The Enneagram in a Movie

Mario Sikora:

TikTok: @mariosikora

Book: How to Think Well, and Why: The Awareness to Action Guide to Clear Thinking

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Pride and Prejudice and the Navigating Seven

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Ingrassia and TJ Dawe talk about the Navigating Seven through the 2005 film, Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. While this movie is all about navigating, they focus on Knightley’s character, Elizabeth, the strong-willed daughter who navigates falling in love in 19th-century England.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03] Intro

[00:50] About this week’s movie

[02:49] Hosts’ thoughts on the movie

[09:05] Elizabeth as a Type Seven

[18:44] Other Seven-ish things

[24:22] Navigating about Elizabeth

[34:32] Navigating Seven

[43:44] This movie as Transmitting Seven

[49:47] Other characters’ Enneagram Types

[1:11:31] Closing comments

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TikTok: @mariosikora

Book: How to Think Well, and Why: The Awareness to Action Guide to Clear Thinking

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Making Space for Space | Shrinking and Preserving Five

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, TJ Ingrassia returns to The Enneagram in a Movie podcast to discuss the TV show, Shrinking, with Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe. They examine the Preserving Five through the character of Dr. Paul Rhoades, played by Harrison Ford, focusing exclusively on Season Two.

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Mario Sikora:

TikTok: @mariosikora

Book: How to Think Well, and Why: The Awareness to Action Guide to Clear Thinking

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Detached Man | Transmitting Five

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe discuss the Transmitting Five through the character of Sherlock Holmes, exploring the portrayal played by Benedict Cumberbatch in the BBC reboot of Sherlock.

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Mario Sikora:

TikTok: @mariosikora

Book: How to Think Well, and Why: The Awareness to Action Guide to Clear Thinking

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

When Knowing Everything Means Choosing Love | Arrival & the Navigating Five

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe explore the Navigating Five through the 2016 movie, Arrival, starring Amy Adams.

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Mario Sikora:

TikTok: @mariosikora

Book: How to Think Well, and Why: The Awareness to Action Guide to Clear Thinking

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

Force as First Language | The Dark Knight Rises & Transmitting Eights

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe explore the Transmitting Eight through the film, The Dark Knight Rises, starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway. The Transmitting Eight is probably the most aggressive of the 27 subtypes as it’s the stereotype people have in their minds when they think of Type Eight, which is Striving for Feel Powerful. Transmitters are about expression and tend to be more assertive and outgoing. They also want to have an impact in the world and reshape the world in their own image. Mario and TJ explore how they see this in Bane, played by Hardy.

“One of the other things that I see about Transmitters is that they tend to be the people who… they want to have an impact on the world. And they want to put their stamp on it and leave some sort of legacy. So these are the people that are often the world changers. The people that want to reshape the world in some way.” - Mario [07:25]

“The desire to make an impact–whether it’s on the person I’m talking to or on the world–doesn’t always come out through verbal expression, but it probably comes out in some equivalent of it, of like pay attention to me. And when a Transmitter has the microphone, you’re going to have a hard time taking it away from them. They love expressing themselves and they take relish in doing it.” - TJ [10:21]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:30] This week’s movie

[04:33] The Transmitting Instinctual Bias

[10:03] Bane as a Transmitter

[15:43] Three people walk into a room

[18:11] Other ways of transmitting

[23:02] Bane is not actually in charge

[27:26] Selina Kyle as a Transmitter

[29:41] Transmitting in Christopher Nolan

[34:01] The transmitting idea of legacy

[36:27] The fight scenes

[40:02] Bane likes to talk

[42:47] Preserving Eight vs Navigating Eight

[46:16] Other Transmitting Eights

[56:58] Pattern of Expression

[59:08] One more Transmitting Eight

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TikTok: @mariosikora

Book: How to Think Well, and Why: The Awareness to Action Guide to Clear Thinking

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

The Problem with Being Untouchable | The Last of Us and Preserving Eights

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe dive into an episode of the TV show, “The Last of Us,” starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, This episode from the first season, “Long, Long Time,” captures the Preserving Eight as it centers around Nick Offerman’s Bill, a Doomsday prepper, and his relationship to Frank, played by Murray Barlett. Their relationship is the heart of the show as it explores some of the complexity we see in humans such as nesting and nurturing.

“And we see this kind of handiness in Bill that is often very related to preservers in general, but Preserving Eights in particular. This competence. I know what the challenges are. I know what is needed to build and protect my castle and I’m going to do it.” - Mario [16:49]

“Being able to provide this guy with a shower, being able to give him new clothes, being able to give him a good meal, and pour wine correctly in a nice glass and serve it on nice dishes, that’s very much a Preserver’s expression of love.” - TJ [35:16]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03] Intro

[00:23] This week’s topic

[04:38] Thoughts on episode

[06:59] Type Eight in Bill

[11:46] Bill’s letter

[16:02] Nesting and nurturing

[21:31] Pleasure in preserving things

[27:18] Scarcity begets selfishiness

[30:38] The heart of the episode

[36:10] Navigating Eight vs Transmitting Eight

[38:42] Other characters

[45:27] Other Preserving Eights

[48:00] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TikTok: @mariosikora

Book: How to Think Well, and Why: The Awareness to Action Guide to Clear Thinking

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

Why Vito Succeeds Where Michael Fails | Godfather II and the Navigating Enneagram 8

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe return with a new season of Enneagram in a Movie podcast, starting with a series on the subtypes. Every other week, they will focus on a subtype with a movie that captures it well. In this episode, they discuss The Godfather II, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, to explore the Navigating Eight. The 1974 film features a lot of Type Eight–Striving to Feel Powerful–with different subtypes. Mario and TJ dissect how the parallel storyline and different subtypes between the two significant characters–Vito, played by De Niro and Michael, played by Pacino–come into play as they try to assert and maintain power.

“This guy is all about power. He is not all about detachment. He is all about power and vengeance. This whole movie is about vengeance from the very beginning until the very end. The theme is vengeance. And that is the traditional fixation of Type Eight." - Mario [13:37]

“It’s very much like a Navigating nightmare is to be exiled, to be cut off completely.” - TJ [45:38]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03] Intro

[00:49] This week’s movie

[05:00] Which movie’s better?

[09:06] Two Type Eight characters

[10:17] Striving to Feel Powerful

[12:34] Michael: Preserving Eight

[17:17] Type Eight in Vito

[23:09] The Navigating Domain

[28:10] Vito and the landlord

[32:52] Noticing and watching

[34:29] Other examples of navigating

[39:58] It’s the game that counts

[44:41] The theme of isolation and exile

[49:29] Mafia is very hierarchical

[52:41] How this could have played differently

[1:01:26] Other Navigating Eights

[1:04:37] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TikTok: @mariosikora

Book: How to Think Well, and Why: The Awareness to Action Guide to Clear Thinking

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

The Enneagram in a Movie and "The Muppet Movie"

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:05:00 -0400

TJ and Mario take a trip down nostalgia lane to explore the 1979 classic "The Muppet Movie," filled with cameos from all of your grandparents' favorite celebrities!

"A Real Pain" and the Enneagram

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:25:00 -0400

The movie "A Real Pain" is a sensitive and touching portrayal of an Enneagram type Seven in an existential crisis and his trip to visit his beloved grandmother's home in Poland with his type Six cousin. Both Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg give pitch-perfect portrayals of these two Enneagram profiles. Mario and TJ break it all down in this video.

A Tribute to Gene Hackman

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:45:00 -0400

TJ and Mario discuss the career of Gene Hackman, focusing on some of their favorite performances.

The Enneagram in a Movie: To Live and Die in LA

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:25:00 -0400

Celebrating the new availability (FINALLY!) of one of Mario's favorite movies from the 1980s, we talk about William Friedken's underappreciated gem, "To Live and Die in LA" from the perspective of the Enneagram. #enneagram4 #toliveanddieinla #williamfriedkin

An Enneagram Lens on Emilia Perez

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:45:00 -0400

TJ Dawe and Mario Sikora talk about the Oscar-nominated "Emilia Perez" through the lens of the Enneagram, paying close attention to the main characters Emilia and Rita.

Mario’s TV Favorite for 2024: “Slow Horses”

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:15:00 -0400

Mario and TJ discuss the Enneagram types represented in Mario’s favorite TV experience of 2024—Season 4 of “Slow Horses,” starring Gary Oldman (playing a vivid Transmitting One) and Kristin Scott Thomas (playing a clear Navigating One).

