The Enneagram Edge with Host Tracy O’Malley

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The Enneagram Edge with Tracy O’Malley is where power meets personality. This is not your fluffy Enneagram talk—this is the real deal. Hosted by Enneagram expert, keynote speaker, and multi-million-dollar entrepreneur Tracy O’Malley, this show is your no-BS guide to using the Enneagram as a tool for transformation, leadership, and legacy. Whether you're a high-performing founder, purpose-driven leader, or just tired of repeating the same damn patterns—this podcast gives you the edge you’ve been missing. Each week, Tracy brings powerful solo episodes, real-life coaching insights, and deep-dive interviews that show you how to lead yourself, lead others, and lead like a legend. This is Enneagram with teeth. Let’s go.

  1. NOV 18

    EP441: PIVOT! The Anatomy of the Holy FCK Moment + What to do When You are Inside of IT!

    You made the brave call. You announced it. You felt the surge. And then—silence. Your soul said yes, but your nervous system is screaming abort. This episode is for the messy middle: the hour, day, or week after the pivot when the old life is gone and the new one isn’t formed yet. I break down what’s actually happening in your body and identity, why it feels like panic, and how to walk yourself through it without backtracking, numbing out, or abandoning what you know is right. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The anatomy of the “holy-f*ck moment” after a big decision (physiology first, mindset second).Nervous system crash vs. true red flags—how to tell the difference.Identity disorientation: why even aligned pivots shake your sense of self.The void (between what was and what will be) and how to stand it without spiraling.The EDGE framework to move through fear: Excavation, Discernment, Grace, Embodiment.Enneagram centers as a cross-check for decisions (head/heart/gut).Practical regulation tools that bring your power back online.Key Concepts & Takeaways:It’s not failure—it’s physiologyYour soul makes the pivot; your body pays the bill first. Shakiness, scattered thoughts, nausea = wiring bracing for the unknown, not a bad decision.Identity disorientation is normalYou left a role you mastered; ego hates unemployment. Panic ≠ misalignment.Loss of control & visibility fear“Do I look unhinged? Will they trust me?” Shame gets loud here—name it to diffuse it.The void is preparation, not punishmentSpiritual wilderness between chapters is where capacity gets built before full clarity lands.The EDGE FrameworkE – Excavation: Name the fear. What identity is dying? What’s being born?D – Discernment: Feelings aren’t facts. Is this danger or discomfort? Intuition or ego?G – Grace: Regulate, don’t coddle. Of course this feels big. New rhythm, not wrong move.E – Embodiment: Put power back in the body—walks, breath, sunlight, prayer, one courageous step.Cross-check with the three centersIf you’re a gut type (8/9/1), bring in heart or head. Heart types (2/3/4), ask: would I still want this if no one clapped? Head types (5/6/7), ask: am I chasing certainty—or choosing a true yes?Quotes That Land:“Your soul makes the pivot, but your body pays the bill first.”“Panic is physiology; misalignment is a pattern. Know the difference.”“The void isn’t punishment—it’s preparation.”“Fear can have a voice, but it doesn’t get a vote.”Try This This Week (EDGE Moves):Name it: Write the sentence “I am actually afraid of ___ because ___.” Read it out loud.Separate it: Label sensations (body) vs. stories (mind). Circle what’s fact.Regulate it: 10-minute walk at sunrise, phone on airplane mode; 4-7-8 breathing x 5 rounds.One next step: Ship one tiny visible action toward the new path (DM, post, invite, calendar block).Cross-check: Run your yes through the other two centers before you decide again.Timestamps: 00:00 The moment after the pivot 03:00 Why your nervous system crashes (and why that’s normal) 07:30 Identity disorientation & ego panic 10:05 Visibility fears, shame, comparison 12:10 The void as spiritual training ground 14:40 The EDGE framework walkthrough 17:15 Embodiment practices that work 19:40 Tracy’s real-time pivot (network marketing shift) 22:50 Don’t abandon the pivot before the magic catches up Next Steps:If you’re in your own “holy-f*ck” moment, book a 90-minute session or grab your Enneagram Blueprint to get your personal atlas and tri-type cross-checks.DM @tracy_omalley with “EDGE” for details on the new leadership-first, integrity-driven business model.

