Beyond the Type: An Enneagram-Inspired Podcast about Being Human.

Sandy Swanson, PCC, NBC-HWC, A-CFHC, Holistic Communication and Relationship Coach
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Beyond the Type is an Enneagram-inspired podcast about the beautiful mess of being human, inspired by the notion that ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™™๐™ค๐™ฃ'๐™ฉ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™—๐™š ๐™›๐™ž๐™ญ๐™š๐™™, ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™—๐™š ๐™›๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™™. Hosted by Sandy Swanson, Communication and Relationship Coach, this show explores how personality, communication, and self-awareness shape our relationships โ€” with ourselves and with each other - for better or for worse. Who among us hasn't felt lost, confused, or unsure of who we are authentically and what we want out of life...? Whether youโ€™re Enneagram-curious or deep into your growth journey, this podcast is your space for meaningful conversations, gentle truth-telling, and maybe a few laughs along the way. Together, weโ€™ll unpack the patterns that hold us back, explore what makes us tick, and learn how to live with more compassion, clarity, and connection. Together, weโ€™ll unpack the patterns that hold us back, explore what makes us tick, and learn how to find ourselves again with clarity and compassion. Download my free Communication Guide here: https://www.swansoncoaching.com/communication

  1. 6d ago

    Why Do I Overthink Everything?

    Fear, self-doubt, and why your mind keeps searching for certainty. Do you replay conversations long after they're over? Second-guess emails you've already sent? Lie awake at night wondering if you made the right decision? If so, you're not alone. In this episode of Beyond the Type, Sandy Swanson explores one of the most common things she hears from coaching clients: "I overthink everything." She unpacks why overthinking isn't a personality trait or a sign that something is wrong with you, the difference between rumination and worry, why the Head Center is constantly searching for certainty, and why more thinking rarely brings the peace we're looking for. You'll also learn why fear disguises itself as planning, researching, and "just thinking things through," and why building self-trust, not certainty, is what finally begins to quiet an overactive mind. In this episode: Why overthinking is a strategy, not a personality trait The difference between rumination and worry How fear fuels overthinking through the Head Center Why your mind keeps searching for certainty A simple question to ask yourself when your thoughts won't stop spinning If you've ever replayed a conversation, second-guessed a decision, or found yourself stuck in an endless loop of "what ifs," this episode is for you.___ Connect with me at SwansonCoaching.com Podcast:  How to Stop Taking Everything Personally (discussion of negativity bias):https://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149231647 Podcast:  Enneagram Passionshttps://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149131772 ___overthinking, why do I overthink everything, how to stop overthinking, rumination, worry, negativity bias, fear, self-trust, self-doubt, decision fatigue, anxiety, Enneagram, Enneagram types, Head Center, Enneagram 5, Enneagram 6, Enneagram 7, personal development podcast, life coach podcast, leadership coach, emotional reactivity, nervous system, self-awareness, holistic coaching, mental spirals, Beyond the Type, Sandy Swanson, SwansonCoaching

  2. Jul 18

    How to Stop Taking Things Personally

    What your brain, your Enneagram type, and two simple practices can teach you.  Have you ever spent hours replaying a two-word email, wondering if someone is upset with you? Or convinced yourself that one awkward conversation meant you'd done something wrong? If you have, you're not alone. In this episode of Beyond the Type, Sandy Swanson explores one of the most common questions she hears in coaching sessions: why do I take everything so personally?  She unpacks why certain comments, emails, and interactions seem to lodge themselves in our minds while others pass right through, and why that has less to do with sensitivity and more to do with wiring. Using a story from a walk through nature (complete with sticky burdock burrs and a duck that inspired an unexpected lesson), you'll discover why negative experiences seem to "stick," how the stories we tell ourselves shape our relationships, and how the Enneagram influences the kinds of comments that affect each of us differently. You'll also learn two practical tools that can help you stop spiraling, create space between a situation and your interpretation of it, and train your brain to notice more of what's going right. In this episode: Why your brain is wired to notice criticism more than praise A simple practice for interrupting unhelpful thinking Why different Enneagram types take different things personally A daily habit that helps retrain your brain toward the positive How to become more like a duck... and less like a burdock burr If you've ever found yourself replaying conversations, overthinking emails, or worrying about what other people think of you, this episode is for you.___taking things personally, why do I take things personally, how to stop taking things personally, negativity bias, the story I'm making up, self-trust, Enneagram, Enneagram types, personal development podcast, life coach podcast, leadership coach, emotional reactivity, overthinking, rumination, gratitude practice, nervous system, boundaries, self-awareness, holistic coaching, Beyond the Type, Sandy Swanson, SwansonCoaching

