In this episode of Childhood and the Enneagram: Stories That Shape Us, we step into the emotional world of the Type Four child—the Individualist, or as I like to call them, the deep-feeling child. Fours long to be seen for who they truly are and often wrestle with the haunting question: “What’s wrong with me?”

We’ll explore how childhood messages shape their longing for authenticity, the gifts of their creativity and sensitivity, and the struggles they face with shame, comparison, and feeling “different.” I’ll share insights from the Harmony Triad model to show how Type Fours can find grounding in structure and joy in possibility, without losing the beauty of their emotional depth.

Whether you’re raising a Four, teaching or counseling one, or recognizing Type Four traits in yourself, this episode will give you language, guidance, and hope. You’ll discover how to affirm a Four’s feelings without being swept away, and how to remind them they are not missing anything—they are already whole and deeply loved.

In this heartfelt episode, we step into the inner world of the Enneagram Type Three child—confident, motivated, and often praised for their performance. But beneath the gold stars and success stories lies a deeper question: Am I still loved if I stop achieving?

Join Susan Parker Jones, licensed therapist and author of The Wholehearted Child, as she explores how emerging Type Threes develop the belief that love must be earned through doing and impressing. Learn how to support your Three child in reconnecting with their full self—beyond the image—and find out how the Harmony Triad can help them slow down, feel their feelings, and rest in the truth: You are already enough.

Whether you're parenting a Three, teaching one, or healing your own childhood narrative, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and powerful tools to shift from performance to presence.

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the world of Enneagram Type Two—children who long to be loved and needed, and who often learn early on to earn connection through helping others. Known as the Helper, this type shines with warmth, empathy, and generosity—but underneath may carry the heavy burden of shame, believing their worth depends on what they do for others.

Join Susan Parker Jones, licensed therapist and author of The Wholehearted Child, as she unpacks how the Type Two child forms their identity, how the Harmony Triad (2–5–8) can help restore balance, and what caregivers can do to nurture self-worth and healthy boundaries. You’ll leave with practical tools, compassionate insight, and real encouragement—whether you're raising a Type Two child or healing the one inside yourself.

Topics Covered:

• The shame-based dragon Type Twos wrestle with
• Early childhood messages that shape their patterns
• How to support emotional honesty and boundaries
• Harmony triad integration (2–5–8) in parenting
• What Type Twos need to hear to feel safe and seen

✨ Whether you’re a parent, educator, or therapist, this episode will help you guide your little helper toward wholeness—not just helpfulness.