's Day Mystery Contest (and share the results post-Valentine's Day) as well as open the doors to studying actual case studies in our E + M Certification program. Show Links: Become an E + M Certified Coach - Classes Start Feb 23! Sign up here! Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check...
Feb 14, 2023•11 min•Season 5Ep. 12
As we explore the heart of romance together, one of the most important ways we can connect hearts together is by really understanding the deepest needs of our spouse. As we walk through today's episode with Dani Cooper, certified Enneagram teacher, author, and coach for individuals, couples, and teams, (and 1-6 marriage pairing with her hubby Sean), we get clarifying reminders about what each personality type really ultimately delights in receiving in terms of their deepest needs. Don't miss thi...
Feb 13, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 11
February can be a tough month of disillusionment and regret because of a lack of expected romance, a break of connection due to stress, or even finding ourselves alone and misunderstood because of gender differences in processing styles or other disparities. Today we are privileged to have the relationship expert Elizabeth Overstreet on the pod as we navigate these complex issues with clarity, hope, and joy. Elizabeth has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and all over media as a practical and pois...
Feb 08, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 10
We begin a month of romance with our fresh and fun first February guest relationship coach Dana Che, Enneagram 3! Dana is witty, articulate, hilarious, and fun, and she has not only been coaching couples for practically forever, but she's down to earth and able to be honest about her journey of depth here with us as well. Join Dana as she brings us all into our goal-oriented 3 space by loving our partner with intention, an open heart, and lots of loving action! Show Links: Visit Dana and get her...
Feb 06, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 8
When we started the podcast just around the time of the pandemic, we had no idea what was in store; so many systems for healthy relationships have developed since then as a result of the collective of people who have come together to bring this show to life. Spend time reflecting in this milestone episode with Christa about the building up the E + M framework for finding our Enneagram rhythms together as we take an open-hearted and grateful look back with you before we look ahead to what's on th...
Feb 01, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 8
In this darkest time of the year, it's so important we have good ways to wrestle with the things keeping us from hope, from faith, and from light. In this episode, Jesse Eubanks of Love Thy Neighborhood and The Enneacast remains us that empathy is one of the key ingredients of deep trust with God and others as he joins us for an important discussion on how Christ relates to each of the Enneagram types as we discuss his brand new Harper-Collins Zondervan book, How We Relate: Understanding God, Yo...
Jan 30, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In this short but essential episode, Christa talks about how critical anger processing is for your marital and physical health for individuals of every Enneagram type, especially those most prone to bottling things up resentfully or raging. In this episode, we cover the four-step path to working out your anger as shared by trauma and anger specialist Dr. Gabor Mate MD, as well as how to process the backstory that initially got us on a survival path of processing anger unhealthily in the first pl...
Jan 25, 2023•16 min•Season 5Ep. 7
When we agree to vows to support one another in sickness and in health, we want to be able to provide one another a safe space to heal as well as a safe space to grow a healthier immune system. We interview Coach Jenn Johnson, Enneagram One, trained by Dr. Hyman's Institute for Integrative Nutrition, who is also an E + M Certified Coach, and she not only helps us to honor our marriage vows during times of sickness but also helps us to create a winning, research-based formula for immunity-buildin...
Jan 23, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 6
We interviewed each type to find out what would be the most popular goals of each Enneagram type in marriage this year. In this mini-episode, we have the results of these conversations, as well as some E + M recommended steps for each of the Enneagram types in life and marriage. Need a warm getaway, stat? Buy your Feb Glow Gala Dinner-Dance Tix for a Valetine's Glow Together: https://www.enneagraminyourmarriage.com/glowgala Become An Enneagram & Marriage Certified Coach: https://www.enneagra...
Jan 18, 2023•20 min
Join E + M Certified Coach and trauma-informed polyvagal specialist and marriage helper Jessica Vangsnes, of the 4-8 pairing on today's E + M Pod. Jessica walks you through practical and peaceful steps to bringing healing to your body this month as we continue our journey through wellness in the New Year. Christa and Jessica also discuss Jessica and her husband Travis' (4-8 pairing) peaceful mountain retreat center in East TN for couples! Show links: Jessica and her husband Travis doing hilariou...
Jan 16, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Often our instincts lead the way in marriage, sometimes even more than type. However, they can also be our biggest stumbling block. In this E + M Mini, join Christa in building a stronger foundation by bravely awakening your repressed instinct. You'll be inspired to take steps to thrive, not just survive, as you grow and glow together in marriage and family. Visit Enneagram and Marriage & for all of your relationship tools and use code NEWYEAR for 25% off The 52-Week Glow Planner! Need a spe...
