Episodes

What do Type 5s think about religion and spirituality?In this conversation, we share our stories of growing up in religion, leaving the church, and how we've dealt with life thereafter as Fives.Whether you're religious, spiritual, or none of the above, if you've ever contemplated what it means to engage (or disengage) with faith as Five then you'll definitely want to listen to this episode.Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/12 to join the c...

Can Fives ever be truly happy?In this conversation, we talk about what it means to be happy as a Five and whether that's a state of being that is attainable and sustainable for us.If you've ever questioned your ability to be a happy person, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode.Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/11 to join the conversation!The Newsletter Built for Fives🔹 Get weekly insights tailored for your overactive mind.🔹 ...

How do we care for ourselves as Type 5s?In this conversation, we explore the habits and activities we can do to energize us as Fives and maintain a more balanced, healthy life.If you've ever felt burned out as a Five, you'll definitely want to listen to this whole episode.Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/10 to join the conversation!The Newsletter Built for Fives🔹 Get weekly insights tailored for your overactive mind.🔹 Practical strateg...

What do UFOs have to do with being a Type 5?In this episode, we explore how we elevate our rational minds as Fives, sometimes to the point where it can prevent us from being open to new paradigms if it means we risk being seen as incompetent.And of course we also have some fun going down the rabbit hole of the UFO phenomenon.Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/9 to join the conversation!The Newsletter Built for Fives🔹 Get weekly insights t...

While normally we like to move past the Type 5 stereotypes, in this conversation we change things up a bit and talk about some of our favorite fictional Fives.Join us as we discuss which characters we relate to most as Fives and which ones we don't (some of them might surprise you).Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/8 to join the conversation!The Newsletter Built for Fives🔹 Get weekly insights tailored for your overactive mind.🔹 Practical ...

Is there an ideal career for a Type 5?There are definitely the obvious professions, like scientist, researcher, computer programmer, etc. But, are those the only type of jobs that a Five will actually enjoy?In this conversation, we delve into our career paths and discuss which jobs best suited us as Fives and which ones we couldn’t stand.We also hear from several of our community members with a wide array of careers.If you’re a Five and you’ve ever wondered if your career path is right f...

What does being a Type 5 mean when it comes to creativity?In this conversation, we break down our unique creative strengths as Fives, as well as the biggest things that hold us back creatively.Bonus: Cody gives us an exclusive behind the scenes look at his creative process for producing the music for this podcast.Whether you're a naturally creative Five or you've never considered yourself creative at all, you'll thoroughly enjoy this deep dive into the creativity of the Five mind, so be su...

Wait, aren't all Type 5's cranky hermits? Nope! Not at all.But, as you probably already know, we do tend to crave solitude to different degrees at different times.In this episode, we delve into how we Fives go about making space for solitude in our lives, as well as what can happen when too much solitude leads to isolation.If you're a Five who likes your alone time or you have a Five in your life that sometimes disappears for days or weeks at a time, then you'll definitely want to listen t...

What's the best and worst thing about being an Enneagram Type 5 parent?In this conversation we delve into the pros and cons of parenting, what it's like being a Five parent, and if it's worth the effort.And we laugh. A LOT 😆If you're a Five parent or you've ever wondered what it would be like to have kids as a Five, then you'll definitely want to listen to this whole episode.Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/4 to join the conversation!T...

What is an Enneagram Five stereotype that really annoys you?In this episode we call out many of the Type 5 stereotypes and how we can help people understand that we're more than just a meme.Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/3 to join the conversation!The Newsletter Built for Fives🔹 Get weekly insights tailored for your overactive mind.🔹 Practical strategies to stop overthinking and start engaging.🔹 Growth, connection, and energy managem...

As a Five, sometimes it feels like the sole purpose of our bodies are to transport our minds from one place to another.One of our favorite things to do is to retreat into our minds, and in this episode we weigh the cost of living in your head against some of the under-appreciated benefits.Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/2 to join the conversation!The Newsletter Built for Fives🔹 Get weekly insights tailored for your overactive mind.🔹 Pr...

One of the biggest stereotypes for Type 5's is that we're emotionless robots, but we know that isn't the reality.In this episode we explore what it's like to handle emotions as a Five, as well as some ways in which we can learn to identify and express them more easily.Want to know what other Fives are saying about this episode? Visit enneagramfive.com/1 to join the conversation!The Newsletter Built for Fives🔹 Get weekly insights tailored for your overactive mind.🔹 Practical strategies to...