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. 4d ago

    E69: Why Are You Apologizing Right Now? (Enneagram Take on Over-Apologizing, Shame, and Authenticity)

    On a dock after a walk-run and coffee in Wisconsin summer, Tannah and Holly introduce their podcast, Enneagram Adventure, explaining that as IEQ9-certified Enneagram coaches they use the Enneagram to explore core motivations rather than surface behaviors. They unpack a Joe Hudson post about how people “hear someone’s childhood” in their apologies, linking apology patterns to shame: over-apologizing after one mistake, pre-apologizing (“sorry to bother you”) from feeling guilty for taking up space, and refusing or deflecting accountability (“sorry you feel that way”) from associating apologies with blame. Through an Enneagram lens, they discuss how different numbers and stances might lean toward these patterns, share personal examples (including Tannah’s tendency to apologize unnecessarily and her husband’s difficulty apologizing), and emphasize discerning true harm from merely making someone uncomfortable while living more authentically. 00:00 Dockside Intro Vibes 00:52 Podcast and Enneagram Basics 02:05 Why We Over Apologize 03:44 When Apologies Lose Meaning 04:46 Forgiveness and Self Forgiveness 06:12 Joe Hudson Apology Framework 08:05 Enneagram Types and Apology Styles 10:43 Real Life Eights and Nines 12:08 Receipts After Sorry 13:53 Stop Apologizing for Existing 15:13 Authenticity Versus People Pleasing 16:07 Knowing When You Owe One 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

    44 min

  2. Jun 18

    E68:Why You “Can’t Understand” Them (And the One Question That Changes Everything) | Enneagram Adventure

    Tannah and Holly co-hosts of Enneagram Adventure (both IQ9 certified Enneagram coaches) discuss how life and relationships improve when you choose genuine curiosity and a willingness to understand others, especially across political or belief divides. They emphasize that understanding doesn’t equal forgiveness and that healthy depth requires mutual effort, not one-sided responsibility or tolerance of unhealthy dynamics. Using the Enneagram as a tool for self-awareness, they explore how triggers, ego, pride, resentment, manipulation, and conflict can block curiosity, and how deep work gets easier with practice. They give quick “curiosity questions” for each Enneagram type (1–9) to help people understand themselves and others, then invite listeners to reach out for a recommended assessment or future episode ideas. 00:00 Love Story Park Intro 00:24 Podcast Welcome Setup 01:00 Enneagram Basics Disclaimer 02:08 Why Curiosity Matters 03:26 Politics Divide Example 06:08 Boundaries Accountability 07:05 Conflict Versus Forgiveness 07:37 Subtypes And Curiosity 09:22 Self Awareness Deep Work 14:52 Enneagram As Gateway 17:41 Compassion In Relationships 22:52 Deep Work Gets Easier 26:06 Questions For Each Type 27:13 Understanding Their Motives 27:50 Type One Curiosity 28:30 Type Two Boundaries 29:19 Type Three Letting Go 29:58 Type Four Feeling Seen 30:36 Type Five Asking Help 31:37 Type Six Positive Intent 32:55 Type Seven Facing Pain 34:29 Type Eight Beyond Anger 36:00 Type Nine Staying Present 38:09 Outdoor Wrap Up 38:51 Where To Find Us 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

    40 min

  3. Jun 11

    E67: What Each Enneagram Type Is Secretly Proud Of (and Why That Matters)

    Tannah and Holly open with puppy life vet visits for a double ear infection, struggles finding any treat the dog will take, and potty-training sleep disruptions before introducing their podcast, Enneagram Adventure, where they discuss growth through the Enneagram as IQ9 certified coaches. The episode focuses on the “prideful” part of each Enneagram number, framed by the ideas that pride is what we’ve been praised for and what we refuse to question, tying pride to identity and ego patterns. They walk through types 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, describing common praised traits (easygoing, strong, fun, prepared, knowledgeable, unique, winning, helpful, perfect) and how over-identifying with them can block vulnerability, boundaries, conflict, or self-worth separate from performance. 00:00 Picky Puppy Problems 01:36 Treat Training Breakthrough 03:29 Playdate and Pet Banter 04:38 Podcast Intro and Pride Theme 08:02 Type Nine Easygoing Identity 13:58 Type Eight Strength Armor 21:03 Type Seven Fun Persona 23:27 Type Six Preparedness Pattern 26:24 Travel Light Mindset 27:26 Type Five Praise Trap 32:07 Type Four Unique Identity 36:00 Dog Cameo Break 36:35 Type Three Winning Drive 40:22 Type Two Helper Highs 46:04 Type One Perfection Praise 48:24 Wrap Up Puppy Life 50:10 Thanks And Follow 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

