Show notes
This week we're tackling type 8 misconceptions and misinformation that lead so many to mistype and idealize type 8.— (10:26) Emeka’s overview of often overlooked aspects of the 8 type structure— (15:22) 8 is dissociating to reject and stay separate but involved by embodying the protecting function— (19:40) 8s are separate and expansive in ways that dehumanizes themselves and others— (23:18) 8 control is about setting boundaries and terms of engagement, not telling people what to do or being angry— (28:48) 6 and 9 superego’s trying to make type 8 into a good person with ‘protecting the underdog’. And what 8’s are really protective of— (40:53) The 8 journey is about learning to care about and make room for people and their humanity. How 8s can be so involved yet cut off— (51:33) 8s apologizing and experiencing remorse as a powerful tool for growth— (53:40) Real 8s are far less attached or invested in identifying with type as a badge of identity— (58:20) How to distinguish someone who has an 8 fix vs 1 or 9 fixers— (1:07:25) The dehumanization and idealization of type 8 in the enneagram worldTune in to hear John and Emeka on the upcoming Enneagram Global Summit. Sign up with our links:https://shiftnetwork.infusionsoft.com/go/egs21JohnL/JohnLhttps://shiftnetwork.infusionsoft.com/go/egs21a23961/a23961If you haven’t already, go buy John’s book on amazon or barnesandnoble:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578784971/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VZ3VZVEG0M1RY42AWN2TCall the Loveline with your comments and thoughts about the show at (323) 696-0647 to be featured on our 100th episode. Or you can also email [email protected] with a pre-recorded voice message.