Jan 11, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Our second week of the New Year brings your brightest and best in the bedroom together as we discuss the 5 main sexual love languages in your marriage. In this episode, Christa not only shares some insights type by type sexually but also walks you through five love styles sexually, offering you tips to bring you back to the most intimate times together yet! Visit Enneagram and Marriage & for all of your relationship tools and use code NEWYEAR for 25% off The 52-Week Glow Planner! Need a spec...
Jan 09, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Christa briefly walks you through five essential goal practices that have not only been life-changing and that are going to help you clarify and step into your New Year's rhythms and bring into your home and family for your brightest glow together! Visit Enneagram and Marriage & use code NEWYEAR for 25% off The 52-Week Glow Planner! Need a special getaway gift idea? Buy your Feb Glow Gala Dinner-Dance Tix for a Holiday Allure: https://www.enneagraminyourmarriage.com/glowgala Head on over to ...
Jan 04, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We open Season Five of the E + M Podcast as Christa walks you through five habits that have been life-giving and life-changing for her and invites you into healthy rhythms for your new year. Visit Enneagram and Marriage & use code NEWYEAR for 25% off The 52-Week Glow Planner! Need a special getaway gift idea? Buy your Feb Glow Gala Dinner-Dance Tix for a Holiday Allure: https://www.enneagraminyourmarriage.com/glowgala Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our Enneagram...
Jan 02, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 1
When the holiday stress arises and you need to just relax, there’s nothing more fun than hanging out together and talking about Christmas movies and the Enneagram! Join this casual convo with Christa and guest Amy Wicks of Wholehearted Enneagram and get double the type 7 joy and fun as we invite you into a full-out convo about both holiday Rom-Coms While You Were Sleeping and Elf, Enneagram style! And yes we did classify Elf as a rom-com for this TOTALLY carefree and fun time with you! Show Link...
Dec 28, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 57
Resentments are one of the main issues in a marriage, and we've got the reasons why for both marriages in general as well as Enneagram users. E + M did research with our audience and today we're closing out 2022 letting go of resentments together. Take a deep cleansing breath and tune in with us to find out not only what the resentments of each type are as well as how to heal, release, and reconnect together. Visit Enneagram and Marriage w/code FESTIVEFIVE for $5 off PDFs, including the E + M 52...
Dec 26, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 58
During a season of dysregulation, it's easy to forget the good of our spouse. Studies also remind us that the holiday vibes create a wishful desire for our spouse to match the latest Hollywood holiday heartthrob. But what if you settled your heart in a peaceful, loving, joyful, and also realistic way? What if you regulated yourself enough to see the good each type brings to life and to marriage this holiday and beyond? Take a moment to dive into a relaxation practice with us, to release stress, ...
Dec 19, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Though each member in a couple can balance one another out as we give to one another, there are also certain ways we crash together in terms of our head, heart, and body centers. Today's E + M listener-requested mini-podcast helps us to not only avoid predictable pitfalls when we consider the tendencies of the Enneagram types merging with one another across and within the heart, heart, and body triads, but also to find our way to healthier connection and vulnerability together! Visit Enneagram a...
Dec 14, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Have you been going through the motions lately, scared to look under the surface for fear you may not be able to get back up again? Today's episode has specific tips geared toward helping you to walk from the shadows and into the light and life you were made for. Neal and Carly Samudre, founders and a therapist and coach team, expertly created a way to own and evoke healthy feelings and embrace each one as it comes. Today Neal, 3w4 joins us and gives us tips to find joy, flow, and hope on the ot...
Dec 12, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 54
So many times, we don’t realize that the parental overlays from our first few years of development have laid a foundation that runs deeper than we can imagine. In this mini episode, Christa runs through the dysregulation patterns of each Enneagram type just in time for the holidays so you can make sure that you are not only aware of potential connection disruptions, but also truly prepared for the very best times together in life and marriage! Links from Today's Episode Sign up for our new Tuesd...
Dec 07, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Destiny Boyum, MT-BC, Enneagram 2w3 joins Christa on the podcast today to help our community to process how music therapy can heal and soothe and even potentially mend marriage communication, sexual intimacy, sleep, grief, and dysregulation. Don't miss this special episode on music and marriage in your Enneagram as well as our special gift to you, type-by-type audience submitted E + M playlists! Links from Today's Episode Sign up for our new Tuesday Newsletter Deeper Dive Subscription Here! Melo...
Dec 05, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 53
When the holidays get busy, it can be so easy to get lost in the shuffle of the tyranny of the urgent. However, without intention, you not only won't merge your Enneagram gifts to find your best and brightest ways to glow in the world, but worse, you can fall into the shadows. Join Christa for this mini that includes a brief writing exercise as well to get you fired up and focused together out there as you shine! Get Your Marriage Mission Freebie at the E & M Website Here! Sign up for our ne...
Nov 30, 2022•14 min
