Enneagram Five

Mar 27 2025 43 ep. 72 mins 20

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For deep thinkers who want to live fully. Go past the stereotypes and delve into what it's really like to navigate life and personal growth as an Enneagram Type 5. Join Cody Harris (5w6 SP/SX/SO) and Josiah Goff (5w4 SO/SX/SP), as well as a community of other Fives, as we explore a different aspect of life as a Five in each episode. If you're a Five who wants to better understand yourself, or you have a Five in your life that you want to get closer to, then this podcast is for you.

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After Thoughts: Intuition

Mar 27 2025 83 mins

This is an After Thoughts episode, an unstructured, unedited debrief of everything we didn't say in the last episode—this time unpacking our conversation on intuition. And boy, does this one take some turns... We get into how our Five wings shape the way we approach intuition, with Josiah leaning more into the mystical side while Cody stays grounded in practicality. That leads us

Intuition: Can You Trust Your Gut as an Enneagram 5?

Mar 20 2025 51 mins

Fives rely on analysis and clarity, but intuition offers something logic can't: a deeper wisdom that defies explanation. In this episode, we explore what intuition is, why Fives struggle to trust it, and how embracing it can positively influence our lives. We share our personal experiences with intuition, examine how it's different from emotional decision-making, and discuss unconv

[LIVE] Can Enneagram 5s be Expressive and Outgoing?

Mar 13 2025 59 mins

Can Fives really be expressive and outgoing? The stereotype says no—but we’re here to challenge that idea. In this episode, we unpack the myth that Fives are always quiet, reserved, and withdrawn, and we share our own experiences of learning to express ourselves in the world. Plus, we introduce a new structure for our live episodes, featuring a mix of community engagement, deep

Anxiety: How Do We Handle Feeling Anxious as an Enneagram 5?

Mar 06 2025 67 mins

Fives value logic and control, but anxiety challenges both. In this episode, we explore how Fives experience anxiety, why we often rationalize instead of feeling it, and how avoiding it can make things worse. We share personal stories, unexpected ways anxiety manifests in the body, and strategies that have helped us manage it—including some unconventional ones. We also dive into

Attachment Styles

Apr 09 2024 59 mins

What's your attachment style as a Type 5? In this season finale episode, Sam E. Greenberg joins us again to walk us through Attachment Theory and what we can learn about being a Five by studying the different Attachment Styles. If the Enneagram has helped you as a Five and you're curious about another framework you can use to better understand yourself, then this episode is for you

Convenience vs. Connection

Apr 02 2024 65 mins

What keeps Type 5s from connecting? In this episode, we delve into Josiah's experience of identifying and dismantling the things that were holding him back from connecting with others, and why connection is so important for Fives. If you've ever found it difficult to connect with others as a Five, then this episode is for you. Want to know what other Fives are saying about this epi

On The Spectrum

Mar 26 2024 54 mins

Are you on the spectrum or are you a Type 5? In this episode, we join Sam E. Greenberg to explore the overlap of traits between being a Five and being on the autism spectrum. We also talk through Cody's experience of being diagnosed with Asperger's and how that shows up for him as a Five. If you've ever wondered about the difference between being a Five and being on the spectrum, t

Commitment

Mar 19 2024 57 mins

How do Type 5's feel about commitment? In this episode we share how we've handled various types of commitment as Fives and how we might approach commitment in a way that doesn't burn us out. If you've ever struggled with commitment as a Five, this episode is for you. Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/36 to join the conversation! FR

Incompetance

Mar 12 2024 56 mins

How do Type 5s feel about incompetance? In this episode, we delve into why we get so triggered when people around us are incompatent, why Fives have a fear of incompetance, and what steps we can take to start overcoming this fear. If feeling incompatent has ever held you back as a Five, then this episode is definitely for you. Want to know what other Fives are saying about this epi

Family Dynamics

Mar 05 2024 87 mins

How do Type 5s handle being part of a family? In this episode, we delve into what family life was like growing up as Fives, how useful the internal family systems framework is, and what we want our own family dynamics to be. And we talk about Josiah's hair for like 20 full minutes for some reason. Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/