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Thank you for Listening to 9 Paths to Zion: an Latter-day Saint Enneagram perspective. At 9 paths, we use the Enneagram to help you discover your individual path to healing and wholeness, and help you create more space for those you love. Jared Bingham (Type 5) is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Coach. Melissa Englebright (Type 7) is an Enneagram teacher and coach. Email us at ninepathstozion@gmail.com, or follow along on Instagram: @melissaenglebright.
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The Uncommon Couch is a show for trailblazing entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers who are ready to explore the unique power of the mind. If you’re ready to take an innovative and rebellious look at common problems, you’re in the right place. From ancient wisdom to modern science to esoteric subjects, we bring out-of-the-box approaches to business, leadership, healing, and personal growth. Take a seat on the Uncommon Couch, as we challenge beliefs, assumptions, and professional dogma to ...
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On today's episode, we're joined by somatic coach and enneagram typing expert, Melissa Englebright. We're chatting about how to use the enneagram as a tool for self-discovery, how to be sure you're "typed" correctly, and how to start your enneagram journey. We'll also share our personal experiences with the enneagram. Melissa is a ICF certified som…
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In today's episode, we explore three different ways to think about business "growth." If you're not interested in building an empire, but you're looking to get more clients and do more of what you love, then check out unique ways to grow your business. For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-po…
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Today, we're talking with Josephine Hardman about all things Akashic Records. We explore what the Akashic Records are, how to access them, and how they can be unqiuely helpful for healing, growth, and as a tool to understand yourself better. Akashic Records MIni Course (free for anyone who joins Josephine's email list): https://josephinehardman.com…
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the concept of perfection. Is it really so terrible to strive for perfection? For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, make sure to follow the podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find…
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In this episode, we discuss a process for asking better questions that is relevant for coaches, therapists, service based business owners, and leaders. We'll review three key areas to focus on to improve your question asking skills! For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed…
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In this episode, we dig into assumptions - how they shape our interactions with others and inhibit our ability to change. We explore how to notice when you're stuck in an assumption and how to change your perspective. For full show notes, resources, and link, head to https://www.dralyssaadams.com/uncommon-couch-podcast If you enjoyed this show, mak…
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As a business owner, it can be hard to know which decisions are the right ones and which directions we should follow on our business journeys. There are coaches and consultants out there who can provide advice, but what if you could turn inward and find guidance within yourself with the help of intuitive tools? It’s a much more aligned way to make …
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What are some assumptions you have about your life and the world around you? Have you ever stopped to think about whether or not those assumptions are true? It could be a personal or a professional belief, but either way, have you taken the time to really examine why you believe it? I’d love to invite you to do so and begin challenging long-held as…
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Going out on your own with a business comes with a lot of trial and error. It can be easy to second guess your decision or know when to even take a leap. And if you don’t have role models to help you see that it’s possible, that makes it all the more difficult. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Caryn Seebach, a health psychologist with a sp…
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Have you ever wondered what the difference between coaching and therapy is? There can be some overlap in terms of the issues our clients are facing, and how we approach those issues. In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I chat with Catherine Hormats to talk about how to define coaching vs. therapy, the four key distinctions between the two, and how t…
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Clarity and success go hand-in-hand for your business. You have to know who you are, what you offer, and how it will help your clients. But how do you even get clarity in these areas? And after you do, what’s next? In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I share the two types of clarity you need and my five stage model that will help you not only get th…
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Imposter syndrome is something that affects all business owners (even me!). It’s so easy to fall into the comparison trap of being “less than” someone else who provides a similar service that you do. But what if we could retrain our brains to recognize what makes us unique and the strengths that we bring to the table? In this episode of Uncommon Co…
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As business owners, we all aim to succeed, right? We strive to achieve our goals, help our clients, bring in revenue, etc. But does checking those boxes mean that we are fulfilled and satisfied with our work? Not necessarily. In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I talk about the ways you can thrive in your life and your business and how knowing your …
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A business goes through many iterations over the course of its life. As you grow, your business grows. As you change, your business changes. We often think that we have to do things a “certain” way to reach a specific kind of “success.” The truth is that your business should evolve, and success should be how you define it—in alignment with who you …
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Sales can feel particularly uncomfortable for those of us in the helping and healing fields. But, as business owners it’s important for us to explore our preconceived beliefs about sales. In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I talk about the ways you can reframe sales. And maybe you’ll even start to enjoy the sales part of your business! What you’ll …
