Unlocking the Power of the Enneagram: Self-Awareness and Growth for Gay Men

In this episode of Q-MindBody, Darren Main talks with R. Karl Hebenstreit about the Enneagram, a tool for understanding personality traits and improving relationships. They explore self-awareness, empathy, and the connection between sexual orientation and personality types. Discover how shame and authenticity affect online dating, and learn about the Enneagram's three groups-thinking, feeling, and action styles. Gain insights on using the Enneagram for personal growth and emotional intelligence, and hear about the potential for a book tailored for gay men.
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[@organist1982]

Shortly after I took the Organist position at my current church back in 2018, the pastor had the whole church and staff do a fairly in-depth study of the Enneagram over the course of several weeks, and I found it quite fascinating. I'd never heard of it prior to that. I came to the conclusion that I'm a 1 with a 9 wing (perfectionist [1] who is easily distracted [9], often procrastinates [9], and tries to avoid conflict at all costs [9]). It's interesting to hear the subject of the Enneagram brought up all these years later in the context of how it applies specifically to us gay men. Thank you for this episode! 😊

[@darren-main]

You are very welcome! I'm so glad you found the Enneagram helpful!