TJ's TV Favorite from 2024: What We Do In the Shadows

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400

TJ and Mario shine an Enneagram light on TJ's favorite TV experience of 2024--"What We Do In the Shadows." We look at the question: are vampires inherently Four-ish?

Top Picks for 2024: American Fiction

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0400

Mario explains why American Fiction was his favorite movie experience of 2024.

Our 2024 Favorites: Anora

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:40:00 -0400

TJ chooses his favorite movie experience of 2024--"Anora."

Wes Anderson and the Preserving Instinctual Bias

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:05:00 -0400

TJ and Mario talk about how the movies of Wes Anderson provide insights into understanding the Preserving Instinctual Bias.

"Get Shorty" and the Navigating Instinctual Bias

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:01:00 -0400

In this episode of "The Enneagram in a Movie," Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe delve into the classic film "Get Shorty," exploring its rich themes through the lens of the Enneagram and the navigating instinctual bias. Join Mario and TJ as they discuss what makes "Get Shorty" a brilliant example of navigating dynamics, highlighting Elmore Leonard's knack for crafting intricate, character-driven narratives. They examine the standout performances of John Travolta, Rene Russo, Gene Hackman, and others, as well as how Travolta's portrayal of Chili Palmer embodies both navigating and transmitting instincts. Along the way, they touch on Elmore Leonard’s legacy in film adaptations, making this episode an insightful deep-dive for both film buffs and Enneagram enthusiasts alike! Whether you're revisiting the movie or discovering it for the first time, this engaging conversation will deepen your appreciation for its storytelling, character complexities, and more.

Type 8 Women, Part 3: Emily the Criminal

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:03:00 -0400

In this episode of "The Enneagram in a Movie," Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe turn their attention to the 2022 indie film "Emily the Criminal" starring Aubrey Plaza. As they explore the Enneagram Type 8 through Emily's journey, they highlight the film’s complex portrayal of a Navigating Type 8 woman, capturing both her grit and vulnerability as she faces the harsh realities of economic struggle, debt, and crime in modern-day Los Angeles. Mario and TJ discuss how Emily’s story embodies classic Type 8 characteristics, including a relentless drive, quick adaptation to difficult circumstances, and a fierce sense of justice and self-reliance. The conversation delves into her transformation from a gig worker drowning in debt to a criminal mastermind who owns her identity as “Emily the Criminal.” They compare Emily’s depiction to other iconic female Type 8 characters and emphasize the need for more rich, multidimensional female Type 8 roles in cinema. This discussion is a must-watch for Enneagram enthusiasts, film buffs, and anyone fascinated by powerful character studies.

Type 8 Women, Part 2: Jackie Brown

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:57:00 -0400

"Jackie Brown" is often hailed as Quentin Tarantino's understated masterpiece, featuring a nuanced and captivating story that unfolds around Jackie Brown, played by the legendary Pam Grier. As a flight attendant entangled with Ordell Robbie, a small-time arms dealer portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, Jackie finds herself caught between law enforcement and the criminal world. Faced with life-threatening stakes, she crafts an ingenious scheme to outwit everyone around her. Mario and TJ discuss how Enneagram Type Eight is accurately portrayed in the film. This film adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s novel showcases Tarantino's gift for character development, revitalizing the careers of Grier and Robert Forster, who portrays the compassionate bail bondsman Max Cherry. Unlike Tarantino’s typically flashy fare, "Jackie Brown" delves into the vulnerabilities and complex survival strategies of its central characters. Grier's portrayal offers a refreshing take on strength and cunning, avoiding conventional action hero tropes for a more cerebral and emotionally resonant journey. With memorable performances, sharp dialogue, and a plot full of twists, this film is a testament to Tarantino’s storytelling finesse and serves as a must-watch for those who appreciate layered character-driven narratives.

Type 8 Women, Part 1: Furiosa

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:30:00 -0400

In this episode of the "The Enneagram in a Movie," hosts Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe dive deep into three powerful portrayals of female Enneagram Type 8 characters: Furiosa from "Mad Max: Fury Road" and its prequel, "Furiosa"; Jackie Brown from Quentin Tarantino’s "Jackie Brown"; and Emily from "Emily the Criminal." The discussion centers on how these strong-willed, complex women navigate a world filled with conflict, power dynamics, and challenges unique to their character arcs. In this video, we focus on how Furiosa's relentless determination to escape a dystopian patriarchy showcases the Type 8 archetype, highlighting her leadership, grit, and strategic mind. They discuss her evolution across two films, emphasizing the complexities of a female Type 8 in a cinematic world that often favors traditional male heroes. Mario and TJ also touch on the broader issue of why Type 8 women are rare in both movies and Enneagram literature, examining how society's portrayal of assertive women impacts their representation on-screen. This episode is perfect for fans of cinema, Enneagram enthusiasts, and those fascinated by strong female leads.

The "Final Girl Trope" and the Preserving Instinctual Bias

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:30:00 -0400

In this video, TJ Daw and Mario Sikora dive into the fascinating world of horror films, exploring the iconic "Final Girl" trope—where a lone female character survives against all odds. From classic characters like Laurie Strode in "Halloween" to Ripley in "Alien," they unpack how this trope challenges gender expectations and reflects deep survival impulses.

The discussion delves into how horror movies tap into our psychological "preserving" instinctual bias, drawing connections to the ATA Enneagram. TJ and Mario explain how horror movies symbolize our collective anxieties, with the Final Girl's journey embodying resilience in the face of threat. They also discuss how men and women may view horror and action movies differently, with horror providing a visceral, survival-based catharsis for many female viewers.

Whether you’re a horror fan or interested in psychology in general and the Enneagram in particular, this conversation provides a fresh take on why these films captivate audiences, exploring both the fear of the unknown and the thrill of survival.

The Preserving Instinctual Bias and Hallmark Movies

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Welcome to another episode in the Enneagram in a Movie series! Join hosts TJ Dawe and Mario Sikora as they explore an unexpected cinematic world—Hallmark movies! You might know Hallmark for their heartwarming holiday stories and idyllic small-town settings, but today, TJ and Mario look deeper to uncover how these films reflect the "preserving instinctual bias" of the ATA Enneagram In this episode, they discuss:

• The Comfort of Familiarity: Hallmark movies offer a sense of stability, safety, and nostalgia through recurring plots, warm community vibes, and predictable romance.

• The Preserving Instinctual Bias: These films embody a desire for consistency, coziness, and rootedness, a quality often overlooked in Hollywood. Mario explains how the "preserving bias" is all about feeling nurtured, secure, and connected to familiar surroundings.

• Why Hallmark is Unique: Unlike the Hollywood norm, where ambition or conflict drives the story, Hallmark movies promote wholesome, slow-paced life values—no big-city hustle or gritty realism here. It’s all about coming home, reconnecting, and finding happiness in the simple things.

• Hallmark's Production Style: Learn how Hallmark’s “factory-style” production—reusing actors, sets, and plot formulas—contributes to its comforting, reliable feel.

Whether you're a fan of Hallmark or a curious critic, this episode offers a fresh look at what makes these movies resonate with millions. Ideal for viewers interested in psychology, film tropes, or simply seeking a cozy escape!

No Country for Old Men and Enneagram Type Eight

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Enneagram in a Movie Video Podcast, TJ Dawe and Mario Sikora dive deep into the Enneagram Type Eight as portrayed in the classic film "No Country for Old Men." This Best Picture winner offers a rich psychological exploration through its two central characters: Llewelyn Moss and Anton Chigurh. Both are driven by the core motivations of Type Eight, but they display this in vastly different ways. TJ and Mario discuss how Moss represents a Preserving Eight, methodical and protective of his resources and loved ones, while Chigurh embodies the Navigating Eight, operating by a ruthless internal code. Together, these characters show the extremes of the Type Eight personality—power, control, and an unyielding drive to shape their environments. If you're interested in personality types, the Enneagram, or just love a deep dive into movie character analysis, this episode is for you! Watch to discover how "No Country for Old Men" is not only a thrilling crime drama but also a masterclass in understanding the dynamics of Enneagram Type Eight.

Key Topics:

The Enneagram Type Eight explained

How No Country for Old Men showcases different facets of Type Eight

Character analysis of Llewelyn Moss and Anton Chigurh

A closer look at the themes of power, control, and survival in the film

Type 2 - I Love You, Man & Dead Man Walking

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0400

In the final episode of this season, we explore Type 2 through the films I Love You, Man and Dead Man Walking.

Type 5 - The Imitation Game and Annihilation

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:09:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss Type 5 through the films The Imitation Game and Annihilation. While both have some great Type 5 moments and characters, they portray very different aspects of what 5s are all about.

