Why You Act Like This: The Enneagram and Shadow Work with Suzanne Stabile
As a psychotherapist, I’m joined by my wife and producer, Larissa, for a conversation with our friend Suzanne Stabile, a teacher, author, and one of the most respected voices in the Enneagram community.
This is actually Suzanne’s first time publicly talking about The Shadow and the Enneagram, and we learned so much from each other in this conversation.
Here’s a glimpse of what we talk about:
• How each Enneagram type (1 through 9) experiences its shadow side
• What the shadow can teach us about our emotional and spiritual growth
• The connection between awareness, compassion, and self-acceptance
• Real stories about staying curious, honest, and kind with ourselves and others
This episode is honest, thoughtful, and full of “aha” moments as we explore what it really means to do deep inner work through the lens of the Enneagram.
If you’re new to the Enneagram, Suzanne’s book The Road Back to You is the perfect starting place.
Connect with Suzanne Stabile:
📘 Books: The Road Back to You, The Path Between Us, The Journey Toward Wholeness
🎙️ Podcast: The Enneagram Journey
Connect with Kim & Larissa:
Follow on Instagram: @kbhoneycutt @larissa.miller
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