Enneagram Resources

Our favorite resources to help you learn the Enneagram

Are you intrigued by the Enneagram Types on Vacation series?

Here are our favorite resources to help you learn the Enneagram and understand your type.

podcasting mic on a shock stand — **Podcasts are an entertaining and efficient way to dive deep into the Enneagram.**

Enneagram focused podcasts

The Enneagram Journey Podcast

Hosted by Suzanne Stabile

Combination of interviews and deep-dives into Enneagram theory.

Here are a few of our favorite episodes:

Episode 50: Orientation to Time

Episode 53: Answering Your Enneagram Questions

Episode 56: Answering Your Enneagram Questions (part 2)

Episode 59: The Enneagram and Repressed Centers

Typology

Hosted by Ian Morgan Cron

Interview format.

Ian chats with (usually) creatives about their Enneagram type and how knowing the Enneagram has affected their lives and relationships.

Here are a few of our favorite episodes:

This 2 part-er is probably my all-time favorite. I don’t want to spoil the surprise. This is especially relevant if you’re not sure of your type.

Looking into the Shadow…A Hero’s Journey, feat. Claire Diaz-Ortiz (Enneagram 3) [S02-001]

Part 2 of 2: Looking into the Shadow…A Hero’s Journey, feat. Claire Diaz-Ortiz (Enneagram 3) [S02-003]

Also, check out…

There’s Power in Peace, feat. Lysa Terkeurst (Enneagram 9) [S02-048]

Best of Season 2: Instincts and Subtypes with Aaron Niequist [S03-002]

The Art of Growth

Hosted by Joel Hubbard and Jim Zartman.

Interview, panel, and instructional format.

The Art of Growth podcast is excellent at teasing apart the less talked-about aspects of the Enneagram.

The current series (fall 2022) on the stances is a favorite of mine.

Enneacast

Hosted by Jesse Eubanks and Sam Stevenson

This is a good podcast for beginners.

Faith-based.

Begin at the beginning of season one, and you will get an excellent overview of the 9 types and basic Enneagram theory.

The Ennecast focus on how we interact with others.

Fit Enneagram

Hallie Ringhand’s podcast hasn’t been updated in a while (as of fall 2022), but it’s worth a listen for its unique focus on health.

Instructional and interview format.

It’s no secret our personality has a lot to do with our success at keeping healthy habits. Each Enneagram type will thrive physically by tapping into the strengths of its type. Fit Enneagram explores how our Enneagram types influence food choices, exercise habits, and sleep.

Enneagram podcast series and episodes

That Sounds Like Fun Series

Hosted by Annie F. Downs

Annie did a series called, EnneaSummer2019

There are 10 episodes. Her kick-off interview with Suzanne Stabile is one of my favorite Enneagram episodes.

Sorta Awesome Show

Hosted by Meg Tietz

Sorta Awesome is at the top of my podcast list. It’s a variety show for women, covering home, health, beauty, and all things life.

They’ve published several episodes about the Enneagram.

Episode 12 – Oh, The Enneagram? It’s Awesome!

Episode 132 – Why Are You Like That? Relationships and the Enneagram with Leigh Kramer

Episode 194 – Enneagram Q&A

Episode 175 – Let’s Invite the Enneagram to the Holidays!

Episode 214 – The Enneagram Gets Married

Lead to Win

Hosted by Michael Hyatt

Enneagram and Productivity series.

Two episodes with Ian Cron (see above) dive into how the Enneagram types show up when it’s time to get things done effectively.

#89 Productivity by Enneagram Type

Books

Best for new Enneagram students

Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile

The Road Back to You is often referred to as the Enneagram Primer. It’s short and to the point. I recommend you start here if you’re new to the Enneagram

The Enneagram Made Easy: Discover the 9 Types of People

by Elizathen Wagele and Renne Baron

A quick-paced introduction to the Enneagram.

The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships

by Suzanne Stabile

One of the most valuable aspects of learning your Enneagram type is the effect it can have on relationships.

Whether you know the Enneagram type of the people in your life or not, the Enneagram will prime you for stronger relationships.

Best books for intermediate Enneagram students:

Journey Toward Wholeness: Enneagram Wisdom for Stress, Balance, and Transformation

by Suzanne Stabile

Now that you’ve settled on the Enneagram type you most identify with – what’s next?

Suzanne Stabile is my favorite Enneagram teacher (see her books and podcast above). Her latest book provides practical and actionable help to take your self-knowledge and grow.

The Story of You: An Enneagram Journey to Becoming Your True Self

by Ian Morgan Cron

Get ready for some deep reflection.

Learn how your type is affected by childhood messages, self-sabotaging stories, and self-defeating patterns.

You’ll be in great hands with the author (an Enneagram 4).

Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage

by Beth and Jeff McCord

Becoming Us is a faith-based look at Enneagram types and marriage.

Beth McCord also created a series of workbooks to guide self-discovery.

The Enneagram Type 1: The Moral Perfectionist

The Enneagram Type 2: The Supportive Advisor

The Enneagram Type 3: The Successful Achiever

The Enneagram Type 4: The Romantic Individualist

The Enneagram Type 5: The Investigative Thinker

The Enneagram Type 6: The Loyal Guardian

The Enneagram Type 7:

The Enneagram Type 8: The Protective Challenger

The Enneagram Type 9: The Peaceful Mediator

Best for advanced Enneagram students:

The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types

by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson

Wisdom of the Enneagram is a doozy. I think of it as my go-to textbook on the Enneagram. A must for your Enneagram bookshelf.

The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge

by Beatrice Chestnut

This is the book when you’re ready to dig into Enneagram instincts.

Breaking down each Enneagram type into subtypes (self-preservation, social, and sexual – or one-to-one), this view of the Enneagram explains why people of the same type can present so differently.

The Complete Enneagram by Beatrice Chestnut

The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective

by Richard Rohr

This is the classic on the Enneagram. Many current Enneagram teachers trace their journey back to Richard Rohr.

This Enneagram book is not for the faint of heart – it’s dense.

I think Rohr’s Enneagram focuses heavily on the shadow side of the Enneagram. Whenever I dip into this text, I do not walk away with a buoyant heart! Keep in mind I’m an Enneagram 7!

However, if you consider yourself a serious Enneagram student, this is a seminal work and a must-read.