Start Here | An Enneagram Podcast

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By: Jeff Cook and TJ WIlson

An Around the Circle Podcast for those who want to jump into the Enneagram.

Interviews | Enneagram Sevens | Joel Stabile
#7
Last Thursday at 2:00 PM

The first half of our deep dive into Sevens.

The full episode is at: www.aroundthecircle.org


Interviews | Enneagram Sixes | Dr. Mary Slattery
#6
05/21/2025

As you get into Enneagram, it's important to hear more than just theory and descriptions but to hear from your same type about their actual experiences and life **from inside.**

Here's is the first half of our interview with Dr Mary Slattery, Enneagram Six.

You can hear the full interview at : aroundthecircle.org


Interviews | Enneagram Fives | Jessica Pena, PhD Candidate
#5
05/07/2025

As you get into Enneagram, it's important to hear more than just theory and descriptions but to hear from your same type about their actual experiences and life **from inside.**

Here's is the first half of our interview with Jessica Pena, PhD Candidate in Psychology.

You can hear the full interview at : aroundthecircle.org


Interviews | Enneagram Fours | Heidi the Therapist
#4
04/23/2025

As you get into Enneagram, it's important to hear more than just theory and descriptions but to hear from your same type about their actual experiences and life **from inside.**

Here's is the first half of our interview with Heidi the Therapist..

You can hear the full interview at : aroundthecircle.org


Interviews | Enneagram Threes | Enneagram Teacher * Katie Whitlock
#3
04/16/2025

As you get into Enneagram, it's important to hear more than just theory and descriptions but to hear from your same type about their actual experiences and life **from inside.**

Here's is the first half of our interview with Enneagram Coach Katie Whitlock.

You can hear the full interview at aroundthecircle.org


Interviews | Enneagram Twos | Enneagram Coach * Jackie Contessa
#2
04/10/2025

As you get into Enneagram, it's important to hear more than just theory and descriptions but to hear from your same type about their actual experiences and life **from inside.**

Here's is the first half of our interview with Enneagram Coach Jackie Contessa.

You can hear the full interview at aroundthecircle.org


Interviews | Enneagram Ones | Therapist * Lindsey Taylor
#1
04/01/2025

As you get into Enneagram, it's important to hear more than just theory and descriptions but to hear from your same type about their actual experiences and life **from inside.**

Here's is the first half of our interview with Therapist, Lindsey Taylor. You can hear the full interview at aroundthecircle.org


Start Here | How To Use This Podcast
#1
12/28/2024

The Enneagram is a tool. It unveils your natural strengths, how you solve problem, and where those like you may struggle. Enneagram is about personality type, about how we are wired. and ultimately about being a healthy person.

This podcast is a front door.

This will get you in and familiar with yourself and your type. There are thirty episodes, but you will only need to listen to a few of them.

The first section is called “typing.”

Enneagram is about your personality type, and to get in, you start with your...


New To This | 50 Questions Answered
#6
12/27/2024

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We had a guest fall through, but no worries.

We ask Chat to give us its top 50 questions about the Enneagram.

Jeff had a great time with this list; TJ was not impressed.


New To This! | Nine Questions I Should Ask Myself
#5
12/12/2024

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In this episode of Around the Circle, we’re wrapping up our “New to This!” series by diving into the power of asking the right questions to understand yourself and your relationships better. The Enneagram is more than a tool for personality typing—it’s a mirror that helps you see yourself clearly. Join Jeff and TJ as they explore 10 essential questions to help you assess your inner life, reflect on your emotional patterns, and uncover the “thing under the thing” that shapes how you navigate the wo...


New To This! | "Why Do I Feel Out of Balance?"
#4
12/04/2024

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most transformative concepts in the Enneagram: repressed centers. Every personality type has a center of intelligence—thinking, feeling, or doing—that is underutilized, creating unique challenges and growth opportunities.

Here’s what we explore:

What are repressed centers, and why do they matter?

How to identify your repressed center and the role it plays in shaping your personality.

Practical ways to work with your repressed center...


New to This! | "Why Do I See the World Differently than Others?"
#3
11/13/2024

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The Enneagram is a tool that helps us understand different personality types by grouping them into three core “centers” or ways of viewing the world: the Head, Heart, and Body. Each center shapes how we process our experiences, respond to stress, and connect with others.

