Around the Circle: An Enneagram Podcast

How Enneagram Types Vote (We Promise This is Non-Partisan) Nov 01, 2024

Friends we know the demographics of our listeners. We know that you are emotionally informed. We know that you care both about your inner life and all that's out there.

More important than listening to this episode (from 2022) is helping select our future.

We trust you!

But in the mean time, here are some thoughts about how we come to the process.

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New to This! | 6 Big Ideas For Enneagram Newcomers Oct 30, 2024

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Welcome to Around the Circle! The Enneagram is more than a personality quiz—it’s a powerful tool for self-understanding, personal growth, and improving relationships. If you’ve discovered your Enneagram type and are wondering what’s next, this episode is for you. Jeff Cook, philosophy professor, and DJ Wilson, coffee expert and Enneagram Ninja, dive into 6 key ideas for newcomers who want to move beyond the basics and begin applying the Enneagram in meaningful ways.

📍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Finding Yourself on the Map: What it really means to know your type and how to get started with it.
The Power of Introspection: Why looking inward is essential for growth.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Why the Enneagram is not about others telling you who you are.
Listening for Discomfort: How uncomfortable insights signal meaningful growth.
Going Slow to Go Deep: Why Enneagram work is a long game, not a quick fix.
The Value of Community: How learning with friends or loved ones enriches the journey.

💡 Recommended Resources:

The Road Back to You by Suzanne Stabile & Ian Morgan Cron
The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Riso & Russ Hudson
Type-specific books by Tyler Zach and Beth McCord
The Essential Enneagram by Daniels & Price

📖 Where to Start:

New to the Enneagram? Check out our "Start Here" podcast series! These episodes help you explore the nine types and confirm your type with confidence.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

The Enneagram is a map, but identifying your type is just the beginning.
True growth happens when you engage with your inner motives, not just behaviors.
Surrounding yourself with thoughtful friends or community helps you gain new perspectives on your journey.

🔗 Find More Content:

For more insights, check out our podcast catalog, YouTube channel, and Patreon, where we offer bonus episodes and additional resources.

✨ "The Enneagram won't tell you who you are—it helps you discover it for yourself." Ready to dive in? Let's explore how to use this tool to grow, connect, and live more authentically.

👥 Hosts:

Jeff Cook – Professor of Philosophy, Enneagram enthusiast
TJ Wilson – Coffee guru, theology lover, Enneagram expert

20 Questions w. Therapist Michael Shahan | Part II Oct 22, 2024

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And we are excited to kick off a new series on the Around the Circle Podcast called 20 Questions! In this series, we bring on some of our favorite guests to dive deep into fascinating conversations about life, growth, and the Enneagram.

In this first episode, we welcome our friend Michael Shahan, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Kansas City, Missouri, with a special focus on integrating the Enneagram into therapy. Michael shares his story of mistyping, the challenges of self-discovery, and the growth he experienced through this journey of identifying as a Type Six after years of thinking he was a Type Nine.

20 Questions w. Therapist Michael Shahan | Part I Oct 21, 2024

We are excited to kick off a new series on the Around the Circle Podcast called 20 Questions! In this series, we bring on some of our favorite guests to dive deep into fascinating conversations about life, growth, and the Enneagram.

In this first episode, we welcome our friend Michael Shahan, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Kansas City, Missouri, with a special focus on integrating the Enneagram into therapy. Michael shares his story of mistyping, the challenges of self-discovery, and the growth he experienced through this journey of identifying as a Type Six after years of thinking he was a Type Nine.

Link to Part II on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoGUkJDAIR4

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"Pulp Fiction" | Part III Oct 20, 2024

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30 years ago two of America’s great films were released on the same day.

Neither the Shawshank Redemption nor Pulp Fiction won the Academy award for best picture, but they commonly top lists of the most beloved films of this generation.

We are picking up the second of the two in our double feature. Pulp Fiction is a redemptive story of profane, deeply flawed human beings. It is a perfectly constructed, very adult film with rich characters worth talking about.

With that, we dive into arguably the most celebrated piece of art made in the 1990’s Quinton Tarantino's Pulp Fiction.

"Pulp Fiction" | Part II Oct 18, 2024

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30 years ago two of America’s great films were released on the same day.

