Enneagram 2.0 with Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes

Due to CP's summer break, we're not having any new episodes, so we hope you enjoy this blast from the past with one of our curated episodes! We are not our personalities. However, when we are unaware of our lower selves, it’s easy to identify with our personalities. In this episode, Uranio Paes goes through each of the nine types to give examples of how to fool the personality so that we c...

Due to CP's summer break, we're not having any new episodes, so we hope you enjoy this blast from the past with one of our curated episodes! By definition, the nine Enneagram personality types are problematic, and issues related to the ego affect close relationships. It's easy to see how the other person brings problems into a relationship, but it's much harder to see how we bring...

This week, due to our retreats happening on full speed, we're reposting one of our #BestOF2025 episodes! In this episode, we dive deep into the psychological layers of the Enneagram’s three instincts: Self-Preservation, Social, and Sexual. We explore the profound influence of parenting dynamics on the dominant instinct, uncovering how caregivers shape our instinctual survival strategies. How d...

Today, Uranio Paes speaks about fixations in the Enneagram and deepens the understanding of this essential concept for self-development. In this episode, he explains that fixations are limiting beliefs of the mental center, which arise from the loss of contact with higher ideas and shape the way we think, perceive, and interpret reality. Urânio shows how each type builds an identity based on these...

Today, Beatrice Chestnut interviews Wilder Heath about his journey with the Enneagram and his experience as a Self-Preservation 4. In this episode, Wilder shares how his path of self-discovery involved testing different types, recognizing patterns of envy, and understanding his tendency to intensely absorb emotions and identities. Based in Seattle, Washington, Wilder is a psychotherapist, Hakomi t...

Today, Beatrice Chestnut interviews Rita Hovakimian about her journey with the Enneagram and her work in human development. In this episode, Rita shares her path as a self-preservation Type 8, exploring themes such as control, vulnerability, and the role of therapy in the growth process. The conversation also addresses how to integrate body, emotion, and mind in self-development, as well as the im...

Today, Beatrice Chestnut interviews Scott Allender about his personal journey with the Enneagram. In this episode, Scott shares how his life story, an anxiety crisis, and the realization that he is a Type 3 sexual being led him to deepen his self-discovery work. The conversation explores themes such as emotional disconnection, the importance of self-awareness, and the role of the Enneagram in deve...

Today, Urânio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut welcome Anne Mureé for a profound conversation about teaching the Enneagram from one's own wholeness. In this episode, Anne shares her journey as a social Type 2, her experience in the corporate world, and how working with the Enneagram transformed her life, her community, and her leadership style. She talks about ambition, humility, mutual support, and the...

Today, Uranio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut welcome Eric Severson to discuss his personal and professional journey as a social Type 3 in the Enneagram. In this episode, Eric shares how patterns of achievement, external validation, and emotional repression have influenced his life, his work, and his path of self-development. The conversation explores the role of instincts, emotional growth, therapy, a...

In this week's episode, Bea and Urânio have the honor of interviewing fellow podcaster Valentine Marie, who brings in depht insights of her Enneagram professional and personal journey. In this hearwarming chat, Valentines open up about meaningful and fulfilling steps on her journey! Valentine is a writer, traveler, podcast host, and Enneagram coach based out of the Washington DC area. The Enneagra...

Enneagram 2.0 on a Tuesday? You heard that right! Our hosts have some exciting news to share! In this very special episode, Urânio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut greet Nisha Advani, Enneagram coach and corporate consultant. In a heartfelt conversation, Nisha share meaningful insights on the enneagram, carreer and personal journey. Learn more about her: Born and grew up in Calcutta, India. Middle daugh...

Enneagram 2.0 on a Tuesday? You heard that right! Our hosts have some exciting news to share! In this very special episode, Urânio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut dive into energy, energetic work, and the Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram. They explore how everything in the universe is energy, and how each type expresses distinct energetic patterns that shape emotions, behavior, and inner developmen...

