Understanding Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger
Episode 9 of the Enneagram Adventure podcast, hosted by Tannah Flora and Holly Deschenes, titled "Understanding Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger" was published on April 17, 2025 and runs 56 minutes.
April 17, 2025 ·56m · Enneagram Adventure
Summary
In this episode of Enneagram Adventure, hosts Holly and Tannah discuss Enneagram Eights, also known as The Challenger or The Protector. Recorded in person, the duo covers the motivations, behaviors, and unique characteristics of Eights. They explore how Eights are driven by a need to be strong, avoid vulnerability, and seek justice. The conversation includes personal stories, subtype differences, and the challenges Eights face in managing emotions and relationships. The hosts also touch on their own experiences dealing with Eights in their lives, offering insights into how to best interact and grow alongside them. The episode encourages listeners to appreciate the valuable qualities Eights bring to the world and offers advice on how to communicate effectively with them. 00:00 Reunited and Ready to Record 00:20 Introduction to Enneagram Eights 01:45 Understanding the Motivation of Eights 03:06 Personal Stories and Experiences with Eights 05:33 Challenges and Growth for Female Eights 07:46 The Emotional Struggles of Eights 09:14 Conflict and Accountability in Relationships 17:45 Subtypes of Enneagram Eights 27:02 Confronting Avoidance and Disassociation 28:04 Loyalty and Trust in Relationships 28:12 The Impact of Childhood on Eights 34:01 The Importance of Direct Feedback 36:39 Action-Oriented Nature of Eights 41:35 Balancing Productivity and Relaxation 51:47 Defending the Vulnerable 55:06 Appreciating the Value of Eights 55:26 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement Email the Podcast : [email protected] Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1
Episode Description
In this episode of Enneagram Adventure, hosts Holly and Tannah discuss Enneagram Eights, also known as The Challenger or The Protector. Recorded in person, the duo covers the motivations, behaviors, and unique characteristics of Eights. They explore how Eights are driven by a need to be strong, avoid vulnerability, and seek justice. The conversation includes personal stories, subtype differences, and the challenges Eights face in managing emotions and relationships. The hosts also touch on their own experiences dealing with Eights in their lives, offering insights into how to best interact and grow alongside them. The episode encourages listeners to appreciate the valuable qualities Eights bring to the world and offers advice on how to communicate effectively with them.
00:00 Reunited and Ready to Record
00:20 Introduction to Enneagram Eights
01:45 Understanding the Motivation of Eights
03:06 Personal Stories and Experiences with Eights
05:33 Challenges and Growth for Female Eights
07:46 The Emotional Struggles of Eights
09:14 Conflict and Accountability in Relationships
17:45 Subtypes of Enneagram Eights
27:02 Confronting Avoidance and Disassociation
28:04 Loyalty and Trust in Relationships
28:12 The Impact of Childhood on Eights
34:01 The Importance of Direct Feedback
36:39 Action-Oriented Nature of Eights
41:35 Balancing Productivity and Relaxation
51:47 Defending the Vulnerable
55:06 Appreciating the Value of Eights
55:26 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement
Email the Podcast : [email protected]
Follow us:
https://www.instagram.com/enneagramadventure/
https://www.tiktok.com/@enneagram.adventu?_t=ZT-8tydSisg9ra&_r=1
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