Best Milton Stewart Podcasts (2024)

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Enneagram For Kids and Business with R. Karl Hebenstreit 53:18

2d ago53:18

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In this episode, Milton speaks with R. Karl Hebenstreit, an author, keynote speaker, a certified Enneagram coach and organizational development practitioner. Karl discusses how he realized that the Enneagram–which he learned during his PhD studies in Organizational Psychology–could be used as a model for business applications, from team building to…

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The Centers of Intelligence with Leslie Hershberger (Part 2) 55:44

9d ago55:44

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we present the second half of Leslie Hershberger’s presentation on her approach to the centers. She shares an excerpt from a panel that explores the heart center and its core function of doing as well as discusses the body center and its dominant function of feelings. She also give…

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Summertime - Mexican Climbing Mint & Summer of Stars 48:40

22d ago48:40

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“There is nothing like a neighbour throwing money about their garden to make you feel bad about yours.” It's summer all the way on this week’s episode. In our first story, Mary Turlington unwittingly trips off a chain of events that get heated under the summer sun. And in the second, Sam and Murphy have the summer of a lifetime in Big Narrows, Cape…

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The Centers of Intelligence with Leslie Hershberger (Part 1) 46:08

23d ago46:08

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we take a break from our usual content and share some archival discussions from conferences and what we think is a great fit. This week is the first part of Leslie Hershberger’s presentation on her unique approach to the centers. She walks us through her research project that studi…

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Sam - Boy Wanted 41:54

29d ago41:54

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“It was Sam’s first year in high school. And it was not going well.” Sam’s turn this week: We have a story about Sam’s first job and about finding his passion. Plus, an essay from Stuart McLean about his first jobs. Including his life-changing experience at summer camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Stephanie - Steph’s Statistics Exam & In the Weeds 56:06

1M ago56:06

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“How bad could it be? Statistics. That’s how bad it could be.” This week, two stories about Dave and Morley’s daughter, Stephanie – Stephanie at school and at work. Jess talks about Stuart’s goals in writing those stories and what they show us about success … and failure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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20: Sparks of Great Ideas and Innovations with Milton Stewart 14:59

1M ago14:59

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Milton Stewart, founder of Kaizen Careers, Coaching and Consulting LLC and creator of the podcast "Do It For the Gram: An Enneagram Podcast." As a member of the IEA Global Board of Directors, Milton shares his thoughts on the IEA Conference compared to previous years,…

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Road Trip! - Cat in the Car 43:29

1M ago43:29

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“Whenever the cat is around, things seem to go wrong.” This week, Dave discovers a stowaway on the family road trip, with hilarious consequences. And Jess shares two more of Stuart McLean’s Postcards from Canada: from St John’s, NFLD in the east and Powell River, B.C. in the west. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Power of Enneagram Retreats 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

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In this episode, Milton speaks with Amy McCabe, an Enneagram coach, pastor, spiritual director and retreat leader, about Enneagram retreats. Amy discusses the impact of Enneagram retreats for individuals seeking deeper growth and self-awareness and the opportunities it provides for building connections with fellow attendees by fostering a safe comm…

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Kindness - Wally 50:28

2M ago50:28

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“Not everyone in the world is cut out to be a school janitor.” We’re full of the milk of human kindness on this week’s podcast. We play Stuart’s heartwarming interview with one of our favourite Arthur Award winners and Jess awards an Arthur of her own – to a Vinyl Cafe character! Plus, a Dave and Morley story that you may not have heard before. Hos…

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19: What I Wish People Would Have Told Me with Vanessa Fernandez 40:06

2M ago40:06

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Vanessa Fernandez, a coach and somatic practitioner who explores the intersections of identity in relation to Enneagram work. She explores the things that no one tells you when you start doing this Enneagram work and some of the support that can help as you are faced …

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The Promise of Summer - The Man Who Punched Trees & Rosemary Honey 54:08

2M ago54:08

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“A hive of bees is like a harvest kitchen. They gather up the summer: the heat of the sun, the warmth of the rain…” This week on the podcast, two Stuart McLean stories to whet your appetite for summer. In the first, Dave remembers an incredible woodland encounter from his youth in Cape Breton; in the second, Eugene puts Sam and Murphy on the trail …

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Bucking Bronco (aka Mother’s Day) - Sam’s Underwear & Harrison Ford’s Toes 59:51

