Enneagram 2.0 with Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes
Join Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes, two of the top Enneagram teachers from across the globe as they share new insights on this ancient personal development system.
Episodes
#TBT S03 E03 - Fooling The Personality
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 ca
S3 Ep25 - How each Enneagram type creates problems in close relationships
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 ch
#TBT S4 Ep6 The Psychological Dimensions of the Instincts
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 doe
S4 EP31 - Deepening your understanding of the Enneagram fixations
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
Interview with Wilder Heath - S4 EP30 - The Self-Preservation 4: Identity, Envy and Emotional Integration
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 th
Interview With Rita Hovakimian - S4E29 - From Instinct To Awareness: Enneagram, Spirituality and Presence
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 imp
Interview with Scott Allender - S4 EP28 - The Enneagram In Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
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
Interview With Anne Mureé - S4 EP26 - When The Enneagram Teaches Us To Teach
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
Interview with Eric Severson - S4 EP26 - A Social Three's Journey on Professional and Personal Level
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, an
Interview with Valentine Marie - S4 EP25 - The Enneagram Journey of a Self-Preservation Six
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 Enneagram
Interview With Nisha Advani - S4 EP24 - A Social One's Personal Journey
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 daughte
S4 EP23 - How Energy Work Relates To The Enneagram
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 development
Interview With Madeline Rains - A Sexual Nine's Personal Journey - S4 EP22
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
Interview with Clay Shultz - S4 EP21 - The Self-Preservation Nine In Their Growth Path
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 repressed
Interview with Rachel Peterka - S4 EP20 - The Enneagram Sexual Type 1 in Daily Life and Counseling
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
The Somatic Dimension of the Enneagram
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 th
Interview with Chris Schoolcraft - The Enneagram in Coaching Practice and Personal Setting - S4 EP18
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.c
Interview with Leslie McDaniel - S4 EP17 - The Enneagram in Practice and personal growth
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.co
Interview with Khadija Bennani - Using the Enneagram in Conscious Parenting and Parenting Coaching
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 transformation
S4 E15 - The Social Seven in Leadership and Coaching with Mark Barcus
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 co
S4 E14 - The Personal Challenges of a Social Five with Ivy Jacobson
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 question
Interview with Diana ChapmanThe Enneagram in Leadership and Personal Life - S4 E13
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-discover
S4 Ep.12 - A look back: Webinar: What are the Enneagram Subtypes?
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
S4 E11 - The Enneagram and Storytelling in teamwork - An interview with Christy Kennedy, Enneagram facilitator.
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 in
S4 EP10 A Spiritual Director's Personal Experience as a Social Two
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
S4 Ep9 Integrating the Enneagram in Psychotherapy and Healing Work
In this episode, Bea and Uranio sit down with psychotherapist Karen Carlsen to explore how the Enneagram can be integrated into deep healing and therapeutic work. Karen shares her approach to using the Enneagram as a map for understanding personality defenses, the power of knowing her clients' Enneagram types, and transformation in psychotherapy and coaching work. Together, they discuss real-l
S4 Ep8 Doing Deep work with the Enneagram in Egypt and London
Beatrice Chestnut has a conversation with Dina Elbadry about the power of recognizing and accepting trauma. The act of sharing personal stories with a group of people has a profound effect on self-development. Learn how being vulnerable in a group of people who validate and resonate with pain can help release the power trauma holds. Sign up for our newsletter on our website https://cpenneagram
S4 Ep7. A Look Back: Focus of Attention of the 27 Subtypes
All Enneagram types have a particular thing that they focus their attention on (often unconsciously). Understanding each of these points of focus is one of the best ways for people to learn about the Nine types and the 27 subtypes. People tend to become very good at the thing they pay attention to, but they tend to miss the bigger picture. For inner growth, it’s essential to expand your vision and
S4 Ep6 The Psychological Dimension of the Instincts
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 does a parent’s role reinforce or distort an instinct’s expression? Why do some of us become hyper-independent
S4 Ep5 The Upsides and Downsides of Each Center of Intelligence
Each of the three Centers of Intelligence has upsides and downsides. Being a Body Type, Heart Type, or Head Type plays a big role in our daily experience and how we navigate the world in collaboration with others. Some adaptive strategies that come with Anger, Sadness, and Fear have some pros, while other traits have a negative impact on daily life. Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes explore this t
S4 Ep4 How Each Enneagram Type Works with Others in Teams
Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes both have experience applying the Enneagram to business teams. In this episode, they discuss how the three dominant instincts, Centers of Intelligence, and each of the nine Enneagram types influence the way people work with others. In the team building process, it is important to keep these influences in mind, as they can bring both benefits and challenges.Sign up
S4 Ep3 Time Management for Each Enneagram Types - Enneagram Types 2, 3, and 4 (Heart Types) Part 3 of 3
Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes, who studied the Enneagram collectively for over 50 years, continue their discussion of time management of each of the Enneagram types. In this episode, they talk about their experiences with heart types, Enneagram Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4.
