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

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

Hosted by: Sandy Swanson, PCC, NBC-HWC, A-CFHC, Holistic Communication and Relationship Coach

Beyond the Type is an Enneagram-inspired podcast about the beautiful mess of being human. Hosted by Sandy Swanson, Communication and Relationship Coach, this show explores how personality, communication, and...

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Why You React the Way You Do: Understanding the Enneagram Passions

Ever wonder why certain reactions feel automatic, even when you know better? In this episode, we explore the Enneagram passions:  Those emotional patterns beneath each type that quietly shape how we communicate,...
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When Conversations Get Spicy: Communication Skills for the Holidays

Since the holidays are coming (and politics somehow always sneaks onto the table...I'm looking at you, Uncle Jim), now is the perfect moment to learn how to bring safety back when things get tense. In this episode, we...
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Say What You Mean (Without Starting a Fight)

How to use Nonviolent Communication for calmer, more confident holiday conversations. Tired of tiptoeing around family or coworkers during the holidays? This episode will get you ready for those holiday conversations...
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Put Down the Phone: Rediscovering the Art of Being Bored

How stepping away from screens can open up meaning, creativity, and deeper connection.  We’ve trained ourselves to fill every quiet moment with screens, but research shows boredom isn’t the enemy - it’s a hidden...
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Yoga Nidra Meditation for Nervous System Regulation and Deep Rest

This 20-minute guided yoga nidra meditation helps your nervous system regulate and relax, restoring a deep sense of safety and calm in your body. In this session, you’ll be guided through a short rotation of...
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5 Communication Habits You Need to Break

Most people don’t struggle with communication because of the big moments—it’s the small, sneaky habits that trip us up. In this episode, you’ll uncover five common communication habits that quietly sabotage clarity...
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Better Communication at Work and Home: 4 Tips You Can Use Today

Because nobody likes reactive or awkward conversations. In this episode, I’m diving into the myths and pitfalls of communication and sharing the science and coaching tools that actually help us connect.You’ll hear why...
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The Inner Critic: 9 Voices That Won’t Shut Up (and How to Deal With Them)

Ever feel like you’ve got a tiny judge (or a giant gray monster) sitting on your shoulder with a megaphone? That’s your inner critic, and it has a different script for each Enneagram type. In this episode, we'll look...
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Swimming Upstream: Using Enneagram Lines and Arrows for Personal Growth

Ready to dive deeper into the Enneagram? Today, we’ll explore the growth paths of all nine types using the lines and arrows of the Enneagram symbol. The arrows aren’t just cute little decorations—they point us toward...
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The Hallway Incident: Understanding Enneagram Motivation

It’s the same scene every time with this poor kid in the "hallway incident", but when you put nine different Enneagram types in the role of the person stepping in to help, you get nine completely different reasons...
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Feeling Stuck? It’s Not Just You

Why You’re Still Stuck — and How to Finally Move Forward. Whether it’s work, relationships, life transitions, or decision overload, “stuckness” shows up in sneaky and stubborn ways. And most of the time, we try to...
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Why You Withdraw, Talk Too Much, or Bulldoze People

The Deeper Layer Behind Why You React the Way You Do - Through the Lens of the Enneagram Ever wonder why you retreat when things get tough? Or why your friend always talks through everything out loud? Or why some...
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