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In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming Pavan Mudiam, a former student of the Institute for Conscious Being, to discuss his journey with the Enneagram and the significance of virtues and holy ideas in his life.
Pavan shared how he was introduced to the Enneagram through his mother, Nanette, and how his initial curiosity led him to attend a transformative ICB conference at Kanuga. We explored his experience of discovering his ego type as a Four, and how this understanding has shaped his emotional landscape, particularly in relation to his virtue of equanimity and holy idea of holy origin.
Throughout our conversation, Pavan reflected on the challenges he faced, including the profound impact of losing a close friend in college. This loss served as a pivotal moment in his life, pushing him to seek deeper meaning and authenticity. He articulated how pain can be a powerful teacher, guiding him toward personal growth and a clearer understanding of his purpose.
We also discussed Pavan's marriage to Chelsea, who is also a Four, and how they navigate their relationship by balancing each other's strengths and weaknesses. Parenthood has further grounded Pavan, as he learns to embody equanimity for the sake of their daughter, Raina.
As we wrapped up, we emphasized the importance of recognizing the ongoing journey of self-discovery and the role of the Enneagram as a tool for understanding ourselves and our relationships. Pavan's insights and experiences serve as a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience, and we are grateful for his willingness to share his story with us.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode, and we hope you find inspiration in Pavan's journey as much as we did!
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In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we dive into the complexities of Type 3, the Winner, with our special guest, Reverend Barrett Owen, who is a dear friend of the Institute for Conscious Being. Barrett shares his journey as the senior pastor of First Baptist Wilmington, North Carolina, and reflects on his experiences with the Enneagram, which he first encountered during his college years.
Barrett discusses the unique challenges and motivations of being a Type 3, particularly the feelings of shame that often accompany the desire to impress others. He emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and how it has transformed his approach to leadership and communication within his church community. As we explore the holy ideas associated with Type 3, Barrett highlights the significance of holy harmony and the realization that we are not separate from the divine, which alleviates the pressure to constantly achieve.
Throughout the conversation, we touch on the interconnectedness of the Enneagram types, particularly how Barrett's experiences resonate with Nanette's as a Type 9 and Joe's as a Type 6. We reflect on the importance of self-awareness and the journey toward embracing our true selves, rather than the personas we often feel compelled to present.
Join us as we learn from Barrett's insights and experiences, and discover how embracing our authentic selves can lead to a more harmonious existence. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find inspiration in this episode!
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In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming Beverly Casey, a graduate of the Scholars Program at the Institute for Conscious Being. Beverly, a mental health clinician from Cleburne County, shared her transformative journey with the Enneagram, which she began nearly 15 to 20 years ago.
As an Enneagram Type Two, Beverly discussed the challenges she faced before discovering the Enneagram, including feelings of chaos and the desperate need to please others. She candidly reflected on how her desire to help often stemmed from a place of need rather than genuine altruism, leading to burnout and strained relationships. However, through her work with Dr. Joe Howell and the Enneagram, she found a path to greater self-awareness and healing.
Beverly emphasized the importance of humility and grace in her life, noting how these virtues have allowed her to nurture her relationships without the expectation of receiving something in return. She also shared insights into how the Enneagram has positively impacted her marriage and family dynamics, providing a common language for understanding each other better.
In her professional role, Beverly has been able to guide other clinicians, fostering an environment of grace and calm in crisis situations. She highlighted the ripple effect of this work, as it not only benefits her colleagues but also the clients they serve.
Throughout our conversation, Beverly's passion for her community and her commitment to personal growth shone through. We discussed her creative pursuits, including writing and community theater, which have helped her reconnect with her joyful soul type.
As we wrapped up, it was clear that Beverly's journey exemplifies the profound impact of the Enneagram on personal and professional lives. We are grateful for her insights and the light she brings to her community. Thank you for joining us today, and we hope you found inspiration in Beverly's story.
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In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we kick off our series on the virtues and holy ideas associated with each Enneagram type. I, Nanette Mudiam, along with my co-host Dr. Joe Howell, am thrilled to welcome Dr. Renee Harmon, our first guest, who identifies as an Enneagram Type One.
Dr. Renee shares her journey as a family medicine physician and the profound impact of her late husband Harvey's diagnosis with younger onset Alzheimer's disease. We discuss how this life-altering experience shaped her understanding of herself and her Enneagram type. Dr. Renee reflects on her initial reluctance to embrace her identity as a Type One, often associated with perfectionism, and how she has come to appreciate the concept of "holy perfection" as wholeness rather than flawlessness.
Throughout our conversation, we explore the importance of serenity in her life, especially in the face of challenges. Dr. Renee shares her love for hiking, which became a significant source of solace and connection to nature during her husband's illness and after his passing. We also touch on her advocacy work for Alzheimer's care, her writing endeavors, and her upcoming hiking challenge of Mount Kilimanjaro.
