Enneagram and Marriage
Episodes
Finding Protective Passion in Your Marriage with Jared and Kate, 8 & 3
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Valentine's week, we have our first official Enneagram Glow story for you with Jared and Kate Shaughnessy, an Enneagram 8-3, "Unstoppable" couple...
Enneagram & Relationship Research w/Truity Founder and CEO Molly Owens
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Among the most frequent questions around the Enneagram world are those that revolve around relationship pairings. Though there’s no such thing as th...
Soul Care & Hearing God Speak with 7 & 8 Jackie Brewster and Eve Annunziato
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You hear about the holy idea of the Enneagram but how do we practically find soul care as we journey toward healthier life and relationship work? Join...
Surviving and Thriving in the Body Center
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's families in our current cultural climate need to balance our hearts, minds, and body instincts more than ever. As anger brews in the world oft...
Overcoming Stress in Life & Marriage By Type
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As you begin a new journey of 2021, how can you manage the massive levels of stress that we're dealing with right now as a culture, now including not ...
The Enneagram Passions and Virtues in Marriage
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know the our Enneagram passions all too well, they are the ego fixations and parts of our personality that we get stuck with all the time. Sometime...
Special Bonus Episode: New Year's Glow Challenge
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We said goodbye to 2020 and now we're saying a big healthy hello to 2021! Let's do it together with a challenge that helps us to create a healthy flow...
Surviving and Thriving in the Thinking Center
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The thinkers among us are equipped to shape the world with their innovating dreams that often become inspiring realities, sometimes even shaping the w...
Ten Ways to Embrace the 2020 Holidays in Your Marriage & Family
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever your Enneagram type, 2020 is throwing all of us for a loop this holiday. The ups and the downs can bring out grief, loneliness, and a lack of...
Surviving and Thriving in the Heart Center
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Heart types of the Enneagram have unique gifts in understanding others emotionally. As we open up our own hearts for learning from the feelings center...
The Enneagram & Holiday Movie Typing
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This special fun episode takes a long look at love and the Enneagram on the big screen this time with some holiday fun added in! Join Christa and Oliv...
Enneagram Types and Gender Differences
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever wonder what the differences are between males and females in personality? How about the types that are considered more masculine while ot...
Discovering Your Enneagram Couple Glow Part 2: Introducing Michael Shahan, LMFT, Enneagram 9 & 1 Glow
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On part 2 of the Enneagram Glow series, Christa and Alaina listen to marriage and family therapist Michael Shahan, MA, LMFT, an Enneagram 9, talk not ...
Discovering Your Enneagram Couple Glow
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast covers the fascinating way that in marriage we create a union that is something more than either of us was before. The glow is our fun wa...
Anger in Marriage with Each Type
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every single type in marriage struggles with conflict. When is anger right? When should we curb it? What do we do in marriage with our anger and what ...
Surviving the Holidays in Your Relationship With the Enneagram
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that the holidays will be a bit different this year - and this on top of the fact that despite Hallmark movies, holidays in relationshi...
The 9 Enneagram Countertypes in Marriage
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard of the counterphobic 6 but did you know that each of the Enneagram types has a countertype? Christa goes through each of the 9 t...
Bringing Fun Into Your Marriage by Enneagram Type
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this festive Halloween week, join Christa for fun tips for every type! This episode also covers tips directly from the R & R Marriage Method su...
Special Episode: Infertility, Adoption, and Foster Care
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over a quarter of American families are affected by miscarriage and infant loss and almost as many have struggled with infertility yet it's a topic th...
In-Laws and the Enneagram, Top Tips & Type by Type
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In-law tensions in marriage are nothing new but when we butt heads or in this case, butt Enneagram types and subtypes, there are specific routes we ca...
The Enneagram and Corresponding Mental Health Diagnoses
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Christa helps you to understand mental health struggles paralleling each Enneagram type at their most stressful levels. When you're tryin...
Bonus Episode: Mental Health, the Church, and the Enneagram
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Enneagram is infiltrating the church and that's no doubt a gift, since it offers a framework for connection across personalities. However, amidst ...
Sex Therapy, the Enneagram, and Purity Culture
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As much as we want sexual intimacy to be amazing, sometimes we come into marriage with unintentional baggage in this area. Whether you're dealing with...