Type 7 - Beverly Hills Cop & Trainwreck

Tue, 30 May 2023 01:30:00 -0400

We discuss Type 7, "Striving to Feel Excited", through the films Beverly Hills Cop and Trainwreck. One shows the lighter, more carefree side of the 7, and one takes a more realistic look at the downside of "too much of a good thing." Join us for some fun!

Type 6 - Meet the Parents & Erin Brockovich

Tue, 16 May 2023 00:15:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss Type 6, "Striving to Feel Secure," through the films Meet the Parents and Erin Brockovich.

Type 9 - Wonder Boys & Four Weddings and a Funeral

Tue, 02 May 2023 06:14:00 -0400

In this episode we look at Type 9, "Striving to Feel Peaceful". Wonder Boys (the box office bomb but surprising great film) and Four Weddings and a Funeral have some great Type 9 characters (and energy) going on. Join us!

Type 3 - Edge of Tomorrow & Molly's Game

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:30:00 -0400

In this episode we explore Type 3, "Striving to Feel Outstanding, through the films Edge of Tomorrow and Molly's Game. Tom Cruise... the Three-est Three ever to Three... plays a different kind of Three than he normally does, and Molly Bloom pushes herself to the limit. Both films are a good example of the "growth journey" of Type 3, albeit in different ways.

Type 1 - Sicario & Chocolat

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:15:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about those who are Striving to Feel Perfect... Type 1. Sicario and Chocolat are both great examples of the "The Journey of Type 1", although in very different ways.

Type 4 - "Withnail and I" & "Pitch Perfect"

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:15:00 -0400

In this episode we explore the depths of those striving to feel unique... Type Four. We look at the films "Withnail and I" and "Pitch Perfect" to see different sides and levels of health.

Type 8 - Aliens & Master and Commander

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:15:00 -0400

In this episode we switch from the Instinctual Biases and begin talking about the strategies. First up... Type 8 (the best Type according to Mario, although he might be biased).

Preserving - Father of the Bride & No Reservations

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:01:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss the Preserving Instinctual Bias through the films Father of the Bride and No Reservations. TJ Ingrassia forced Mario and TJ Dawe to sit through them in order to exact his revenge after being tortured through Grease and Purple Rain. Regardless, they're great examples of what Preservers are all about!

Navigating - Mean Girls and Goodfellas

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:09:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss the Navigating Instinctual Bias through the films Mean Girls and Goodfellas, two movies that have surely never been discussed as having anything to do with each other. Listen to find out why we think they're a perfect match!

Transmitting - Purple Rain & Moana

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:49:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss the Transmitting Instinctual Bias through the films Purple Rain and Moana. They demonstrate two sides of Transmitting that, at first glance, appear to be very different from each other.

Employee Picks - Interstellar

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:05:00 -0400

In the final episode of Season Three, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe, TJ Ingrassia and special guest Seth “Creek” Creekmore talk about “Interstellar,” directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matthew McConaughey. Seth shares what inspired him to choose this film to discuss and why he thought the musical score by Composer Hans Zimmer was a beautiful contrast to the film. In typical fashion, the four hosts explore the Enneagram types of the characters as well as the themes of the film, which includes the value of human life.

“It just feels like a Four inner journey for me. Like just the sweeping, large, expansive, but organic, dark and longing and uncertain. It’s just, I dunno. I think it just mirrors some part of myself back to me.” - Seth Creekmore [07:57]

“My guess is that Christopher Nolan is a Five, and it seemed like a pretty big Five-ish framing of love. Love is something that we can quantify, or even if there’s something mysterious about it, it’s a signifier of something we don’t get yet, implying that love is something that we can and should factor into our calculations.” - TJ Dawe [24:49]

“The script feels kind of Five-ish, but it’s being played by this guy who’s got this cool, chill Nine-ish vibe with some Seven-ish excitement and wonder.” - TJ Ingrassia [39:56]

“The whole movie was about Three stuff in my mind, because it was about aspiration.” - Mario Sikora [43:05]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[01:14] This week’s guest: Seth Creekmore

[05:55] This week’s movie: “Interstellar”

[08:28] Hosts’ history with the movie

[13:50] About the film

[17:14] Hosts’ thoughts on the film

[22:12] The is-ought argument

[23:59] Selling love

[30:08] The movie’s score

[32:53] Mann’s Enneagram Type

[36:12] Matthew McConaughey’s and Cooper’s Enneagram Type

[42:47] The movie’s Type Three themes

[45:24] Tension between transmitting and preserving

[50:44] Brand’s and Romilly’s Enneagram Type

[54:04] TARS’ and Murph’s Enneagram Type

[58:03] The value of human life

[1:03:18] Final thoughts on the film

[1:11:53] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Seth "Creek" Creekmore:

IG: @creekmoremusic

Pod: Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast

Pod: Delusional Optimism

Employee Picks - The Thin Red Line

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia are joined by Russ Hudson to discuss Mario’s all-time favorite movie, “The Thin Red Line.” The 1998 war film marked the return of director Terrence Malick, after 20 years from his last film. The four hosts discuss the higher Enneagram themes at play in the film as well as the Enneagram types of some of the characters.

“I think we’re meant not to see these people as individual hermetically-sealed identities moving against a static background, but there’s a certain fluidity. And I think the reason for the casting that way and not dwelling a long time on any single character was meant to put us into this framework of how we’re all kind of connected in all of this.” - Russ Hudson [29:04]

“I think there’s a very Four-ish theme in the film, is that there’s depth and beauty in every single person, regardless of the fact that many of them look alike, that they’re dressed alike, that they have to do the same thing.” - TJ Dawe [45:26]

“Step away from the judgment, because the judgment keeps us separated. But once we let go of the judgment, then we can find unity again.” - Mario Sikora [1:09:36]

“The first time I watched it, I was trying to decide if I thought Witt has some Four-ish stuff going on, because a lot of this feeling and affect from him honestly feels a lot like my wife who’s a Four. Just sort of this acception of the reality of what’s going on, and a deep empathy of humanity. Sort of a closeness to death, not even in a dark morose kind of way. Just a transcendence acceptance of the reality of death.” - TJ Ingrassia [1:31:16]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[01:48] This week’s guest: Russ Hudson

[02:59] This week’s movie: “The Thin Red Line”

[03:38] Host’s general thoughts on the movie

[12:43] About the movie

[16:46] Where it stands among war movies

[27:30] The director, Terrence Malick

[28:44] Thoughts about the casting

[32:55] Witt as a Type Nine

[39:32] Wrestling with faith

[43:12] Bell’s Enneagram Type

[48:18] Sean Penn and Welsh as Type Eight

[53:58] Staros: Type Six or Nine?

[57:07] John Cusack, a classic Seven

[1:00:11] Higher aspects of Point Nine

[1:06:29] The Holy Ideas

[1:13:42] Six and Three themes in the film

[1:19:29] Four and Eight themes

[1:30:55] Final thoughts

[1:38:54] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Russ Hudson:

Employee Picks - Groundhog Day

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:05:00 -0400

In this episode, María José Munita returns to the podcast to talk with Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia about their favorite movie, “Groundhog Day.” The four discuss the psychospiritual elements and philosophical themes in the film as well as the Enneagram types for the main characters. They also talk about how the film illustrates the process of growth.

“Without the explanation, he’s sort of protagonist and antagonist at the same time, and so it just focuses on him and his experience. I think it’s much for the better that they didn’t go down that road.” - TJ Ingrassia [17:24]

“That’s what happens with Nines. They can say the worst thing to you and they will sound nice anyways most times.” - María José Munita [28:45]

“The thought that came with that is the dawning of curiosity comes after you’ve hit the wall. And so much personal work comes, not when somebody else tells us that we should do it or you see a list online or something like that, but when you reach a point where you just have to have that moment of clarity, that conversation with yourself of like what’s going on?” - TJ Dawe [1:03:45]

“María José was talking about how change feels uncomfortable and unnatural. I like to use the analogy of wearing someone else’s clothes. It’s just doesn’t feel quite right.” - Mario Sikora [1:05:32]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Intro

[00:34] This week’s guest: María José Munita

[01:40] This week’s movie: “Groundhog Day”

[04:56] Movie as memes

[07:16] About the movie

[11:39] Thoughts on the philosophical themes

[19:46] Interesting casting ideas

[20:38] Rita as a Type Nine

[32:54] Phil’s Enneagram Type

[55:55] Bill Murray as a Type Four

[1:00:43] The path to growth

[1:09:42] Phil as a One, Four and an Eight

[1:13:39] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Maria Jose Munita:

IG: @mjmunita

Web: mjmunita.com

Employee Picks - The Shawshank Redemption

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:57:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia are joined by special guests, Clay Tumey, author of “The Blue Chip Store: How Bank Robbery Changed My Life,” and Susan Olesek, founder of Enneagram Prison Project. The panel of five discuss the 1994 drama, “The Shawshank Redemption,” starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. With the film set in a prison, Clay draws from his experience in prison while Susan explores her work with incarcerated people and the Enneagram to not only look at the movie about a man who is wrongfully accused of murder, but to also examine it as a story of a person who’s trapped in a personality.

