Towards Eden, an Enneagram Podcast

#38 - Better In-Law Relationships & Family Dynamics with Ro Elliott (2)

This episode is full of wisdom about family dynamics, and specifically about in-laws. What happens when the house goes quiet and the role that defined you for decades suddenly ends? Roe joins us to share how a 27-year homeschooling season gave way to big questions about what to do next. Ro found her passion in the Enneagram, both with personal discovery and helping others through coaching.  When she discovered she’s a Type Two, her history of overhelping, blurred lines, and “being needed” finally made sense. From there, the smallest shifts—asking “Is this mine to do?” and waiting to be invited—changed the tone of her marriage and reshaped her relationships with her kids and their spouses. We dig into real family dynamics: an Eight daughter who values autonomy, a house full of Nines who prefer calm, and in-laws who bring new cultures into a fixed family system. Ro unpacks how to navigate traditions, expectations, and control without hardening your heart.  I loved hearing Ro's stories of how different Enneagram types interacted in her home. She also has done amazing work to have beautiful relationships with her daughter-in-laws and son-in-law. Great episode for gaining wisdom about family dynamics. Ro coaches midlife women using the Enneagram. Visit Ro's Website Here [https://www.roelliottconsulting.com/] Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  [https://towardsedenenneagram.etsy.com?coupon=HIELYSE] Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout. ______________________________________________________________ Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/enneagram-types-guide] 🌱 This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types. Towards Eden Enneagram Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/towardsedenenneagram/]  🌿 Towards Eden Enneagram Website [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/] 🌿 For more resource recommendations, click here. [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/resources]

#37 - Family Cultures Through The Enneagram with Christa Hardin of "Enneagram and Marriage"

Christa Hardin is the creator of the popular Enneagram and Marriage podcast and Instagram account. She joins me to talk about couple pairings & family dynamics with the Enneagram. How do the parents' Enneagram types affect the family? What sort of 'family cultures' develop as a result of the Enneagram types in a family? Christa gives examples of various type pairings & family dynamics. Check out the Glow Guides [https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/store/c4/enneagramglow], Christa Hardin's comprehensive couple guides that help your specific pairing see your light and shadows. She also wrote the book The Enneagram in Your Marriage. [https://a.co/d/6pfUvec] ------- Christa Hardin is the host of the popular Enneagram and Marriage Podcast and in addition to podcasting and writing books, she runs the Enneagram and Marriage Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandmarriage/] and runs her counseling practice, Reflections Counseling Center in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. For fun, she co-creates mystery dinner games with her husband. Most of all, she loves spending time with her family. Christa earned a Master of Arts degree specializing in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College in Illinois and also has a degree in Communications. She is married with three children. Her Enneagram and Marriage website is www.EnneagramandMarriage.com and her team's local coaching website website is www.ReflectionsCC.com Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  [https://towardsedenenneagram.etsy.com?coupon=HIELYSE] Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout. ______________________________________________________________ Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/enneagram-types-guide] 🌱 This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types. Towards Eden Enneagram Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/towardsedenenneagram/]  🌿 Towards Eden Enneagram Website [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/] 🌿 For more resource recommendations, click here. [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/resources]

#36 - Enneagram 101: What is an Enneagram 9? with Timmy Miller

Timmy Miller guides us to learn about Enneagram Nines! Type 9 is known as “The Peacekeeper” or “The Accomodater.”  Nines seek peace and harmony within themselves, their environment, and the groups of people around them. Timmy discusses the Type Nine desire for connection and harmony, as well as their value on hearing other peoples' perspectives.  Nines fear conflict because it may cause disconnection; they prefer to go along with others instead of rocking the boat. We also learn about the Gut Triad and how Nines have trouble listening to their own gut instincts. Timmy Miller is an HR Director in Northwest Indiana. He and his wife Ariel (Type 2) were on Episode #1 of this podcast. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-enneagram-wisdom-for-better-relationships-with-timmy/id1759595467?i=1000668875399] Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  [https://towardsedenenneagram.etsy.com?coupon=HIELYSE] Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout. ______________________________________________________________ Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/enneagram-types-guide] 🌱 This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types. Towards Eden Enneagram Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/towardsedenenneagram/]  🌿 Towards Eden Enneagram Website [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/] 🌿 For more resource recommendations, click here. [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/resources]

#35 - Enneagram 101: What is an Enneagram 8? with Katie Stilson

Enneagram Type Eight Katie Stilson joins me to tell us what it’s like to be an Enneagram 8.  Intensity! Honesty! Bossiness! Type 8 is called "The Challenger" or "The Boss." Eights are intense, direct, and fast moving. They make decisions and take action quickly. They're motivated by a need to avoid vulnerability and stay in control of their own lives. Katie tells us about the Enneagram 8 fear of being controlled or betrayed, and she gives an awesome explanation of being in the Gut Triad. Katie works as a camp director at Springhill Camps in Northern Michigan. You can email her at barnes.katie328@gmail.com. Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  [https://towardsedenenneagram.etsy.com?coupon=HIELYSE] Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout. ______________________________________________________________ Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/enneagram-types-guide] 🌱 This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types. Towards Eden Enneagram Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/towardsedenenneagram/]  🌿 Towards Eden Enneagram Website [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/] 🌿 For more resource recommendations, click here. [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/resources]

#34 - Enneagram 101: What is an Enneagram 7? with Emily Edmundson

Today's episode with Enneagram 7 Emily Edmundson features not one, but TWO stories of cruise vacations! Type 7 is known as “The Optimist."  Sevens are fast thinkers with positive attitudes. They desire satisfaction and contentment in life; Emily shares how she's always trying to create fun experiences for her people. We explored the Type 7 fears of being trapped in pain, limited, or bored, as well as what it's like for Emily to be in the head triad.  Enjoy! Emily Edmundson works as a clinical mental health counselor in Northwest Indiana. Grab the Enneagram Guide for your type at work for $1!  [https://towardsedenenneagram.etsy.com?coupon=HIELYSE] Enter code 'HIELYSE' at checkout. ______________________________________________________________ Get my free Guide to the 9 Enneagram Types [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/enneagram-types-guide] 🌱 This guide is a great quick-reference to help you remember the types. Towards Eden Enneagram Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/towardsedenenneagram/]  🌿 Towards Eden Enneagram Website [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/] 🌿 For more resource recommendations, click here. [https://www.towardsedenenneagram.com/resources]