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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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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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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Goal-Setting for Real Life: Avoid the 8 Mistakes That Keep You Stuck
Struggling to stick with your goals โ or even know where to start? In this episode, certified coach Sandy Swanson shares a holistic, down-to-earth approach to goal-setting that actually works in real life.
Youโll...
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Enneagram Centers of Intelligence: How You Filter the World
Whatโs your real superpowerโyour body, your heart, or your head?
In this episode, weโre breaking down the Enneagramโs 3 Centers of Intelligenceโand how each one shapes the way you move through the world.
Certified...
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3 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself When Feeling Anxious
Want to feel happier but anxiety keeps crashing the party? Whether youโre dreaming of reading more books, hitting up cool events, or finally shaking those stubborn habits, anxiety can be a real buzzkill.
In this...
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Understanding the 9 Enneagram Types for Better Relationships
Do you ever feel like you're speaking a completely different language from the people closest to you? Understanding the 9 Enneagram personality types can change everything about how you communicate, connect, and show...
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The Enneagram Symbol: Kinda Creepy, or Kinda Cool?
If youโve ever looked at the Enneagram symbol and thought, โWhat is this spiky circle thing that looks like it belongs in a wizard's notebook?โโyouโre not alone.
In this episode, Sandy sharesย her take on the circle...
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