Enneagram-ish

We're closing Season 2 with a bang! Today, I chat with Chichi Agorom, an Enneagram type 5, about personality as armor, borrowing armor for survival, and finding your true friends. Chichi Agorom is a writer, educator, and facilitator. She is the author of The Enneagram for Black Liberation, host of the podcast From Armor to Ease, a Certified Enneagram Teacher and Associate Faculty at The Narra...

In today's almost-finale episode, I reflect on how this season was made, what made me decide on a second season, and what questions are echoing through my life these days.   Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

Today's episode is in conversation with Mollie Pleetanino, an Enneagram Self-Preservation 2 about finding her subtype, pulling back socially, and her next frontier of healing. MOLLIE PLEETANINO Mollie is a licensed psychologist, wellness coach, and strong proponent of spiritual exploration. She specializes in the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, relational issues, and substance use disord...

In today's episode, I discuss the Repressed Instinct - what this means, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can begin to grow beyond it.   Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

For today’s episode, I chat with my friend Doug, an Enneagram Type 5 who leads with the Sexual, or one-to-one, instinct. We deep dive into fantasy, unlocking the relationship with the body, and how over-using the thinking center shows up.   Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

For our first bonus episode, I reflect on why travel is so central to my life and I review my TOP 3 North American cities - based purely on vibes.   Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

Today, I chat about the Fixations in the Enneagram - what they are, how they bias our worldview, and what they keep each type from seeing and accepting.   Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

Today’s episode is in conversation with Steph Barron Hall, a Sexual 3, and we chat about shape-shifting, growth, and our value beyond what we produce. STEPHANIE BARRON HALL Stephanie Barron Hall (M.A. Organizational Communication & Leadership) is a speaker, certified Enneagram coach, and author of the book, The Enneagram in Love: A Roadmap for Building and Strengthening Romantic Relationships....

Today, I chat with my friend Marta Gillilan, a Sexual 6, about being a counter-type, learning self-awareness, and supporting yourself and loved ones through the worst-case-come-true. MARTA GILLILAN Marta is a Pastor, Spiritual Director, Life Coach and mentor. She has taught in public and private schools both in the US and in Europe. Marta has a Master’s degree in Global Leadership from Fuller Semi...

In today's episode, I review what the Passions are in the Enneagram system, how they can keep us stuck, and how we can address them for our growth.  Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

Today, I chat with Enneagram teacher and business coach Dr. Beatrice Chestnut about subtypes, growth paths for Type 2, and how to know when you're ready for deeper healing.  BEATRICE CHESTNUT, PHD Beatrice is a psychotherapist, coach, and business consultant based in San Francisco. She holds graduate degrees in communication and clinical psychology and is the author of the books, The Complete...

Welcome back (to me and you)!  In my return to Enneagram-ish, I share my intentions for Season 2. I talk about what I've been up to since last season's finale - how I've grown, struggled, and committed to a healing journey.   Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

Thank you dear listener for being a part of this season – it’s been wild, beautiful, and so meaningful. Thank you thank you thank you! In today’s episode, I reflect on how this podcast was born, all the things that went into its creation, and what surprised me most. The best part? I do this in conversation with Hannah, one of my dearest – and most insightful – friends.   Sign up for coaching, work...

In this episode, I go over the concept of personality and how rethinking your understanding of who you are can be a powerful tool on your growth path. Using type 2 as a case study, I explore how a personality may develop to meet certain childhood needs, and why we may need to tweak certain things as adults.   Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Fo...

In today’s episode I’m joined by my amazing friend Hamza, an avid debater and travel blogger based out of Dubai. Hamza is an Enneagram type 8, and, in our conversation, we discuss conflict as adventure, moral compasses, and learning when not to fight. Follow Hamza’s travels https://www.instragram.com/khaanqah/    Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.co...

In this episode, I review growth lines and discuss how a multi-directional approach can provide important nuance. Using type 6 as a case study, I show how both our lines of integration and disintegration have important things to teach us.   Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

Today’s guest is my friend Martin, an educator, observer, and activist based out of California. Martin is an Enneagram 9, and in this episode we discuss noticing a room’s energy, creating boundaries with partners, and whether anger is ever good.  My favorite answered question: Where do we find beauty and hope in high schools? Listen in for more!  Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/...

In today’s episode, I go over stress lines and their important role in the Enneagram system. Using type 5 as a case study, I explore how our behavior can look so very different in various moments of our life and how we might notice and address these changes.  Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/en...

My guest this week is my brilliant friend Tracian, a recovering academic and champion moderator based out of Amsterdam. Tracian is a 2 and, in this episode, we discuss mapping rooms, finding feelings, and making boundaries your thing. My favorite answered question: Is Valentine secretly a type 2? Listen in for more! Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/    Sign up for c...

In today’s episode I review the concept of triads and the emotional center that each one is connected to. Using the instinctive triad, or gut center, as a case study, I look at what our triad can tell us about growth for our type.  Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

Today’s guest is my good friend Anja, a serial traveler, avid reader, and adventurous introvert based out of Germany. Anja is an Enneagram 7, and, in this episode, we discuss optimism as a choice, being the life of the party, and leaving the bubble you grew up in. My favorite answered question: what to do when you find yourself on a 20-hour transcontinental train ride – and you have no food? Liste...

In today’s episode I go over the levels of health and how you might use them as a handy measuring stick. Using type 8 as a case study, I review how a person might behave at different levels of health.  Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

Our guest this week is my good friend Ayoo, a fantastic singer-songwriter, vocal coach, and impact producer based out of Nairobi. Ayoo is an Enneagram 6 and in this episode, we discuss safety, anxiety, and how to have fewer friends.  My favorite answered question: how to defend yourself when a friend tries to call you out? Listen in for more! Support Ayoo:  https://www.instagram.com/hello.ayoo/  ...

In today’s episode I review what the three Enneagram subtypes are and how they’re distinct from each other. Using Enneagram Type 3 as a case study, I look at how the subtypes look different within the same type.   Sign up for coaching, workshops, or typing interviews: www. EnneagramwithValentine.com Follow Enneagram-ish on: https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_ish/  

This week’s guest is my wonderful friend Neima. A first-generation American and fellow Maryland native, Neima is an Enneagram 4 and in this episode, we discuss feeling different, self-medicating, and learning to have your own back. Trigger warning: descriptions of alcohol use and abuse. My favorite answered question: How to turn your life around when you find yourself in the deepest of pits? Liste...