In general, these types’ perspectives of time are elastic, which can be heavily influenced by the colors of emotions. Ho
S4 Ep2 Time Management for Each Enneagram Types - Enneagram Types 8, 9, 1 (Body Types) Part 2 of 3
Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes, who studied the Enneagram collectively for over 50 years, continue their discussion of time management of each of the Enneagram types. In this episode, they talk about their experiences with body types, Enneagram Type 8, Type 9, and Type 1. In general, these types are prone to routines and are drawn to following an order or sequence of steps. They can be too con
S4EP1 Time Management Tips for Each Enneagram Type: Head Types (Part 1 of 3)
Each Enneagram type has a default mode in how they relate and manage time. In this episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes, who studied the Enneagram collectively for over 50 years, explore how Enneagram type, and even subtype and instincts, affect the way we perceive time. Bea and Uranio offer tips that can not only help you manage time more intentionally but can serve as a catalyst to being m
S3 Ep25 How each Enneagram type creates problems in close relationships
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 challenges, too. Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes explain the challenges that each of the nine Enneagram types creates in close relationships.
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S3 Ep24 Working on Enneagram Shadow is Working Towards Peace
When you own your Enneagram shadows, the parts of yourself that remain unconscious, it helps ease pressure on the collective Enneagram shadows in society.
Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes discuss what shadows each Enneagram type has that can cause roadblocks to connecting with others. When facing these unconscious shadows, we can see a path forward to bridge the divide in increasingly more chal
S3 Ep23 Nine Enneagram Characters in 20 Minutes
Join Bea and Uranio as they share their ideas of Enneagram types of fictional characters in movies and TV shows. This episode could broaden your concept of what Enneagram types look like while having some fun.
Let us know if you agree with our choices!
CP Enneagram Academy offers a course nearly every year that goes into depth about behavioral patterns and the motivations of each of the 27 subt
S3 Ep22 Nature AND Nurture with the Enneagram
Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes discuss how early childhood development is impacted by Enneagram types. As adults, if we make the connections between our current struggles to unattended needs that come from childhood, it can make behavioral changes easier.
This valuable theme is taught in the CP Enneagram Academy’s professional Enneagram Skills workshop, which is offered online each year.
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S3 Ep21 A look back: Why are Enneagram Subtypes So Important?
In this episode, we revisit one of the most-listened-to episodes of our podcast. Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes discuss why subtypes are so important when figuring out your type or even typing your clients. They also go through all 27 subtypes in the enneagram and talk about how Bea brought to light the important work of Claudio Naranjo through her book, The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to
S3 Ep20 Accessing the Enneagram Arrows in Childhood
This episode addresses the challenge of accurately identifying Enneagram types by exploring how childhood behaviors and arrow movements provide key insights into early personality formation, offering a framework for more precise typing and pointing to transformative, psychological growth paths. Join Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes in this deep dive into how children access Enneagram arrows.
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S3 Ep19 The Importance of Humility— It is not just for Enneagram Type 2s!
Humility is an important concept in inner work according to many spiritual traditions. In some ways, it’s a key part of what the Enneagram is about, which is disidentifying with ego.
Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes will discuss how humility is commonly understood but also how we might understand it when we are using the Enneagram for inner work. They discuss how pride shows up in all nine typ
S3Ep18 Subtype Interview: Social Four Personal Growth Journey
Enneagram teacher and psychotherapist Beatrice Chestnut has a rich conversation interviewing an Enneagram Social Four, Elizabeth Cotton. As a SO4, Lizzy shares her experience using the Enneagram with her clients as a psychotherapist and how she sees the power of this ancient tool, especially when working with couples. She also opens up about how understanding her own Enneagram subtype helps her di
9 Ways People Heal Trauma using the Enneagram - Real Client Cases S3 Ep 17
Our personality is a defensive coping structure to protect us from pain, including traumatic injury. This defense mechanism was necessary when dealing with trauma at the time, but afterward, we tend to have problems that flow from that defense that block our growth. It becomes like a wound that hasn’t been healed and creates challenges for change. Uranio Paes and licensed psychotherapist Beatrice
S3 Ep16 What to do when your friends and family don't like the Enneagram
It's important not to judge people for not being interested in the Enneagram or self-development in general. If your family and friends are not interested in the Enneagram, you could try to grow your social circle to include people who are interested. Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes share advice on how to get people in your life curious about this powerful tool for inner work.
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S3Ep15 Subtype Interview: Sexual Three Personal Growth Journey
Today, our interview is with Jennifer Culverhouse, a Sexual Three.
During the interview, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes pointed out patterns in her personality that are common among SX 3s, which helps in understanding key differences between the three subtypes of Type Three.
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S3Ep14 Zillennial Perspective on the Enneagram
How do Zellennials think about the Enneagram? How do they discover the Enneagram and how do they use it? In this episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes interview Maddy Dray, a young Millennial who relates to aspects of Gen Z, and they discuss the Enneagram from her perspective.
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S3Ep13 Observations and Reflections for Each Enneagram Type
The whole process of working with the Enneagram to grow and transform is based on observing what’s really happening to us. Self-observation and self-reflection sometimes sound simple, but as a psychotherapist, Beatrice Chestnut knows from working with clients that it doesn’t come naturally to us. People are often very surprised at what they find when they intentionally try to observe something in
S3 Ep12 Myths and Misconceptions When You Don't Know Enneagram Subtypes
Pulling from the theory of Claudio Narajano, Bea and Uranio share some common myths and misconceptions about Enneagram types when subtypes are not understood.
When referring to subtypes, they are not referring to Wings. They use instinctual subtypes, which describe the mix of the passion of the type and dominant instinct, which is either self-preservation, social, or sexual. It is easy to think
S3 Ep11 Subtype Interview: Self-Preservation Seven Personal Growth Journey
This is a fantastic interview with Milton Stewart, a SP 7. He shares how he discovered the Enneagram and the ways he used this powerful tool to understand himself and help others better their lives. He discussed stories of overcoming his growth challenges as a Self-Preservation Seven. During the interview, Beatrice Chesnut and Uranio Paes pointed out patterns in his personality that are common amo
S3 Ep10 Activating the Body Center (part 3 of 3)
Body Intelligence is something that is widely overlooked and undervalued around the world. Beatrice and Uranio Paes explain what it means to activate this Body Center, and how all nine types can benefit in understanding the value this can bring to our lives.
One of the key pathways for inner work and personal development is to rebalance the three Centers of Intelligence. This is the third episod
S3 Ep9 Subtype Interview: Sexual Four with Nancy Hunterton
This is a rich interview with Nancy Hunterton exploring the experience of being a Sexual Four as a child, a mother, and a grandmother. During the interview, Beatrice Chesnut and Uranio Paes pointed out patterns in her personality that are common among Sexual Fours. Nancy shared stories, including the time she was in elementary school and stood up to her disrespectful teacher saying “Why don’t you
S3 Ep8 Getting Back to the Basics of the Enneagram
In this episode, we are playing our most popular episode, which across all podcast platforms has over 55,000 plays!
It is important to know that as we dive deeper into the Enneagram and learn the complexities of the tool that helps us better understand ourselves and the world, the fundamentals are the most important concepts to understand. It's easy to overlook the passion of each of the type
S3 Ep7 Activating the Heart Center (Part 2 of 3)
Most people use the heart center superficially, meaning they use reactive and conditioned emotions, like an emotional reflex. In this episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes go through each of the nine types and describe ways in which all Enneagram types can Activate their Heart Center and truly feel the four core emotions: fear, anger, sadness, and happiness. Activating the Heart Center is imp
S3 Ep6 The Enneagram in China: A Conversation with Teacher Gao
How does the Enneagram spread around the world? In today's episode, straight from Shanghai, Beatrice Chesnut and Uranio Paes sit down with Teacher Gao. Teacher Gao has had a similar trajectory with the Enneagram as Bea and Uranio. A Self-Preservation 3, Gao has taken a long journey to discover his type and describes his inner work trajectory. He is the head of the Diamond Enneagram School in S
S3 Ep5 Activating the Head Center (Part 1 of 3)
Every Enneagram type has a head center. While types Five, Six, and Seven overuse this center, the Body and Heart types underuse it.