  3. Jul 11

    Why People Stop Trusting You (And How to Build It Back)

    Trust isn't built in one big moment. It's built in hundreds of small ones.Trust is the foundation of every relationship, whether it's with a partner, a friend, a client, or a coworker. And it rarely disappears in one big moment.More often, it erodes through small ones: the phone glanced at mid-conversation, the plan canceled one too many times, the reasoning that was never quite explained.Those moments add up, and they leave people wondering: Do you care about me? Do I understand your thinking? Can I count on you?In this episode, Sandy explores a powerful framework for understanding trust through the Enneagram's three Centers of Intelligence: heart, head, and gut.   She also shares: Personal stories A trust framework inspired by Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei Coaching examples for coaches to consider How each Enneagram type might unconsciously skip over trust Practical ways to strengthen trust through empathy, clear communication, and follow-through. Whether you're a coach, a leader, or simply someone who wants healthier relationships, this episode offers a practical way to recognize where trust starts to wobble and what to do about it. ___ Frances Frei's TED talk on trust:https://www.ted.com/talks/frances_frei_how_to_build_and_rebuild_trust Beyond the Type Episode on Enneagram Stances:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149067197   ___ Are you a coach looking for support?  Check out my new small-group mentor coaching program: Patterns, Presence, and the Enneagram. NBHWC approved for 9 CEs (ICF CCEs pending approval). Learn more here:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/coaches-enneagram ___trust, building trust, rebuilding trust, trust in relationships, how to trust again, trust issues, broken trust, trust and communication, trust in coaching, coaching trust, empathy, active listening, emotional intelligence, communication skills, healthy communication, relationship communication, workplace communication, leadership communication, integrity, follow through, accountability, Enneagram, Enneagram types, Enneagram centers of intelligence, heart center, head center, gut center, personal development, self awareness, relationship advice, healthy relationships, coaching skills, life coaching, leadership development, Frances Frei, three legged stool trust, communication framework, relational trust, workplace trust, trust at work.

  4. Jul 4

    How to Start Over Without Leaving Yourself Behind

    Career Change, Divorce, Empty Nest, Retirement, and Other Life Transitions Life transitions come in many forms, but they often ask the same things of us: What do we take with us? What do we leave behind? What needs to be honored before we move forward?  In this episode, Sandy shares seven questions that she uses with coaching clients who are navigating major life changes. These aren't quick fixes or silver linings wrapped in motivational quotes. They're thoughtful questions designed to help you reflect, find closure, and step into your next chapter with intention. You'll explore: โ€ข What you want to carry forward โ€ข What no longer deserves a seat in the moving van โ€ข How to honor the past without getting stuck there โ€ข Which areas of well-being need your attention right now โ€ข What Sheila from accounting taught us about boundaries and letting go If you're going through a career transition, divorce, grief, an empty nest, retirement, a breakup, or any other major life change, this episode is for you. ___ Beyond the Type Episode on True Self/False Self:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149215312 ___ Stay in touch! Sign up for my newsletter here and receive my 9 Ways to Communicate Better guide:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/communication ___ Are you a coach looking for support?  Check out my new small-group mentor coaching program: Patterns, Presence, and the Enneagram. NBHWC approved for 9 CEs (ICF CCEs pending approval). Learn more here:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/coaches-enneagram ___ life transitions, career change, divorce, breaking up, empty nest syndrome, retirement, grief, personal growth, life coaching, emotional well-being, navigating change, starting over, new beginnings, midlife reinvention, letting go, personal growth, self-discovery, life coaching, Enneagram, identity loss, layoff, job loss, what to do when life changes, how to start over, navigating change, beginning again, life after divorce, empty nester, career transition, midlife women, holistic life coach, personal development, emotional wellness, self-awareness, beyond the type podcast, Sandy Swanson, Swanson Coaching

  5. Jun 27

    Why You Feel Guilty Resting (And Why Summer Makes It Worse)

