Summary
In this episode, host Kelsey Taylor interviews Beth McCord, co-founder of Your Enneagram Coach, about her career journey as an Enneagram nine and how the Enneagram has influenced her work and parenting. Beth shares insights into the challenges and joys of being a type nine mom, including the struggle to know and communicate her own needs, the importance of understanding and accepting her children's different motivations, and the need to balance guiding her children with allowing them to be their authentic selves.
Beth and Kelsey discuss how the Enneagram can be used to understand and improve parenting, and they explore how each Enneagram type approaches parenting and the hopes and dreams they have for their children. They also discuss the concept of emotional sobriety and how parents can achieve it. Beth emphasizes the importance of being curious and open to their individual personalities. She shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for using the Enneagram to enhance parent-child relationships.
Takeaways
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Understanding and accepting your own Enneagram type can help you navigate the challenges and joys of being a parent.
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As a parent, it's important to recognize and respect your children's different motivations and personalities.
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Avoid trying to make your children mini-versions of yourself; instead, guide them to be the best version of themselves.
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Parenting can be a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, as you learn to navigate your own fears, desires, and expectations.
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Parents should be curious about their children's personalities and avoid typing them at a young age.
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Using the Enneagram can enhance parent-child relationships and promote understanding and compassion.
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AWARE: Awareness, Welcoming, Asking, Receiving, and Engaging are key steps to achieving emotional sobriety.
Links mentioned in this episode
Becoming an Enneagram Coach Course
Your Enneagram Coach Free Enneagram Assessment
The Working Enneagram Free Enneagram Assessment