In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we continue our exploration of Dr. Joe Howell's new book, Know Your Soul: Journeying with the Enneagram and delve into the practical applications of the Enneagram, emphasizing that the ultimate goal is to deepen our understanding of our souls rather than merely improving our egos. Joe shares his insights on how each person is a, "living document," with unique experiences that shape their understanding of the universe and spirit. He discusses the concept ...
Mar 12, 2025
41 min
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, co-hosts Nanette Mudiam, Dr. Joe Howell, and Scott Smith dive deep into the theme of the year for the Institute for Conscious Being: "Know Your Soul." We explore Dr. Joe's new book, Know Your Soul: Journeying with the Enneagram, which emphasizes the Enneagram as a journey toward understanding our true essence beyond mere personality traits. We discuss the origins of the Enneagram, tracing its roots back to George Ivanovich Gurdjieff and the ancient wisdo...
Feb 26, 2025
37 min
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we wrap up our series on the Holy Ideas and Virtues, reflecting on the profound insights shared by our guests over the past nine episodes. Joined by Dr. Joe Howell and Scott Smith, we delve into the concept of amnesia surrounding our holy ideas and explore why we often forget these integral aspects of our true selves. Dr. Joe explains that the holy ideas represent the way we perceived the world as soul children, free from the constraints of our egos. How...
Feb 12, 2025
44 min
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the privilege of hosting Gladys Schaefer, a dear friend and dedicated student from the Institute for Conscious Being (ICB). As a fellow type nine, Gladys shared her insightful journey of discovering her Enneagram type and the profound impact it has had on her life. Gladys began by recounting how she found ICB through a Google search while seeking a name for her dyslexia tutoring business. This search led her to a conference where she was first int...
Jan 29, 2025
27 min
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming our dear friend Valerie Wheat, an instructor at the College of Education at Jacksonville State University. Valerie shared her journey with the Enneagram, which began about ten years ago when a friend introduced her to the concept. Initially, she approached it superficially, but as her friendship with Dr. Joe Howell deepened, she began to explore the Enneagram more profoundly, ultimately identifying as an Enneagram Type 8....
Jan 15, 2025
28 min
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming Art Wimberly, an adjunct faculty member of the Institute for Conscious Being and a vibrant Type 7. Art shared his journey of self-discovery, which began during a silent retreat where he stumbled upon the Enneagram through a book by Father Richard Rohr. He discussed how his initial understanding of the Enneagram was more theoretical, lacking the depth of inner work until he encountered a teacher who helped him integrate th...
Jan 1, 2025
37 min
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we are thrilled to welcome Leigh Anne Taylor, a recent graduate of the Institute for Conscious Being. Leigh Anne shares her journey as a Type 6, highlighting her experiences with fear, anxiety, and the importance of self-understanding. She reflects on her initial struggles to identify her Enneagram type, revealing how reading Joe Howell's book, Becoming Conscious, helped her feel seen and understood. Leigh Anne discusses her role as an encourager in her ...
Dec 18, 2024
35 min
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of turning the tables and welcoming our own Scott Smith as a guest. Scott, who is typically behind the scenes as our producer and editor, shared his personal journey with the Enneagram, particularly as a Type 5. Scott recounted how he initially dismissed Dr. Joe Howell's book due to his narrow understanding of spirituality and his rationalistic worldview. However, after experiencing a significant period of suffering, he found himself ...
Dec 4, 2024
29 min
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming Pavan Mudiam, a former student of the Institute for Conscious Being, to discuss his journey with the Enneagram and the significance of virtues and holy ideas in his life. Pavan shared how he was introduced to the Enneagram through his mother, Nanette, and how his initial curiosity led him to attend a transformative ICB conference at Kanuga. We explored his experience of discovering his ego type as a Four, and how this und...
Nov 20, 2024
33 min
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we dive into the complexities of Type 3, the Winner, with our special guest, Reverend Barrett Owen, who is a dear friend of the Institute for Conscious Being. Barrett shares his journey as the senior pastor of First Baptist Wilmington, North Carolina, and reflects on his experiences with the Enneagram, which he first encountered during his college years. Barrett discusses the unique challenges and motivations of being a Type 3, particularly the feelings ...
Nov 6, 2024
37 min
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