E60: Botox, Unmet Needs, and the Enneagram Childhood Triangle (Types 2, 5, 8, 9, 3, 6)

Holly and Tannah open by discussing Holly’s recovery from a recent car accident and how getting Botox improved Tannah's mood, self-perception, and “go with the flow” attitude, including anecdotes about facial movement, post-treatment rules (no lying down or sweating), and a triathlon cyclist whose Botox affected his ability to look up while riding. They then introduce their podcast, Enneagram Adventure, explaining they are IEQ9-certified Enneagram coaches and that the Enneagram measures core motivation. The episode’s topic combines unmet needs with a “childhood triangle” framework—friends, safety, and reward—plus related questions: “Am I safe? Am I loved? Do I matter?” They apply it to types 5 (Holly), 2 (Tannah), 8, 9, 3, and 6, describing childhood dynamics, how each seeks safety/reward and maintains friendships, and how unmet needs can lead to withdrawal, passive aggression, anxiety, or “proving” value; they note they will cover types 4, 1, and 7 later and close with a call to follow, subscribe, and read their new Substack.00:00 Botox Catch Up00:32 Botox And Mood02:13 Frozen Face Stories04:23 Botox Aftercare Tips06:05 Podcast Intro Enneagram07:07 Unmet Needs Triangle09:57 Type Five Childhood Roots14:55 Type Two Reflections23:15 Type Two Unmet Needs25:48 Type Eight Dynamics28:46 Friends Roast Each Other29:25 Lifelong Small Town Crew32:30 Why Eights Need Strength34:02 Nine Peacekeeping Patterns38:37 Three Achievement Rewards43:35 Six Safety And Planning51:20 Wrapping Up And Where To FollowFollow us:https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1https://substack.com/@enneagramadventureListen to the Pod Here:https://open.spotify.com/show/7A3DMdipKzElgEMD47XU6whttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-adventure/id1792658956