Neither the Shawshank Redemption nor Pulp Fiction won the Academy award for best picture, but they commonly top lists of the most beloved films of this generation.

We are picking up the second of the two in our double feature. Pulp Fiction is a redemptive story of profane, deeply flawed human beings. It is a perfectly constructed, very adult film with rich characters worth talking about.

With that, we dive into arguably the most celebrated piece of art made in the 1990’s Quinton Tarantino's Pulp Fiction.

"Pulp Fiction" | 30th Anniversary Double Feature | Part I Oct 14, 2024

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Find our "Villains Series" here : MOVIE TYPING

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30 years ago two of America’s great films were released on the same day.

Neither the Shawshank Redemption nor Pulp Fiction won the Academy award for best picture, but they commonly top lists of the most beloved films of this generation.

We are picking up the second of the two in our double feature. Pulp Fiction is a redemptive story of profane, deeply flawed human beings. It is a perfectly constructed, very adult film with rich characters worth talking about.

With that, we dive into arguably the most celebrated piece of art made in the 1990’s Quinton Tarantino's Pulp Fiction.

"Shawshank Redemption" | Part II Oct 12, 2024

First! The link to all our Patreon material is HERE

The Link to our Youtube work is HERE

Find our "Villains Series" here : MOVIE TYPING

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On October 14, 1994, two of the greatest American films were released.

The Shawshank Redemption, an adaptation of Stephen King's novella, was the directorial debut of Frank Darabont. Though it opened in only 33 theaters and won no Academy Awards, it now holds the #1 spot on IMDb’s list of the greatest films of all time. In 2020, TJ and I wrapped our Enneagram and Villainy series with a deep dive into this timeless classic, exploring the story’s primary antagonist, Warden Norton, through the lens of an Enneagram Nine.

The second film, Pulp Fiction, was the highly anticipated follow-up from Quentin Tarantino. Regularly ranked alongside Shawshank as one of the most important films since the 1970s, Pulp Fiction is a dark, ensemble piece filled with characters in desperate need of redemption.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of these iconic films, we’re excited to present a double feature. First up, our recut deep dive into The Shawshank Redemption. You can also explore our Enneagram villain series on our sister podcast feed, Movie Typing, linked in the show notes. Whether you’re curious about villainous Nines, Fours, or Sevens, it’s well worth a listen.

Next week, we'll release our treatment of Pulp Fiction, focusing on the inner lives of Enneagram Fives, Eights, Fours, Sixes, and Ones.

"Shawshank Redemption" | 30th Anniversary Double Feature | Part I Oct 10, 2024

Find our "Villains Series" here : MOVIE TYPING

On October 14, 1994, two of the greatest American films were released.

The Shawshank Redemption, an adaptation of Stephen King's novella, was the directorial debut of Frank Darabont. Though it opened in only 33 theaters and won no Academy Awards, it now holds the #1 spot on IMDb’s list of the greatest films of all time. In 2020, TJ and I wrapped our Enneagram and Villainy series with a deep dive into this timeless classic, exploring the story’s primary antagonist, Warden Norton, through the lens of an Enneagram Nine.

The second film, Pulp Fiction, was the highly anticipated follow-up from Quentin Tarantino. Regularly ranked alongside Shawshank as one of the most important films since the 1970s, Pulp Fiction is a dark, ensemble piece filled with characters in desperate need of redemption.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of these iconic films, we’re excited to present a double feature. First up, our recut deep dive into The Shawshank Redemption. You can also explore our Enneagram villain series on our sister podcast feed, Movie Typing, linked in the show notes. Whether you’re curious about villainous Nines, Fours, or Sevens, it’s well worth a listen.

Next week, we'll release our treatment of Pulp Fiction, focusing on the inner lives of Enneagram Fives, Eights, Fours, Sixes, and Ones.

Gifts with Joey Schewee | Part III Sep 17, 2024

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Gifts with Joey Schewee | Part II Sep 10, 2024

In celebrating our 200th episode, we invited one of our favorite guests to be on.

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200th Episode | Gifts with Joey Schewee Sep 03, 2024

In celebrating our 200th episode, we invited one of our favorite guests to be on.

You can find all of Joey Schewee's work here : https://wesolutions.life/

Instincts | Postgame Interview w Tyler Zach Aug 22, 2024

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Here's our final discussion of Instincts, and we brought on longtime friend Tyler Zach.