    51 min

  4. Jun 4

    E66: Enneagram Subtypes & Tri-Type: How They Shape Relationships, Mistypes, and Everyday Life

    Hosts Tannah and Holly open with parenting and everyday-life humor, then introduce their podcast Enneagram Adventure and clarify that the Enneagram measures core motivation, not behavior. They revisit two Enneagram constructs: subtypes (how you live your type) and tri-type (your highest alignment in the head, heart, and gut centers—“thinks like, feels like, acts like”). Tannah shares her experience as a social subtype 2 and addresses the misconception that “social” means extroverted, while Holly explains being a one-to-one subtype 5 (a countertype) and how one-to-one intensity can affect relationships and mistyping. They discuss self-preservation traits, including safety-seeking and “what-if” spirals, and note how subtype can create more relationship conflict than type. They close with tri-type examples (including spouses) and a story about helping Tannah’s son with reading, confidence, and possible ADHD/three energy. 00:00 Parenting Chaos Cold Open 00:49 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Basics 02:37 Subtypes Explained Social Two 07:20 One-to-One Countertype Five 10:48 Astrology Tangent and Stacking Types 14:04 Self-Preservation Subtype Overview 20:04 Safety Always Wins Coaching Rant 24:49 Manipulation and Energy Conservation 26:03 Reckless Table Purchase 28:34 Cart Abandonment Spiral 29:24 Returns and Regret 31:43 Tri Type Explained 34:17 Husband Tri Type Insights 35:47 Reading Struggles at Bedtime 37:50 Is He a Three 42:40 Pride and Self Efficacy 44:48 Fidgets and Focus 47:23 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 Listen to the Pod Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7A3DMdipKzElgEMD47XU6w https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-adventure/id1792658956

    48 min

  5. May 28

    E65: Enneagram Lines in Real Life: Stress, Growth, and Relationships

    Holly and Tannah open with stories about stormy weather interrupting golf, a late-night post–dance recital celebration that threw off the kids’ sleep, and a quick introduction to their podcast, Enneagram Adventure. As IEQ9 certified coaches, they clarify that their Enneagram approach measures core motivation (not behavior) and caution against unreliable free assessments, noting recent questions from a 55-person session about spouses, kids, and cheaper tests. The episode focuses on Enneagram “lines”—stress/stretch and growth/release—using relationship and parenting examples: Holly (a 2) describes moving to 8 under stress and how she and her husband navigate communication; Tannah (a 5) reflects on her 8 mom and how family dynamics shaped her. They discuss other line pairings (5–7, 6–9, 7–1, 1–4, 2–4, 3–6, 3–9), invite listener stories, and close with a call to follow/share plus news they’re surprising their kids with a puppy. 00:00 Stormy Golf Banter 00:39 Late Night Family Chaos 01:32 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Basics 02:19 Assessment Disclaimers 05:15 Why Lines Matter 08:36 Stress and Release Explained 10:18 Two to Eight Marriage Story 19:01 Eight to Five Parent Dynamic 22:45 Five to Seven Opposites 24:15 Six to Nine Examples 25:19 Recital Weekend Nine Vibes 27:26 Nine Parenting a Four 28:52 Why Nines See All Sides 30:32 Nine Creates a Nine 31:57 Seven and One Lines 33:06 One to Four Stress 34:47 Raising Kids With Feelings 39:46 Four and Two Dynamics 43:52 Three With Six and Nine 46:38 Nine Loves Three Energy 48:47 Wrap Up and Puppy Tease 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

    51 min

  6. May 21

    E64:A World Where No One Is a Stranger: Enneagram, Ego, and Being Honest About How You’re Doing

    Hosts Holly and Tannah open Enneagram Adventure with a rambling, life-focused episode inspired by a TikTok by comedian/activist Alok asking, “What is your hope for the future?” and imagining a world where no one is a stranger and people can answer “How are you?” with real honesty. They discuss how all nine Enneagram types share common roots in reward, punishment, and trauma, how ego convinces us we’re uniquely misunderstood, and why compassion and “holding space” help us see sameness over difference and assume positive intent. They reflect on hidden struggles (including Holly’s concussion and whiplash after a car accident), the difficulty of vulnerability, the freedom of moving closer to neutrality without judgment, and the importance of flexibility, apologies, and changing your mind. They close with a call to be more honest about feelings and tease Tannah getting family members to take an Enneagram assessment. 00:00 Rambly TikTok Setup 02:14 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Disclaimer 03:42 Alok TikTok and No Strangers 06:35 Same Trauma Different Flavors 09:28 Ego Gets in the Way 10:36 Fixing Feelings and Family 15:03 Invisible Pain and Concussion 17:58 Challenging Biology and Generations 19:58 Ego Death and Being Wrong 26:02 Getting Closer to Neutral 27:01 Random Couch Questions 28:05 Money No Object Question 30:45 Dream Jobs And Podcast Plans 31:55 Helping Marginalized Communities 36:22 Abolish Money Rabbit Hole 37:12 Breaking Ego Patterns 39:21 Anger Dopamine And Repair 43:09 Honest Check Ins Experiment 46:52 Upright And Not Crying 48:10 Family Enneagram Teaser 49:49 Wrap Up And Call To Action 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