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Are you doing the inner work to show up as your best self? When you start a business, you can encounter a lot of mindset blocks: fear of judgment, feelings of inadequacy, and of course money insecurity. But in order to grow your business, you have to do the inner work to overcome these barriers and be the CEO your business needs. In this episode, I…
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Wondering how you can embark on your shadow work journey? In this episode of Uncommon Couch, I sat down with Vidya Ananthanarayanan to talk about the concept of shadow work and how we can embrace it in order to be our most joyful, whole selves. Vidya is a Transformation Doula, life coach guiding deep personal transformation, healing, & expansion th…
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In today’s solo episode, I’m talking about the four ways you can create a compelling service provider website. The main takeaway is to uncover how you’re unique and lean into that strength to stand out in the sea of other service providers. Cookie cutter copy and jargon only serves to turn people off and that’s not what I want to happen for you! Wh…
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In today’s episode, I’m talking with Kate Overton about how using sacral authority can guide your decision making and change your business. Kate shares her nonlinear path to pursuing her business, what human design helped her uncover about herself, and what it feels like to accept the ease and flow in our business. It’s a great reminder that not ev…
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We miss you! We have been taking a deep dive into all things typing, and it is rocking our world. We are learning so much, and can't wait to continue to share more. Today's episode: -Why is finding your type so hard? -Why we are changing our stance on helping people find their type.By Melissa Englebright and Jared Bingham
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In today’s episode, I’m talking with Becca Daly and Juliana James about what it means to be a reflector with lunar authority. They share how their unique authority has affected their decision-making. They also share how to start doing the deep work that uncovers your innermost conditioning so you can make clearer, more aligned decisions. What you’l…
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In today’s episode, I’m talking with Viktoria Zaruches about what it’s like to be a generator with a sacral authority and a lot of openness on her chart. She’s sharing how she has learned to work with her sacral authority as well as advice for those learning how to do the same. It’s all about getting in tune with listening to your body and what it …
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A business without a plan leaves you struggling to make progress towards your goals and the life that you want. Strategic planning and implementation is what will take your business to the next level. And today’s guest, Staci Hauschild, helps feminist entrepreneurs to prioritize and implement strategic planning in their businesses. She’s sharing ab…
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Today’s guest, Megan MacCutcheon, has a passion for helping moms and moms-to-be to find a sense of balance and self-care with both the birthing and postpartum experience. She’s sharing how her personal journey as a mother has influenced her business, why she advocates for finding what you love and going all in, the services she offers to her client…
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In today’s episode, I’m talking to Stephanie Rose, a splenic projector, about how to work with a splenic authority. She’s sharing the ways in which her splenic responses nudge her toward decisions, how she’s built a business that honors her splenic authority and open g center, and how she tunes into and develops trust in her unique authority. What …
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In today’s episode, I’m talking to Tammy Cho, a healer, coach, and face and body analysis expert. She’s sharing how she defines face and body analysis, how she ended up going into this type of work, and how connecting with her own body has changed the course of her life. What you’ll find in this episode: [01:42] Tammy’s background and the compellin…
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A month ago, I started meeting with a new enneagram coach. She starts all of her clients with a very thorough typing session. So, as standard proceedure, she did a two hour typing session with me. At the end of the session she said, "I don't think you're a Type 7." ...insert internal scream.... (And.. she was right.)…
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On today’s episode, I’m talking to Agi Szabo, a human design guide and mentor who also happens to have a rare ego projected authority! She’s sharing how she learned to lean into her ego defined center, allowing for the rest that keeps her energy up instead of fighting it, and how she’s learned to follow her energy to say “yes” to the right opportun…
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In today’s episode, I’m talking to Dr. Shyamala Kiru, a psychotherapist turned leadership mentor who focuses on the connection between human design, emotional intelligence, and alignment. She’s sharing how learning about and practicing human design has helped her to build a more aligned business. What you’ll find in this episode: [01:52] How human …
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We are back with another Type Interview! Kristen is a Type 9. She has done her Enneagram work, and she has so much wisdom to share! She shares about the following things: Waking up to her anger and how that has helped her connect with God. The sturdy comfort of coming home to her body, and discovering what's true there. How that place of truth and …
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Alex Danieli, a self-projected projector who works with other projectors to help them live their purpose and earn money doing work they love. We’re talking about running your own business as a projector, how to check in with yourself when you’re out of alignment, the importance of having a strong relationship w…
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Messaging can be one of the hardest things to nail down in business. You want to be authentic without being pushy, you want to make sure you attract the right people, and you want to push past the fear of putting yourself out there. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Jillian Bright, a copywriter, brand voice consultant, and messaging strategist.…
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What is my ego fixation? Why is it so hard to let it go? What will I lose by letting go of my attachment? Today Jared and Melissa answer a question from a listener: "I'm beginning to become aware of my patterns, but I can't change them. Why is this so hard?" Today we discuss our ego fixations, letting go of control, and the humble willingness it ta…