“I also thought that with this character captured better than almost anything I’ve seen about the Fives is the tenderness at the heart of the Type Five. This sweetness, this kindness that most people don’t get to see because what they see is the detached piece.” - Mario Sikora [35:36]

“There’s so much generosity in the Five, and I love that you’re highlighting it because I think that’s why we love the Five so much.” - Susan Olesek [38:21]

“I just didn’t buy it from him in terms of feeling like he really meant it. It almost felt like he was more using that as a cover to just have power over people. But that could speak to his unhealthier… That’s a way an unhealthy one would use some of that is they don’t really believe it for themselves. They just believe it for other people or something.” - TJ Ingrassia [1:01:40]

“Captain Hadley, he embodies everything that I appreciate about Type Eight, even when he’s beating the hell out of people. The thing that I appreciate is I never have to wonder, almost never have to wonder where I stand with the Type Eight.” - Clay Tumey [1:08:07]

“That got me thinking, this movie works as a metaphor for being in any life situation that you believe you’re stuck in, and there’s a better life somewhere on the horizon. How do I get there? And one of the ways, certainly not the only way, but the Andy Dufresne way, is a little bit at a time.” - TJ Dawe [1:21:46]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[00:47] Our special guests, Clay Tumey and Susan Olesek

[07:26] Why this week’s movie: “The Shawshank Redemption”

[14:03] About the movie

[19:26] Hosts’ reactions to the film

[21:15] The casting

[23:18] Andy Dufresne as Type Five

[35:??] Generosity in Type Five

[38:29] “If I Didn't Care” by Ink Spots

[40:43] Chip’s book, “The Blue Chip Store”

[44:00] Red’s Enneagram Type

[49:27] Brooks as Type Nine

[50:17] Warden Norton’s Enneagram Type

[1:02:00] It’s about feeling perfect

[1:05:15] Captain Hadley as Type Eight

[1:11:00] Tommy’s Enneagram Type

[1:21:04] Why is this movie universally beloved?

[1:24:41] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Susan Olesek:

Web: enneagramprisonproject.org

Clay Tumey:

Book: The Blue Chip Store: How Bank Robbery Changed My Life

Employee Picks - Fearless

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:31:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe, and TJ Ingrassia are joined by special guest Nhien Vuong to discuss the 1993 film, “Fearless, directed by Peter Weir and starring Jeff Bridges, Rosie Perez and Isabella Rossellini. While the four hosts discuss the character’s Enneagram Types, they also explore the themes in the film, such as managing change based on trauma, and what the Enneagram teaches about the fundamental human dynamics. They look into the inner triangle of the Enneagram, particularly the Core Qualities.

“This is not a movie that has a logic to it. It is an experience.” - Mario Sikora [11:50]

“I think by your definition that this movie is a poem. Nobody speaks in poetic language, but it isn’t a linear narrative. It is a linear narrative, although there’s a number of flashbacks. It is about something that happens to a person, but it’s more a meditation on or an exploration of a theme or any number of themes.” - TJ Dawe [42:29]

“Actually, as you were sharing about interdependence, I really touched to hear you and both of the TJs share. It is striking how this conversation is so beyond the movie itself, but what touched you is a window into you.” - Nhien Vuong [54:28]

“It’s like he survived the crash and woke up in this dimension where he has access to these newer insights. He doesn’t want to live like a coward anymore. He doesn’t want to be ruled by fear anymore, but I think there’s a big tie in humanity in general between genius and madness. If you want the genius component, there’s going to be some madness that goes along with it.” - TJ Ingrassia [18:09]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[00:52] Our special guest, Nhien Vuong

[02:54] Hosts’ background with Peter Weir’s films

[04:19] This week’s movie: “Fearless”

[08:05] Hosts’ reactions to the movie

[13:07] Real lasting change based on trauma

[19:33] Christian references in the film

[22:06] The characters’ Enneagram types

[25:26] John Turturro as Dr. Bill Perlman

[26:05] The inner triangle of the enneagram

[27:38] Jeff Bridges’ and Max’s Enneagram Type

[33:17] Key themes of this movie

[42:07] This movie is a poem

[44:09] Rosie Perez as Carla

[51:55] The interdependence of love

[56:52] Theme of death and rebirth

[1:06:38] Max as a Three, an One, a Four and an Eight

[1:11:46] How to contact Nhien

[1:12:23] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Nhien Vuong:

Web: evolvingenneagram.com

Employee Picks - The Princess Bride

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:09:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the 1987 film, “The Princess Bride,” and reveal how easy it can be to look at a film and interpret it differently. The hosts examine the Enneagram Types for each character, at times not agreeing. Is Iñigo Montoya a Type Three or Type Four? What Enneagram Type do they see for Wallace Shawn’s Vizzini? Why was Andre the Giant’s character, Fezzik, the perfect Type Nine? Listen as the hosts share their thoughts on these and other characters.

“I thought Count Rugen was maybe the one of the best Fives I’ve ever seen in a movie. Talk about detached.” - TJ Dawe [29:18]

“The Navigating One, I think, is a subtype that’s often misunderstood. Other people call this the Social One, and people have a tendency to think the so-called Social One is a reformer. Somebody who wants to change the world. That’s not what’s going on here.” - Mario Sikora [33:24]

“If I had a thousand years with this movie, I never would have guessed One. I had her as a Four all day long, and maybe part of this is because… I might be biased, because my wife is a Four. And I felt like I was watching my wife through the course of this film.” - TJ Ingrassia [35:53]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[00:29] This week’s movie: “The Princess Bride”

[07:52] About the movie

[12:44] The director, Rob Reiner, and the casting

[19:01] Andre the Giant as Fezzik, a Type Nine

[23:10] Wallace Shawn as Vizzini

[29:15] Count Rugen as Type Five

[32:04] Robin Wright as Buttercup

[39:55] Westley’s Enneagram Type

[44:26] Iñigo Montoya: Type Three or Type Four?

[51:59] Miracle Max’s Enneagram Type

[52:41] Overall tone of the movie

[55:42] William Goldman and his Enneagram Type

[57:57] Westley and Buttercup as a One, a Four, or an Eight?

[1:02:21] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Employee Picks - Bridesmaids

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:22:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the 2011 movie, “Bridesmaids,” starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne. The three hosts explore the film about status and friendships and examine the characters’ Enneagram Types. Listen as they debate which Enneagram Type is Wiig’s character, Annie. Is she a Type Six or a Type Two? Mario also introduces new categories to discuss the Enneagram themes in the movie.

“This is what’s so interesting about the Enneagram is the external traits can look so similar. It’s a fictional film and so different types can be reacting exactly the same way. We don’t necessarily have access to her internal drives and childhood traumas and all this kind of stuff, so it could just be a… It’s a bit of a Rorschach test.” - TJ Ingrassia [14:27]

“I think Nine-ish characters are very common as the heroes in Judd Apatow flicks, because they’re just these easygoing, unambitious, salt-of-the-earth kind of guys that you just can’t help but like.” - Mario Sikora [36:49]

“That’s another side of Eights that people don’t often see because Eights present themselves as so tough. That they didn’t necessarily just stride through life like Conan the Barbarian smashing down obstacles with their club at every turn. Eights can be bullied.” - TJ Dawe [45:48]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[00:28] This week’s movie: “Bridesmaids”

[02:17] About the movie

[05:08] Hosts’ reactions to the movie

[11:05] Annie’s Enneagram Type

[20:15] Helen’s Enneagram Type

[26:13] Ted as Type Three

[30:15] Officer Rhodes’ Enneagram Type

[38:59] Judd Apatow: A Type Six and a Navigating Type

[40:17] Rebel Wilson as Brynn, the roommate

[42:29] Megan’s Enneagram Type

[47:42] Introducing categories to the podcast

[57:57] Lillian’s Enneagram Type

[58:27] Overall theme of bonding and friendship

[1:02:30] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Employee Picks - About a Boy

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:16:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss “About a Boy,” starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette. The three hosts explore the questions, “Does the pursuit of pleasure lead to happiness? Can any man or woman truly be an island?” They also examine the characters, Will, Marcus, Fiona and Ellie, and their Enneagram Types.