    Why do so many people feel guilty when they slow down, even when their body and intuition are telling them to do exactly that?  If you've ever felt low-energy, nostalgic, or experienced "summer sadness" during the warmer months when everyone else seems to be thriving, this episode is for you. Sandy opens with a personal story about sitting alone in her car on her birthday, feeling forgotten and weepy, listening to the radio, and letting herself be sad for a while. And how, surprisingly, that felt exactly right. She also talks about crabs. No, not those kinds of crabs, yikes - the Cancer season kind of crabs. And what the symbolism of this time of year might have to say about why you've been feeling the way you've been feeling lately. Sandy also brings in the Enneagram, looking at how each type's stance relates to rest, productivity, guilt, and the cultural pressure to always be building, optimizing, or becoming the next version of yourself.  ___ Stay in touch! Sign up for my newsletter here and receive my 9 Ways to Communicate Better guide:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/communication Podcast Ep - Stances:  Why You Withdraw, Talk Too Much,  or Bulldoze Peoplehttps://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149067197___rest guilt, guilty for resting, why do I feel guilty when I'm not productive, summer sadness, summer blues, feeling low in summer, why do I feel sad in summer, summer depression, emotional exhaustion, burnout recovery, permission to rest, slowing down, nervous system regulation, productivity shame, Enneagram and rest, Enneagram personal growth, Enneagram burnout, Enneagram withdrawing types, self-compassion, inner critic, people pleasing and rest, hustle culture, beyond the type podcast, Sandy Swanson, SwansonCoaching, holistic life coaching, emotional intelligence, seasonal emotions, Cancer season, summer anxiety, leadership burnout, rest without guilt

  6. Jun 20

    The Enneagram Guide to Surviving (and Understanding) Your Family This Summer

    You've done the work. The therapy, the journaling, the coaching, maybe you've had a few real breakthroughs. And then summer rolls around. And so does the inevitable trip home to see your family, friends, and people from your past. And it feels like all of your hard work just goes right out the window. Why does this always happen??!? In this episode of Beyond the Type, Sandy answers that question, explores why outdated versions of ourselves seem to show up uninvited, and how our Enneagram type (and the types of the people we grew up with) shape that whole experience of "going home". In this episode: Why your nervous system doesn't read a calendar (and why that matters when you walk into your childhood home) How Enneagram Types 4, 5, and 9 relate differently to the past, and what that means for nostalgia What it's like growing up with (or being) a Type 1, Type 2, or Type 6 How big, future-facing energy (Types 3, 7, 8) shows up in family dynamics Three exercises to bring a little more awareness to your next visit home, and why naming things (your fears, your hopes, what "role" you playing when you were younger) is important Sandy also stresses the importance of compassion - both for your family and for yourself - and why it's important to remember to pack some compassion in your suitcase when you're getting ready for that trip home. ___ Beyond the Type Episode on True Self/False Self:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149215312 ___ Stay in touch! Sign up for my newsletter here and receive my 9 Ways to Communicate Better guide:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/communication ___ Enneagram, Enneagram types, Enneagram and family, family of origin, going home for the holidays, family triggers, family patterns, childhood patterns, personal growth, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, family dynamics, Enneagram type 1, Enneagram type 2, Enneagram type 6, Enneagram type 4, Enneagram type 5, Enneagram type 9, Enneagram type 3, Enneagram type 7, Enneagram type 8, holistic life coach, leadership coach, inner critic, people pleasing, family relationships, summer vacation, family gatherings, why do I regress around my family, nervous system regulation, self-compassion, communication skills, Beyond the Type podcast, Sandy Swanson

  7. Jun 13

    June Check-In: Forget the Goals. How Are You, Really?

    If you've ever felt exhausted despite doing all the "right" things, stuck between who you were in January and who you are now, or quietly haunted by a feeling you keep pushing aside โ€” this episode is for you. In this episode of Beyond the Type, holistic life and leadership coach Sandy Swanson invites you to do something radical: stop measuring your progress and start checking in with yourself. And June is an excellent time to do just that. Sandy offers three powerful self-reflection questions to help you assess where your energy has actually been going, where you've felt most like yourself (and where you haven't), and what's been quietly asking for your attention that you keep putting off. In this episode: Why midyear is the most underrated moment for honest self-reflection The difference between healthy adaptation and chronic self-abandonment How "longing" is information โ€” not indulgence Consider this your permission slip to pull over, take stock, and stop dragging around goals that no longer fit โ€” so you can travel a little lighter into the second half of the year. ___ Beyond the Type Episode on True Self/False Self:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149215312 ___ Stay in touch! Sign up for my newsletter here and receive my 9 Ways to Communicate Better guide:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/communication ___ June check-in, midyear check-in, self-reflection, personal growth, Enneagram, life coaching, women in transition, emotional wellness, nervous system, identity, life and leadership coach, Beyond the Type podcast, Sandy Swanson, holistic coaching, Type 2 Enneagram, Type 9 Enneagram, burnout, self-awareness, setting intentions, goal setting, midlife, career transition

