REVISIT: Parenting Teens Through the Lens of the Enneagram, feat. Ainsley Britain

 

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What if you had learned the Enneagram when you were a teenager?

Would it have saved you some time? Maybe a few mistakes? Maybe even a few relationships you weren't ready for?

In this replay of my conversation with Ainsley Britton, we talk about what happens when teenagers are given language to understand themselves and how the Enneagram can be a powerful tool for curiosity and personal growth.

Ainsley is the author of The Enneagram for Teens: A Complete Guide to Self-Discovery and Spiritual Growth. Her passion for working with teenagers began long before she discovered the Enneagram, and her own experience with it eventually gave her a deeper understanding of why she was the way she was.

That makes this conversation about much more than typing teenagers.

We talk about why Ainsley believes self-awareness can be a gift to young people, while also acknowledging that teenagers are still developing and discovering who they are. Her approach is simple: start the conversation, hold the Enneagram loosely, and let understanding deepen over time.

We also get into one of the most important questions parents can ask: What happens when our desire to understand our kids becomes a desire to control them?

Ainsley's answer is refreshingly direct: don't force it.

Instead, she encourages parents to become more curious about their teenagers—what they're interested in, what they're experiencing, and how they're seeing the world. Because we're more than our numbers, and sometimes the most loving thing we can do is simply pay attention.

Join us as we discuss:

  • The significance of the Enneagram for teens and its potential to aid in self-discovery.

  • The challenges and joys of being an Enneagram Type 2.

  • Practical advice for parents on introducing the Enneagram to their children without forcing it.

  • The role of mental health awareness in today’s youth and how the Enneagram can facilitate important conversations.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about the Enneagram, this episode is packed with insights and laughter that you won't want to miss!

About Ainsley Britain

Ainsley Britain is an Author, Podcast Host, and Enneagram Coach dedicated to helping young adults build confidence and foster healthy relationships. A cajun at heart and native of Lafayette, Louisiana, Ainsley's journey took her through New York City and Nashville, shaping her relationships, experiences and career. Her newest book, The Enneagram for Teens, offers young adults an introduction to the Enneagram during formative years of their lives and her podcast, Wild Confidence, shares insights from Ainsley’s experiences, aiming to empower others. Now residing in Baton Rouge with her family, Ainsley embraces the vibrant culture of South Louisiana.


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PLAYLIST BY ENNEAGRAM TYPE

TYPE 1 | TYPE 2 | TYPE 3 | TYPE 4 | TYPE 5 | TYPE 6 | TYPE 7 | TYPE 8 | TYPE 9

 
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