EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 32 MIN
Why Your Parenting Feels so Hard (it's not what you think)- Enneagram Types 1-9 Explained
from Feel Known & Be Known: an Enneagram Conversation · host Katrina Perera
“I’ve given you everything… am I just chopped liver?!” 😅If you’ve ever felt unseen, overextended, or just plain confused in your parenting—this episode is going to hit home.Because what if the problem isn’t your kids…or your capacity……but the lens you’re parenting through?In this episode of Feel Known & Be Known, we break down how each Enneagram type shows up in parenting—from the perfectionist who craves order, to the helper who gives everything, to the challenger learning the difference between protection and control.You’ll hear real-life, honest (and sometimes hilarious) moments like:The mom who refused to fix her calendar because it would look “messy”The inner dialogue of “I’ve poured out my life for you…”The tension between raising successful kids vs. letting them choose their own pathWhy some parents need structure… and others need escapeAnd the truth every child is actually longing for (hint: it’s not perfection)Whether you’re a Type 1, 2, 3… or still figuring it out—this episode will help you:✨ Understand your parenting triggers✨ Build compassion for yourself and your kids✨ Stop taking things so personally✨ And start showing up in a way that actually connectsBecause your child doesn’t need a perfect parent—they need a present one.If you saw yourself in this episode, share it with another mom who needs to hear: “It’s not just you.”Then hit follow + leave a review—it helps more families feel known instead of alone.And come find us on Instagram—tell us your Enneagram type and the moment that made you say, “okay wow… that’s me.” 👀
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“I’ve given you everything… am I just chopped liver?!” 😅If you’ve ever felt unseen, overextended, or just plain confused in your parenting—this episode is going to hit home.Because what if the problem isn’t your kids…or your capacity……but the lens you’re parenting through?In this episode of Feel Known & Be Known, we break down how each Enneagram type shows up in parenting—from the perfectionist who craves order, to the helper who gives everything, to the challenger learning the difference between protection and control.You’ll hear real-life, honest (and sometimes hilarious) moments like:The mom who refused to fix her calendar because it would look “messy”The inner dialogue of “I’ve poured out my life for you…”The tension between raising successful kids vs. letting them choose their own pathWhy some parents need structure… and others need escapeAnd the truth every child is actually longing for (hint: it’s not perfection)Whether you’re a Type 1, 2, 3… or still figuring it out—this episode will help you:✨ Understand your parenting triggers✨ Build compassion for yourself and your kids✨ Stop taking things so personally✨ And start showing up in a way that actually connectsBecause your child doesn’t need a perfect parent—they need a present one.If you saw yourself in this episode, share it with another mom who needs to hear: “It’s not just you.”Then hit follow + leave a review—it helps more families feel known instead of alone.And come find us on Instagram—tell us your Enneagram type and the moment that made you say, “okay wow… that’s me.” 👀
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