2M ago59:51

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“It started like a sprint. One moment you were standing still, and the next you were running as fast as you could.” Hold on tight! On today’s show, in time for Mother’s Day, two Vinyl Cafe stories about motherhood. And Jess shares a backstory about her own experiences – cue the bucking bronco! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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18: The 12-Steps of Recovery and the Enneagram with Anne Geary 17:02

2M ago17:02

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Anne Geary, founder of The Enneagram Approach. Anne explains her unique approach of combining the powerful tool of the Enneagram map with the pragmatic process of the 12-Steps of Recovery. She shares her personal story of recovery that led her to this work and how thi…

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Food Glorious Food - No Tax on Truffles 43:09

2M ago43:09

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“It says it’s one of the most wonderful tastes in the world.” It’s a gastronomical episode of the podcast today. Stuart loved writing about his favourite foods – both in fiction and non-fiction – and Jess has gathered some great examples of both for today’s show. Plus a hilariously endearing story about Sam’s first passion. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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The Cricket - The Cricket & I Need to Pee 29:35

3M ago29:35

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“He’s not well, Stuart.” We’re going way back today with two pieces from pre-Vinyl Cafe days! One is a favourite you’ve been requesting, back from Stuart McLean’s regular appearances on Peter Gzowski’s Morningside. (Spoiler alert: You’ll see what happens when two presenters get the giggles on live radio.) Excerpt from Morningside reproduced by perm…

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17: The Intersection of Improvisation and the Enneagram 15:15

3M ago15:15

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Elisabeth Wurm, a theater director and Enneagram teacher from St. Louis. Elisabeth discusses the overlap between improv and the Enneagram as they are both ego work. Each Enneagram type has a false personality, or ego, that will try to get in the way, and Elisabeth sha…

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The Alchemy of Audience - Dad is Dying & Odd Jobs 57:23

3M ago57:23

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“There are only so many holes a man can cut in his own house before he is told to stop.” Today on the show, two classic Stuart McLean stories, including Odd Jobs. That’s the one where Dave tries his hand at some home renovations, with hilarious consequences. And Jess has a backstory about the magic of Vinyl Cafe audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Doing Inner Work With Chronic Illness and Battling Cancer w/ Elisabeth Wurm (Type 2) 1:03:43

3M ago1:03:43

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In this episode, Milton speaks with Elisabeth Wurm, a theater director, Enneagram teacher and IT recruiter from St. Louis. Elizabeth was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2015, which came with depression and anxiety, and most recently diagnosed with brain cancer. She discusses her journey trying to navigate this as well as the Enneagram work she’s …

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Spring – The Fish Head 46:16

3M ago46:16

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“I guess I figured having a fish head could come in handy.” On this week’s episode Stuart celebrates the joys of birding and the Spring bird migration. And we have two springy stories, including a favourite from the Vinyl Cafe story exchange. To submit your short, true story to the Story Exchange, send it to vinylcafe@vinylcafe.com. Hosted on Acast…

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16: Stepping into Intimate Places with Rev. Nhien Vuong 16:18

3M ago16:18

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Rev. Nhien Vuong, an Enneagram thought leader, spiritual mentor, and founder of Evolving Enneagram, a community-centered organization whose mission is to transform human ecosystems around the globe using a contemplative, wholeness-based approach to our individual and …

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Marriage - Dave and the Duck & Margaret Gets Married 55:34

3M ago55:34

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“There is nothing like a wedding to addle people’s minds.” Today on the pod we have two hilarious stories about marriage and proposal. In the first, Dave loses his wedding ring and fears it may have been swallowed by a duck! In the second, Dave’s mom Margaret surprises everyone by agreeing to marry again. And Jess shares her own experience of weddi…

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Seeds of Hope - The Fig Tree & Morley’s Garden 40:41

4M ago40:41

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“Eugene’s fig tree is the best-known tree in the neighbourhood.” We’re all about gardening on the podcast this week, with two Dave and Morley stories about the act of faith and hope that goes into creating a garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15: Exploring the Enneagram Through Nature with Stephanie J. Spencer 18:53

4M ago18:53

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Stephanie J. Spencer, an executive coach and Enneagram guide. Stephanie talks about her story with the Enneagram and what inspired her to explore it through the heart rather than the mind. Using imagery, she shares how nature is grounding for her and can help us see o…

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What’s in a Name? - Skunks 43:23

4M ago43:23

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“It was 4:30 in the morning and Dave was having a nightmare about something that smelled bad.” On today’s episode we have a fragrant story from way back. And Jess chats in studio with Stuart’s old friends David and Elizabeth, who share how Morley got her name—and surprise Jess with some entertaining backstories of their own! Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Sap’s Running! - Dave Makes Maple Syrup 35:43

