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Childhood and the Enneagram : The Stories that Shape Us
Childhood and the Enneagram: Stories That Shape Us is a podcast for parents, educators, therapists, and anyone ready to heal their story and help others do the same.
Hosted by licensed therapist, Enneagram practitioner, and author Susan Parker Jones, this series explores how our earliest experiences shape the way we see ourselves, relate to others, and show up for the next generation.
Grounded in attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and the Harmony Model of the Enneagram, each episode unpacks the unconscious narratives we carry from childhood — and how those stories show up in our parenting, leadership, and self-talk.
Through real-life reflections, practical tools, and compassionate insight, you’ll learn how to:
- Recognize and rewrite your Inner Childhood Narrative (ICN)
- Understand children’s behavior through the lens of connection and nervous system safety
- Use Enneagram wisdom to foster emotional growth and secure relationships
- Break generational patterns with clarity, presence, and grace
Because healing your story is where generational change begins — and every small shift has the power to create lasting transformation.
Episodes
16 episodes
Type 7 - Is My Child Avoidant?
In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram: Stories That Shape Us, we step into the vibrant inner world of the Type Seven child—the Enthusiast, or what I often call the child who learns to stay safe by staying happy...
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Type 6: Supporting the Child Who Lives on High Alert
In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram: Stories That Shape Us, we explore the emotional landscape of the Type Six child—the Loyalist, or what I often call the watchful child who is always scanning for safety.
Type Five: Supporting Curiosity and Safe Connection
In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram: Stories That Shape Us, we step into the inner world of the Emerging Type Five child—the Observer, or what I often call the child who learns to stay safe by needing less<...
Type Four - Understanding the Deep-Feeling Child
In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram: Stories That Shape Us, we step into the emotional world of the Type Four child—the Individualist, or as I like to call them, the deep-feeling child. Fours long to be seen for who they tru...
Type Three - Why Does My Child Take Losing So Hard?
In this heartfelt episode, we step into the inner world of the Enneagram Type Three child—confident, motivated, and often praised for their performance. But beneath the gold stars and success stories lies a deeper question: Am I still loved...
Type Two - Is My Child Becoming Co-dependent?
In this heartfelt episode, we explore the world of Enneagram Type Two—children who long to be loved and needed, and who often learn early on to earn connection through helping others. Known as the Helper, this type shines with warmth, empathy, ...
Type One - Why Is My Child So Hard on Themselves?
In this episode, we explore the tender heart and high standards of the Type One child—often called the Improver or Reformer. These kids are responsible, principled, and driven by a deep desire to get it right. But behind the helpfulnes...
Type Nine - How Can I Raise A Peacemaker?
In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram: Stories That Shape Us, we explore Type 9—the Peacemaker—and how their natural desire for peace can quietly lead them to lose touch with their own voice. Licensed therapist and Enneagram p...
Type Eight - Help! My Child Is So Bossy!
What does it mean to raise—or be—a Type 8? In this episode, Susan Parker Jones dives deep into the bold, instinctive, and often misunderstood energy of the Type Eight child. Learn how to recognize emerging Eight traits, support your child’s res...
Can I use the Enneagram in Parenting?
In this opening episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, licensed therapist and author Susan Parker Jones lays the foundation for the journey ahead. Discover how the Enneagram—especially through the lens of the Harmony Model
Tip of the Iceberg - Looking Beneath the Behaviors of Children
In this heartfelt episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, Susan Parker Jones invites you to look beneath the surface of children’s behavior and discover what’s really going on inside.Whether it’s a tantrum, defiance, or withdraw...
Healing the Hard Places: Attachment, the ICN, and the Enneagram
From the moment we’re born, we’re wired for connection — but what happens when our early experiences disrupt that connection?In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, licensed therapist and author Susan Parker Jones unpack...
The ICN and the Enneagram: Understanding Your Childhood Filters
What if your strongest emotional reactions, your relationship patterns, and even your inner voice weren’t random — but rooted in childhood?In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, Susan Parker Jones guides us into a deepe...
For Every Parent Who’s Ever Wondered If They’re Enough
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing a heartfelt reading of the Introduction to my book, The Wholehearted Child — a celebration of all who nurture, guide, and help heal the next generation.Whether you are parenting children, nu...
"Do I Matter?" How Our Inner Story is Shaped in Childhood
Every child is asking: Do I matter? Am I safe? Do you see me?In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram, licensed therapist and author Susan Parker Jones invites you to look beneath your words — and discover the pow...