Enneagram Adventure

Tannah Flora and Holly Deschenes
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Welcome to Enneagram Adventure! Hosted by Enneagram-certified experts Holly and Tannah, this channel is your go-to place for exploring the depths of the Enneagram system. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the world of Enneagram, we’re here to guide you on a journey of self-discovery, understanding, and personal growth. Holly, a one-to-one 5, brings a thoughtful, analytical perspective, while Tannah, a social 2, offers a compassionate and relational lens. Together, we dive deep into each type, explore their unique dynamics, and share insights to help you connect with your true self and with others more meaningfully. At Enneagram Adventure, we invite you to join us as we explore the many facets of the Enneagram. Our goal is not just to understand the theory, but to bring it to life in practical ways that can help us all grow, connect, and thrive. So come along for the ride—we’re excited to learn, laugh, and evolve with you!

  1. 5d ago

    E82: Navigating Life with the Enneagram and Beatrice Chestnut

    Enneagram’s Viral Moment: What Beatrice Chestnut Says Most People Get Wrong (and How to Actually Do the Work) On the Enneagram Adventure podcast, hosts Holly and Tannah interview Enneagram author and teacher Beatrice Chestnut about using the Enneagram for real growth rather than stereotypes. Chestnut shares how she learned the Enneagram in 1990 through psychiatrist David Daniels and Helen Palmer’s early work, identified as a Type 2, and later became a psychotherapist and Enneagram educator. The conversation covers the upside and downside of the Enneagram’s popularity on social media, how it can become superficial or used as an excuse, and how deeper work involves facing discomfort, shadow patterns, and growth under stress. Chestnut explains “false self” vs “true self,” why your type doesn’t change, offers a primer on all nine types, and discusses the re-release of The Complete Enneagram alongside her upcoming book The Enneagram of Connection. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:00 Beatrice Enneagram Journey 06:03 Enneagram Goes Viral 08:53 From Labels to Growth 11:42 False Self to True Self 15:10 I Dont Want a Box 15:55 Tests and Mistypes 18:13 TikTok Tips and Traps 19:58 Nine Types Primer 30:26 What Doing the Work Means 37:35 Can Your Type Change 40:32 Book Rerelease and New Book 44:06 Where to Find Beatrice 45:22 Final Wrap and Thanks Email the Podcast : enneagramadventure@gmail.com Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://pin.it/5vmAb7ZQQ https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure Follow Beatrice: https://www.beatricechestnut.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beatrice.chestnut?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://pin.it/5vmAb7ZQQ https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure Listen to the Pod Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7A3DMdipKzElgEMD47XU6w https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-adventure/id1792658956 https://www.pandora.com/podcast/enneagram-adventure/PC:1001121142 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b1d4a6a2-8298-4d44-a187-b6064640e400/enneagram-adventure

    E82: Navigating Life with the Enneagram and Beatrice Chestnut

  2. Sep 24

    E81:Are You Thinking, Feeling, or Doing First?

    On the Enneagram Adventure podcast, Holly and Tannah open with reflections on September weather in the Midwest and briefly mention 9/11’s clear skies before introducing a core Enneagram construct: center of expression and center of intelligence. They explain that the Enneagram focuses on core motivations (deeper than behavior-based tools like DiSC or Myers-Briggs) and note they are IEQ9-certified coaches whose assessment measures these centers. Holly outlines typical center-of-expression groupings—8/9/1 action, 2/3/4 feeling, 5/6/7 thinking—emphasizing that expression language (action, feeling, thinking) doesn’t indicate confidence, and that individuals can be atypical, which can lead to mistyping. They then discuss center-of-intelligence “stacks” (how people process decisions: head/heart/gut), share personal examples (Holly as a 5 and Tannah as a 2), describe how action-first types operate, explore suppression and overuse of centers, touch on body-driven nervous system cues, and end with community and guest invitations for an upcoming series covering all nine types. 00:00 Friday Small Talk 00:12 September 11 Weather 01:15 Soup Season Birthdays 02:31 Astrology Enneagram Aside 03:23 Welcome And Disclaimer 04:45 Why Centers Matter 07:32 Center Of Expression Basics 08:34 Thinking Feeling Action Language 10:21 Nuance And Misreads 13:12 Center Of Intelligence Stacks 13:40 Holly Stack Example 15:35 Tannah Stack Example 19:54 High Action Explained 21:58 Body Feelings And Anxiety 26:57 Trust Discomfort And Identity 29:56 Suppressed Centers Balance 32:34 Childhood Overrides Intuition 35:01 Parenting Story Boundaries 39:06 Mistyping Through Expression 41:00 Wrap Up And Guest Call Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://pin.it/5vmAb7ZQQ https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure

