Enneaways

Welcome to the first episode of our new Round Table Series! Each week we’re sitting down with a different Enneagram type - in order - to hear what it’s really like to live as that number. We’re starting with Katie, a Type 1, a former teacher of our son, and a good friend of Laura’s. Katie tells us what it was like to discover she’s a One and how finding her type chang...

Six friends, one Thanksgiving, and a backyard football game that gets way too real. This week Zach and Laura press play on Friends and do something we’ve been dying to do: type the whole group. Who’s the competitor who can’t lose? Who’s the peacekeeper? Who’s the one carrying everyone’s feelings? We break down what each character through the lens of the Enneagra...

Type 7s chase new experiences, keep every option open, and often skip past commitment in favor of the next exciting thing, but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 7 taps into Type 1 (following through, bringing structure and discipline to their ideas, and finding purpose in doing one thing well). It's not about becom...

Type 7s chase new experiences, keep every option open, and often avoid sitting still with discomfort — but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 7 taps into Type 5 (slowing down, going deep instead of wide, and finding focus and clarity in stillness instead of constant motion). See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Type 6s scan for risk, seek security, and often stay locked in a cycle of worst-case thinking — but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 6 taps into Type 9 (releasing anxious vigilance, trusting the process, and finding calm, steady peace instead of constant worry). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Type 6s scan for risk, seek security, and often second-guess themselves out of taking action - but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 6 taps into Type 3 (trusting their own competence, moving forward with confidence, and taking decisive action instead of staying stuck in doubt). See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Type 5s retreat into their minds, conserve their energy, and often hold back from fully engaging with the world - but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 5 taps into Type 7: embracing spontaneity, saying yes to new experiences, and finding joy and energy out in the world instead of just in their head. See omnystudio....

Type 5s retreat into their minds, conserve their energy, and often hold back from fully engaging with the world - but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 5 taps into Type 8 (taking decisive action, speaking up with confidence, and stepping fully into their body and their power). It's not about becoming a different ty...

Type 4s feel deeply, chase meaning, and often get lost in their own inner world - but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 4 taps into Type 2 (turning outward toward others, offering warmth and connection, and finding meaning in relationship rather than isolation). It's not about becoming a different type - it's about...

Type 4s feel deeply, chase meaning, and often get lost in the emotional highs and lows - but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 4 taps into Type 1 (creating structure, taking disciplined action, and channeling their feelings into purposeful, grounded work). It's not about becoming a different type - it's about growi...

Type 3s chase success, adapt to win approval, and often perform their way through life - but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 3 taps into Type 9 (slowing down, letting go of the need to perform, and finding worth in simply being rather than doing). It's not about becoming a different type - it's about growing into...

Type 3s chase success, adapt to win approval, and often perform their way through life - but growth happens when they borrow from their resource point. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 3 taps into Type 6 (slowing down to ask questions, building genuine trust and loyalty, and grounding their identity in something deeper than achievement). It's not about becoming a differen...

Type 2s give generously, anticipate everyone else's needs, and often lose themselves in the process - but growth happens when they borrow from their resource points. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 2 taps into Type 4 (honoring their own feelings, embracing authenticity, giving themselves permission to want things) and Type 8 (setting boundaries, speaking up directly, cla...

Type 1s strive for integrity, order, and doing things the right way — but growth happens when they borrow from their resource points. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 1 taps into Type 7 (lightening up, embracing spontaneity, finding joy in imperfection) and Type 4 (honoring their feelings, embracing creativity, giving themselves grace). It's not about becoming a dif...

Type 9s keep the peace, go with the flow, and often put everyone else's needs ahead of their own. But growth happens when they borrow from their resource points. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when a 9 taps into Type 3 (setting goals, taking action, showing up with confidence) and Type 6 (asking questions, voicing concerns, trusting their own instincts). Remember, t's not abou...

This week kicks off our Resource Points Series - diving into the two types that each of us are connected to.  Type 8s lead with strength, control, and protection - but growth happens when they borrow from their resource points. This week Zach and Laura explore what it looks like when an 8 taps into Type 5 (pausing, observing, creating space) and Type 2 (softening, connecting, letting themselv...

Zach and Laura head to the beach with the Dunder Mifflin crew! We're breaking down "Beach Games," the classic Office episode (Season 3, Episode 23) where Michael puts the whole office through a series of ridiculous competitions to find his successor. Using the chaos, competitiveness, and cringe of Scranton's finest, we type out the main characters: Michael, Jim, Dwight, Pam, Andy, and more; and di...

This week, we’re talking about the core emotion of fear that all three Head Center Types (5,6,7) share. While all three types share a desire for safety and certainty, they navigate it in very different ways—through knowledge and preparation (5), seeking guidance and security (6), or focusing on possibilities and staying positive (7). Whether you identify with one of these types or have...

In this episode, we explore Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast. As a part of the Head Center, Type 7s seek freedom and fulfillment by chasing new experiences and keeping their options open. We discuss how they process the world through thinking and possibility, and how integrating the Heart and Body Centers can help them live with greater depth, presence, and contentment. Shine your light, friends!...

In this episode, we explore Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist. As a part of the Head Center, Type 6s seek security and certainty by anticipating what could go wrong and building trust with the people and systems around them. We discuss how they process the world through thinking and planning, and how integrating the Heart and Body Centers can help them live with greater courage, trust, and inner peac...

In this episode, we explore Enneagram Type 5 - The Investigator. As a part of the Head Center, Type 5s seek knowledge and understanding to feel safe and prepared. We discuss how they process the world through thinking and observation, and how integrating the Heart and Body Centers can help them live with greater connection, presence, and balance. Shine your light, friends! See omnystudio.com/liste...

In this episode, we explore the Heart Center types - Enneagram numbers 2, 3, and 4 - and the core emotion they share: shame. We unpack how shame shows up differently in each type - through helping and being needed (2), achievement and image (3), and identity and emotional depth (4).  If you're a Heart type - or love one - this episode offers insight, growth, and encouragement. Keep shining yo...

In this episode, we continue our Heart Type Series with Enneagram Type 4 - The Individualist. Type 4's often internalize their emotions while searching for meaning, identity, authenticity, and a deeper understanding of themselves. We explore how integrating the Head & Body Centers can help them live in a more grounded, balanced way - all while honoring that Heart Center.  See omnystudio.c...

In this episode, we continue with our Heart Type series with the Type 3 - The Achiever. As part of the Heart Center, Type 3s manage emotions by focusing on image, achievement, and productivity. They often set feelings aside for "later" to keep moving forward - but later doesn't always come. We also explore how integrating the Head & Body Centers helps 3s live more grounded, authentic, and whol...

In this episode, we kick off our Heart Type series with Enneagram Type 2—the Helper. We dive into how Type 2s outwardly express their emotions, often showing up for others with care, warmth, and generosity. We also explore what it looks like for 2s to integrate the Head and Body centers for a more grounded, well-rounded way of living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.