Around the Circle | An Enneagram Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Enneagram and the Shape of Our Sex Lives | Dr. Sam E Greenberg (5) and Lyndsey Fraser LMFT (9) Jul 23, 2026

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Sex is rarely just about sex.

In this conversation, Jeff sits down with sexuality researcher Dr. Sam Greenberg and certified sex therapist Lyndsey Fraser to explore how the Enneagram shapes intimacy, desire, communication, and long-term relationships.

Moving beyond stereotypes, they discuss why so many couples struggle with mismatched desire, why "low desire" is often something else entirely, and how each Enneagram type approaches vulnerability, attraction, and connection in distinctive ways.

The episode takes a deep dive into two common pairings—Eight/Nine and Four/Six—examining the ways these couples pursue intimacy, avoid rejection, communicate desire, and unknowingly frustrate one another. Along the way, they explore the roles of trust, shame, healthy sexual development, gender expectations, instincts, and why understanding motive can transform the way partners experience one another.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, this conversation argues that healthy sexuality begins with self-awareness. The Enneagram becomes more than a personality system—it becomes a language for expressing desire, understanding your partner, and discovering what intimacy actually asks of us.

Connect with Sam HERE and Lyndsey HERE

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Our Prior Episdoes on Sex and Enneagram are Here and Here.

Art of Living with Tension | "Atlas of the Heart" | Chapter 5 Jul 21, 2026

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Why are contradictory emotions so uncomfortable—and why might they actually be signs of growth?

In this Reading Room episode, Jeff explores Chapter 5 of Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart through the lens of the Enneagram. From bittersweetness and nostalgia to cognitive dissonance and paradox, the conversation examines why mature people learn to hold tension rather than rush toward certainty.

Drawing on philosophy, psychology, and the Enneagram, this episode explores intellectual humility, reflection versus rumination, and the surprising wisdom found in ambiguity.

#Enneagram #BreneBrown #AtlasOfTheHeart #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness

Morning Show | "Unwanted Identity" | Part I Jul 19, 2026

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Shame is often less about what we've done and more about who we fear others think we are.

Drawing from Brené Brown's, we explore a simple but revealing prompt:

"It's important that I'm not perceived as..."

The answers expose the identities each Enneagram type works hardest to protect—and the hidden assumptions that quietly shape our relationships, reactions, and sense of self.

Focusing on Types Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, and Five, the conversation examines how unwanted identities trigger shame, why our blind spots are often invisible to us, and how growth begins not by defending ourselves, but by accepting the parts of ourselves we'd rather deny.

Join us to talk more about Dr. Brown's Book : HERE

Friends | Enneagram 2 & 4 * BJ & Remy Jul 15, 2026

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Two return guests! Today, I chat with Remy and BJ, two long-time friends who have helped each other heal from past hurts and traumas. We chat about what it means to be a friend, and how 4s and 2s can have a mutually beneficial relationship due to their stress & security lines.

Find BJ's initial episode here

Find Remy's episodes here: Part 1, Part 2

Cohort Applications are now LIVE!!!!! Find the application and a list of FAQs on my website

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Confusion and Curiosity | Chapter 4 of "Atlas of the Heart" Jul 13, 2026

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Around the Circle members are invited to our live Tuesday evening discussions as we work through books that deepen our understanding of the Enneagram and the inner life.

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What happens when we stop trying to have all the answers?

In this episode of Reading Room, Jeff Cook continues through Chapter Four of Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart, exploring the emotions that arise when life stretches beyond our understanding: awe, wonder, confusion, curiosity, interest, and surprise.

The conversation examines why awe reconnects us to the natural world, why confusion may be one of the most important conditions for learning, and why curiosity is not simply a feeling but perhaps one of the great human virtues. Along the way, Jeff reflects on philosophy, science, education, weight training, Einstein, Oppenheimer, and the Enneagram to ask a deeper question:

What if growth begins not with better answers, but with better questions?

This episode also marks a personal shift. After years of teaching, writing, and producing content built around providing answers, Jeff shares why he believes the next season of his work will be centered on curiosity, conversation, and learning alongside others rather than speaking from certainty.

Join us as we continue working through Chapter 4 of Atlas of the Heart and consider what it means to become people who embrace wonder, welcome confusion, and cultivate the courage to remain curious.

Saturday Workshop | How do 3s, 6s, and 9s Connect? Jul 09, 2026

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How do Threes, Sixes, and Nines build relationships—and why do they sometimes suddenly detach from them?

In this month's Second Saturday workshop, members of the Around the Circle community explore the unique relational strategies of the Enneagram's attachment types. Together we discuss how Threes create environments of success and affirmation, Sixes cultivate safety and trust, and Nines foster peace and understanding—not only for others, but as a way of experiencing those same realities themselves.

The conversation then turns toward the more difficult questions: What leads these types to "cut and run"? How do failure, uncertainty, dismissal, validation, trust, agency, and emotional discomfort shape their relationships? Along the way, participants share remarkably honest personal stories about conflict, belonging, detachment, repair, and growth.

One of the richest conversations we've had in this series, this discussion offers a thoughtful look at the ways attachment types connect, disconnect, and learn to stay present when relationships become difficult.

"Early Access" | Sisters | Enneagram 1 & 6 * Lindsay & Leah Jul 08, 2026

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We continue our journey into different types of relationships with a SIBLING podcast today. Lindsay and Leah are two sisters who also work together, and we talk about the type of trust that they have built with each other in doing so. We also get into the core differences between 1 & 6 with an interesting discussion on what it means to want autonomy and the differences in how we trust ourselves.

Find Leah and Lindsay's counseling work on their Instagram, website, or Facebook

ALSO - the cohort application is still open! Visit my website for FAQs or to apply

Message me on Instagram with any questions, and follow me to get updated info on future classes and cohorts!

"Inside Story" | The Work for Twos | Candice Michelle Enneagram Coach Jul 06, 2026

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What does the real work of the Enneagram look like for Type Twos?

In this episode of Inside Story, Kristin sits down with coach Candice Michelle for a rich conversation about shame, pride, anxiety, and the lifelong practice of self-awareness.

Along the way, they explore why Twos often struggle to receive help, how TV characters can illuminate our personality patterns, and why doing "the work" isn't about becoming perfect—it's about learning new practices that help us stay connected to ourselves. From Ted Lasso and The Office to conversations about emotional ownership, chronic pain, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves, this episode is an honest look at what growth really feels like. Whether you're a Two or simply trying to understand the people you love, you'll find practical insight, laughter, and plenty of moments that invite deeper reflection.

You can connect with Candice Michelle here:

https://www.instagram.com/candicemichelleenneagram/

"Heroes" | Type Nines | Spielberg's "Lincoln" Jul 03, 2026

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In celebration of the nation's 250th Anniversary, we do a deep dive into one of our favorite movies highlighting the best of America : Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln."

This is the full 7 hour discussion.

If you prefer to listen to it in parts go to : THE MOVIE TYPING PODCAST

The Schewee Family | Enneagram 9, 4 & 7 * Billy, Will, and Sam (plus a big announcement!) Jul 01, 2026

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Big things are happening!!!

I'm so excited to announce the launch of my new cohort program in Cincinnati. Joey Schewee and I will be working together to teach a dedicated group of people all about the Enneagram and how to apply it to your life. We will also be joined by Andrew Kohr, a dear friend of mine who is well-versed in the intersection between Enneagram and story work. Applications are now live on my website.

Cohort dates (2027):

January 29-30

April 16-17

September 24-25

November 12-13

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Message me on Instagram with any questions or send me an email at katie@9fold.life