  3. Sep 17

    E80: Why Enneagram 9s Avoid Decisions (and What It’s Really Protecting): Aaron & Tara Finally Join the Podcast

    Hosts Holly and Tannah welcome guests Aaron (Holly’s husband) and Tara (Tannah’s sister), both Enneagram Nines, for a deep dive into Nine motivations—especially conflict avoidance, peacekeeping, and outsourcing decisions. They revisit Aaron’s past confusion between being a Nine versus a Two, emphasizing that the Enneagram measures core motivation rather than behavior, and discuss how childhood dynamics shaped their “go with the flow” patterns, including conflict not being modeled for Aaron and Tara’s experiences of being corrected or wanting to fit in. The group explores Nine stress moving to Six through worst-case-scenario thinking and lingering regret after decisions (like choosing restaurants or missing a recital ticket). They discuss the “soul child” concept (Nine’s growth line to Three) and how recognizing Nine tendencies can support growth through owning wants, needs, and making decisions for healthier relationships, ending with a call for listeners to like/subscribe and volunteer as guests for the upcoming one-to-nine series. 00:00 Meet the Nines 00:47 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Basics 03:16 Why Aaron Is a Nine 04:15 Childhood Roots of Nineness 07:08 Tara’s Upbringing and Nine Vibes 09:00 Conflict Stories and Marriage Triggers 10:50 Soul Child Theory for Nines 20:01 Decision Paralysis and People Pleasing 25:34 Stress Line to Six Worst Case Thinking 26:56 Fear of Wrong Choices 28:28 Childhood Scolding Memories 30:02 Left Handed Lesson 31:29 Fitting In at School 32:48 Soul Child Enneagram 36:54 Nine Growth Questions 40:14 Owning Needs and Decisions 42:37 Decision Fatigue Meals 45:09 Audio Check and Wrap 45:54 Guests and Next Topics 48:20 Nine Commitment Jokes 49:47 Subscribe and Closing Email the Podcast : enneagramadventure@gmail.com Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://pin.it/5vmAb7ZQQ https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure

  4. Sep 10

    E79: You Are Enough”… But Does That Let Us Off the Hook?

    (Plus a Lightning Strike & a Family Bed Swap) Holly and Tannah open with chaotic weekend updates, including a loud lightning strike near Holly’s house, a trip to support their friend Paul’s final long ride for Ironman Wisconsin with snacks, and an exhausting bedroom/bed swap for the kids that sparked stress, clutter cleanout, and a surprise headboard with color-changing lights that Holly lets her son enjoy. They transition into Enneagram Adventure, explaining they’re IEQ9 certified coaches and emphasizing the Enneagram measures core motivation rather than behavior. Inspired by Ian Morgan Cron, they explore whether “you are enough just as you are” can reduce personal responsibility, discussing identity, entitlement, authenticity versus being a jerk, parenting accountability, ADHD-related correction and confidence, and how relationships evolve through phases by choosing each other daily and mourning past versions. They close with plans for guest episodes and inviting listeners of every Enneagram number to participate, plus where to find the show (including Pandora). 00:00 Weekend Catch Up 00:18 Lightning Strike Surprise 01:12 Ironman Snack Crew 01:43 Kids Bedroom Swap Chaos 05:41 Decor Wins and Decluttering 08:02 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Basics 09:30 Are You Enough 12:45 Parenting and Enoughness 15:39 Identity Responsibility and Growth 25:08 Enough Versus Entitlement 28:34 Choosing Each Other Daily 39:51 Friendships Through Life Changes 41:26 Wrap Up and Listener Invites Email the Podcast : enneagramadventure@gmail.com Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://pin.it/5vmAb7ZQQ https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure Listen to the Pod Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7A3DMdipKzElgEMD47XU6w https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-adventure/id1792658956 https://www.pandora.com/podcast/enneagram-adventure/PC:1001121142

