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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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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5 Communication Habits You Need to Break
Most people donโt struggle with communication because of the big momentsโitโs the small, sneaky habits that trip us up.
In this episode, youโll 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 likesย reactive or awkward conversations.
In this episode, Sandy is diving into the myths and pitfalls of communication and sharing the science and coaching tools that actually help us connect.
You'll...
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The Inner Critic: 9 Voices That Wonโt Shut Up (and How to Deal With Them)
Ever feel like youโve got a tiny judge (or a giant gray monster) sitting on your shoulder with a megaphone? Thatโs 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, weโll explore the growth paths of all nine types using the lines and arrows of the Enneagram symbol. The arrows arenโt just cute little decorationsโthey point us toward...
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The Hallway Incident: Understanding Enneagram Motivation
Itโs 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? Itโs Not Just You
Why Youโre Still Stuck โ and How to Finally Move Forward.
Whether itโs work, relationships, life transitions, or decision overload, โstucknessโ shows up in sneaky and stubborn ways. And most of the time, we try to...
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