    25 min

  2. SEP 23

    EP440: 13 Years Sober - 13 Life Lessons Sobriety Taught Me About Leadership, Legacy, & Owning Who the F*ck You Are

    Thirteen years ago, I woke up at rock bottom. I thought sobriety meant losing my fun, my freedom, my edge—but what it really gave me was everything I’d been craving: authenticity, alignment, and freedom. In this episode, I share the story of that turning point, the lessons sobriety has taught me, and how they apply to every single one of us—whether your vice is alcohol, people-pleasing, work, or relationships. These 13 truths will sharpen your edge and give you the clarity, courage, and integrity to live fully alive. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The real story of my sober date and why it wasn’t my first attempt.How codependency is the sneakiest, most polished addiction of all.13 powerful lessons sobriety has taught me about leadership, love, and life.Why freedom—not control—is the sharpest edge you’ll ever carry.How these truths apply far beyond sobriety to anything that’s keeping you stuck.Key Takeaways (13 Lessons):Radical, compassionate honesty heals faster than any numbing ever will.Discomfort is a compass, not a curse. Growth happens in resistance.You don’t need numbing when you’re living in alignment.Discipline creates freedom, not restriction.Shame dies when it’s dragged into the light. Secrets keep you sick.Your edge comes from your scars, not your image.Self-leadership is the highest form of leadership.Numbing never fixes the pattern—it only swaps it out.Real connection requires real presence.Boundaries build bridges, not walls.The body keeps the score and the wisdom—learn to listen.Legacy isn’t what you build, it’s who you become.Freedom is the sharpest edge you’ll ever carry.Quotes That Landed in My Bones:“The thing I was most afraid to lose turned out to be the thing I gained the most: freedom.”“Shame dies the second it’s spoken into the light.”“Self-leadership is the highest form of leadership—if you can’t lead yourself, you can’t lead anyone else.”Try This This Week (Your EDGE Move): Take one place in your life where you’re hiding, numbing, or half-living—and drag it into the light. Get radically honest with yourself about what it’s costing you. Then choose one small, disciplined action today that builds your freedom muscle.

    34 min

  3. SEP 16

    EP439: Is it a Fck Yes...Or Fear In Disguise. How to Discern the Difference Using The Enneagram

    You’ve been circling a decision—you can feel it in your body. One moment you see yourself freer and bigger on the other side. The next, fear pulls the brake and whispers what if you blow up your life? You stall, wait for clarity, and call it timing, but deep down you’re not stuck because you don’t know the answer—you’re stuck because you don’t trust yourself to choose it. In this episode, Tracy breaks down how to tell the difference between fear in disguise and a true fuck yes—and gives you the five-step practice to move forward with clarity, courage, and compassion. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The difference between contracting fear and an expansive f**k yes.How each Enneagram center (instinct, heart, head) processes decisions.The one question each type must ask before leaping.Why fear can have a voice but not a vote.A five-step practice to check your motives and move forward aligned.Key Takeaways (by Center): Instinct Types (8, 9, 1)Hangup: Mistake reaction for clarity; resist discomfort.Edge: Ask if you’re grounded—or just avoiding vulnerability, peace disruption, or being wrong.Heart Types (2, 3, 4)Hangup: Say yes for applause or no to avoid rejection.Edge: Ask—if no one clapped, would I still want this?Head Types (5, 6, 7)Hangup: Overanalyze, overprepare, or chase shiny things for certainty.Edge: Ask—am I chasing safety/options, or trusting my true yes?Quotes That Landed in My Bones:“Fear can have a voice, but it does not get a vote.”“A fuck yes will feel alive—even in the presence of fear.”“Your fear doesn’t get the final word. Your clarity does. Your calling does.” Pause. Take inventory with compassion. Cross-check your yes or no through another center of intelligence. Then ask—if fear wasn’t driving, what would I choose? And finally—move. Action builds confidence. Decide with grace and conviction, and then take the leap. Resources & LinksGet your Enneagram Blueprint: https://tracyomalley.com/work-with-meBook a 90-Minute Deep Dive Session: https://tracyomalley.com/work-with-meConnect with Tracy on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracy_omalley

    25 min

  4. SEP 9

    EP438: Marketing Hangups by Enneagram Type - Why You're Stuck (And How to Break Thru)