  8. Jun 6

    Why "Just Be Yourself" Is Terrible Advice: The Enneagram, Authenticity, and Finding Yourself

    Have you ever been told to "just be yourself" and wondered what that even means? In this episode, Sandy explores the difference between the True Self and the False Self through the lens of the Enneagram. We look at how personality patterns develop, why authenticity can feel so difficult, and how each of the nine Enneagram types can lose touch with their deeper essence. Because before we can *be* ourselves, we have to know who that self actually is. In this episode: โ€ข What the True Self and False Self really mean โ€ข Why "just be yourself" isn't always helpful advice โ€ข How the Enneagram reveals the difference between personality and essence โ€ข The unique "static" and "signal" of all 9 Enneagram types โ€ข What authenticity actually feels like โ€ข How presence helps us reconnect with who we really are โ€ข Why personal growth is more about uncovering than fixing This episode draws on teachings from Richard Rohr, Mory Fontanez, and the Enneagram tradition. If you've ever felt disconnected from yourself, this episode offers a different way of understanding who you really are. ___ Learn more about Enneagram Typing Interviews here:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/typinginterview Podcast Ep #1 - Start Here: Coaching, the Enneagram, and Your Shade of Blue:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149050344 Podcast Ep - Stances:  Why You Withdraw, Talk Too Much,  or Bulldoze Peoplehttps://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149067197 Richard Rohr - Immortal Diamond (book):https://amzn.to/4dSQv1S Mory Fontanez - Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition (book):https://amzn.to/4uornoy ___ Beyond the Type episode on True Self/False Self:https://www.swansoncoaching.com/podcasts/beyond-the-type-an-enneagram-inspired-podcast-about-being-human/episodes/2149215312 ___ Stay in touch! Sign up for my newsletter here and receive my 9 Ways to Communicate Better guide: https://www.swansoncoaching.com/communication ___ ๐Ÿ”นHi! I'm Sandy, Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC), National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and self-proclaimed Enneagram nerd.๐Ÿค“๐Ÿ”นIโ€™m a holistic life and leadership coach (some clients call me a "people whisperer"), and I'm dedicated to helping you understand yourself and others more deeply so you can live with confidence, clarity, and compassion.๐Ÿ”นIโ€™m also a mentor coach and love helping brand-new coaches with their coaching skills.๐Ÿ”น My coaching philosophy:  You don't need to be fixed, you need to be found. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ Proud to support LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ ___Enneagram, true self, false self, authenticity, self-discovery, self-awareness, personal growth, identity, intuition, Richard Rohr, Mory Fontanez, Enneagram types, personality patterns, ego, essence, higher self, finding yourself, emotional growth, spiritual growth, coaching, mindfulness, presence, authentic living.

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Beyond the Type is an Enneagram-inspired podcast about the beautiful mess of being human, inspired by the notion that ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™™๐™ค๐™ฃ'๐™ฉ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™—๐™š ๐™›๐™ž๐™ญ๐™š๐™™, ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™—๐™š ๐™›๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™™. Hosted by Sandy Swanson, Communication and Relationship Coach, this show explores how personality, communication, and self-awareness shape our relationships โ€” with ourselves and with each other - for better or for worse. Who among us hasn't felt lost, confused, or unsure of who we are authentically and what we want out of life...? Whether youโ€™re Enneagram-curious or deep into your growth journey, this podcast is your space for meaningful conversations, gentle truth-telling, and maybe a few laughs along the way. Together, weโ€™ll unpack the patterns that hold us back, explore what makes us tick, and learn how to live with more compassion, clarity, and connection. Together, weโ€™ll unpack the patterns that hold us back, explore what makes us tick, and learn how to find ourselves again with clarity and compassion. Download my free Communication Guide here: https://www.swansoncoaching.com/communication

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