Beyond the Type: An Enneagram-Inspired Podcast about Being Human.
Beyond the Type is an Enneagram-inspired podcast about the beautiful mess of being human, inspired by the notion that ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐๐ค๐ฃ'๐ฉ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐, ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐. Hosted by Sandy Swanson, Communication and...
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Doomscrolling, Dopamine, and Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: The Truth About Your Phone Habit
Do you reach for your phone without really deciding to? You're mid-scroll at 11pm, exhausted, and yet... you keep going.
There's a reason for that - and it has nothing to do with willpower.
In this episode of Beyond...
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I Am Not Enough (And Other Lies Your Mind Believes)
Most of us are walking around with a set of beliefs about ourselves that we never consciously chose. Beliefs that were handed to us early, filed away as facts, and have been quietly running the show ever since.
In...
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What Needs to Die for You to Live Again?
Shed what no longer serves you to make space for what DOES.
Spring is here, and with it comes an invitation that goes a lot deeper than cleaning out your closet.
This short, reflective episode is about the kind of...
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Listen Better: 5 Skills Nobody Taught You (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this two-part conversation on listening, we move from awareness into action, with five practical skills to help you become a more present, connected, and intentional listener. In your relationships, your...
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Listen Better: Why People Donโt Feel Heard - And Whatโs Really Going On (Part 1)
Listening is the most important part of communication (imho). In Part 1 of this two-part series on listening, we look atย whyย weย don't listen as well as why we think we do - and what's actually happening in our heads...
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Why We React So Strongly (And How Language Can Help)
Why do we sometimes react so strongly to situations that seem small in hindsight?
Strong reactions are often blamed on stress, personality, or a lack of emotional control.
But research suggests something simpler and...
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New Year Manifesting (Without the Woo): The Science of Mindset, Vision, and Action
Manifesting isnโt magic. Itโs mental training. Your brain is already rehearsing the future. The question is:ย Is it rehearsing the future you want...?
In this episode, weโre talking about manifesting, mindset, 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:ย Those emotional patternsย 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.ย ย Weโve trained ourselves to fill every quiet moment with screens, but research shows boredom isnโt the enemy - itโs 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, youโll be guided through a short rotation of...
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