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If you’re a mental projector, like me, you’re already a pretty rare human design type. All mental projectors have “environmental” authority. So in today’s episode, I’m chatting with two fellow mental projectors. We’re chatting about our personal experiences as mental projectors, how we’ve each learned to get out of our heads and into our bodies, an…
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The reality of being a parent and running a business probably doesn’t match the idealized vision we have before becoming parents. It’s hard work, and there’s a shift that happens in how you view and spend your time. Time becomes much more precious. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Derilyn Freeman, a financial planner and new mom, about how she…
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Today our guest is Aubrey Chaves. Aubrey is an Enneagram 2. Just as a refresher, The Enneagram Two is called the Helper. They need to be needed and liked. They are naturally helpful and accommodating, but struggle with feeling unwanted, unworthy or unloved. Aubrey’s enneagram journey coincided with a painful crisis of faith. She talks about deconst…
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A defined emotional center in your human design chart comes with an emotional wave. This emotional wave comes with ups and downs and it’s important to navigate your emotional experience when making decisions. If your emotional center is defined, it’s automatically your decision making authority. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Katie Irvine of…
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When it comes to branding, people often think their brand should appeal to their ideal clients. And while that is true, the way in which we approach branding should actually be about our own unique style and personality—that is, after all, what we want potential clients to connect with. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Gema Lynn Almilli, the R…
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We have another interview for you today with my friend, Brenna Kimber. Brenna is a six on the enneagram. As a quick reminder an Enneagram six is called the loyal skeptic. They are responsible, group minded, and very loyal. They also tend to struggle with trusting themselves and other people, and this can cause some anxiety and hyper vigilance, and …
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Listen to your gut. Sleep on it. Trust your intuition. Talk to a friend. We’ve all heard these and more ways to go about making decisions, both big and small. But what if each of us has a specific approach that we are meant to take when it comes to decision making? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a high-level overview of the seven authorities in hu…
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A business goes through many iterations over the course of its life. As you grow, your business grows. As you change, your business changes. We often think that we have to do things a “certain” way to reach a specific kind of “success.” The truth is that your business should evolve, and success should be how you define it—in alignment with who you …
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Melissa here. As I’ve been working as a coach, I’ve noticed a lot of people struggling with their faith. Some people experience this as a crisis, others are experiencing new questions or doubts, others have family members who are having a painful experience in the church and it’s making church hard. I’ve noticed some patterns when in comes to ennea…
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Welcome back for season 5! It’s a new year … and you want to invest in your business, but you may not know where to start. There’s a lot of pressure at the beginning of the year when you’re getting bombarded with emails and ads for a myriad of offers. It’s great that you want to invest in your business, and it’s also helpful to understand where you…
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Today we’re talking to my dear friend, Lindsay Alder! Lindsay is a 4 on the Enneagram, and today she’s sharing what’s it is like to be deep diving in that rich emotional world of an enneagram 4. She talks about how relationships can get tricky when people don’t know how to meet you in that space, and how the Enneagram has helped her navigate the th…
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The Enneagram is not static. It is a dynamic tool of growth and transformation. Part of the brilliance of the Enneagram is understand your lines of stress and integration. Understanding your lines and bringing awareness to where you will help you move beyond you type, and bring depth to your enneagram practice. Need help finding your type? Email ni…
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The number one question we have been getting from folks is “how do I learn to be embodied?” Today we thought we would show you how we practice embodiment in a coaching session. Jared volunteered to be coached today. Enneagram Fives tend to be the most private type on the Enneagram, so this is a very rare and special treat. Thanks for listening and …
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As a service-based business owner, how often do you take time to dive into shadow work for yourself and your business? This type of work involves uncovering and examining parts of ourselves that we often try to ignore, like feelings of jealousy or insecurity. It can be difficult, intimidating, and maybe even a little painful, but doing the shadow w…
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We use all sorts of easy buttons when we don't want to feel pain. Food, media, booze or porn are common ones. But gratitude can also be a socially acceptable easy button. How do we express gratitude that is sincere and heartfelt? When does gratitude start to verge on spiritual bypass? What should each type look out for as they express gratitude and…
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The social media ads space is constantly evolving, and understanding how the algorithms arrange content into your feed can feel daunting. How do you get your content in front of your ideal clients? How do you know who your audience is? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Daria Kotenko, a Meta (FB & IG) ads coach supporting women in amplifying the…
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Embodiment is a buzz word right now, but what does it really mean? Why do we disconnect from our bodies? And what's the danger in that? Why is coming home to our bodies so difficult? In this episode we talk about people pleasing, a reflected sense of self, trauma, and sin as separateness. We talk about the sacred work of letting letting old pattern…
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