    You believe in your work with every cell in your body—until it’s time to market it. Then you freeze, overthink, stall, water it down, or avoid it altogether…and beat yourself up later. You’re not broken, bad at business, or missing the magic strategy. Marketing feels so personal because it is personal—it brushes up against identity, worth, and your deepest fear of being misunderstood or dismissed. In this episode, I call out the specific hangup for each Enneagram type and give you the exact edge to move through it—so you can finally show up in a way that lands. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why marketing doesn’t “break” you—it exposes you (and your wiring).The core marketing hangup for each of the nine Enneagram types.The velvet-hammer truth that cuts through perfectionism, second-guessing, and hiding.Your personalized EDGE move—the contrary action that builds confidence and consistency.How to market with clarity, courage, and precision without sanding down your magic.Key Takeaways (by Type):Type 1 – The Reformer Hangup: Won’t release until it’s flawless; polish past the moment. Edge: Progress beats perfection—ship it messy. Your “subpar” is most people’s excellent.Type 2 – The Helper Hangup: Hides offers behind serving; fears marketing is selfish. Edge: Marketing is service. If they don’t know, you can’t help.Type 3 – The Achiever Hangup: So polished you feel untouchable; performing > connecting. Edge: Humanity builds trust. Share the story behind the success—real, not manipulative.Type 4 – The Individualist Hangup: Resists structure; waits for the muse; inconsistent output. Edge: Structure is the container that lets your creativity breathe. Put a system around your art.Type 5 – The Investigator Hangup: Over-research, hoard, “not ready yet”—the work never leaves your head. Edge: Share before you’re ready. Clarity comes through action, not more data.Type 6 – The Loyalist Hangup: Second-guesses every word; over-proofing dilutes the message. Edge: Anchor in your why, not guarantees. Hit publish while you still feel the tremble.Type 7 – The Enthusiast Hangup: Starts 100 ideas; doesn’t stick; trust erodes in the chaos. Edge: Discipline creates freedom. Choose one lane and finish the arc.Type 8 – The Challenger Hangup: Holding back power so you’re not “too much”; or refusing to promote at all. Edge: Lead boldly with intention and integrity. Don’t pull your punches—direct lands.Type 9 – The Peacemaker Hangup: Softens edges to avoid standing out; tries to please everyone and reaches no one. Edge: Your voice matters. Take up space; be specific and a little polarizing on purpose.Quotes That Landed in My Bones:“Marketing doesn’t break you—it exposes you.”“Perfect content that never gets shared changes zero lives.”“What protects you can also paralyze you if it runs the show.”Try This This Week (Your EDGE Move): Notice your hangup the moment it shows up—and take the opposite action in real time. Hit publish at 80%. Make one clear ask. Choose one offer and promote it for seven days straight. Your courage—not another template—is what converts. Call to Action:Don’t guess your wiring. Get your Enneagram BlueprintWant hands-on help applying this to your message and marketing? Book a 90-minute intensive with me. Let’s get your voice clear, consistent, and unapologetic—on purpose.

    28 min

  5. SEP 2

    EP437: From Lone Wolf to Soul Fam - Using the Enneagram to Find True Belonging

    You can be surrounded by people—friends, colleagues, even family—and still feel completely alone. If you’ve ever worn the “lone wolf” badge like a crown, only to realize one day it’s really a cage, this episode is for you. I know this story because I’ve lived it. For years, I prided myself on being self-sufficient, strong, unstoppable—and I was. But I was also starving for connection. In this episode, I break down the true cost of living as the lone wolf, how each Enneagram type isolates in their own way, and how you can finally trade that cage for the belonging you’ve been craving all along. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The myth of the lone wolf: why what looks like strength on the outside is often suffering on the inside.The hidden cost of self-reliance: how independence can slide into isolation that robs you of joy, connection, and purpose.How each Enneagram type “lone wolfs”—and the motives behind the walls we build.Practical steps to open the door to connection without swinging to extremes or losing yourself.Why vulnerability is strength, not weakness, and how practicing it builds the “soul fam” you were made for.Key Takeaways:The lone wolf isn’t strong—it’s scared.We all isolate in different ways: Eights build walls of steel, Fives retreat, Fours spiral in uniqueness, Threes power through goals, Ones micromanage, Sixes mistrust, Sevens avoid depth, Twos give without receiving, Nines withdraw to keep peace.Protection feels safe in the moment, but it eventually costs you the very thing you need most—connection and belonging.Practicing vulnerability—one text, one voice note, one brave share—is how you flex the muscle that brings the right people closer.Your Enneagram type is a roadmap to show you where you block belonging—and how to compassionately open the door again.Quotes That Landed in My Bones:“Strength without connection isn’t strength at all—it’s suffering.”“The lone wolf badge of honor is really a cage.”“You don’t find your soul family by accident—you find them by choosing to show up without the armor.”Call to Action:Get your Enneagram Blueprint → tracyomalley.comJoin me inside The Enneagram Edge Foundations Program—four weeks live with me where we’ll walk the roadmap of all nine types so you can stop lone wolfing, start belonging, and finally lead, love, and live with your full edge. https://tracyomalley.com/certification

