John Luckovich ↗
Shares an article exploring the origins of the Enneagram, key elements of the framework, the concept of personality, and the essential qualities of each type. Highly recommended as an orientation to what the Enneagram truly is.
A Curated Library
Free Enneagram Resources
A collection of trusted websites, podcasts, music, and tests I return to and recommend. Compiled by Caryn Berley.
There are many ways to dig into Enneagram content. Be discerning about what teachers, teachings, and resources resonate for you in any given moment of your journey.
🌐Websites & Articles
The Enneagram School ↗
A succinct and clear overview of the systems within the Enneagram as well as each type.
The Narrative Enneagram ↗
A psychological, spiritual, and somatic overview of each type, plus simple practices for each type.
Leslie Hershberger ↗
An overview of each type from a 3-centers perspective, including recurring questions, common themes, and tips for being in relationship with each type.
Conscious Enneagram ↗
A brief overview, a snapshot of what each type sees and what they miss, and video teachings from a yogic perspective.
Enneagram School of Awakening ↗
A brief overview of each type, looking at subjective, objective, and essence qualities.
Empathy Architects ↗
Explanations of core features of each type.
Peter O'Hanrahan ↗
An article outlining the defense system of each type and an overview of the centers.
🎙️Podcasts
Great for beginners
The Enneagram Typecast ↗
Hosted by Caryn Berley & Lee Milligan. Two Certified Narrative Enneagram Teachers teaching about each type and various triads within the system.
The Art of Growth Podcast ↗
Hosted by Joel Hubbard and Jim Zartman. Multiple panels with each type, plus episodes on elements of the Enneagram, including subtype (dominant instinct + type) panels. A great way to learn directly from people who know their type and the system well.
Do it for the Gram: An Enneagram Podcast ↗
Hosted by Milton Stewart. Episodes ranging from succinct Enneagram descriptions to rich teachings and interviews, including an Enneagram in Color series.
Conscious Construction ↗
Hosted by Abi Robins and friends. Highlights the intersections of type and other identities through panels, guest interviews, and series that go beyond the basics.
Great for going deeper
Enneagram Invitations: Saying Yes to Transformation ↗
With Caryn Berley. Join seasoned Enneagram students as we explore how the Enneagram invites us to wake up and transform, personally and collectively. Stories of growth and reflection on the journey inward.
Fathoms: An Enneagram Podcast ↗
Hosted by Drew Moser, Seth Abram, Seth Creekmore, and Lindsay Marks. Deep conversations on topics relevant to the Enneagram, meditations, and highly knowledgeable guests.
The Practical Enneagram ↗
Hosted by Rezzan Huseyin. Seasoned teachers in conversation around a wide array of topics that go far deeper than type descriptions.
What It's Like To Be You ↗
Hosted by Josh Lavine. Intimate, high-resolution interviews with people of each Enneagram type and practitioners of transformative inner work.
Do You Know You? An Enneagram Podcast ↗
Hosted by Sterlin Mosley and Aaron Addonizio (the Empathy Architects). Sets the record straight about the truth of the Enneagram through real, honest, and at times humorous reflection on the many facets of the human ego.
From Armor to Ease ↗
Hosted by Chichi Agorom. Exploring how we return to our freest selves beneath the armor we carry.
The Somatic Enneagram Podcast ↗
With Marion Gilbert, hosted by Caryn Berley & Aaron Manes. Interviews with esteemed Enneagram teacher Marion Gilbert on her contributions to the Enneagram world and the creation of The Somatic Enneagram™. Connections between the Enneagram and somatic work, highlighting the power of embodied integration.
🎶Music
Sleeping At Last: Atlas II ↗
A series of nine songs, each inspired by one of the nine types. Find the lyrics and a podcast episode on the artist's intention and process for each type below (scroll to the "How It Was Made" section).
🤔Tests
ALL tests (free and paid) have many limitations. Tests may be a starting point — working with an Enneagram practitioner can help you get clearer on what it means to identify with a certain type.
Eclectic Energies ↗
Offers a couple of free tests and basic information about the types, instincts, and the system. (The only free test I've found that doesn't require an email to get results.)
enneagramtest.net ↗
A free test that links to "ultimate guides" for each type.
Free Guide
Stop Making These 5 Enneagram Mistakes
A free guide for anyone ready to move beyond surface-level type talk.
Want help going deeper?
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