{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"A LOT with Audra","title":"38. Unlocking Your True Self: The Power of the Enneagram with Mandy Shoemaker.","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/33bbf5a1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2353,"description":"Are you ready to discover what truly drives your thoughts, actions, and relationships? The Enneagram isn’t just another personality test—it’s a powerful tool for self-awareness and growth that can help you break free from old patterns and step into your most authentic self.\n\nWe are joined today by Mandy Shoemaker, an ICF Certified Personal Development Coach and Enneagram practitioner. Together, we explore the origins and history of the Enneagram, what makes it different from other personality frameworks, and how understanding your type can unlock new levels of personal and professional growth.\n\nWe share our own journeys with the Enneagram, including the “aha” moments and challenges that come with discovering your core motivations and defense mechanisms. Mandy breaks down the nine Enneagram types, explains the importance of knowing your vice and virtue, and offers practical advice for using the Enneagram as a filter for decision-making and self-improvement.\n\nWhether you’re brand new to the Enneagram or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll find insights and stories to help you on your path to greater self-understanding. Plus, Mandy shares tips on finding a reliable Enneagram assessment and how working with a coach can accelerate your growth.\n\nHighlights:\n\nWhat the Enneagram is and how it differs from other personality tools\nThe history and evolution of the Enneagram\nHow to identify your type and why self-typing matters\nThe nine Enneagram types explained\nUnderstanding your vice and virtue for personal growth\nReal-life examples of how the Enneagram can transform relationships and work\nThe value of professional Enneagram assessments and coaching\n\nChapters & Timestamps:\n\n01:08 — Introduction to Mandy Shoemaker\n01:56 — Welcome and personal experience with Enneagram\n08:50 — Explaining what the Enneagram is\n31:32 — Historical background of the Enneagram\n32:25 — Personal journey with Enneagram\n33:16 — Understanding defense mechanisms through Enneagram\n33:16 — Learning about...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ST1ihY6oM6j-9JRbJBusW58P2vlzKyibzbr46bLarLI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTAw/OWFmMDZmNzE3YzYy/OTM3ZmM5Y2NmYzRm/MTY5My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}