Episode 148: The Enneagram: A Tool for Moms and for Better Relationships with Beth McCord

In this conversation, Beth McCord, founder of Your Enneagram Coach,  discusses the Enneagram and its application to motherhood, relationships, and personal growth. She explains the Enneagram types’ core motivations, alignment levels, and trauma’s impact on personality.

Beth also shares insights on the pressure of being a ‘supermom’ and the importance of self-awareness and awakening to one’s thoughts and feelings. The conversation explores the Enneagram personality system and its application in understanding relationships, parenting, and personal growth. It emphasizes self-awareness, self-acceptance, and empathy in relationships, highlighting the importance of understanding and honoring individual differences.

The Enneagram is a tool for personal and relational transformation, offering insights into core motivations, fears, desires, and weaknesses.

Chapters

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[00:54] Podcast Introduction

[01:40] Free Resources on wendiepett.com

[02:05] Topic and Guest Introduction

[05:46] Understanding the Enneagram and Core Motivations

[08:50] Levels of Alignment with Enneagram

[11:35] Enneagram Personality Changes

[12:50] Impact of Trauma on Enneagram Type

[15:34] Understanding Enneagram Personality Types

[18:09] Writing Enneagram for Moms

[19:57] Super Mom Myth and Embracing Your True Self

[21:39] Pressure on Women to be Super Moms

[23:12] AWAKEN Framework

[26:12] The “Dance” in Relationships

[28:18] Example of Parent-Child Dynamics

[30:08] Self-Regulation and Compassion

[32:18] Curiosity and Clarification

[33:15] Miscommunication and Assumptions

[34:45] Generational Differences in Communication

[36:42] Enneagram for Grandparents

[37:43] Personal Experience with Grandchild

[38:15] Closing Remarks and Book Information

[39:51] Where to Get the Book

[40:15] Conclusion

Resources mentioned:

Your Enneagram Coach Website: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/

The Enneagram for Moms: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/store

Connect with today’s guest:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourenneagramcoach

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourEnneagramCoach/

Beth McCord, founder of Your Enneagram Coach, has been an Enneagram speaker, coach and teacher for over 20 years.

Beth is passionate about coming alongside individuals and helping them re-write their stories, allowing them to see that lasting change, meaningful relationships, and a life of deep purpose is possible. This passion is what drove her to create this community, a safe place for individuals to explore the Enneagram.

Having been trained by the best Enneagram experts and pouring hundreds of hours into advanced certifications, Beth is now leading the industry in simplifying the deep truths of the Enneagram from a Biblical perspective. Beth’s passion is to make the Enneagram accessible for everyone, anywhere, so they can experience the transformation they long for.

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