“As much a pursuit of happiness is part of the wiring of the Seven, the avoidance of unhappiness is just as critical.” - Mario Sikora [23:25]

“Sevens tend to be pretty good improvisers. They think quickly. They think on their feet, and they pull the answer out of thin air and get the golden fleece... until they can’t.” - TJ Dawe [25:53]

“It’s not super on the surface in the film, but it’s sort of implies a little bit that maybe Will has some unresolved daddy issues.” - TJ Ingrassia [55:26]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Intro

[00:29] This week’s movie: “About a Boy”

[02:55] About the movie

[06:40] Roger Ebert’s summary of the movie

[14:59] Mario’s hypothesis regarding Will

[23:02] Pursuit of pleasure

[26:06] The good intention of the Seven

[29:12] Distinguishing the Preserving Seven and the Five

[36:36] “I Love You, Man” and “Knocked Up”

[38:04] Marcus’s Enneagram Type

[46:43] Fiona’s Enneagram Type

[50:07] Ellie as a Type Eight

[53:11] The power of empathy

[56:52] The overall theme of the movie

[1:00:59] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Employee Picks - Birdman

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:27:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss “Birdman,” starring Michael Keaton. As the film oozes with themes of the Enneagram Type Four, “Striving to Feel Unique,” the three hosts look at the question “What is art?” and “Who is a real artist?” as they examine the lead character played by Keaton. They also consider the Enneagram Types for the other characters in the film and talk about the artfulness of the director, Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

“The movie itself is really all about these Four-ish issues. Now when I think of Fours, I always think of this preferred strategy of striving to feel unique.” - Mario Sikora [17:54]

“Three hadn’t occurred to me watching it, but I had watched it thinking, ‘If he’s a Four, it’s definitely not a perfect portrait of a Four.’ The central to his arc in this movie is wanting to earn the respect and the esteem of other people for him as an artist.” - TJ Dawe [20:24]

“I don’t know how much Michael Keaton actually wrestles with things the way that Riggan Thomson does, but I’m quite sure Keaton was able to access something for this role.” - TJ Ingrassia [30:47]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[01:20] This week’s movie: “Birdman”

[03:21] About the movie

[08:19] Hosts’ reaction to the movie

[12:36] Enneagram Type Four

[17:43] Riggan Thomson, an artist?

[21:04] Authenticity vs commerce

[28:58] Michael Keaton as a Type Seven

[33:08] Sam’s Enneagram Type

[40:19] Edward Norton as Mike Shiner

[46:35] Zach Galifianakis as Jake

[49:47] Tabitha’s Enneagram Type

[52:47] Other characters worth noting

[55:31] Beloved rather than love

[56:33] The director, Alejandro G. Iñárritu

[1:01:59] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Employee Picks - Grease

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:58:00 -0400

Starting with this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia will select two films they would like to discuss each week from an Enneagram perspective. This week's film, selected by TJ Dawe, is the 1978 musical, “Grease,” about two teenagers whose summer romance unexpectedly carries into the school year. The hosts examine the Enneagram Types of each character in the film from Danny Zuko to Patty Simcox and discuss why “Grease” has spoken to so many people so consistently through the years.

“I felt like the most developed, I don’t know about normal, but human sort of character was Rizzo. I connected with her, I think, more than any other character.” - TJ Ingrassia [19:56]

“This movie was clearly a fantasy, but it also speaks to the ideal of self-delusion and fooling ourselves and filling our heads with stories about how the world is.” - Mario Sikora [29:06]

“I think it’s reflective of the fact that culture is dynamic and that we as individuals are dynamic. And not only is it ok, it’s actually beneficial to look back at what were things that were ok in the past, whether it was culturally or just for me.” - TJ Dawe [44:18]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[00:40] This week’s movie: “Grease”

[01:37] Why “Grease”

[04:15] A reflection of the time

[07:49] About “Grease”

[10:39] Hosts’ response to the film

[16:35] The characters’ Enneagram Types

[29:05] John Travolta and Danny Zuko

[39:46] At the drive-in

[43:41] Culture is dynamic

[47:15] Final thoughts on “Grease”

[50:30] Next week’s movie: “Birdman”

[51:56] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Thor

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:49:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia close out their series on the Marvel Cinematic Universe by discussing the two films, “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame.” Through the title character, Thor, the three hosts explore the hero’s journey and power through Enneagram Type Eight. They discuss why they think “Thor: Ragnarok” is a Type Eight film made through a Type Seven lens, and compare it to the final movie in the Avengers saga (thus far), “Avengers: Endgame” that is about trauma and healing.

“The whole film is just basically this giant question for Thor of like ‘Where is my power? How do I have my power? What happened to my power? How do I get my power back? My sister wants the power. Just power.’” - TJ Ingrassia [07:59]

“The lesson for Eights is you can be more powerful by recognizing your limitations and turning responsibility over or empowering other people who can then go on and be more powerful.” - Mario Sikora [26:55]

“This is about the fact that some aspect of us is still wounded by something that happened at some point and that this can continue to influence us or even control us our entire lives. And part of the work of studying the Enneagram, part of the work of just being a conscious adult is finding a way to make peace with these parts of ourselves.” - TJ Dawe [50:05]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[00:43] This week’s movies

[01:52] Chris Hemsworth as Thor

[04:31] “Thor: Ragnarok”

[07:19] Type Eight made by a Seven-ish lens

[14:45] Almost felt like two different movies

[18:38] Hela as Enneagram Type Eight

[21:46] The interplay between Thor and Hela as Type Eights

[28:10] Taika Waititi as Korg

[30:12] “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin

[34:21] “Avengers: Endgame”

[43:35] Blending of storytelling forms

[46:41] Characters with feelings and interlives

[51:09] The closure at the end of the film

[54:20] Themes of Eight in the film

[59:28] A message to the One

[1:00:07] The symbolic residence of Bruce Banner integrating The Hulk

[1:06:47] The father/son relationship

[1:09:39] Final thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe

[1:16:31] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Black Panther

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:40:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the two films, “Black Panther '' and “Avengers: Infinity War,” focusing on the primary character, The Black Panther. They explore the themes of excellence and aspiration in “Black Panther” as Enneagram Type Three as well as make the case for Killmonger as a Type Three or Type Eight. They also talk about the issues of life and vitality in “Avengers: Infinity War.”

“A big Nine-ish theme that I saw in the movie altogether is the theme of keeping your brilliance hidden. Many Nines have all the talent in the world, and it stays within their own mind or stays within the confines of their own homes or maybe a few people who know them. So there’s often this reticence to shine and there’s reticence to get involved.” - TJ Dawe [19:13]

“He walks into the apartment as himself, but then for a little bit, he actually reverts to his childlike form. And it felt to me like a pretty good picture of… what you read about in a lot of the Enneagram literature is that inside of the Eight is the small, fragile child that they’re protecting.” - TJ Ingrassia [33:01]

“In Eights, vitality gets stunted and they feel this deadness inside, and they’re trying to recapture it in some way. And this is why we see all this exertion, this excessiveness, this extremeness in Eight. It’s this ideal way of trying to capture life again. For me, that was just a big theme in the movie.” - Mario Sikora [1:07:32]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[00:44] This week’s movies

[04:07] “Black Panther”

[07:10] Hosts’ thoughts on the film

[12:36] Marvel movies and Type Eight archetype

[13:13] Ryan Coogler as a director

[15:16] Type Three or Type Nine?

[25:09] Michael B. Jordan as Killmonger

[30:16] The different approaches with the two leads

[37:37] Other characters’ Enneagram Types

[43:57] “Avengers: Infinity War”

[52:27] Hosts’ reactions to the movie

[53:44] Humor with the seriousness

[57:36] The opening sequence

[58:51] Thanos’s Enneagram Type

[1:05:33] The main theme of the movie

[1:10:54] Other Enneagram moments

[1:15:49] Religious themes

[1:17:33] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:38:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the character, Captain America, through the films, “Captain America: The First Avenger” and “Captain America: Civil War.” They examine Captain America as an Enneagram Type One, “Striving to Feel Perfect,” and explore the moral and ethical questions raised in both films.