    25 min

  6. AUG 26

    EP436: How the Enneagram Can Give You a Million Dollar Business

    You’ve chased the hacks, the funnels, the scripts, the formulas—and maybe they gave you a little traction. But not the kind of impact or income you know you’re capable of. Here’s the truth: strategy will only take you so far. Success doesn’t come from saying more, it comes from being heard. And people don’t hear you because you’re louder or smarter. They hear you when they feel seen, understood, and safe enough to trust you. That’s the real million-dollar edge—and it’s not in another hack, it’s in how you connect. In this episode, I’m showing you how the Enneagram unlocks the language of trust, influence, and impact—and how I used it to build a multi-million-dollar business from the ground up. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why people aren’t buying your passion—they’re buying trust. How the Enneagram reveals the nine motivational currencies that drive decisions.How I went from rehab to my first million in 26 months—with no social network, no sales experience, and a tool I once rejected.The difference between attraction vs. promotion—and how the Enneagram helps you move from transactional sales to transformative conversations.The role of leverage, duplication, and retention in building not just income, but legacy.Four areas where the Enneagram makes you money: sales, leadership, conflict resolution, and scaling beyond yourself.Key Takeaways:Success isn’t about saying more, it’s about being heard. The Enneagram gives you the roadmap to speak in a way people can receive.People will buy, join, and commit when they feel seen, understood, and valued—not when you push.I built my first million-dollar business not by enrolling hundreds of people but by going deep with 82 people and leading them with integrity.In today’s “trust recession,” the ability to speak someone’s language is more valuable than any hack or formula.The Enneagram can transform your leadership by customizing motivation, resolving conflict, and creating duplication that scales.Quotes That Landed in My Bones:“You’re having one-night stands with your people. It’s time to date them.”“When people feel seen, they’re more willing to buy, join, or commit.”“Million-dollar businesses aren’t built on one big sale. They’re built on keeping people engaged.”Call to Action:Get your Enneagram Blueprint → tracyomalley.comJoin me inside The Enneagram Edge Foundations Program starting September 3. Four weeks of live coaching where I’ll teach you the exact language, strategies, and integration tools I used to build a multi-million-dollar business. Link in show notes.

    28 min

  7. AUG 19

    EP435: When Good Enough is Gutting You: And How the Enneagram Can Fill You Back Up

    We’ve all been there—you’ve built a life that looks good on paper. The job works, the bills are paid, the people around you love you. If someone asked, you’d say you’re fine. But deep down, you know better. Fine is the counterfeit. It mimics peace, but it steals your fire. It’s just comfortable enough to keep you from risking what’s actually waiting for you. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own 18-month spiritual sabbatical and the moment I finally declared “I can’t do this anymore.” We’ll talk about the real cost of settling for “good enough,” the way the Enneagram reveals where you get trapped in it, and how to make room for the miracle that’s already on its way. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why “fine” is the counterfeit. Good enough mimics peace, but it steals your fire, your joy, and your clarity.The hidden cost of settling for fine: the mental, emotional, and physical toll of living in “I’m fine” mode.The power of declaration. How saying out loud “I can’t do this anymore” makes room for alignment and miracles.How the Enneagram reveals your personal trap with “good enough”—and how to use it as a roadmap out of settling.Why alignment doesn’t come from hustling harder—it comes from refusing to settle for counterfeit and making space for the real thing.Key Takeaways by Enneagram Type:Types 8, 3, and 1 (motion-driven): Your “good enough” looks like achievement—climbing ladders that don’t even matter anymore just to distract yourself from emptiness.Types 4, 6, and 9 (comfort-driven): Your “good enough” looks like safety—choosing predictable pain over uncertain possibility. It feels responsible, but it’s really fear dressed as loyalty.Types 2, 5, and 7 (distraction-driven): Your “good enough” looks like over-giving, over-researching, or over-indulging—filling the space so you never have to stop and face what’s gutting you.Quotes That Landed in My Bones:“Fine is not harmless. It’s a slow bleed.”“Gratitude is sacred. Settling isn’t.”“Your miracle is already waiting for you, but as long as you’re settling for fine, there’s no room for it to land.”Call to Action:Get your Enneagram Blueprint → tracyomalley.comJoin me inside The Enneagram Edge Foundations Program (starts Sept 3). Four weeks of live coaching where you’ll learn how to spot your “fine,” declare what you’re actually here for, and build the muscle to act as if it’s already happening.