  5. Sep 3

    E78: We Tried Mapping Astrology to the Enneagram (and It Got Weird Fast): Libra 2 vs Sagittarius 5

    Holly and Tannah introduce Bodhi the beagle and attempt an entertainment-only conversation connecting astrology with the Enneagram, noting they’re IEQ9 certified coaches but not astrology experts. Tannah scrambles for a birth time—discovering her birth certificate doesn’t list it—then calls her mom and lands on “around 6:00 PM,” while they discuss using apps like CoStar and mention Zodiogram. They compare charts and Enneagram patterns: Holly shares being a Sagittarius sun, Gemini moon, Virgo rising and links traits like questioning and “philosopher” energy to type 5; Tannah reads her Libra sun, Aquarius moon, Pisces rising descriptions and reflects on how they resonate with her type 2, wing 3, and soul child themes. They also review family charts (including Aaron as Scorpio sun, Taurus moon, Aquarius rising), joke about compatibility, debate nuance vs correlation, and invite listeners to share their chart, type, and subtype, ending with a call to follow and engage across podcast platforms. 00:00 Astrology Meets Enneagram 01:21 Birth Certificate Mystery 02:25 Calling Mom for Birth Time 03:47 Downloading CoStar App 05:36 Why Charts Might Match Types 07:46 Host Chart Breakdown 10:27 Finding Tannah Chart 12:47 Compatibility and Planet Jokes 14:31 Virgo Rising Deep Dive 20:07 Libra Traits and Balance 21:07 Libra Sun Reflections 21:44 Aquarius Moon Breakdown 22:55 Pisces Rising Traits 24:13 Enneagram Crossovers 25:19 Son Chart Leo Mix 27:11 Scorpio Rising Deep Dive 28:36 Hard Questions Kid 32:04 Dog Destroys Scotty 33:00 Aaron Birth Chart 36:37 Astrology Vs Enneagram 39:02 Human Design Rabbit Hole 40:01 Wrap Up And Plans Email the Podcast : enneagramadventure@gmail.com Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://pin.it/5vmAb7ZQQ https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure

  6. Aug 27

    E77: Which Enneagram Wing Are You Really?

    Holly and Tannah open with personal updates about Tannah’s eight year old’s birthday weekend and Holly’s husband Aaron re injuring his collarbone and recovering from surgery, then welcome listeners to Enneagram Adventure and explain that the Enneagram measures core motivation rather than behavior, cautioning against free online tests and recommending the IEQ9 assessment. They do a structured deep dive on wings, which are the adjacent numbers to a core type, sharing three common wing theories: one dominant wing, balanced wings, or wings shifting over time. They review all nine types and both wings with key descriptors and examples from people they know, including Holly’s shift from 5 wing 6 to 5 wing 4 over time. They close by sharing an email invitation to host Enneagram author Beatrice Chestnut on the podcast to discuss her work and concerns about short form sound bite content, then encourage listeners to like, subscribe, and share. 00:00 Weekend Catch Up 02:53 Aaron Injury Update 06:19 Podcast Intro Disclaimer 08:29 Wings Overview Theories 12:14 Type One Wings 15:17 Type Two Wings 18:40 Type Three Wings 21:07 Type Four Wings 22:34 Type Five Wings Shift 24:43 Old Anxiety Planning 26:57 Type Six Wings 28:52 Type Seven Wings 30:42 Type Eight Wings 34:30 Type Nine Wings 37:10 Wings Perspective 38:51 Beatrice Chestnut Invite 40:52 Wrap Up and Subscribe Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://pin.it/5vmAb7ZQQ https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure

  7. Aug 20

    E76: What You *Can’t* Get From Others (By Enneagram Type) — And Why It’s Hurting Your Relationships

