Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Real Enneagram, hosts Archie Reeves, Shannon Reeves, and Dr. Joseph Howell are joined by writer, outdoorsman, and ICB community member Fergus Tuohy. Fergus shares his deeply personal journey of leaving a highly successful career as a financial advisor to pursue journalism and writing. As an Enneagram Ego Type 3 (The Achiever/Winner), he discusses the "shock point" of realizing how much of his identity was tied to external success, tailored suits, and p...
Sep 28
33 min
Send us Fan Mail In the second half of our conversation with Dr. Renee Harmon, the ICB team dives deep into the transformative power of the spiritual pilgrimage. Drawing from her book Life Hikes and her experiences traveling with the Institute for Conscious Being to Greece, Renee explores the "Hero's Journey" as a metaphor for our ongoing life paths. This episode uncovers how conscious travel challenges us to step outside of our egos and connect with ancient, holy spaces in a deeply per...
Sep 14
24 min
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
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