The Enneagram & Finding Your 3 Part Tritype (Head, Heart, and Body Centers of Intelligence)
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Christa discusses one of the most highly requested topics of Enneagram tritypes. Understand the importance of balancing the three intelli...
Falling in Love and the Enneagram
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in love at first sight? Perhaps you locked eyes with your spouse and the rest is history. Others of you had more of a calculated, caref...
BONUS 9 EPISODE: Interview with 9 therapist Craig Stratton, LMHC
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We need to come to marriage knowledge from many different personality perspectives, and today's episode will give you such depths from a new direction...
All About Enneagram 9's In Relationship
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to go deep with our peaceful and powerful Enneagram 9s! Join Christa in going through Type 9 tendencies, misconceptions, and paths to grow...
All About Enneagram 8's in Relationship
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you always wondered what makes an Enneagram 8 tick? Feeling like you want to avoid making an 8 feel ticked off? Learn all about the often underst...
Special Episode: Marriage with Blended Family Issues with Enneagram 3, Abbie Perry, MA
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Christa for a chat on this special bonus listener request show on blended family issues. Christa is joined by her sister Abbie, an Enneagram 3, w...
All About Enneagram 7s in Relationships
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to talk deep about our light and refreshing Enneagram 7s and this episode goes down to the nitty-gritty depths indeed! Join Christa in going...
BONUS EPISODE: Exploring Fear with Enneagram 6, Lindsey Palmer
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been experiencing more fear during COVID? Have you been wanting to figure out how to master your stress as an Enneagram Six? Perhaps you're s...
All About Enneagram 6s in Relationship
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Christa for a full on analysis of arguably the most analytical of all of the types, the Loyal and Skeptical Enneagram 6. Typically heralded as th...
The Importance of Mentoring and Friendships in Marriage
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's a friendship like therapy or a professional helper, research tells us that whatever your Enneagram type, your relationship thrives with h...
All About Enneagram 5s in Relationship
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the Investigators of the Enneagram personality typing system, 5s and their loved ones are in for a treat as we delve deep into the mind of the 5! W...
Recovering From Affairs & The Enneagram
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Christa as she goes through each Enneagram type for healing from an affair. Though affairs can be a taboo topic, even more difficult to discuss i...
Preventing Affairs and the Enneagram
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do certain Enneagram types tend to cheat more than other types and what causes an affair? The findings of marriage studies tell us there are predictor...
All About Enneagram 4s in Relationship
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fours are considered the Individualists or the Romantics of the Enneagram. Why do Fours seem to delve into places of shame and sorrow more quickly tha...
Around the Table Part II: With Guest Dietician & PA, Stacey Day, Enneagram 2
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week as we wrap up our Around the Table segment, join Christa going through her research findings and chatting with her first official guest, her...
Around the Table: The Role of Eating Together for Healthy Marriages
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll get encouragement and learn how to talk about and address food issues in your marriage, season by season. Research tells us ...
All About Enneagram 3s in Relationship
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from the vault of pre-COVID times comes our "All About Enneagram 3s in Relationship" episode! Though our voices are a bit lighter in earlier 202...
Choosing to Celebrate Together: Anniversary Episode
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy events in our lives and marriages deserve to be celebrated, and not just at the end of the road, but at important milestones too. In this episod...
Technology Troubles (& Tips) for Marriage with All Enneagram Types
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marriages are in danger of losing connection more than ever due to literally constant tech use & interruptions. The research we gathered over quaranti...
Healing Attachment Wounds in Marriage & Culture
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Christa in a conversation about the importance of compassion, listening, empathy, and specific steps for healing trauma wounds in a marriage usin...
4-Second Start and Stop Behaviors Every Marriage Needs
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can a few seconds really make a difference in the life of a person, a marriage, a culture? The answer is a resounding yes, and in light of what's been...
Transforming Through Trials, Grief, and Loss Together
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We know you're working so hard to make a great life and legacy for future generations together both in the world and in your family. But what do we do...
The Big 3 Issues in Marriage: Part 3, Sex
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Christa uses the Enneagram to openly discuss sexual needs and desires, as well as the ways they have been stifled, shamed, and overexpose...