    Holly and Tannah, IEQ9 certified Enneagram coaches, frame the Enneagram as a tool focused on core motivation and then discuss relationships through the lens of what each type cannot outsource to others. They walk through types 1–9: ones must practice self-forgiveness rather than relying on reassurance; twos cannot outsource worth and may “give to get”; threes must separate identity from achievement to feel “enough”; fours can’t make others responsible for regulating emotional intensity and need tools to move through feelings; fives must take ownership of reaching for connection rather than always waiting; sixes can’t outsource an internal sense of safety and may seek reassurance that never satisfies; sevens must build capacity to stay present with discomfort instead of escaping or reframing; eights must choose vulnerability rather than waiting until it feels fully safe; and nines must show up, voice needs, and not rely on others to draw them out. 00:00 Weekend Check In 00:07 Surgery Scare 02:20 Urgent Care Results 03:55 Family Reunion Weekend 06:19 Podcast Intro 08:14 Relationship Topic Setup 10:30 Type One Self Forgiveness 15:54 Type Two Worth Trap 18:58 Expectations From Media 21:27 Invisible Labor In Marriage 23:46 Type Three Enoughness 25:38 Type Three At Work 28:09 Type Four Emotional Depth 32:47 Type Five Reaching Out 36:04 Type Six Inner Safety 38:51 Type Seven Discomfort Tolerance 41:16 Type Eight Vulnerability 45:20 Type Nine Speak Up 48:20 Wrap Up And Goodbye Email the Podcast : enneagramadventure@gmail.com Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://pin.it/5vmAb7ZQQ https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure

  8. Aug 13

    E75: Why Shame Shows Up So Differently in Every Enneagram Type

    (And What It’s Really Protecting) On a rainy Friday, Enneagram coaches Holly and Tannah record a chaotic episode with pets while introducing The Enneagram Adventure and explaining that the Enneagram goes deeper than behavior into core motivation. They explore shame across Enneagram types, noting triad emotions (2-3-4 shame, 5-6-7 anxiety, 8-9-1 anger) and discussing how shame reactions differ: Ones turn it into harsh self-criticism and minimize compliments; Twos feel “shame on me” through external comparison; Threes bury shame with work, wins, and image; Fours personalize it and build identity around pain; Fives feel shame as incompetence and “should have known”; Sixes spiral into anxiety, doubt, defensiveness, and seek validation; Sevens reframe, joke, distract, or double down; Eights convert shame into anger to avoid vulnerability; Nines numb out, withdraw, merge, and over-serve after mistakes. They close by emphasizing shame fuels hiding, not change, and relating it to parenting and safe honesty. 00:00 Chaotic Pet Check In 00:36 Rainy Day Catch Up 02:10 Podcast Intro Enneagram Basics 03:13 Why Talk About Shame 05:13 Triads And Core Emotions 05:53 Type Two Shame And Comparison 10:34 Type One Shame Inner Critic 15:39 Type Three Shame And Overwork 17:10 Type Four Shame And Misfit Story 21:45 Type Five Shame Triggers 24:00 Type Six Anxiety Spiral 26:18 Type Six Learning Uncertainty 28:26 Type Seven Avoiding Shame 31:32 Type Eight Anger Armor 34:16 Type Nine Numbing Out 37:08 Breaking the Shame Cycle 39:11 Parenting Without Shame 40:27 Wrap Up and Goodbye Listen to the Pod Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7A3DMdipKzElgEMD47XU6w https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-adventure/id1792658956

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Welcome to Enneagram Adventure! Hosted by Enneagram-certified experts Holly and Tannah, this channel is your go-to place for exploring the depths of the Enneagram system. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the world of Enneagram, we’re here to guide you on a journey of self-discovery, understanding, and personal growth. Holly, a one-to-one 5, brings a thoughtful, analytical perspective, while Tannah, a social 2, offers a compassionate and relational lens. Together, we dive deep into each type, explore their unique dynamics, and share insights to help you connect with your true self and with others more meaningfully. At Enneagram Adventure, we invite you to join us as we explore the many facets of the Enneagram. Our goal is not just to understand the theory, but to bring it to life in practical ways that can help us all grow, connect, and thrive. So come along for the ride—we’re excited to learn, laugh, and evolve with you!

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  • Creator
    Tannah Flora and Holly Deschenes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Enneagram Adventure

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