As we delve into the qualities of her soul child, Dr. Renee reveals how reconnecting with her inner joy and spontaneity has enriched her life. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, growth, and the beauty of embracing our true selves amidst life's complexities.
We hope you enjoy this enlightening discussion and find inspiration in Dr. Renee's journey. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends and family!
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Hi friends, Scott here with a brief update on The Real Enneagram podcast:
Our upcoming season, in which we’ll dive deeply into the virtues and holy ideas with a guest for each Enneagram type, is taking a little longer than we originally expected. We’re now expecting it to be out this fall.
In the meantime, we have some bonus episodes for you! This week, we have an episode in which ICB faculty member Drexel Rayford joined Nanette and Dr. Joe to discuss his new album, Nine Prayers of the Soul. That episode is available now!Next week, we’ll have two episodes featuring guided meditations by ICB adjunct faculty member Tom Miller-Price.
As always, to learn more about the ICB and its offerings, you can visit: theicb.info
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This week, Nanette and Dr. Joe conclude our series on Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway with a discussion on Chapter 18, "The Flowering of Consciousness." In this season finale, we explore consciousness and its unfolding in the present moment. We also look into how consciousness can bloom at different times, and the various levels through which it progresses. Dr. Joe closes the season with a hopeful prayer.
Thank you for listening to our series on Becoming Conscious!
We're going to take a short break, then later this spring we'll return with a new season of weekly episodes in which we dive deeply into the holy ideas and virtues of each Enneagram type, plus a few special episodes, and some wonderful guests.
In the meantime, please check out our extensive backlog of episodes, which include over four years of content!
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This week, ICB faculty member and ordained minister Nancy Hornsby joins us as we discuss Chapter 16, "The Eyes of the Kingdom," and Chapter 17, "The Beatitudes," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. Nancy shares her own spiritual journey working with the Enneagram as a pathway to consciousness, and we reflect how different Beatitudes correspond with the nine types of the Enneagram.
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This week, Nanette and Dr. Joe explore Chapter 15, "The Return to Essence," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. Dr. Joe offers his definition of the meaning of Essence, and shares personal stories from his own experiences with Essence and the soul child in his professional practice.
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This week, Nanette and Dr. Joe discuss Chapter 14, "Prayers for the Types," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. Dr. Joe shares about how he was inspired to write these prayers. We also explore spiritual practices for re-embodying your soul child and what is meant by amalgamation.
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This week, Barbara Sloan joins us as we circle back to Chapter 9, “The Enneatypes in Cinema,” from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. Barbara is a member of the ICB faculty and author of Theatre Is My Life! Thoughts on Play Quotes: a Book of Meditations for Each Day of the Year. We explore how creativity, fiction, and the performing arts intersect with the Enneagram, and the Enneatypes of various characters from popular fiction.
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This week, Nanette and Dr. Joe explore Chapter 13, "The Holy Ideas," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. We discuss the irreducible nature of the holy ideas, the role that George Gurdjieff, Oscar Ichazo, and Claudio Naranjo played in discovering them, and how the holy ideas can facilitate growing in consciousness.
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This week we delve into Chapter 12, "The Soul Child," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. We discuss the origin of the concept of the soul child, its role as a gateway to the soul, and the healing that the soul child can provide on the individual and collective level.
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This week we discuss Chapter 10, "The Emergence of Consciousness," and Chapter 11, "Christ, Children & Consciousness," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. We take a closer look at the Stages of Consciousness Emergence, found on page 193. Dr. Howell expounds on the Flowering of Consciousness and helps us navigate the stages of the ego as it emerges, experiences suffering, searches for relief, and finds the hope for consciousness to emerge.
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This week we explore Chapter 8, "The Instinctual Subtypes of the Enneagram" from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. We discuss the instinctual subtypes of each ego type, which are the self-preserving, social affiliation. and sexual syntonic, and the relationship between our ego type and our subtype.
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This week we take a break from our series on Becoming Conscious to bring you a special interview with Phil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage.
A true renaissance man, Phil is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, story consultant, editor, travel leader, and inspirational speaker. Phil joined us at a recent ICB staff retreat, and he was kind enough to sit down with us for an interview afterward. Listen in as Phil discusses the art of storytelling, the power of myth, and the spiritual practice of pilgrimage.
Our series on Becoming Conscious resumes next week!
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This week we dive into Chapter 6, "The Secret Passageways of the Arrows," and Chapter 7, "The Wings of Each Enneagram Type" from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. In this episode, we discuss the inner flow of the Enneagram, also known as the arrow theory. We also discuss the ego types on either side of our own ego type, our wings.
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This week we discuss Chapter 4, "The Ego, Its Fixations and Suffering," and Chapter 5, "The Three Levels of Functioning and Consciousness within Each Type" from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. In this episode, we focus on the ego and its unhealthy fixations and take a look at the suffering that the ego can cause. We also explore the three levels of functioning of each ego type.
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