International Enneagram Association Podcast

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to the first part of a discussion with Laura Baker, Jack Killen and the late-David Daniels as they talk about The Brain Group – a collaboration with Laura, Jack, David, Denise Daniels and Dan Siegel – and the model they’ve developed called Patterns of Developmental Processing. The human brain and the mind operate in the...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to storybooth interviews with Ginger Lapid Bogda, Sharon K. Ball, Lucille Greeff, Andisiwe Mketo and Valerie Tih. Sharon and Ginger talk about the evolution of their relationship from mentor-mentee to friends and what they have learned from each other. Lucille Greeff and Andisiwe Mketo interview each other about the futu...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, A.H. Almaas, a spiritual leader and founder of the Ridwan School and the Diamond Approach to Self-Realization, discusses the interconnection between psychology and spirituality within the Enneagram. Rather than treating these as separate parallel processes, Almas explains how the Enneagram reveals them as two inseparable facets of...

E72: Story Booth: Marion Gilbert, Lee Fields, Elizabeth & Laurel Nesbit, & Patty Nelson In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to brief conversations that were recorded at last year's Enneagram Experience. Lee Fields chats with her teacher, Marion Gilbert, about somatics and the Enneagram. Creek speaks with sisters, Elizabeth and Laurel Nesbit, about...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to a panel led by Michael Naylor, Anne Geary and Renée Siegel about utilizing the Enneagram with 12-step recovery work. They share their personal journeys with Al-Anon and addiction recovery and how the Enneagram helped them along the way. They explain how the Enneagram map helps individuals understand their unique patte...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to conversations from three small groups that attended last year’s IEA Conference in Minneapolis. We hear how each group met through the Enneagram – many of them meeting in person for the first time at the conference. Sara Moore and Tamra Evangelista discuss how they help each other navigate being Type Threes. David Schu...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, Flemming Christensen returns to share what he’s been working on recently. Connect with us: Web: internationalenneagram.org IEA Enneagram Experience 2025: ieaexperience.com Join the email list: administration@internationalenneagram.org Flemming Christensen: Web: flemmingchristensen.com Trainings: flemmingchristensen.com/training Th...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to story booth interviews with Stephen Cunnell, Jason Chow, Jill DePompei-Morales and Raulin Morales. Stephen shares how the Enneagram helped him through a tough period in his life, while Jason discusses how he centers into his heart space rather than his gut energy. Jill and Raulin interview each other to explore what t...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Russ Hudson, author and one of the top teachers from The Enneagram Institute. We go beyond his prolific history with the Enneagram and learn more about Russ as a person. In this philosophical conversation, Russ shares how the core principles of humility, curiosity and gratitude can help us live a more conscious and k...

E66: Story Booth: Michael Naylor, Aaron Manes & Patty Anderson In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to brief interviews with Michael Naylor, Aaron Manes and Patty Anderson. Michael reminisces on his first time attending the IEA Conference and shares what it’s like being an Enneagram Type Four. Aaron talks about his spiritual journey with the Enneagram a...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, Ahmad Wazir and Adelaida Harrison speak with Doug Lynam, an investment advisor and author of the book, “Taming Your Money Monster: 9 Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram.” Doug shares his motivation to help people heal their relationship with money through the lens of the Enneagram. He explains the framework he developed to h...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to storybooth interviews with Mickey Scott-Bey Jones, Mario Sikora, Sam E. Greenburg, Lyndsey Fraser, Stephanie Sundborg and Julie Ellis. Micky and Mario interview each other about their approach in teaching the Enneagram. Sam and Lyndsey talk about their friendship that goes beyond the Enneagram, and we hear about the w...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Mario Sikora, an executive coach and pioneer of the practical application of the Enneagram. Mario has worked with global organizations and is the creator of the Awareness to Action Enneagram approach. We take a deep dive into Mario’s background with the Enneagram that expands to over 25 years. He shares what it was l...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to story booth interviews with Jeanie Brandes, Scott and Clare Loughrige with Jerry Wagner and Kate Jackson. Jeanie shares her journey with the Enneagram and discusses the importance of community. We hear that it took Kate three years to determine her type, but the Enneagram has helped anchor herself during a crisis. Pro...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we continue our ongoing conversation with Flemming Christensen, founder and owner of Think About It and The Enneagram Institute of Denmark. Flemming dives more into his theory on the blind type and explores how we can use the Enneagram as a model of points, seeing qualities as skills that can be developed. Connect with us: Web: in...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to story booth conversations with Sam Michel Kopterski, Doug Lyman and Hillary Stark. These brief interviews explore their introduction to the Enneagram and how it has played in their professional and personal life. Sam discusses how the Enneagram helped her see her type patterns more clearly while Hillary shares how it...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Wagner and Patrick O’Leary, two pioneers in the Enneagram field. Patrick is a founding member of the IEA and co-author of the first Enneagram book, and Jerry is the author of the “Enneagram Spectrum of Personality Styles: an Introductory Guide” and an honorary founder of the IEA. This conversation...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to brief conversations with Lindsay Bailey, Mateo Myrvik, Josie Shardlow, Jeannine Myrvik and Nikki Meyers. Lindsay shares how the Enneagram helps her understand her husband, while Mateo, Josie and Jeannine share how the Enneagram plays a role in their family life. Nikki talks about her experience as a first time attende...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Renée Rosario and Christopher T. Copeland from the Narrative Enneagram. Renée and Christopher share their history with the Enneagram and how it led them to work at the Narrative Enneagram where they became colleagues and friends. More importantly, they reflect on their trips of walking Camino de Santiago together whe...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we hear brief conversations with Rosemary Hurwitz, Demetrius Parker and The Engagement Committee that consists of Linda Meffert, Sarah McMahill, Roland Legge and Nancy Markow. Rosemary and Demetrius share their origin story with the Enneagram and reflect on the Enneagram community today. We also learn how the Engagement Committee...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Russ Hudson and Lynda Roberts of The Enneagram Institute. We hear these two longtime friends and colleagues interact as they share their personal history with the Enneagram. We learn the vast differences that led them to become some of the founding members of the Enneagram. Russ talks about the creation of the IEA an...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to storybooth interviews from Laura Lentz, Nancy Irish, Dr. Steven Jacob and Joey Jacob. These vignettes recorded at the 2025 IEA Experience present human stories from the dynamic Enneagram community. We hear what drew these four to the Enneagram and how it transformed their lives. Laura talks about her experience as a r...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, Seth “Creek” Creekmore, Lee Fields, Lindsey Marks and Seth Abram speak with Suzanne Stabile, an internationally recognized Enneagram Master who has conducted over 500 Enneagram workshops for over 30 years. As a first time attendee at the IEA Experience, Suzanne was one of the Enneagram Pioneers that participated in the Keynote Pan...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, Seth “Creek” Creekmore, Lee Fields, Lindsey Marks and Seth Abram unpack their experience from the recent Enneagram Experience 2025. With the conference based around experience, they capture the human side of the legends and luminaries of the Enneagram community, including Suzanne Stabile, Russ Hudson, Dr. Jerry Wagner and Patrick...

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we listen to the Endnote presentation by Chichi Agorom from the IEA Global Conference in 2023. Chichi is a certified Enneagram teacher and practitioner, Associate Faculty with the Narrative Enneagram, and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Post-Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Dra...