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

    E86: Vanity vs. False Self: What Your Car, Clothes, and Even Bumper Stickers Might Be Saying

    Tannah and Holly open by chatting about being cranky, seasonal organization, kids’ winter gear, and how Costco mittens all look the same before introducing their podcast Enneagram Adventure and how listeners can request assessments or topics. They pivot into a last-minute chosen topic, vanity and false self, through an Enneagram lens, sparked by Tannah spending the day with her one-to-one Type 8 friend getting nails done, picking up a used Range Rover, and visiting a jeweler where the friend excitedly upgrades her lab-grown diamond while Tannah feels anxious and sentimental about changing hers. They compare motivations around “nice things,” money, and overthinking purchases (including Type 5 hoarding tendencies), discuss how different Type 3 subtypes signal image, and mention Type 4 uniqueness, plus quick observations about other types’ style patterns. They end by referencing Chase Hughes’ idea that what we wear and drive reflects what we want others to think, preview an upcoming in-person recording trip, and invite guests of all nine types for episodes 91–100. 00:00 Cranky Sunday Reset 00:42 Seasonal Gear Swap 02:20 Costco Mittens Problem 03:18 Podcast Intro Setup 04:20 Vanity Topic Begins 04:58 Type Eight Friend Story 06:58 Diamond Upgrade Drama 11:21 Dealership Bowling Alley 12:56 Car Values Reliability 15:47 Type Five Money Mindset 17:24 Wanting Versus Having 18:21 Holiday Prep Purchases 21:07 Gift Bin Confessions 22:00 Retail Gift Temptations 22:38 NFL Outfit Changes 23:26 Type Three Image Stories 25:21 Vanity Versus Function 26:58 Snack Hoodie Deep Dive 28:39 Style Across Types 36:13 What Clothes Signal 38:14 Insecurity Behind Image 39:01 Travel Plans and Wrap-Up 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

  2. Oct 22

    E85: Your Enneagram Trifixation Might Explain Your Dark Side (We Read Ours Out Loud)

    Holly and Tannah open with personal life updates—solo parenting prep, Costco chaos, Midwest October warmth, swim class, and concert plans—before introducing their podcast Enneagram Adventure and explaining the Enneagram as core motivation. Responding to a listener comment from Natalie, they explore “trifixation” (related to tritype) as a shadow-side lens on how ego protection shows up in thinking, feeling, and action. Holly explains her 5/4/9 tritype (triple-withdrawing) and how her default is to disappear or feel invisible, referencing descriptions she found on enneagrammar.com. Tannah shares her 1/2/6 tritype (triple-compliant), connecting it to being moral, helpful, anxious, judgmental, and the inner resentment of doing everything without recognition, plus how humility and self-criticism can become ego strategies. They close by inviting comments, guests for upcoming type episodes, and thanking listeners. 00:00 Sunday Night Catch-Up 00:56 Solo Parenting Prep 03:59 Warm October Weekend 04:47 Concerts on School Nights 07:04 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Setup 08:24 What Is Trifixation 10:51 Tri Type Refresher 12:49 Holly’s 5 4 9 Shadow Side 15:46 Tannah’s 1 2 6 Inner Critic 19:05 Reading the Dark Descriptions 22:58 Fives and Passivity 24:35 Finding Her Tritype 26:20 Maternal Two Energy 28:30 Hug Story and Ex 30:15 Two Ego and Manipulation 33:24 Drama Bonding Trap 39:13 Outgrowing Old Patterns 41:00 No More Complaint Loops 42:35 Wrap Up and Guest Call 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 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b1d4a6a2-8298-4d44-a187-b6064640e400/enneagram-adventure

  3. Oct 15

    E84: When Strength Becomes a Weakness: What Your Enneagram Type Is Protecting (And Why)

    In this Enneagram Adventure episode, hosts Holly and Tannah (IEQ9 certified coaches) share quick life updates, then explore insecurities and how “anything in excess becomes a weakness,” especially when strengths shift from chosen gifts to ego-driven protection. Inspired by Holly’s session with somatic performance coach Brandon, they discuss how the same “not good enough” insecurity can show up as self-criticism or entitlement, and they give examples across all nine Enneagram types: 8s doubling down on “I’ll show you,” 2s over-caring and suppressing anger, 3s chameleoning into self-deceit, 4s getting stuck in heavy emotions, 5s withdrawing to overthink and avoid needs, 6s over-questioning and certainty, 7s avoiding pain with optimism, 9s conflict-avoidance and silencing needs, and 1s perfectionism becoming criticism. 00:00 Cold Open With Dogs 00:40 Life Updates And Needles 02:12 Podcast Intro And Disclaimer 03:07 Why Insecurities Show Up 05:40 Type Eight Doubling Down 10:27 Type Two Overgiving 12:03 Birthday Tangent And Cheesecake 17:42 Types Three And Four Patterns 22:32 Types Five And Six Overthinking 26:27 Types Seven To One Wrapthrough 32:34 Key Quotes And Takeaways 34:08 Outro And Call To Action 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

  4. Oct 8

    E83:Are You Mistyped on the Enneagram? The Clues Most People Miss (and Why Motivation Matters)

    In this Enneagram Adventure episode, IEQ9-certified coaches Holly and Tannah discuss why Enneagram mistypes happen and how to spot them by focusing on core motivation rather than behavior. They explain how stress, assessments taken at different life seasons, wings, and especially subtypes (social, self-preservation, one-to-one) can make people “look like” other types. Using their own examples, they cover common mistype pairings including Social 2 vs 3 (ambition and image vs appreciation needs), one-to-one 5 vs 4 (emotional detachment and boundaries vs emotional comfort and self-revelation), 1 vs 5, 1 vs 2 (people-pleasing/authority approval), 3 vs 8 (adaptability vs pushing through), 4 vs 7, 8 vs 9, counterphobic 6 vs 8, and 3 vs 6. They invite listeners with mistype questions to reach out and also request volunteer guests—especially Type 1s—for their upcoming guest series. 00:00 Recording Chaos Intro 00:29 Fall Updates and Nails 01:53 Podcast Welcome and Mistypes 02:46 Why Mistypes Happen 03:40 Social Two vs Three 08:05 One to One Five vs Four 12:31 Subtype Basics Matter 15:00 Why Mistypes Matter 17:13 One Mistyping as Two 22:07 Three vs Eight 26:02 Seven vs Four Opposites 27:29 Eight Nine and Six Eight 32:07 More Mistypes and Wrap Up 39:43 Guests and Where to Listen 40:58 Final Thanks 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

  5. Oct 1

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Enneagram Adventure

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