4M ago35:43

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“It is the best maple syrup I have ever had, said Sam.” We’re celebrating one of the wonders of spring on the pod this week: Stuart waxes lyrical about his favourite tipple, maple syrup, then tells a story about the time Dave tried to make his own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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14: Having Kind Conversations with Dr. Deborah Egerton and Dr. Robert Holden 22:05

4M ago22:05

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Dr. Deborah Egerton and Dr. Robert Holden, both also known as Dr. E and Dr. R respectively, about their friendship and the idea work they collaborate through the Enneagram. They also talk about coming to a place of understanding to bring us back to love. This can be a…

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The Wisdom of Children - Annie’s Turn & Dave and the Roller Coaster 55:38

4M ago55:38

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“The kids were always up to something in the Narrows.” This week’s episode is all about kids and what we can learn from them. The first story relates an adventure from when Dave was a boy. In the second, Dave’s adventures continue, with a little help from his son Sam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Enneagram meets Ancient Greece: Join us and travel for transformation in September - Odyssey 2024 1:06:17

4M ago1:06:17

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In this episode, Milton speaks with one of his best friends, Jackson House, about their upcoming trip to Ancient Greece in September. They will lead people on a 10-day pilgrimage that will combine the Enneagram and contemplative practices so that we can truly live life. They share the journey they’re each going to lead about consciousness and the e…

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Literary Structures - Dave’s Inferno & Labour Pains 55:23

4M ago55:23

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“By the end of the first trimester, Dave had put on 12lbs.” A surprising theme links our two stories this week. In the first, Dave has a hellish trip to the grocery store—and Jess has a backstory about what shopping with Stuart was really like. Our second story takes us back to the early days of Dave and Morley’s relationship, when Morley is pregna…

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13: Revisiting Ego & Essence with Russ Hudson & Mario Sikora (Part 2) Re: Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast 1:41:58

5M ago1:41:58

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Here’s Part 2 of Revisiting Ego & Essence. In this episode we continue to have a deep and meaningful conversation with enneagram legends Russ Hudson and Mario Sikora on these often used, often misunderstood concepts. Lee Fields joins the Fathoms crew for this conversation, which always makes us better. [2:00] How can we move forward with these term…

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Trapped - Rat-a-tat-tat & Dave Buys a Coffin 53:32

5M ago53:32

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"He was about to climb in—just for a second, just to see…" Poor Dave gets himself into some tight situations in both this week’s stories. And Jess explores the snapshots of detail that enrich them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Glide - The Greatest Hockey Game Ever Played 55:03

5M ago55:03

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“'They tried to stop us,' says the old man. 'But we kept playing.'” More about the joy of winter sports on this week’s pod. Including Stuart’s ode to skating from Jasper, Alberta. And a beautiful Big Narrows story about a memorable game of hockey from long ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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12: Revisiting Ego & Essence with Russ Hudson & Mario Sikora (Part 1) Re: Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast 1:29:43

5M ago1:29:43

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Today we have the pleasure of reposting an episode from our friends from the Fathoms podcast. The Fathoms crew sat down at the 2023 IEA conference to have a deep and meaningful conversation with enneagram legends Russ Hudson and Mario Sikora on the often used and often misunderstood concepts, Ego and Essence. Joining the Fathoms crew is, Lee Fields…

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The Power of Letting Go: Emptying to Expand 34:33

5M ago34:33

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In this episode, Milton emphasizes the importance of letting go and releasing attachments in order to grow and transform. He introduces the acronym AERIAL as a guide for the process of letting go. He also dives into reflective questions for each Enneagram type and instinct to help you figure out what you can let go to grow and operate within your v…

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Where Has Milton Been? 13:07

5M ago13:07

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This episode is a re-introduction to upcoming episodes. It is also my first actual video on here. The quality isn't great but sometimes you just have to get started. Milton's Links and Handles: Join KCEP Program: https://kaizen-enneagram-community.mn.co/ The B.I.G. Enneagram Retreat: bigenneagramretreat.simvoly.com/application Odyssey 2024: Odyssey…

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Valentine’s Day - Holland 32:41

5M ago32:41

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“It was the greatest skate of her life.” Love is in the air today on the pod, with a Dave and Morley origin story—the one about how they first met. For our second story, we’re bringing back the Vinyl Cafe Story Exchange, with one of our favourite listener love stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Occupational Hazards - Kenny Wong and the Tank of Tranquility & Tree Planting 43:54