In this episode, Uranio Paes explains that the majority of people use the most basic part of the lower Head Center too often and during inappropriate times. It is the mechanical part of the brain that is used to memorize information without critical thinking or reas
S3 Ep4 Dante's The Divine Comedy and the Enneagram
We are looking back at one of our favorite episodes of our podcast Enneagram 2.0. It's about Bea’s research connecting the Enneagram and Dante’s The Divine Comedy.
The Divine Comedy, written over 700 years ago, offers a timeless and universal message of psycho-spiritual transformation that is still relevant today. Listen to this episode where she talks about how Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradi
S3 Ep3 Fooling the Personality
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 can be free from its hold on us.
Each of the nine Enneagram types has an over-developed Center of Intelligence. Uranio talks about The Fourth Way, a
S3 EP2 Subtype Interview: Self Preservation Type 6 Personal Growth Journey
Bea and Uranio interviewed Trent Thornley, a Self-Preservation Six, to find out what helped him in his growth journey and to learn about how he experiences his Enneagram type and subtype. He talks about how he came to the Enneagram. He discussed how the Enneagram gave him Ah ha moments as well as uh oh moments. Trent discussed that all nine types have needs, it’s just that there is an over-functio
S3 Ep1 Enneagram Subtypes in Relationships: Head Types (Part 3 of 3)
This is the final episode of a three-part series about the Enneagram subtypes in relationships. Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes discuss the differences between each of the three subtypes for each of the three Head Types: Type 5, Type 6, and Type 7. Each of the Enneagram types has a Self-Preservation, Social, and Sexual subtype. They explain how best to engage with a person of each subtype in a r
S2 Ep35 Enneagram Subtypes in Relationships: Heart Types (Part 2 of 3)
This is the second episode in a three-part series on subtypes in relationships. Bea and Uranio discuss the three heart types and their subtypes in terms of interacting with others. They give actionable tips on how each of the subtypes can grow and how they can use a relationship as a path for growth.
Inner work isn't fully complete without relationships, especially considering how challenging
S2 Ep34 Enneagram Subtypes in Relationships: Body Types (Part 1 of 3)
It's easy to look at the nine Types when trying to understand how people behave and react in relationships. However, considering the 27 Subtypes is essential to understanding relationships.
Subtypes are not just about the instincts of the individual, but how the instinct interacts with the passion of the type. The alchemistry is what plays out
In this episode, Beatrice Chesnut and Uranio Pa
S2 Ep33 Wings versus Arrows as Paths for Growth
In the Enneagram, Arrows and Wings are central to understanding how the symbol can be used as a tool for personal development. In this episode, Beatrice Chesnut and Uranio describe the Enneagram not as a static symbol, but as a symbol in movement, using the teachings from the philosopher George Gurdjieff.
There is an order that each type can take that eases the challenges the ego will face when
S2 Ep32 The Way of the Enneagram - a listener-inspired retreat
Over the 3.5 years since we started Enneagram 2.0, we have met students who wanted to apply what they learned on the podcast to their own inner work. But we have also received important feedback—our retreats can be very intense, and dipping your toes into the methodology we use can be important to do before investing in that process.
That's why Bea and Uranio have created a retreat called Th
S2 Ep31: The 12-Step Program and the Enneagram
In this episode, amazing connections are made between the wisdom of the Enneagram and the powerful 12-Step program used to help people overcome addictions. Beatrice Chestnut and Urania Paes have a conversation with Jenner K, the author of The Enneagram for Recovery. They discuss how personality is an addiction to the ego or to a way of thinking that does not serve us. It’s only through humility th
S2 Ep30 In Conversation with Sarajane Case
In this episode, Beatrice Chestnut has a dynamic conversation with Sarajane Case discussing a wide range of topics about the Enneagram. They chat about personal experience of mistyping, how the ego causes reactivity, and how to use the Enneagram to observe ourselves and see how our personality impacts others.
