Enneagram For The Culture

In this episode, hosts Kim and Camille engage in a deep conversation with Erica Smith, a therapist and a Type Six, focusing on the loyalist's characteristics, subtypes, and the personal journey of understanding one's type. The discussion highlights the importance of context in identifying Enneagram types, especially within the framework of relationships and personal experiences. Erica shares her journey of acceptance as a Type Six, her struggles with dependency, and how her background shaped her understanding of security and relationships. In this conversation, Erica reflects on their journey of seeking security through hard work, navigating their identity within various communities, and the intersection of their blackness with personal interests. They discuss the importance of self-discovery, the impact of therapy on their mental health, and the need for bravery in embracing one's true self amidst societal expectations.

Connect with Erica on Instagram @itsericakendra and @wholementality. You can also check out her collective for therapists: https://www.itsericakendra.com/ or her private practice: https://www.wholementality.com/

Episode Song: Count on Me by Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans

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Hosts: Kimberly Reese (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kreeselcsw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Camille Logan (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@camille.logan.lcmhc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) Follow us on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@enneagramfortheculture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Editor: Kress Estime- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.allaboutpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Brand Graphics and Social Media by Nefertiti Mason - email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] and on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@reviveherbrand

We’re talking about 2’s on episode 6 of Enneagram for the Culture. Our hosts Kimberly Reese & Camille Logan, black therapists hailing out of North Carolinas, discuss the ins and outs of the type 2 personality, some misconceptions surrounding it, and how it relates to race and Black culture. After learning that Camille is a suitcase guru and Kim’s sweatshirt game is unmatched, we tap into the heart triad with 2’s; Camille gives an overview (9:26). Following the overview, Kim gets into the access points of 2’s (17:50), pointing out the positive and negative effects of each point. Later, Camille touches on wings 1 & 3, and how the 2 taps into their energy for different personal outcomes (27:00). Moving into the misconceptions (34:05) Camille starts us off by pointing out how some physical actions of 2’s can really be translated to the way they want emotional support, and Kim follows up with how her mother fits into the mix as a self-preservation 2. Because of the caring and humble nature of 2’s, it leads people to over focus on women in the space and somewhat alienate males, as Camille describes in the cultural half of the podcast (42:00). They discuss the "Mammy stereotype" and how 2's, especially Black female 2's, can slip into an unfair caretaking role without boundaries (44:45). Our hosts had excellent discussions on this episode, and we hope you enjoy it. Thank you for listening! Article referenced: https://www.thecut.com/article/simone-biles-olympics-2021.html Episode Song Title: Real Love by Mary J. Blige Hosts: Kimberly Reese (@kreeselcsw) and Camille Logan (@camille.logan.lcmhc) Follow us on instagram (@enneagramfortheculture) Editor: Kress Estime- [email protected] (www.allaboutpod.com) Brand Graphics and Social Media by Nefertiti Mason -email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] and on instagram ⁠⁠@reviveherbrand⁠

In this episode, Camille and Kimberly chat with Dr. Margaret Brunson, a Black Enneagram 3. In this conversation, Margaret discusses the importance of creating spaces where Black people can be themselves and the connection between freedom and love. They explore the evolving conversations around identity and the need for individuals to not over-identify with one aspect of themselves. Margaret also shares her experience with therapy and the transformative work she has done to improve her relationship with her body and relationships in general. She highlights her work in organizational and leadership development consulting and coaching, emphasizing the importance of building healthy leadership cultures.

Connect with Dr. Margaret Brunson on Instagram (⁠@msbisfree⁠⁠) ⁠

Episode Song: I Am Light by India Aire

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Hosts: Kimberly Reese (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kreeselcsw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Camille Logan (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@camille.logan.lcmhc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) Follow us on Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@enneagramfortheculture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Editor: Kress Estime- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.allaboutpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Brand Graphics and Social Media by Nefertiti Mason - email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] and on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@reviveherbrand

We have some great content 4 you on episode 8 of Enneagram for the Culture. Our hosts Kimberly Reese & Camille Logan, black therapists hailing out of the Carolinas, tap into their softer side to talk about the individualist; Enneagram type 4. While discussing how the Enneagram was present in their lives, we learn that Camille had the greatest theater experience of all time and Kim tries to find which ‘Girlfriend’ character she identifies with. Following that conversation, we get into 4’s, starting with Kim’s overview (24:15), and leading into arrows 1 & 2 (27:26). Closely after that we fly into wings 3 & 5 (29:26), where 4’s can become more pragmatic and objective. Though a bit difficult, our hosts managed to find some lighthearted narratives around 4’s (36:56), like the comparisons to a slightly happier Eeyore. Before getting into some misconceptions (43:44), Kim and Camille touch on how emotion and romance are increasingly prevalent in the 4 personalities (42:01). Later, we discuss race and how feelings and emotions aren’t widely discussed or expressed in the black community (47:34) and it can have an adverse effect on 4’s. We talked about the latter and much more in our longest episode of the season, and arguably our most emotional. But it’s all in the name of the Enneagram! We hope you enjoy it. Thank you for listening! Episode Song Title: Good Vibes by Ayah The Light Article on Crying Girlfriends Character Test Hosts: Kimberly Reese (@kreeselcsw) and Camille Logan (@camille.logan.lcmhc) Follow us on Instagram (@enneagramfortheculture) Editor: Kress Estime- [email protected] (www.alotaboutpod.com) Brand Graphics and Social Media by Nefertiti Mason -email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] and on instagram ⁠⁠@reviveherbrand⁠