5M ago43:54

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“The secret to planting more trees, is to plant more trees.” We have two hilarious Vinyl Cafe stories for you on today’s pod. Stories of things that happen at work. In the first, Kenny helps Dave out with something at the store. In our second story, Steph experiences a summer job like no other. And Jess digs into the research process behind the sto…

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11: The Academy Study of the Enneagram with Dr. Jerome Wagner 39:56

5M ago39:56

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Wagner, a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, supervisor, consultant in private practice, and emeritus faculty member in the Department of Psychology and Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University, Chicago. Dr. Wagner shares his backgrou…

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Live Now, Don’t Wait 29:49

5M ago29:49

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In this episode, Milton breaks down each Enneagram type to help us learn how to live now. We are not promised tomorrow, and the Enneagram types have a certain way of making us wait to live life. Everyone has a divine gift and a divine purpose that the world’s need, and when you don’t do your inner work, the world misses out. Milton focuses on how t…

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Stories Ahead of Their Time - Toilet Training the Cat & Dave Versus the Flu 55:07

6M ago55:07

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"Galway began flushing the toilet again in the autumn…" This week, two Dave and Morley stories that, in hindsight, seem strangely prescient. In the first, a fan favourite, Dave decides to teach Galway the cat a new skill. The second is a story that we haven’t felt comfortable playing in a long time. Jess explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Analog Dave - The Phone Message & The Razor’s Edge 59:40

6M ago59:40

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"It began simply enough. It began with a phone call." On today’s episode, two stories about technical difficulties. In our first story, Dave attempts an inventive solution to an ill-considered phone message left for the Turlingtons. In our second, an electric razor causes him problems at the airport. And Jess shares some stories about Stuart’s habi…

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10: Using the Foundational Values of the Enneagram to Undo Racism with Chelsea Forbrook 17:47

6M ago17:47

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Chelsea Forbrook, an Enneagram educator, coach and spiritual director. Chelsea talks about the topic she’s presented at the IEA conference with Milton Stewart: igniting passion to undo racism by doing an Enneagram study on whiteness and white culture. They discuss how…

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I Resolve To… 45:13

6M ago45:13

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I resolve to organize upstairs. Welcome back for Season 3 of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! We’re embracing the spirit of the New Year with a show all about resolutions and lists and getting things done. We start with an essay about Stuart’s fraught relationship with his to do list. And Jess has a backstory about her own relationship to lists and res…

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Season 3 - Starting January 12th 0:56

6M ago0:56

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A New Year = A New Season of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! So join us next week for Episode 1. Hilarious stories by Stuart McLean. Entertaining backstories and more by host Jess Milton. Here's a sneak peek... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9: Integrating inclusion into Enneagram work with Jessica Denise Dickson 20:33

6M ago20:33

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Jessica Denise Dickson, a life empowerment coach who teaches and coaches for the reclamation of full humanity through the intersections of the Enneagram, antiracism, and embodiment. Jessica discusses her talk with Vanessa Fernandez that explored the landscape and cult…

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A Perfect, Imperfect Christmas - Christmas at the Turlingtons’ & Christmas on the Road 1:03:57

7M ago1:03:57

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“Family and friends, they sure mess up our lives…” For our final episode of this season, two classic Vinyl Cafe Christmas stories by Stuart McLean. Dave tries to make himself useful at Mary Turlington’s festive dinner party, with disastrous consequences. In our second story, the family experiences a very different kind of Christmas, special in its …

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8: The Deep Emotional Work of Clear Thinking with Mario Sikora and María José Munita 51:20

7M ago51:20

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we speak with Mario Sikora and María José Munita on how to use the framework of clear thinking with the Enneagram. They discuss why we should think through the logical steps and effective remedies to address our emotions and feelings and the tools to discern what is true and what i…

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May Contain Gravel - Rashida & Amir and the Great Gift-Giving & Polly Anderson’s Christmas Party 50:54

7M ago50:54

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“Come and get me, copper!” We’ve got to know Dave and Morley’s neighbours well over the years. This week, two stories about the neighbourhood at Christmas. Holiday gift-giving gets a bit out of hand in our first story, while a punchbowl mix-up livens up the party (for some) in our second. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Christmas Presents - Christmas Presents & Christmas in the Narrows 49:50

7M ago49:50

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“I was thinking it would be fun if we made presents for each other this year” What’s the best gift you have ever received? On today’s podcast, Jess shares the surprising truth about her favourite gift, ever. Accompanied by two hilarious Dave and Morley stories about Christmas gifts and gift-giving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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