    25 min

  8. AUG 12

    EP434: The Edge of Forgiveness: How the Enneagram Unlocks What’s Holding You Back

    Ever had someone hurt you so deeply it made you want to slam the door, burn the bridge, and never look back? I’ve been there — more than once. And for a long time, I thought strength meant holding the wall high and making damn sure they’d never get another shot. But a few years ago, a betrayal tested every ounce of “walk your talk” I claimed to live by. This episode isn’t about fluffy, kumbaya forgiveness. It’s about the kind that keeps you from bleeding out emotionally, professionally, and spiritually. It’s about forgiving yourself for the role you played, knowing the cost of holding onto anger, and choosing to protect without hardening your heart. We’re going deep into: Why forgiveness is a growth hack for leaders, high-achievers, and anyone who wants to live unshackled.The three sneaky traps high-level people fall into when they won’t forgive — and how they leak into your leadership, relationships, and influence.How each Enneagram type’s root fear blocks forgiveness (and the exact unlock for all 9 types).My personal stories — from a gut-punch betrayal three years ago to a recent moment with my partner — and how I moved from hurt to healing without bypassing the process.The 4-step framework: Feel. Heal. Grow. Move Through.Key Takeaways by Enneagram Type: Type 1 – The Reformer: Your forgiveness block is seeing hurt as a moral failure—either in yourself or others. The unlock? Embrace imperfection as human, not a character flaw.Type 2 – The Helper: Hurt triggers feelings of being unwanted or unworthy of love. The unlock? Recognize your worth isn’t tied to being needed, appreciated, or loved by someone else.Type 3 – The Achiever: Pain threatens your identity and public image. The unlock? Detach your worth from performance and perception.Type 4 – The Individualist: Pain can become part of your identity, making it hard to let go. The unlock? See that releasing hurt doesn’t erase your depth or magic.Type 5 – The Investigator: Betrayal shakes your trust in your ability to see things coming. The unlock? Accept that vulnerability is strength—not a liability.Type 6 – The Loyalist: Broken trust feels like your whole foundation is gone. The unlock? Anchor yourself in self-trust and resilience instead of chasing external certainty.Type 7 – The Enthusiast: You avoid hurt to dodge feeling trapped, which delays real release. The unlock? Face the pain now—true freedom comes from moving through it.Type 8 – The Challenger: Hurt feels like a threat to your autonomy and control. The unlock? Know that forgiveness is reclaiming your power, not surrendering it.Type 9 – The Peacemaker: You minimize hurt to keep the peace, but resentment simmers underneath. The unlock? True peace comes from addressing the hurt, not sweeping it under the rug.Quotes That Landed in My Bones: “Forgiveness doesn’t erase the past. It unhooks you from it.”“Forgiveness is not weakness. It’s one of the greatest growth-hacks you can flex.”“It doesn’t mean they get to stay in your life. But it does mean you get to be free.” Call to Action: Get your Enneagram Blueprint—you need the correct map to navigate forgiveness with precision: tracyomalley.comJoin the Enneagram Edge Foundations Program, launching live Sept 3—four weeks of group coaching where we turn forgiveness and wiring into practice, not theory. #WalkYourTalk

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The Enneagram Edge with Tracy O’Malley is where power meets personality. This is not your fluffy Enneagram talk—this is the real deal. Hosted by Enneagram expert, keynote speaker, and multi-million-dollar entrepreneur Tracy O’Malley, this show is your no-BS guide to using the Enneagram as a tool for transformation, leadership, and legacy. Whether you're a high-performing founder, purpose-driven leader, or just tired of repeating the same damn patterns—this podcast gives you the edge you’ve been missing. Each week, Tracy brings powerful solo episodes, real-life coaching insights, and deep-dive interviews that show you how to lead yourself, lead others, and lead like a legend. This is Enneagram with teeth. Let’s go.

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