Season 2, Episode 5 with Steph Barron Hall, an Enneagram Sexual Type 3

In this interview, Stephanie Barron Hall reflects on her experiences as a type three in the Enneagram system. She discusses the emotional challenges of being a type three, emphasizing that while they may feel emotions intensely internally, they often struggle to express or process those feelings adequately.

We discuss:

·       How, from a young age, 3s learn to prioritize meeting external expectations over acknowledging their own emotional needs.

·       The challenge for Threes to find time to just be and do nothing, particularly in a capitalistic society that rewards constant activity.

·       Steph’s journey through burnout and illness, highlighting the existential crisis she faced regarding her worth when unable to contribute as before.