The Big 3 Issues in Marriage: Part 2, Finances
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever their socioeconomic status, couples continue to report that arguing about finances is one of the three biggest issues in their marriages. In...
Mini Episode: When to Come Out of Quarantine - Together
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Couples we're surveying are talking about a new topic of communication that's currently at hand. The question is about when and how to individually an...
The Big 3 Issues in Marriage: Part 1, Communication
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of running around the same marriage stumbling blocks? Join us for another episode where we tackle not just the rhetoric but the actual roadblock...
The Parenting Tendencies of Each Enneagram Type
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just how does your Enneagram type inform your parenting at best and at worst? This is a special episode that's full of grace for parents, and one that...
Important Routines for Every Type in Marriage
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you're an assertive type and you don't like to be controlled by another person, human relationships need not only connections, but routines to...
Creating Healthy Emotional Self Care for Each Enneagram Type
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear about the importance of emotional self-care for each Enneagram type. Listen to hear how Christa and the couples she's been working wit...
How Your Fitness Level Affects Your Marriage and Your Enneagram Type
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Christa for a compelling conversation as we talk all things Enneagram and fitness! This week's research has shown cutting edge tips for staying a...
The 9 Enneagram Types in Spirituality & Marriage
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Christa creatively guides you through helpful tools and tips for each Enneagram type on their spiritual journey. Chances are, your faith ...
Marriage With the 9 Types During Quarantine
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When quarantine guarantees an unquestionably long time together with your partner, what can you do to keep things not only healthy but also safe? Join...
Learning from The Enneagram Anxiety Triad During COVID-19
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in for amazing tips on managing anxiety by Enneagram type as an individual as well as a spouse, and learning to differentiate normal anxiety fr...
Up Close & Personal With Christa's Husband Wes, Enneagram 1?
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this special episode as host Christa Hardin and her guest, her husband Wes, Enneagram 1, get serious as well as laugh as they contemplate ...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Connection During the Coronavirus
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During times of local or national stress, couples often become more conflicted that ever. With the world shutdown and Coronavirus upon us, we need eac...
Seasons of Marriage & All 9 Enneagram Types
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this important episode to learn what you in your Enneagram type can expect over the beginning, middle, and later stages of marriage as you m...
Females and the Enneagram
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Women are stereotyped as being more emotional than men and our surveys showed that feelings types were indeed much more prevalent with females than ma...
All About Enneagram 2s in Relationship
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're chatting about our lovely Enneagram 2s in this encompassing episode where we share not only well-known type qualities of 2s but also ways they c...
Enneagram Typing & Your Favorite Shows
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL FUN EPISODE: We're taking you through a laid-back, all-in-fun typing episode of your favorite show characters! Let's face it, we've all wanted...
Males & the Enneagram
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important aspects of any typing system is understanding that males and females are indeed somewhat different both socially and biologi...
All About Enneagram 1s in Relationship
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're chatting about all things Enneagram 1 in this encompassing episode where we share not only well-known type qualities of 1s but also ways they ca...
Reaching Romantic Depths for Each Enneagram Type
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we move into Valentine’s Day weekend we’re talking about all things romance and the Enneagram! Whether you approach the world from your head, h...
Enneagram Stances & Getting Healthier in Your Conflict Style
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aggressive, Withdrawing, Compliant…Depending on your Enneagram type, you’re probably prone to any one of these in relation to your partner, especi...
Developing a Healthy Personal Identity in Marriage
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the concepts of leaning in to make sure you're listening to and loving your spouse well but also that you're balancing ...
Feeling Safe Together: Understanding & Negotiating Enneagram Instincts in Relationship
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to feel safe and yet sometimes marriage rips open our vulnerability in a way that nothing else can. Whether you lean towards self-preserva...
The 9 Enneagram Types in Marriage: The Ups & Downs and In-Betweens
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join in the fun as we briefly review each Enneagram type in the individual and marriage setting! Hear your type’s strengths, hardships, and redeemin...
Ep 2: Debunking Marriage Myths Using the Enneagram
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Christa Hardin explores and disproves popular marriage myths. From identifying Enneagram types that work well together, to lea...
Ep 1: Welcome to the Enneagram and Marriage Podcast!
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode, Christa Hardin, MA, shares about the purpose of the Enneagram and Marriage Podcast, her background in clinical psychology, ...