    51 min

  7. May 14

    E63: Enneagram Compatibility: Which Types Get Along (and Why It’s Not a Hard Rule)

    Holly and Tannah open with humorous parenting and a brief astrology tangent, then introduce their podcast, The Enneagram Adventure, noting they are IEQ9 certified coaches and explaining the Enneagram focuses on core motivation (the “why”), not behavior, and isn’t an excuse or a way to box people in. They discuss the common question of Enneagram “compatibility,” emphasizing nuance and that any types can get along depending on health and self-awareness, then walk through types and relationship dynamics: ones’ perfectionistic standards and potential synergy with fives and eights and tension with fours and sevens; nines’ peacekeeping and tendency to withdraw; eights’ intensity, directness, loyalty-testing, and common pairing with twos; sevens’ easygoing energy but planning/commitment friction; sixes’ security-focus, skepticism, and trust issues; fours’ emotional depth and potential challenges with sevens, threes, and eights; threes’ achievement and chameleon tendencies; twos’ connections with fives and eights and triggers with constant levity or withdrawal. They close by noting same-type relationships can feel like harmony or a mirror, invite listeners to share experiences. Please like, subscribe, comment, follow, leave a review. 00:00 Early Nap Chaos 01:58 Moon Phases Rabbit Hole 03:34 Podcast Intro Setup 04:43 Enneagram Disclaimer Basics 08:10 Compatibility Question Teed Up 09:40 Type One Dynamics 17:14 Type Nine Peacekeeping 22:18 Type Eight Intensity 26:55 Eight Energy And Loyalty 29:08 Seven Vibes And Planning 31:52 Sixes Safety And Skepticism 39:20 Fours Feelings And Intensity 41:54 Threes Chameleons And Triggers 45:51 Twos Favorites And Friction 50:15 Same Type Mirror Effect 52:11 Wrap Up And Support 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

    54 min

  8. May 7

    E62: Enneagram 2w3, Authenticity, and the Three Selves: Performer vs Helper vs True Self

    Recording from Tannah’s grandma’s condo with ancestral portraits in the background, Tannah and Holly discuss Enneagram and identity, emphasizing the Enneagram as core motivation rather than behavior. Tannah (an Enneagram 2 with a strong 3 wing) describes an Instagram reel that sparked questions about switching between “high performer” and “warm mom,” leading to ideas about the performing self, relational self, and private/true self. They connect these selves to childhood patterns, image and financial security, and how twos can slip into “give to get,” fixing others, and managing emotions to reduce anxiety tied to abandonment. Tannah shares resentment and autopilot caretaking at home and while helping her grandma, while Holly notes boundaries and not being responsible for others’ feelings. They touch on ego/identity death, re-parenting, generational coping styles, technology/AI shifts, and propose a future episode on each type’s shadow side. 00:00 Grandma House Intro 00:54 Enneagram Identity Setup 02:23 Long Text Origin Story 03:13 Work Mom Personas 04:47 ChatGPT Pep Talk 06:59 Three Selves Framework 11:19 Two Wing Three Drivers 13:26 Money Security Roots 16:28 Looks Vanity Conditioning 20:35 Relational Give To Get 22:19 Morning Resentment Loop 23:30 The Fixer Timeline Trap 24:47 True Self After Self Care 25:40 Breaking Autopilot Patterns 27:40 Grandma Caregiving Resentment 28:37 Not Responsible For Feelings 32:29 Ego Death And Inner Voices 35:32 Abandonment Wound And Anxiety 41:03 Generational Coping And Therapy 42:53 Nostalgia Tech And AI Shift 44:58 Integration Takeaways Next Steps 46:42 Grandmas House Sign Off  Email the Podcast : enneagramadventure@gmail.com Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 Listen to the Pod Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7A3DMdipKzElgEMD47XU6w https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-adventure/id1792658956

    48 min
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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
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Enneagram Adventure

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