“I just found him incredibly inspiring, and I loved him, really. And I can see why he’s such a good example of how a healthy One is inspiring. They’re the kind of leader that you would follow until the end of the Earth.” - TJ Dawe [07:50]

“I just found it really interesting there. That this very clear and consistent Type Seven character was almost taking the position of what we would often think the One position would be.” - Mario Sikora [56:13]

“Sometimes Ones just need to take a little break, have a little fun. Captain doesn’t have a lot of fun and enjoyment in his life, so that was a nice moment of levity for him.” - TJ Ingrassia [1:09:44]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[00:46] This week’s movies

[01:24] First movie: “Captain America: The First Avenger”

[05:50] Hosts’ response to the film

[09:34] How this character is not a Three

[16:40] Type One in the film

[21:43] References to “Raiders of the Lost Ark”

[25:27] A morally unambiguous movie

[28:29] Enneagram Types for the other characters

[31:39] Next film: Captain America: Civil War

[38:57] Hosts’ thoughts on the movie

[42:59] Tackling serious issues and ethical complexity

[55:29] Type Seven follows the rule

[59:04] Spider-Man’s Enneagram Type

[1:03:15] Other Enneagram Type examples

[1:08:22] Closing thoughts

[1:11:46] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Black Widow

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the film, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” as a lens to explore the title character in “Black Widow,” and its overarching themes of Type Three. Both films share a common theme of searching for identity, asking the questions “Who am I?” and “How do I express that?” The three hosts also examine a few of the new characters introduced into the Marvel Universe, including Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Yelena Belova, and how they play into the Enneagram.

“I think there’s a sense of her embracing her pain… The Fours that I know, pain is their friend. Instead of moving away from, there’s a moving into the pain, embracing it, feeling it, accepting it, and it seems like pain, personal pain is a huge theme for her throughout the whole series.” - TJ Ingrassia [14:25]

“I think the whole theme of this movie was kind of Four-ish. There was a darkness to it. There was this big question of identity and this question of becoming.” - Mario Sikora [15:31]

“That stood out to me as a really interesting symbol of Three-ness, of how we’re all programmed to one degree or another. We get information from our parents, from our peer group, from society at large of this is the way to be. This is what’s expected of you. This is the way that you can be valuable. And some part of us absorbs that, no matter how much we like to think that we’re not. And part of the work of maturing is learning to separate ourselves from those voices and learning to say, ‘OK, what’s my programming and what’s actually me?’” - TJ Dawe [1:00:12]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[01:16] The relation between this week’s movies

[02:26] First movie: “Avengers: Age of Ultron”

[05:44] Hosts’ reflections and thoughts on the film

[08:26] The importance of Hawkeye

[12:38] The twins and Type Four

[16:58] Natasha aka Black Widow

[24:57] Ultron’s and Vision’s Enneagram Type

[33:28] The theological themes in the movie

[36:08] The Stan Lee cameo

[38:34] Next film: “Black Widow”

[42:41] The most compelling characters

[44:55] Type Three connections

[49:38] The humor in the film

[50:53] Alexei as a Type Seven

[54:16] Melina’s and General Dreykov’s Enneagram Type

[59:11] Yelena as a Type Three and Type Eight

[1:04:31] The character, Taskmaster

[1:08:41] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Iron Man

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:29:00 -0400

In the third season of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe are joined by TJ Ingrassia to explore themes related to the Enneagram in a variety of movies, starting with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They examine “Iron Man,” focusing on the character, Tony Stark/Iron Man, as Enneagram Type Seven, “Striving to Feel Excited.” They also discuss how the various Enneagram types play into the group dynamic of “The Avengers,” specifically with Iron Man and Captain America.

“I think one of the unfair depictions of Sevens in some of the Enneagram literature is that they’re either not that smart or they’re frivolous or they don’t finish things. Sevens don’t finish things when they get bored with them, so they take on things that are really interesting challenges.” - Mario Sikora [17:29]

“The symbolic value of shrapnel in his chest that’s traveling towards his heart and this magnet that keeps it at bay is very similar, like a symbolic equivalent to Seven’s relationship to pain and anxiety.” - TJ Dawe [22:08]

“I think this film is mostly pitting Tony Stark and his style against Steve Rogers/Captain America and his style, and as the resident Type One here, I can attest that Cap is about the One-est One who’s ever One-d.” - TJ Ingrassia [37:32]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Intro

[00:57] What to expect in Season Three

[01:50] The Marvel Cinematic Universe

[03:39] Jon Favreau’s directing career

[04:54] Enneagram Types in the Marvel Universe

[06:05] An overview of “Iron Man”

[10:37] Tony Stark as Enneagram Type Seven

[19:25] An excerpt from “Instinctual Leadership”

[22:56] Other Enneagram types in the movie

[28:05] Next movie: “The Avengers”

[33:59] Two cameos

[37:14] Iron Man vs Captain America

[44:00] Nick Fury’s Enneagram type

[47:46] Bruce Banner’s Enneagram type

[50:29] Other characters’ Enneagram types

[51:54] Clash of leadership styles

[56:22] Summer Blockbusters as a Type Seven

[59:03] Outro

Connect with us:

Mario Sikora:

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

YouTube: @TypeCast

Reese Witherspoon and Enneagram Type 3 (Part 2)

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In the final episode of Season 2, Mario, TJ and María José Munita continue their discussion on the Enneagram Type 3, “Striving to Feel Outstanding,” through the films of Reese Witherspoon as an actress and producer. They explore the films, “Gone Girl” and “Wild.” They discuss how the two films provide a comprehensive view of the complexity of the Three while ending with completely opposite tones.

“I think there were a lot of navigating themes in here, but with the understanding that just because somebody’s navigating doesn’t mean they’re good at it.” - Mario Sikora [03:29]

“Finding your best self and it’s also some Three thing. It’s like be my best version of myself.” - María José Munita [45:18]

“But it is very much like the hero’s journey, like she starts like not quite ready, and she ends much more capable than she was, not having know if she could do it.” - TJ Dawe [50:01]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:32] Subtypes of Reese’s characters so far

[05:44] The next movie: “Gone Girl”

[10:19] Different ways of looking at society

[14:21] Why Nick stayed

[17:53] Other characters that represent Type Three

[21:36] Theme of the loneliness of Threes

[25:22] Amy gets robbed and the ending

[28:52] The last movie: “Wild”

[33:52] Mario’s reaction

[35:11] What was Three-ish about this movie

[42:24] The mother as a Type Nine

[43:09] Example of how dangerous the world is for women

[45:27] How we see ourselves vs how others see us

[48:33] Getting better at something

[51:45] The quiet personal victory

[53:42] Hosts’ final thoughts

[57:28] Outro

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Reese Witherspoon and Enneagram Type 3 (Part 1)

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Mario and TJ are joined by podcast co-founder and Season 1 co-host María José Munita to discuss the Enneagram Type 3, “Striving to Feel Outstanding,” through the films of Reese Witherspoon. While Reese hasn’t directed a movie yet, the three hosts explore her films in her role as an actress and producer, starting with “Legally Blonde” and “Election.”

“She was clearly competitive. And this is something I see in healthy Threes is they’re competitive, and they want to win, but they don’t care about whether or not the other person loses.” - Mario Sikora [33:55]

“And I also saw how much of a good friend she was. And that’s my experience with a lot of Threes as well, really, really good friends.” - María José Munita [35:01]

“‘Gone Girl’ explores this in way more depth, but a big theme in this movie and in a lot of movies about Threes is the emptiness of accomplishments if those accomplishments are not done coming from the heart.” - TJ Dawe [1:10:37]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:52] The return of María José Munita

[01:42] Why Reese Witherspoon

[08:55] About Reese Witherspoon

[13:51] Enneagram Type Three

[18:43] The subtypes

[19:41] How Three-ish the US is

[22:50] Uplifting others

[26:53] The first movie: “Legally Blonde”

[30:19] Hosts’ reactions to the film

[39:34] Other Three-ish things in the film

[45:37] Type Three central theme: Finding your vocation

[46:29] Next movie: “Election”

[50:33] About the movie

[57:41] What was Three-ish about “Election”

[1:06:56] All about purpose and his goal

[1:07:52] Reframing in Jim McAllister

[1:09:23] The loneliness of Threes

[1:13:51] Alternative ending

[1:15:24] Outro

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David Fincher and Enneagram Type 5 (Part 2)

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:09:00 -0400

Mario and TJ continue their discussion on the films of David Fincher to explore Enneagram Type 5, “Striving to Feel Detached.” They discuss the films, “The Social Network” and “Girl with a Dragon Tattoo” and how the main characters in these movies portray Type Five characteristics.