Sarajane is a trained Enneagram teacher, author of the popular self-help book The Honest
S2 Ep29 Conversation with Russ Hudson about Centers of Intelligence (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode, Bea and Uranio have a second conversation with Russ Hudson and discuss their understanding of the Enneagram Centers of Intelligence. People tend to have a simplified understanding of the Centers when it comes to the original teachings of George Gurdjieff. They discuss the power that each Center of Intelligence has and how each type has a bias towards over using its associated cent
S2 Ep 28 Conversation with Russ Hudson Part 1 of 2
In the episode, Bea and Uranio sit down with Russ Hudson and discuss their vast experience with the Enneagram. They explore what the Enneagram is, how it can be used for inner growth, and how they bring the Enneagram to the world with their teaching.
Russ Hudson is a groundbreaking author and teacher of the complex potential of using the Enneagram beyond personality typology. You can learn more
S2 Ep.27 A Look Back: We are Three-Brained Beings
Sometimes the three centers of intelligence are overlooked by Enneagram teachers. This topic is one of the most intriguing topics and a popular one with our audience. We are looking back at one of our first episodes and sharing it again with you. Learn why each of us lead from one of the three centers of intelligence and how developing awareness of this can be game-changing for our personal growth
S2 Ep26 Teaching the Levels of Awareness in Thailand
This is a sample from a rich inner work retreat Bea and Uranio are teaching in Thailand this week. In this episode, Bea and Uranio discuss the Enneagram symbol and how it can be seen as a map for growth in Levels of Awareness. If we think of the Enneagram as typology only, we run the risks of stereotyping and judgment. A way to see this clearly is to recognize that different types are praised and
S2 Ep25 Conflict Patterns and the Enneagram- CPO Webinar Sample
The nature of conflict is inherently stressful and it can push us backwards in our level of consciousness. However, using the wisdom of the Enneagram, we can use conflict as a source of learning about ourselves and others, and the way we relate to others.
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S2 Ep24 What are fixations of the nine Enneagram types? How to work on them?
You have probably heard about the passion of each Enneagram type, but there is not a lot of discussion around the fixations of each type. Just like passions are the core of the lower emotional center, fixations are the core of the lower mental center. Each Enneagram type has its own narrow way of viewing the world, which structures the thought patterns that they unconsciously stay stuck in. In thi
S2 Ep.23 Decoding the Mysteries of Type 5 partners
In this episode, Bea and Uranio answer questions about how to interact with Enneagram Type Fives. They have collected questions from different retreats, workshops, and emails from their podcast listeners. Type Fives tend not to talk about what's going on inside and those closest to them might not understand what their experience is. Listen as Uranio, a Type Five himself, dives into nuanced and
S2 Ep22 The three instincts are not what you think they are
In this episode, Bea and Uranio talk about common misconceptions about the instincts connected to the Enneagram system of personality. They both see these misconceptions frequently from students in their courses and workshops. These misunderstandings are partly because people are using particular definitions of self-preservation, social, or sexual instincts and not truly understanding the way they
S2 Ep21 What does the Sexual Repressed Instinct Look Like?
This is the third of a three-part series covering repressed instincts. Bea and Uranio discuss how the Sexual repressed instinct appears in the nine types. It's a fascinating topic since it hasn't been explored a lot in the Enneagram community. People find that by exploring repressed instincts, we can better see and understand blind spots in our personalities. Listen/watch this podcast epis
S2 Ep20 The Collective Shadows: Heart and Head Types (Part 4 of 4)
This is fourth and final episode of the four part shadows series. In this episode, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes cover the collective shadows of the Heart and Head Types: Type Two through Type Seven. They not only tell us how those shadows impact us but also how overcoming those shadows can improve our social realities.
In this episode, they share the TOP 5 Types that have find it difficult
S2 Ep. 19 - The Collective Shadow of the Three Instincts and Body Types (Part 3 of 4)
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S2 Ep17. The Individual Shadows: Instincts and Body Types (Part 1 of 4)
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When learning about the Enneagram, people may pay too much attention to WHAT the behaviors are of each type. At this level, people may do similar behaviors, but going deeper into the WHY they do what they do can develop a deeper understanding. In this episode, they talk about the motivations in general with the three dominant instincts and go through the three types of the body triad: Type 8, Type
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