The Real Enneagram, a Podcast by the Institute for Conscious Being

Mar 26 2025 191 ep. 28 mins 52
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The Real Enneagram - it's a spiritual quest!

A podcast delving into the spirituality of the Enneagram and its applications for growing in consciousness.  Produced by the Institute for Conscious Being.

Hosted by Nanette Mudiam, ICB faculty member, and Dr. Joe Howell, ICB founder and author of Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram's Forgotten Passageway.

Music provided by Drexel Rayford, ICB faculty member.

Learn more about the Institute for Conscious Being, and the spirituality of the Enneagram:  theicb.info

Discover more of Drexel's music at:  vagrantschapel.com

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Episode 187 Firewalking and Inner Knowing: A Conversation with Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird

Mar 26 2025 38 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming special guests Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird, who shared their unique journey into the realm of self-discovery and inner knowing. We engaged in a deep conversation about the transformative power of firewalking, a practice that Theresa initially explored as a means to connect with her body and emotions. Theres

Episode 186 Embodying Your Soul: Practical Applications of the Enneagram

Mar 12 2025 41 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we continue our exploration of Dr. Joe Howell's new book, Know Your Soul: Journeying with the Enneagram and delve into the practical applications of the Enneagram, emphasizing that the ultimate goal is to deepen our understanding of our souls rather than merely improving our egos. Joe shares his insights on how each person is a, "living docume

Episode 185 From Personality to Soulality: Knowing Your Soul

Feb 26 2025 37 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, co-hosts Nanette Mudiam, Dr. Joe Howell, and Scott Smith dive deep into the theme of the year for the Institute for Conscious Being: "Know Your Soul." We explore Dr. Joe's new book, Know Your Soul: Journeying with the Enneagram, which emphasizes the Enneagram as a journey toward understanding our true essence beyond mere personality traits. We

Episode 184 Bridging the Gap: Reflecting on Our Series on the Holy Ideas and Virtues

Feb 12 2025 44 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we wrap up our series on the Holy Ideas and Virtues, reflecting on the profound insights shared by our guests over the past nine episodes. Joined by Dr. Joe Howell and Scott Smith, we delve into the concept of amnesia surrounding our holy ideas and explore why we often forget these integral aspects of our true selves. Dr. Joe explains that the

Episode 183 Embracing Diligence and Cultivating Self-Compassion with Gladys Schaefer

Jan 29 2025 27 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the privilege of hosting Gladys Schaefer, a dear friend and dedicated student from the Institute for Conscious Being (ICB). As a fellow type nine, Gladys shared her insightful journey of discovering her Enneagram type and the profound impact it has had on her life. Gladys began by recounting how she found ICB through a Google search whi

Episode 182 Strength and Vulnerability: A Conversation with Valerie Wheat

Jan 15 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming our dear friend Valerie Wheat, an instructor at the College of Education at Jacksonville State University. Valerie shared her journey with the Enneagram, which began about ten years ago when a friend introduced her to the concept. Initially, she approached it superficially, but as her friendship with Dr. Joe Ho

Episode 181 How Art Wimberly Integrates the Enneagram into Recovery Work

Jan 01 2025 37 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming Art Wimberly, an adjunct faculty member of the Institute for Conscious Being and a vibrant Type 7. Art shared his journey of self-discovery, which began during a silent retreat where he stumbled upon the Enneagram through a book by Father Richard Rohr. He discussed how his initial understanding of the Enneagram

Episode 180 Coming Home to Myself: Leigh Anne Taylor's Story of Integration

Dec 18 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we are thrilled to welcome Leigh Anne Taylor, a recent graduate of the Institute for Conscious Being. Leigh Anne shares her journey as a Type 6, highlighting her experiences with fear, anxiety, and the importance of self-understanding. She reflects on her initial struggles to identify her Enneagram type, revealing how reading Joe Howell's book

Episode 179 Cosmic Slime Molds and Divine Connection: Insights from Scott Smith

Dec 04 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of turning the tables and welcoming our own Scott Smith as a guest. Scott, who is typically behind the scenes as our producer and editor, shared his personal journey with the Enneagram, particularly as a Type 5. Scott recounted how he initially dismissed Dr. Joe Howell's book due to his narrow understanding of spirituality

Episode 178 Finding Balance: Pavan Mudiam's Path to Equanimity and Holy Origin

Nov 20 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming Pavan Mudiam, a former student of the Institute for Conscious Being, to discuss his journey with the Enneagram and the significance of virtues and holy ideas in his life. Pavan shared how he was introduced to the Enneagram through his mother, Nanette, and how his initial curiosity led him to attend a transforma