“A lot of navigating themes in there, which is really interesting and ironic given that Zuckerberg is presented as this guy with no social grace whatsoever. But he’s not unaware of how people’s feelings work, of social status, he uses that. He just wears this mask of ‘It doesn’t affect me. I don’t care.’” - TJ Dawe [20:32]

“Control and autonomy is a huge, huge issue for Fives, and that’s one of the themes when they first meet with Sean Parker, played by Justin Timberlake.” - Mario Sikora [14:37]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:34] “The Social Network”

[06:48] The Type Five character

[12:27] Other things that were vividly Five-ish

[18:19] All about navigating

[26:36] Final film: “Girl with a Dragon Tattoo”

[34:53] Feeling of being God-like in a way

[36:26] Lisbeth Salander as a Type Five

[40:34] Honorable mentions

[44:04] Final thoughts

[47:00] Outro

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David Fincher and Enneagram Type 5 (Part 1)

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:33:00 -0400

In this episode, Mario and TJ discuss the films of David Fincher to explore Enneagram Type Five, “Striving to Feel Detached.” They discuss the darker side of Fives that are evident in the films, “Seven” and “The Fight Club.” Although it should be noted that not all Fives are as dark and disturbed. They also discuss what makes Fincher a Five himself with the interesting dichotomy in his approach.

“And this is one of the reasons why the Five seeks to emotionally detach from things, because there’s that fatalistic mindset, ‘How can you possibly go on if you allow your emotions, you know, to get in the way of it?’” - Mario Sikora [37:25]

“I think Fives have a real cynical view. Like both Fives and Fours do experience life as outsiders. They’re both very withdrawal types, and there’s a strong difference… In general, I think Fours interpret their outsiderness more as… well the emotional response to that is sadness. And for Fives, seething cynicism.” - TJ Dawe [08:54]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:46] The featured director: David Fincher

[01:18] Enneagram Type Five

[04:59] The relationship between Points Five and Eight

[06:43] The core quality of the Five: intuition

[07:55] Difference between the darkness of Four and Five

[11:07] About David Fincher

[19:43] No happy endings and intellectual arrogance

[25:10] The first movie: “Seven”

[28:32] Enneagram themes in the film

[34:27] Solving a puzzle

[39:59] John Doe the killer

[47:10] The closing credits

[49:45] “The Game”

[51:09] The next movie: “The Fight Club”

[58:55] A movie about toxic masculinity

[1:00:22] Five-ish themes in the movie

[1:05:29] A theme of Preserving Five

[1:06:45] Marla Singer and Tyler’s soap

[1:09:35] Clues towards the reveal

[1:13:43] Outro

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Martin Scorsese and Enneagram Type 6 (Part 2)

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Mario, TJ and special guest, Russ Hudson, continue their discussion of the films of Martin Scorsese through the lens of Enneagram Type 6, “Striving to Feel Secure.” They talk about the common theme of looking for solid ground, but never trusting that the ground is solid, through the films, “Goodfellas” and “Cape Fear.”

“It gets into the more of the kind of deeper psychoanalytic stuff in Point Six. Many Sixes, when things are not working out well for them, find direction through being against or being persecuted by a bad object to use a psychological language. ‘I don’t know what I’m for, but I know what I’m against. I don’t know who’s my friend, but I know that’s my enemy.’” - Russ Hudson [12:46]

“A big thing that the second half of the movie emphasizes again and again and very much a Six theme is ‘I want to feel secure. I want to know where I stand.’ The second half of the movie makes it clear that even though life in the mafia seems to promise that, it does not deliver.” - TJ Dawe [55:19]

“To me, what that is saying is ‘Don’t get too comfortable. Don’t think that the danger is ever gone. Don’t think that you’re ever safe. Danger lurks out there somewhere.’ And in all of these movies, that’s the theme that comes back and forth. And I think that’s the theme of the Six, and for better or worse. I mean it is a rough world, right. Bad things do happen, and it is good to be safe.” - Mario Sikora [58:20]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:34] “Cape Fear”

[06:37] The Six themes in the movie

[12:34] Shared contempt and not-so-subtle religious metaphors

[18:08] The Simpsons and leveraging the discourse between the family

[23:22] The last movie: “Goodfellas”

[28:38] How Point Six is represented

[36:43] Lack of realism in the realism

[38:28] Paranoia in the extreme

[43:10] Characters that are Type Six

[48:23] Stark contrasts and crucifix images

[57:30] The theme that ties the movies together

[59:08] Robert De Niro’s characters as a Type Six

[1:02:59] Outro

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Martin Scorsese and Enneagram Type 6 (Part 1)

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Mario and TJ are joined by special guest, Russ Hudson, to discuss the films of Martin Scorsese through the lens of Enneagram Type 6, “Striving to Feel Secure.” A common theme in Martin’s films is looking for solid ground, but never trusting that the ground is solid. The hosts start the discussion with the films, “Mean Streets” and “After Hours” and also explore how Martin might be a Type Six himself.

“As Russ and Don Riso said in ‘The Wisdom of the Enneagram,’ Sixes are a bundle of contradictions. Anything you can say about a Six, the opposite also applies. So Sixes can often have a hard time finding themselves with a system like the Enneagram because they’re sweet and they’re sour.” - TJ Dawe [03:26]

“You can’t understand Martin Scorsese’s film if you don’t understand his devotion and the enormity of the imprint of Catholicism on him.” - Russ Hudson [23:45]

“It almost seems as if movies are his place of refuge by immersing himself in films. ‘This is where I feel ok.’ And this is what I think has made him such a brillant, brilliant filmmaker.” - Mario Sikora [30:27]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[02:24] What it means to be a Type Six

[09:30] Our special guest, Russ Hudson

[10:45] The featured director: Martin Scorsese

[12:59] Hosts’ feelings and experiences with the films

[19:04] Scorsese’s Enneagram type

[28:32] Exploration of where to find safety

[31:12] First movie: “Mean Streets”

[33:46] Six-ish themes in the movie

[42:15] Two opposing sides of the Six psyche

[47:49] Next movie: “After Hours”

[55:50] Enneagram Type 6 and Manhattan in the era

[1:00:33] The element of chance, luck and fate

[1:04:30] There’s really bad stuff out there

[1:08:38] Outro

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Steven Spielberg and Enneagram Type 7 (Part 2)

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Mario and TJ and special guest Tom Condon, author of The Enneagram Movie & Video Guide, continue their discussion on Enneagram Type Seven, “Striving to Feel Excited,” through the films of Steven Spielberg. They discuss the films, “Jurassic Park” and “Catch Me If You Can,” and the characters and themes that reflect Type Seven.

“That’s another Seven thing is this desire for accessibility. That ‘I just don’t want fun and freedom for myself or for a special crew. I want it for everyone,’ which also speaks to what a populist filmmaker Spielberg has always been.” - TJ Dawe [17:52]

“You almost never see ill-will toward other people in Sevens. They genuinely… You know, they may not love everybody. They may not like everybody, but I almost never see spite and hostility coming from Sevens.” - Mario Sikora [18:19]

“The paradox within Seven is that they’re sensitive to limitations, being bored. When they feel bored, they do what’s called a ‘hypnosis time distortion.’ The time distortion is ‘This feels like it’s going to last forever, and so I’ve got to plan my next trip to Morocco or something’ in order to get away from the forever feeling of it.” - Tom Condon [32:13]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:33] “Jurassic Park”

[06:04] Hosts’ thoughts on the film

[16:00] Dr. Hammond as a Seven

[21:08] The omnipresence of CGI

[26:43] Final movie: “Catch Me If You Can”

[30:00] Hosts’ thoughts on the film

[35:02] Christopher Walken’s character

[41:12] The subtypes of the Seven

[43:53] Honorable mention movies

[50:51] A quick Goldie Hawn story

[52:33] How to contact Tom

[53:41] Outro

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Steven Spielberg and Enneagram Type 7 (Part 1)

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Mario and TJ are joined by special guest Tom Condon, author of The Enneagram Movie & Video Guide, to discuss Enneagram Type Seven, “Striving to Feel Excited,” through the films of Steven Spielberg. They discuss why Spielberg is a Type Seven and explore the two of his films, “Jaws” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

“You can type somebody from afar, even if you don’t know them. What you need is enough information. And you have to sort of keep going at it, and you have to know what the difference is between a clue and a conclusion. But Spielberg was actually pretty easy.” - Tom Condon [05:50]

