Typology

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Escaping Burnout and Living At Your Best, feat. Carey Nieuwhof [S05-007] Sep 16, 2021

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Overworked? Overwhelmed? Overcommitted? How do you balance your time, energy, and priorities to build the life you want? Today's guest, Carey Nieuwhof returns to Typology to share the strategy that works for him (and countless others) to set a new, sustainable pace for thriving tomorrow.

Carey explains what the Stress Cycle and Thrive Cycle look like, and how to use the Energy Clock as a roadmap for escaping burnout.

Not only do we discuss Carey's new book, At Your Best, but we kick off our conversation with a brief typing interview to help distinguish between the overlap of types 3 and 8.

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Overcoming Crippling Codependency, feat. Taylor Tippett [S05-006] Sep 09, 2021

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Let's face it...people are complicated. Our personalities are shaped by multiple factors, including temperament, character, environment, and life experiences. But when we dig in and really learn to understand ourselves better, we not only connect with others with more kindness and empathy, but we begin to see the beauty that arises when we live as our true selves.

Today's guest, Taylor Tippett is a great example of how this plays out. Taylor is a flight attendant nationally known for leaving random notes of kindness on airplanes to make people's day. She joins me in an open conversation about how the Enneagram has helped her love herself better and the impact it has had on her personal journey of growth.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

how codependency can show up for an Enneagram 7
ways anxiety and control can influence our personalities, and
the importance of showing up just as we are

We also make a special announcement today you won't want to miss!

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Can Joy and Sorrow Coexist? feat. Author K.J. Ramsey [S05-005] Sep 02, 2021

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Joy and sorrow can coexist. But how do you live within the intersection of the two? KJ Ramsey, Enneagram 4w5 and Author of This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers, joins me for a vulnerable conversation about suffering and faith, the tension between joy and sorrow, and finding redemption when we learn to truly live in the middle.

K.J. Ramsey is a licensed therapist, writer, and recovering idealist who believes sorrow and joy coexist. Her writing has been published in The Huffington Post, Health Central, Catalyst, and Fathom Magazine on the integration of theology, psychology, and spiritual formation. She and her husband live in Denver, Colorado. Follow K.J.'s writing at kjramsey.com and across social media at @kjramseywrites.

Author Rebekah Lyons on Surrender and Acceptance [S05-004] Aug 26, 2021

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To surrender is to accept what is...and until you surrender, you can't find healing. In today's episode, author Rebekah Lyons joins me to talk about the power of acceptance, using your time and energy to live a life of intention, and cultivating a space that allows you to embrace what is.

Throughout our conversation we cover:

What it truly means to surrender
Daily practices to open yourself to acceptance
Tools for managing anxiety and fostering joy

Rebekah Lyons is the author of A Surrendered Yes, Rhythms of Renewal and Freefall to Fly. She is a mother of four, wife of one, and dog walker of two living in Nashville. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety, depression, and consumer impulses. Finding joy in raising two special needs children—she invites everyone to embrace the unique calling God has for each of us. Rebekah wears her heart on her sleeve, a benefit to friends and readers alike.

Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah serves as co-founder of Q Ideas, an organization that equips Christians on how to winsomely engage culture. Her favorite hours are spent with her nose in a book and a discriminating cup of coffee in hand.

Living Lighter w/Allie Casazza [S05-003] Aug 19, 2021

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How do you stop meeting the expectations and pressures of others and start living your life the way you want? In this empowering conversation, author Allie Casazza shares the importance of challenging the beliefs you grew up with and aligning your environment with your new story.

In today's episode we talk about:

Why she stopped cleaning up after her life and instead began living it.
The toxic nature of self-suppression and self-betrayal.
How the Enneagram helped her reclaim her true self.

Allie Casazza is an author and businesswoman who empowers other women to take control of their own lives and start living lighter. She's been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Scary Mommy, and The New York Times. She hosts the popular podcast The Purpose Show and her new book Declutter Like a Mother: A Guilt-Free, No Stress Way to Transform Your Home and Life drops on September 7.

Finding Identity and Belonging, feat. Author Bonnie Gray (S05-002) Aug 12, 2021

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Loneliness. Brokenness. The desire to belong. These are feelings we all share. But how do these emotions inhibit you from living as your most authentic self? So often we forget that true belonging can only arise when we "accept that brokenness is beautiful" and embrace our own story. That's where the true treasure lies.

This week, Bonnie Gray and I talk about finding identity in a culture of loneliness, making peace with her difficult past, and the transformation she's experienced by embracing the narrative she ran away from for so long.

We explore her journey of self-discovery and end up challenging Bonnie to be curious about whether or not she's truly an Enneagram 7.

The Minimalists on Minimizing to Maximize What Truly Matters [S05-001] Aug 05, 2021

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In the studio today, we welcome Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists.

They've been featured in New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and of course, they have their own podcast. Their popular documentaries Minimalism and Less is Now are featured on Netflix and now they've got a brand new book that you have got to read.

We have a great conversation about clearing the clutter to make room for what's actually important and how understanding your Enneagram type ties into their philosophy on minimalism. You're going to love this show.

Kara Powell Shares the 3 Pivotal Questions We All Should Answer (Enneagram 3) [S04-058] Jul 29, 2021

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Wouldn't it be great if you had an arsenal of conversation starters for the young adults in your life? Today's guest, Dr. Kara E. Powell joins me for an important conversation on how to best communicate with teenagers and young adults. We explore the 3 pivotal questions to ask young adults and share strategies for developing better, more life-giving answers to those questions. In their new book, Dr. Kara Powell and Brad Griffin offer 300 conversation starters and connection ideas that are crucial not only for young people to be able to answer but also for our own development and personal growth as adults.

Listen as we weave the role of the Enneagram throughout the conversation then share this episode with your friends and family.

And as a special offer, visit https://3bigquestionsbook.com/typology to get 40 additional conversation starters PLUS a free chapter of 3 Big Questions to help better connect with teenagers and young adults.

Darren Tyler Connects with his Feelings (Enneagram 5) [S04-057] Jul 22, 2021

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We've got another great guest today. Darren Tyler is the Founder of Conduit Church of Franklin, TN. Conduit Church has been the vehicle of generosity to people in Asia, Africa and The Americas...drilling wells, building schools and clinics, and freeing slaves. He's an Enneagram savvy Five who not only uses the Enneagram in his organization building his team, but has integrated his knowledge into his personal life to strengthen his relationships with his friends and family.

We share a rich conversation about how the Enneagram has helped shape his team as well as how it has opened his eyes to the importance of connecting to his feelings in order to better love and care for his wife and children. We also uncover the hidden fears of the Five and explore the importance of balancing the three centers of intelligence.

There are a lot of great insights in this episode. So whether you are a five, you love a five, or you work with a five, take a listen and let us know your favorite takeaways.

Transforming Leaders w/Police Chief Mike Alexander (Enneagram 6) [S04-056] Jul 15, 2021

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With over 40 years in law enforcement, Mike Alexander, MA, C.I.S.M. is a principal partner at LION Strategy Group which focuses on leadership development, healthy work environments, officer wellness, ethics, and emotional intelligence. He also sits on the Board of the Enneagram Narrative Tradition and brings his knowledge to organizations and law enforcement agencies across the U.S.

This conversation with Mike is chock-full of wisdom and incredible insight about somatic work, the vacillation between phobic and counterphobic, and what it means to truly discover our whole self and capitalize on the great gifts we each bring to the table.

Not only do we discuss the importance of workforce behavioral interventions and the role self-awareness plays in building healthy relationships with employees or coworkers, but he also describes how the Enneagram saved his life and marriage.

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