{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Approach The Enneagram with Dr. Ev","description":"  Episode Title: How To Appraoch The Enneagram? Introduction In this episode, we sit down with Ev, a coach and long-time student of the Enneagram who has spent years helping men uncover who they really are beneath the roles, habits, and masks they wear. The Enneagram isn\u2019t about putting you in a box \u2014 it\u2019s about showing you the box you\u2019ve been living in and how to get out. Ev shares how the Enneagram has shaped his own journey, giving him language for the patterns that once ran on autopilot. This episode kicks off a conversation that many men in Authentic Men\u2019s Group (AMG) will resonate with: How do I Appraoch the Enneagram? What Is the Enneagram? The Enneagram is a powerful framework for self-understanding. It maps out nine core personality patterns, each driven by a unique motivation, fear, and desire.  Here\u2019s what\u2019s important for men to remember when diving into this tool: Avoid labeling others. The Enneagram is not a weapon or a way to diagnose. It\u2019s an invitation to empathy \u2014 for yourself and others. You are not just one number. Think of your Enneagram DNA: your main type interacts with other types, creating a unique internal ecosystem. Your core type remains steady over time. While your behaviors may shift as you grow, your deeper motivations often stay consistent. For men who are doing the work, the Enneagram helps you understand why you do what you do \u2014 not just what you do. Levels of the Enneagram: Growth and Decline Ev walks us through how each Enneagram type operates across levels of health \u2014 from your best, most grounded self to your most reactive and disconnected state. Understanding these levels gives men a roadmap. You begin to notice when you\u2019re slipping into old patterns or losing touch with your core values. Instead of judging yourself, you get curious: What\u2019s driving this? What am I trying to protect? This awareness is where transformation begins. The goal isn\u2019t perfection \u2014 it\u2019s presence. Practical Application for Men At AMG, we use the Enneagram as a mirror, not a mask. Here\u2019s how to start: Identify your top three types. Early on, don\u2019t stress about \u201cnailing it.\u201d Start by exploring what resonates the most and why. Learn your type\u2019s levels of health. Every type has a spectrum \u2014 from grounded to stressed. Learn to recognize your signals at each level. Observe, don\u2019t obsess. The Enneagram is meant to increase awareness, not self-judgment. Notice patterns, name them, and bring them into group discussions. Invite others in. Be vulnerabkle and real with your awarenesses. Ask for feedback from your AMG group, coach, counselor, or a trusted partner or friend.  This is where the real growth happens \u2014 in conversation, reflection, and shared honesty among men doing the work together. Closing Reflection The Enneagram isn\u2019t just a personality test \u2014 it\u2019s a spiritual mirror. It helps men see not just who they are, but how they\u2019re showing up. When we approach it with humility and curiosity, it becomes a roadmap to freedom rather than a fixed identity. As Ev reminds us, \u201cYou don\u2019t grow by changing who you are. You grow by becoming more aware of who you\u2019ve always been.\u201d   ","author_name":"Authentic Men's Group podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.amg.buzz","html":"