Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Real Enneagram! In this episode, Dr. Joe Howell, Shannon, and Archie Reeves sit down with Dr. Renee Harmon, a retired family physician and the author of Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer's and Life Hikes. Renee, an Enneagram Ego Type 1, opens up about navigating profound life transitions, including the loss of her husband to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She shares how her understanding of the Enneagram helped her recognize when she was disintegrating in...
Aug 31
30 min
Send us Fan Mail If you have ever viewed the Enneagram as just another personality test like Myers-Briggs, this episode will completely shift your perspective. Shannon (an Ego Type 4) and Archie (an Ego Type 5) share their personal journeys of rapid transformation, explaining how this powerful framework provided them with a shortcut to self-awareness and a roadmap back to their true selves. In this episode, you will discover: How the Enneagram moves beyond simple personality typing to become...
Aug 17
30 min
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of The Real Enneagram, we are stepping away from our standard conversations to offer a deeply restorative guided meditation. Originating from the teachings of the Heartfulness Ashram in Hyderabad, India, this practice focuses on entering the spirit through the mind, body, and especially the heart. Find a comfortable space and allow yourself to be guided through a full-body scan, drawing grounding energy from the earth all the way up to a centered, re...
Aug 3
16 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the tender and complex topic of grief, how the mind often struggles to comprehend the depth of grief, and the overwhelming emotions that accompany it. We begin by examining the first stage of grief, denial, as outlined by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and how different ego types may experience grief in varied ways. Dr. Joe shares his personal experiences with grief, particularly the loss of his two children, and emphasizes that grief is not something t...
Mar 1
35 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Real Enneagram, I, we explore the fascinating topic of the head center of intelligence and look into how our thoughts shape our identity and experience. We discuss the profound question of who we are beyond our thoughts, emphasizing that our true essence lies in our soul, which transcends the ego-driven narratives we often find ourselves caught in. Dr. Joe shares insights from his paper on the head center, explaining that many people mistakenly identify...
Feb 20
31 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we delve into the heart center of intelligence within the Enneagram framework. We explore the significance of emotional intelligence, particularly how it relates to our experiences and interactions in the world. Scott, a type five, shares his journey of reconnecting with his emotions, emphasizing the importance of feeling and accepting our feelings rather than analyzing them solely from the head. He discusses how this process began with ...
Feb 19
28 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we kick off the new year by discussing aims, how telling the truth can be an essential spiritual practice, and the importance of honoring the humanity of others even when we disagree with them. We hope you find some useful insights in today's episode, and Happy New Year! To learn more about the Institute for Conscious Being, visit: theicb.info
Jan 18
31 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we continue our heart series, diving deeper into the theme of healing the heart. We explore the complexities of the heart's emotional landscape, including its capacity for both tenderness and turmoil. We also discuss the concept of emotional self-regulation and how the heart can be affected by negative passions such as envy, pride, and shame, particularly in the context of Enneagram types two, three, and four. Joe shares insights on the ...
Nov 27, 2025
27 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we delve into the profound topic of the heart's intelligence and its role in awakening compassion within us. We explore how our heartstrings serve as a moral compass, guiding us toward empathy and understanding, especially in today's challenging world. Joe shares a poignant personal story from his childhood that illustrates the moment he first became aware of his heart's guidance, emphasizing the importance of listening to our hearts. We...
Nov 8, 2025
29 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we continue our two-part series on overcoming obstacles and challenges in life, focusing specifically on the obstacles posed by our own ego. We delve into the teachings of George Gurdjieff and the concept of the "fourth way," which emphasizes the importance of the soul in navigating our three centers of intelligence: the head, heart, and body. We discuss how the ego seeks control, validation, and security through these centers, but...
Oct 23, 2025
23 min
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