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. 6D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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
  4. E61: Eight, Too Much, and Vulnerable Echoes

    APR 23

    E61: Eight, Too Much, and Vulnerable Echoes

    Holly and Tannah welcome back guest Casey to Enneagram Adventure for an episode focused on Enneagram Type 8 motivations, tying in recent podcast “constructs,” including the “childhood triangle” questions: what you needed to do to get/keep friends, to feel safe, and to feel rewarded (including love). Casey shares that she most resonates with control, not being seen as weak, and learning vulnerability by naming emotions beneath anger and allowing others to help her process things. She describes childhood and teen patterns of protecting quieter friends and her sister, staying constantly busy, withdrawing from conflict to avoid saying something regrettable, and seeking recognition through leadership roles while still feeling “not good enough.” They discuss Midwest culture’s discomfort with bluntness, preferences for written gratitude, awkwardness receiving care, and Casey’s candid reactions to gifts, plus her conflicted feelings about surprise parties. The conversation closes with a brief note about a relay supporting an ultramarathon runner. 00:00 Storm Day Pickup Chaos 00:31 Casey Returns for Eights 02:11 Podcast Intro and Disclaimers 03:05 Eight Motivation and Vulnerability 05:40 Letting Others Show Up 08:37 Gratitude Awkwardness and Logic 10:42 Written Words Over Speaking 14:14 Childhood Triangle Explained 15:16 Friends Protection and Planning 17:03 Safety Through Staying Busy 19:24 Reward Recognition and Belonging 22:52 Invites Belonging and Saying No 25:25 Concerts Personal Space Boundaries 26:31 The Too Much Question 29:22 Midwest vs East Coast Eight 30:50 Too Direct in Public 31:32 Subtypes and Testing Rooms 34:53 Gift Reactions and Gratitude 39:19 Surprise Parties and Control 41:58 Prom Itinerary and Old Phones 43:48 Anger as Secondary Emotion 45:07 Unexpected Behavior and Kids 47:06 Confidence and Enneagram Typing 49:10 Wrap Up and Relay Tease Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure Listen to the Pod Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7A3DMdipKzElgEMD47XU6w https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-adventure/id1792658956 Email the Podcast : enneagramadventure@gmail.com

    51 min

  5. APR 16

    E60: Botox, Unmet Needs, and the Enneagram Childhood Triangle (Types 2, 5, 8, 9, 3, 6)

    Holly and Tannah open by discussing Holly’s recovery from a recent car accident and how getting Botox improved Tannah's mood, self-perception, and “go with the flow” attitude, including anecdotes about facial movement, post-treatment rules (no lying down or sweating), and a triathlon cyclist whose Botox affected his ability to look up while riding. They then introduce their podcast, Enneagram Adventure, explaining they are IEQ9-certified Enneagram coaches and that the Enneagram measures core motivation. The episode’s topic combines unmet needs with a “childhood triangle” framework—friends, safety, and reward—plus related questions: “Am I safe? Am I loved? Do I matter?” They apply it to types 5 (Holly), 2 (Tannah), 8, 9, 3, and 6, describing childhood dynamics, how each seeks safety/reward and maintains friendships, and how unmet needs can lead to withdrawal, passive aggression, anxiety, or “proving” value; they note they will cover types 4, 1, and 7 later and close with a call to follow, subscribe, and read their new Substack. 00:00 Botox Catch Up 00:32 Botox And Mood 02:13 Frozen Face Stories 04:23 Botox Aftercare Tips 06:05 Podcast Intro Enneagram 07:07 Unmet Needs Triangle 09:57 Type Five Childhood Roots 14:55 Type Two Reflections 23:15 Type Two Unmet Needs 25:48 Type Eight Dynamics 28:46 Friends Roast Each Other 29:25 Lifelong Small Town Crew 32:30 Why Eights Need Strength 34:02 Nine Peacekeeping Patterns 38:37 Three Achievement Rewards 43:35 Six Safety And Planning 51:20 Wrapping Up And Where To Follow Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1 https://substack.com/@enneagramadventure Listen to the Pod Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7A3DMdipKzElgEMD47XU6w https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-adventure/id1792658956

