In this episode, we’re tackling a common struggle for many parents: reactivity—especially for those in the Enneagram reactivity triad: Types 4, 6, and 8. If you often feel frustrated or overwhelmed in those tough parenting moments, this episode is for you.

What you’ll learn today:

1. How to Hold Realistic Expectations for yourself and your child’s behavior.
2. How to Harness Your Triggers so they no longer control your reactions.
3. How to Heal Through Guided Thoughts, personalized for your Enneagram type.

If you’ve ever been told that you just need to be more patient, but it only makes you feel worse, this episode offers a fresh perspective. It’s not about squeezing out more patience—it’s about shifting your mindset and understanding your triggers to foster more peaceful, connected relationships with your kids. Tune in as we break down these tools and share practical mantras tailored for Types 4, 6, and 8!

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Welcome back to our 9-part series on the Enneagram triads! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the Reactivity Triad, which includes Types 4, 6, and 8—personalities that tend to respond to stress with emotional intensity and immediate reactions. These types externalize their feelings when they don’t get what they want or when their needs are unmet, often displaying frustration, anxiety, or anger. We’ll explore the three key aspects of how these types cope: how they process emotions outwardly, why they react so strongly, and what they seek from others through their emotional responses.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How Type 4s express deep emotional intensity, often seeking validation and understanding from others when they feel unseen or misunderstood.
2. How Type 6s react with anxiety and doubt, testing loyalty and seeking reassurance in moments of insecurity or uncertainty.
3. How Type 8s respond with assertiveness and anger, seeking strength and control in their environment to avoid feeling vulnerable.

We’ll also share four practical strategies to help you support your reactive child and navigate their emotional outbursts:

1. Acknowledge their feelings
2. Provide reassurance or understanding
3. Teach emotional regulation
4. Maintain your own calm presence

Join us as we uncover how these intense emotional reactions can be understood and managed, allowing for deeper connection and growth within the family.

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In this episode, "Understanding the Positive Outlook Types: Exploring Enneagram Types 2, 7, and 9," we kick off a 9-part series by diving into the Harmonic Triads of the Enneagram. We explore the Positive Outlook Triad, focusing on:

1. Type 2 (The Helper): Learn how Type 2s maintain harmony by focusing on others' needs, often neglecting their own, and how they can grow by embracing self-care and acknowledging their own emotions.

2. Type 7 (The Enthusiast): Discover how Type 7s avoid discomfort by seeking constant excitement and reframing negative experiences, and the importance of slowing down to engage with deeper emotions for personal growth.

3. Type 9 (The Peacemaker): Understand how Type 9s seek inner peace by avoiding conflict and focusing on positive experiences, and the necessity of stepping into their own needs to foster deeper connections.

Tune in to learn how understanding these patterns can lead to greater self-awareness, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.

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