{"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.We 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.We 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.Whether 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.Highlights:What the Enneagram is and how it differs from other personality toolsThe history and evolution of the EnneagramHow to identify your type and why self-typing mattersThe nine Enneagram types explainedUnderstanding your vice and virtue for personal growthReal-life examples of how the Enneagram can transform relationships and workThe value of professional Enneagram assessments and coachingChapters & Timestamps:01:08 — Introduction to Mandy Shoemaker01:56 — Welcome and personal experience with Enneagram08:50 — Explaining what the Enneagram is31:32 — Historical background of the Enneagram32:25 — Personal journey with Enneagram33:16 — Understanding defense mechanisms through Enneagram33:16 — Learning about different Enneagram types34:49...","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}