Today, Uranio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut Madeline Rains. She is an Enneagram coach who offers services through Arcana Wellness -- a group practice in Asheville, NC that offers psychotherapy, spiritual care, as well as enneagram coaching and retreats. Arcana Wellness providers Mollie & Anthony Pleetanino also specialize in psychedelic medicine and research. As such, much of their enneagram offe...

Today, Uranio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut talk with Clay Schultz about the growth path of Type 9, especially the self-preservation subtype. In this episode, Clay shares his personal journey of bodily and emotional awakening, showing how Nines can overcome inertia and numbness through presence and conscious action. He speaks about the challenge of leaving behind comfortable routines, facing represse...

Today, Uranio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut welcome Rachel Peterka to discuss the sexual subtype of Type 1 in the Enneagram. In this episode, Rachel shares her personal experience as an intense “reformer,” navigating anger, self-criticism, and the challenge of balancing perfectionism with acceptance. The conversation explores how this subtype channels its energy, learns to deal with repressed emotion...

Today, Uranio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut talk about the somatic dimension of the Enneagram. In this episode, they explain how each type and subtype expresses tension and blockages in the body, and how this influences emotions and behavioral patterns. Urânio and Bea share practical examples of how the instincts and triads impact different areas of the body and even physical health. They highlight t...

In this week’s episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes sit down with Chris Schoolcraft, founder of CLS Leadership and Coach at CP Enneagram Academy! In this meaningful conversation, Chris shares his story with the Enneagram, with deep insights on how it helped him on professional and personal levels, and shares beautiful learnings on being a Five. Learn more about his work in https: https://www...

In this week’s episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes sit down with Leslie McDaniel, founder of Hello, Personality. In this deep, heartwarming conversation, Leslie shares beautiful insights of her inner work with the Enneagram, as well as her outer work, leading others in self-discovery and growth journeys through the Enneagram practice. Learn more about her work in https://www.lesliemcdaniel....

In this week’s episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes sit down with parenting coach Khadija Bennani. In this heartwarming conversation, Khadija shares beautiful insights from her work with Conscious Parenting, Parenting Coaching, and the Enneagram. She also reflects on how the Enneagram typing tool has helped her refine her coaching skills and guide her clients through meaningful transformatio...

In this week’s episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes sit down with Mark Barcus, coach and Immigration Judge for Training and Management at the U.S. Department of Justice. In this lighthearted and insightful conversation, Mark shares his journey with the Enneagram, his experience as a Social Seven, and how the Enneagram has shaped both his personal and professional paths. In this heartwarming...

In this week’s episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes sit down with their student and dear friend, Ivy Jacobson. In this heartwarming conversation, Ivy opens up about her personal journey with the Enneagram — sharing how she faced her fears, worked through challenges and patterns, and began living as her best self. She also reflects on how the Enneagram supported her through deep inner questio...

In this week's episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes interview Diana Chapman, Leadership coach, co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Group, and co-author of the book The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and upcoming book No Drama Teams. In this lighthearted conversation, Diana shares her professional story, as well as case studies and personal experiences with leadership, self-discove...

The nine Enneagram types tell us a lot, but the Enneagram subtypes descriptions offer an even more nuanced view of the personality types, shedding light on our most unconscious level of functioning so we can become more self-aware. The Enneagram describes three centers of human intelligence—the head, heart, and body. Each triad then divides into three to create nine interconnected personality type...

In this week's episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes interview Christy Kennedy, founder of Culture Conscious — a company that integrates the Enneagram with storytelling to unlock the full growth potential of leaders and teams. In addition to her professional journey with the Enneagram, Christy shares her personal growth story, offering beautiful and meaningful insights on the centers of i...

In this week's Episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Urânio Paes interview Desta Goehner, a spiritual director who has helped several spiritual workers and leaders improve themselves in their journey using the Enneagram. They also discuss her personal growth journey as a Social Two, highlighting how the Enneagram is a powerful tool that can help in your own personal, psychological, and spiritual work...