Instincts | "Social" | Part II Aug 21, 2024

Alright friends,

This is our last episode on Instincts and Subtypes. Jump in as we cover those with a dominant Social instinct.

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Instincts | "Social" | Part I Aug 14, 2024

Alright friends,

We are throwing out some big ideas about a big topic. This is our continued deep dive into the Enneagram Instincts.

We are setting a foundation, pitching a runway to take off from, and we hope you jump in!

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Instincts | "Pairing-Sexual" | Part II Aug 06, 2024

Alright friends,

We are throwing out some big ideas about a big topic. This is our continued deep dive into the Enneagram Instincts.

We are setting a foundation, pitching a runway to take off from, and we hope you jump in!

Instincts | "Pairing-Sexual" | Part I Jul 31, 2024

Alright friends,

We are throwing out some big ideas about a big topic. This is our continued deep dive into the Enneagram Instincts.

We are setting a foundation, pitching a runway to take off from, and we hope you jump in!

Instincts | "Self-Preservation" | Part II Jul 24, 2024

Alright friends,

We are throwing out some big ideas about a big topic. This is our continued deep dive into the Enneagram Instincts.

We are setting a foundation, pitching a runway to take off from, and we hope you jump in!

Instincts | "Self-Preservation" | Part I Jul 18, 2024

Alright friends,

We are throwing out some big ideas about a big topic. This is our continued deep dive into the Enneagram Instincts.

We are setting a foundation, pitching a runway to take off from, and we hope you jump in!

Instincts | An Interview : The Art of Growth Jul 09, 2024

Hey friends! We are joined by the fantastic guys at the Art of Growth. Jim Zartman and Joel Hubbard have done stellar work assembling those of common enneagram types and having hour long group discussions which they have posted for the rest of us.

Do look for their work here if you are interested in connecting : www.theartofgrowth.org

Instincts | A Grad Class Jul 02, 2024

Alright friends,

We are throwing out some big ideas about a big topic. This is our deep dive into Instincts. We are setting a foundation, pitching a runway to take off from, and we hope you jump in!

Instincts | An Intro Jun 25, 2024

Two years ago, TJ and I wanted to stick our toe into the world of Subtypes, Instincts and Social Energies.

We tried our best to come to the topic, not as experts but as travelers inviting others to journey into this world with us.

After spending a year and a half meditating on the material, learning more, reviewing all the resources and trying to get our own hearts and minds around the topic: we feel that intro works very well.

All the big ideas are here, and we're proud this discussion as a launching point for all the stuff we want to say this summer about Instincts and beyond.

The one change we would make is that we started with a heavy focus on subtypes, and by the end-and still today--we prefer to elevate the idea of Instincts and Social Energy as primary.

Over the coming two months, we will be walking through the three instincts, interviewing experts and laying out our theories for discussion.

As always, if you are interested in talking shop with us, we meet monthly on Zoom, find the links to all our stuff at Aroundthecircle.org

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Dear listener, we continue to be immensely grateful for your support and attention. Our deep hope is that these podcasts point you toward happiness and well being. We hope they make you a better person and your relationships more rich and fruitful.

We continue to record with these hopes firmly in mind, and want you to know we are cheering for you, for your strength as you overcome the obstacles ahead, for contentment, grace, and maturity through all life throws your way.

Dear listener, on this day, may every good thing be yours.

Inside Out | Part II Jun 19, 2024

We are very excited to jump into our summer film just before the release of its sequel. Inside Out is a major achievement in not only music, character and beauty, but in showcasing our inner life.

TJ and I have had a delightful time walking through the beats and themes of this film and found all the beats highly discussable.

Inside Out | Part I Jun 07, 2024

We are very excited to jump into our summer film just before the release of its sequel. Inside Out is a major achievement in not only music, character and beauty, but in showcasing our inner life.

TJ and I have had a delightful time walking through the beats and themes of this film and found all the beats highly discussable.

Tools | Our Lifelong Relationships May 28, 2024

We are continuing our series on some of the ways to "use" the enneagram, not merely as a system for typing, but elevating the insights available for pivoting, pausing, and getting out of some of our ruts.

If you want to join us on Zoom Monthly, do go to aroundthecircle.org and click "Events".

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