In this episode, we break down each of these centers with simple analogies and relatable examples, making it easy to see where you might fit. Whether you’re looking to understand yourself better or connect more deeply with the people in you...


New to This! | 11 Signs You are Moving Forward
#2
11/06/2024

Together, Jeff and TJ reveal "Eleven Telltale Signs" that the Enneagram is doing its job—from enhanced self-awareness to improved emotional regulation. 

The Enneagram is more than just a map of personality; it's a mirror that helps you see yourself clearly and navigate your relationships with greater awareness.

In this episode, hosts Jeff Cook, a seasoned philosophy professor from Greeley, Colorado, and TJ Wilson, a coffee aficionado and Enneagram ninja, explore what real progress with the Enneagram looks like. If you're new to the Enneagram, just starting to dive into this tool, or wondering if it’...


New to This! | 6 Big Ideas For Enneagram Newcomers
#1
10/30/2024

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Welcome to Around the Circle! The Enneagram is more than a personality quiz—it’s a powerful tool for self-understanding, personal growth, and improving relationships. If you’ve discovered your Enneagram type and are wondering what’s next, this episode is for you. Jeff Cook, philosophy professor, and DJ Wilson, coffee expert and Enneagram Ninja, dive into 6 key ideas for newcomers who want to move beyond the basics and begin applying the Enneagram in meaningful ways.

📍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Finding Yourself on the M...


First Step | What's My Type?
11/27/2022

This is where you start.


You Might be an Enneagram One
11/26/2022

Typing | You Might be an Enneagram One.


You Might be an Enneagram Two
11/25/2022

You Might be an Enneagram Two


You Might be an Enneagram Three
11/24/2022

You Might be an Enneagram Three


You Might be an Enneagram Four
11/23/2022

You Might be an Enneagram Four


You Might be an Enneagram Five
11/22/2022

You Might be an Enneagram Five


You Might be an Enneagram Six
11/21/2022

You Might be an Enneagram Six


Typing | You Might be an Enneagram One
11/21/2022

If you sound like an enneagram One, you can move to "Basics One".


Start Here | What is my Type?
11/21/2022

This is the starting point.

Once you get a sense of what types might sound like you, go to their episode.

If you resonated with Type 5 and 6, listen through "I might be a 5" and "I Might be a 6".

This is your next step.

Good luck!


How To Use This Podcast
11/21/2022

This podcast is a front door. This will get you in and familiar with yourself and your type.

There are thirty episodes, but you will only need to listen to a few of them.

The first section is called “typing.”

Enneagram is about your personality type. And to get in, you start with your self, and finding your “type.” So click on the first episode, “What’s my type.” And you're rolling.

The Second Section is called “Basics”

Once you know your type, you can listen to the Basics about your type. T...


You Might be an Enneagram Seven
11/20/2022

You Might be an Enneagram Seven


You Might be an Enneagram Eight
11/19/2022

You Might be an Enneagram Eight


You Might be an Enneagram Nine
11/18/2022

You Might be an Enneagram Nine


Basics | Enneagram One
11/17/2022

Basics | Enneagram One


Basics | Enneagram Twos
11/16/2022

Basics | Enneagram Twos


Basics | Enneagram Threes
11/15/2022

Basics | Enneagram Threes


Basics | Enneagram Fours
11/14/2022

Basics | Enneagram Fours


Basics | Enneagram Fives
11/13/2022

Basics | Enneagram Fives


Basics | Enneagram Sixes
11/12/2022

Basics | Enneagram Sixes


Basics | Enneagram Sevens
11/11/2022

Basics | Enneagram Sevens


Basics | Enneagram Eights
11/10/2022

Basics | Enneagram Eights


Basics | Enneagram Nines
11/09/2022

Basics | Enneagram Nines


Step One | Know Your Type
10/09/2022

Step One | Know Your Type


Step Two | Talk With Others
10/08/2022

Step Two | Talk With Others


Step Three | Name Your Low Side | Part I
10/07/2022

Step Three | Name Your Low Side | Part I


Step Three | Name Your Low Side | Part 2
10/06/2022

Step Three | Name Your Low Side | Part 2