The Real Enneagram - it's a spiritual quest! A podcast delving into the spirituality of the Enneagram and its applications for growing in consciousness. Produced by the Institute for Conscious Being. Hosted by Nanette Mudiam, ICB faculty member, and Dr. Joe Howell, ICB founder and author of Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram's Forgotten Passageway. Music provided by Drexel Rayford, ICB faculty member. Learn more about the Institute for Conscious Being, and the spirituality of the Enneagram: t ...
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Episode 189 Embracing the Small Stuff: Applying the Enneagram to Daily Life
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37:09In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we delve into the profound ways the Enneagram can help us understand our souls during moments of daily struggle. Co-hosts Dr. Joe Howell, Nanette Mudiam, and Scott Smith discuss how, while many people are drawn to the Enneagram through a critical mass of suffering, the Enneagram is also brilliant at helping us…
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Episode 188 Dr. David Gruder: Transforming Organizations with the Enneagram
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38:48In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. David Gruder, a self described "recovering psychologist and professional troublemaker." Dr. Gruder shared his unique perspective on the Enneagram and how he integrates it into his work with leaders across various industries, including government and business. We explore…
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Episode 187 Firewalking and Inner Knowing: A Conversation with Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird
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38:23In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming special guests Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird, who shared their unique journey into the realm of self-discovery and inner knowing. We engaged in a deep conversation about the transformative power of firewalking, a practice that Theresa initially explored as a means to connect …
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Episode 186 Embodying Your Soul: Practical Applications of the Enneagram
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41:51In 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 ho…
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Episode 185 From Personality to Soulality: Knowing Your Soul
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37:24In 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 …
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Episode 184 Bridging the Gap: Reflecting on Our Series on the Holy Ideas and Virtues
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44:03In 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…
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Episode 183 Embracing Diligence and Cultivating Self-Compassion with Gladys Schaefer
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27:38In 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 fou…
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Episode 182 Strength and Vulnerability: A Conversation with Valerie Wheat
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28:51In 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…
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Episode 181 How Art Wimberly Integrates the Enneagram into Recovery Work
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37:48In 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 init…
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Episode 180 Coming Home to Myself: Leigh Anne Taylor's Story of Integration
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35:14In 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, revea…
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Episode 179 Cosmic Slime Molds and Divine Connection: Insights from Scott Smith
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29:23In 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 nar…
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Episode 178 Finding Balance: Pavan Mudiam's Path to Equanimity and Holy Origin
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33:24In 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 curios…
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Episode 177 The Journey from Ego to Authenticity with Reverend Barrett Owen
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37:40In 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 h…
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Episode 176 Finding Grace and Freedom: Beverly Casey's Enneagram Transformation
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30:45In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming Beverly Casey, a graduate of the Scholars Program at the Institute for Conscious Being. Beverly, a mental health clinician from Cleburne County, shared her transformative journey with the Enneagram, which she began nearly 15 to 20 years ago. As an Enneagram Type Two, Beverly di…
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Episode 175 Exploring Holy Perfection: A Journey with Dr. Renee Harmon
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27:40In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we kick off our series on the virtues and holy ideas associated with each Enneagram type. I, Nanette Mudiam, along with my co-host Dr. Joe Howell, am thrilled to welcome Dr. Renee Harmon, our first guest, who identifies as an Enneagram Type One. Dr. Renee shares her journey as a family medicine physician and t…
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Episode 174 A Meditation on Amalgamation by Tom Miller-Price
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15:22ICB adjunct faculty member Tom Miller-Price rejoins us to share another guided meditation he has written, this time on the subject of amalgamation. To learn more about the Institute for Conscious Being, visit: theicb.infoBy Dr. Joseph Howell
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Episode 173 A Meditation on the Soul Child by Tom Miller-Price
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19:40ICB adjunct faculty member Tom Miller-Price joins us to share a guided meditation he has written on the subject of the soul child. To learn more about the Institute for Conscious Being, visit: theicb.infoBy Dr. Joseph Howell
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Episode 172 Music and the Enneagram with Drexel Rayford
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26:44ICB faculty member Drexel Rayford joins Nanette and Dr. Joe to discuss his new album, "Nine Prayers of the Soul." To listen to more of Drexel's music, including "Nine Prayers of the Soul," visit: vagrantschapel.com/music To learn more about the Institute for Conscious Being, visit: theicb.infoBy Dr. Joseph Howell
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Hi friends, Scott here with a brief update on The Real Enneagram podcast: Our upcoming season, in which we’ll dive deeply into the virtues and holy ideas with a guest for each Enneagram type, is taking a little longer than we originally expected. We’re now expecting it to be out this fall. In the meantime, we have some bonus episodes for you! This …
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Episode 171 The Flowering of Consciousness
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26:33This week, Nanette and Dr. Joe conclude our series on Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway with a discussion on Chapter 18, "The Flowering of Consciousness." In this season finale, we explore consciousness and its unfolding in the present moment. We also look into how consciousness can bloom at different times, and the various l…
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Episode 170 The Eyes of the Kingdom and the Beatitudes with Nancy Hornsby
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18:20This week, ICB faculty member and ordained minister Nancy Hornsby joins us as we discuss Chapter 16, "The Eyes of the Kingdom," and Chapter 17, "The Beatitudes," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. Nancy shares her own spiritual journey working with the Enneagram as a pathway to consciousness, and we reflect how different…
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This week, Nanette and Dr. Joe explore Chapter 15, "The Return to Essence," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. Dr. Joe offers his definition of the meaning of Essence, and shares personal stories from his own experiences with Essence and the soul child in his professional practice. To learn more about the Institute for C…
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This week, Nanette and Dr. Joe discuss Chapter 14, "Prayers for the Types," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. Dr. Joe shares about how he was inspired to write these prayers. We also explore spiritual practices for re-embodying your soul child and what is meant by amalgamation. To learn more about the Institute for Cons…
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Episode 167 Enneagram and Theatre with Barbara Sloan
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20:26This week, Barbara Sloan joins us as we circle back to Chapter 9, “The Enneatypes in Cinema,” from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. Barbara is a member of the ICB faculty and author of Theatre Is My Life! Thoughts on Play Quotes: a Book of Meditations for Each Day of the Year. We explore how creativity, fiction, and the per…
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This week, Nanette and Dr. Joe explore Chapter 13, "The Holy Ideas," from Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram’s Forgotten Passageway. We discuss the irreducible nature of the holy ideas, the role that George Gurdjieff, Oscar Ichazo, and Claudio Naranjo played in discovering them, and how the holy ideas can facilitate growing in consciousness. To lear…
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