    53 min

  6. APR 9

    E59: Enneagram Centers of Expression (Thinking, Feeling, Action) Explained

    Holly and Tannah open by joking about misshapen sourdough loaves that resemble rabbits, then Holly shares details of a recent car accident in southern Wisconsin where a semi-truck rear-ended her Tesla in a construction-zone merge, crushing the back of the car; she went to urgent care and is physically okay but is dealing with insurance questions, possible totaling, and the emotional aftermath, noting Tesla’s automatic 911 call, driver notifications, and multi-camera footage showing the truck appearing not to brake and hitting twice. They then shift to the episode’s topic: the Enneagram “centers of expression” (also called centers of intelligence), emphasizing development and balancing thinking, feeling, and action, recommending paid assessments like iEQ9 for personalized rankings beyond typical triads. They discuss how centers show up in language, cultural misconceptions about action sounding more confident, and how different center orders can create loops, avoidance, impulsive fixing, or regretful actions. 00:00 Rabbit Bread Reveal 01:35 Catching Up and Grief 02:15 Car Accident Story 06:01 Tesla Safety and Footage 09:08 Aftermath and Perspective 12:29 Centers of Expression Intro 14:16 Why Paid Assessments Help 16:59 Triads and Personal Nuance 19:30 Language of Each Center 21:10 Combos and Taking Action 25:19 Deciding to Stop Ruminating 27:03 Action First People Explained 28:21 Thoughts Mistaken for Feelings 29:27 First Responders and Reactivity 31:05 Repressed Feeling and Regulation 33:02 Nature Versus Nurture Debate 34:33 Living With an Eight 35:56 Fight Flight Freeze Fawn Links 37:49 Eight Energy Baby Advice Story 41:37 Feeling First Daily Life 43:36 Emotional Trash Bin Overflow 47:49 Feel Act Fixing Trap 49:42 Wrap Up and Support Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1

    51 min

  7. APR 2

    E58: Enneagram Wings Explained: Dominant Wing vs Balanced Wings, Mistypes, and Real-Life Examples

    Ahead of a planned trip to California, Tannah and Holly (both IEQ9-certified Enneagram coaches) open with travel prep, family banter, and a reminder that Enneagram type is about core motivation, not just behavior highlighting how wings can contribute to mistypes (e.g., a person “giving seven vibes” but testing as an eight). They unpack what wings are (only the adjacent numbers) and outline three common wing theories: one dominant wing for life, wings shifting across life stages, or using both wings equally (as an integration goal). Using personal and coaching examples, they discuss how wings show up across the types, including perfectionism in 1-wing energy, 9w1 procrastination, and differences between 8w7 and 8w9, then close with a call to like/subscribe and check out their Substack. 00:00 Travel Prep Banter 01:58 Beach Plans and Sea Glass 02:52 Podcast Intro and Enneagram Basics 03:46 Why Wings Get Confusing 06:30 What Wings Really Are 07:03 Three Wing Theories 09:15 Wings in Coaching and Mistypes 13:21 Two Wing One vs Three 16:01 Nine Wing One Perfectionism 20:07 Nine Wing Eight Project Mode 22:36 Eight Wing Seven Dynamics 25:02 Fasting Crankiness Story 26:42 Subtype and Thinking Energy 27:35 Do Eights Wing Seven 28:39 Social Eight Bear Energy 30:01 Seven Wing Eight Edge 33:49 Seven Wing Eight In Action 37:56 Six Wing Five Similarities 39:01 Five Wings and Feeling Work 41:53 Four Wings and Creativity 44:53 Three Wings Two vs Four 47:30 Two Wing Reflections 50:08 Wrapping Up and Farewell 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://substack.com/@enneagramadventure

    51 min

  8. MAR 26

    E57: Willingness, Pain, and Growth: Enneagram Insights for All 9 Types

    Tannah and Holly open with a casual chat about erratic March weather in Wisconsin, parenting challenges, reducing kids’ screen time, and enjoying outdoor activity, including an outdoor Peloton run with inaccurate distance tracking. They mention interest in a new Enneagram workplace book, then introduce their Enneagram Adventure podcast and remind listeners that Enneagram is about core motivation, not behavior. Inspired by a Rich Roll clip, they discuss “willingness” as essential for change and how pain—both involuntary (health scares, loss) and voluntary (exercise, hard conversations, cold plunge, early mornings)—can catalyze willingness. They apply this to each Enneagram type by stance: 3/7/8 must slow down and sit with discomfort; 4/5/9 must stay present and be seen; 1/2/6 must loosen perfectionism, stop overgiving, and tolerate uncertainty. They close by noting you can only work with the willing, asking for reviews, and teasing future merch and a retreat. 00:00 March Weather Catchup 00:36 Kids Chaos And Screens 02:31 Real Life Experiences 03:06 Outdoor Peloton Run 05:17 New Enneagram Work Book 07:02 Podcast Setup And Disclaimer 08:18 Willingness And Pain 17:43 Voluntary Versus Involuntary 21:27 Assertive Types Three Seven Eight 29:08 Withdrawing Types Intro 29:30 Type Four Seen 31:44 Type Five Show Up 34:09 Type Nine Change Push 39:46 Compliant Stance Overview 40:09 Type One Inner Critic 42:54 Type Two Overgiving Trap 47:27 Type Six Uncertainty Loop 50:31 Wrap Up And Next 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://substack.com/@enneagramadventure

    52 min
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About

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
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Enneagram Adventure

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