“Absolutely, this idea of moving away from pain is something that is a theme of Seven and absolutely, a theme of Spielberg’s. I would actually say that that’s one of his shortcomings as a filmmaker is this inability to sit with ambiguity or sorrow at the end of a movie.” - Mario Sikora [17:53]

“One of the things in it that really shines for me as a big hallmark of Steven Spielberg’s directing and a big link to him being a Seven is just how much energy there is on the screen.” - TJ Dawe [26:40]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:56] Our special guest, Tom Condon

[01:52] The featured director: Steven Spielberg

[02:55] Enneagram Type Seven

[05:37] Typing Steven Spielberg as a Seven

[12:49] The theme on absentee fathers

[17:47] The idea of moving away from pain

[21:03] First movie: “Jaws”

[26:10] Hosts’ thoughts on Jaws

[31:07] TJ’s experience with Richard Dreyfuss

[34:17] More facts about the movie

[40:19] “Raiders of the Lost Ark”

[48:40] Hosts’ thoughts on the film

[50:52] The pace of the movie

[55:17] This desire to please

[59:16] Great moments of humor

[1:01:52] Outro

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Spike Lee and Enneagram Type 1 (Part 2)

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:06:00 -0400

Mario, TJ and special guest Milton Stewart, Enneagram facilitator, teacher, and coach, continue their exploration of Enneagram Type One, “Striving to Feel Perfect,” through Spike Lee’s films. They discuss the director’s approach in exploring race relations, urban crime, and other political issues through the films, “Malcolm X,” “Get on the Bus,” and “Inside Man.”

“I just felt that he represented it, once again, the variance and the totality of black people, the message, everything.” - Milton Stewart [08:44]

“Ones in general are constantly trying to improve themselves, but the area of life that’s probably hardest for a One, maybe for anybody at all to do, is to improve their own moral sensibilities.” - TJ Dawe [12:40]

“Each of these movies hits you like a gut punch in a way, and for me, leaves me feeling at the same time both overwhelmed and hopeful in an odd way.” - Mario Sikora [51:06]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:32] About “Malcolm X”

[06:23] Hosts’ reactions to the film

[14:37] The scenes in Egypts

[16:21] Use of music

[18:17] Malcolm X: Transmitting One or Six?

[27:22] Next movie: “Get on the Bus”

[30:37] Hosts’ reactions to the film

[34:04] The subtheme of father and son

[35:23] The language in the movie

[44:19] Many different kinds of Black people

[47:15] The twist

[50:48] Overwhelmed and hopeful

[52:20] The final movie: “Inside Man”

[56:05] Hosts’ reactions to the film

[1:00:06] One-ish characters

[1:07:00] The critiques

[1:09:43] Final words

[1:13:03] Outro

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Spike Lee and Enneagram Type 1 (Part 1)

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:18:00 -0400

Mario, TJ are joined by special guest Milton Stewart, an Enneagram facilitator, teacher, and coach, as they explore Enneagram Type One, “Striving to Feel Perfect,” through Spike Lee’s films and the director himself. Starting with “Do the Right Thing,” they discuss the prolific director’s approach in exploring race relations, urban crime, and other political issues.

“Anger is an emotion of the One, and it’s a different kind of anger than we see in the Eight.” - Mario Sikora [16:40]

“It’s not something that is necessarily widely known, but he has been very consistent in making sure that there’s a lot of Black people behind the scenes in his movies as well as in front of the camera.” - TJ Dawe [31:15]

“How it ends literally gives you the moral of what we should be thinking about and doing. To look at dealing with things when it comes to violence and how to actually solve problems and issues.” - Milton Stewart [44:29]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:57] Our special guest, Milton Stewart

[02:16] The featured director: Spike Lee

[04:26] The hosts’ thoughts on Spike Lee’s movies

[10:52] Enneagram Type 1

[15:59] Anger is an emotion of the 1

[18:34] The subtypes

[23:01] Seeing the world as it is

[28:16] About Spike Lee

[33:17] First movie: “Do the Right Thing”

[37:23] Hosts’ reactions to the film

[41:46] Type One themes

[49:34] Trash can through the window

[54:04] Buggin Out and Giancarlo Esposito

[55:15] Final thoughts

[1:00:44] Outro

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Wes Anderson and Enneagram Type Four (Part 2)

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Mario and TJ continue their conversation exploring Enneagram Type Four, “Striving to Feel Unique,” through the films of Wes Anderson. Wes’ individualistic body of work in the last 25 years has his distinct fingerprints in his writing, his directing style and the unique aesthetic filled with vivid primary colors. Join us as Mario and TJ discuss “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Moonlight Kingdom,” and “Isle of Dogs.”

“I think Suzy is one of the great Fours in, not only in Wes Anderson’s body of work, but in film in general.” - TJ Dawe [33:47]

“And this is one of the things that struck me in this movie, it’s this fight against the replacement of reality of live, worthwhile creatures with soulless robots, which is the Four’s biggest fear of losing their individuality, their animus in a sense of who they are.” - Mario Sikora [42:49]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:33] “The Royal Tenenbaums”

[05:48] About the cast

[12:24] A comedy with real darkness

[14:30] The music in the film

[19:40] “Moonlight Kingdom"

[26:29] Anderson’s turn of direction towards the exotic

[29:49] Bill Murray’s performance and Suzy’s suitcase

[34:12] Bonds of shared sadness and tragedy

[37:25] “Isle of Dogs”

[43:16] The influence of Japanese culture and film

[44:18] The relationship between the boy and his dog

[50:31] Meta storytelling and Enneagram Type Four in Japanese culture

[54:15] The beauty in the rejected

[58:13] Hosts’ final thoughts

[1:00:34] Outro

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Wes Anderson and Enneagram Type Four (Part 1)

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:32:00 -0400

Mario and TJ explore Enneagram Type Four, “Striving to Feel Unique,” through the films of Wes Anderson, starting with “Rushmore.” Wes' body of work in the last 25 years has his distinct fingerprints in his writing, his directing style and the unique aesthetic filled with vivid primary colors. All you have to do is look at a single frame and say “That’s Wes Anderson.”Join us as Mario and TJ discuss these comedies that are also woven with melancholy, tragedy and romance.

“I think the key lesson for Fours to learn is that they don’t have to force uniqueness. They don’t have to manufacture uniqueness.” - Mario Sikora [12:17]

“I generally am blind to clothing as I make my way throughout the world. Not when I’m watching a Wes Anderson movie. You can’t not notice it.” - TJ Dawe [29:36]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[01:15] The featured director: Wes Anderson

[01:34] Enneagram Type Four

[08:25] The vice and virtue of the Type Four

[14:35] Accidentally Wes Anderson

[16:50] Wes Anderson and why he represents Type Four

[21:26] The three subtypes of the Four

[24:20] Reflective in his characters as well

[26:48] His film style and aesthetic

[32:10] First movie: “Rushmore”

[37:05] The fantasy creation of a Four

[39:50] Ms. Cross

[44:24] Theme of adoption

[46:11] Max puts on a play

[50:55] Casting Max

[53:54] On the next episode: “The Royal Tenenbaums”

[54:07] Outro

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Michael Mann and Enneagram Type Eight (Part 2)

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we continue our conversation with special guests, Tom Condon and Russ Hudson. We explore the work of director Michael Mann and Enneagram Type Eight, “Striving to Feel Powerful,” through the film, “Heat.” Michael is known for his sweeping, visually arresting movies that explore conflict and the contrast between the need for autonomy vs the demands of society.

“There’s a lot of Eight films that deal with this decision point of self-preservation versus connection, of staying with what I know how to do versus the risk of getting out of the game.” - Russ Hudson [19:43]

“So he’s got a tender heart beneath this powerful exterior, and it’s very easy for Eights to be presented in a movie or in an Enneagram workshop as if they’re made of rock, as if there wasn’t that layer of tenderness that’s there underneath.” - TJ Dawe [22:52]

“One thing that is, I don’t know, to me makes sense in terms of Eights in relation to themselves, is that they try to overpower their vulnerabilities and bully their own vulnerabilities in a way that is meant to keep them safe.” - Tom Condon [24:18]

“That Eights, when it comes right down to it, don’t feel alive if they don’t have a challenge.” - Mario Sikora [37:48]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:32] About the film, “Heat”

[04:25] Thoughts on “Heat”

[11:20] Themes of Enneagram Type Eight in the film

[17:35] The tenderness of Eight

[24:56] What it’s like working with Michael Mann

[27:16] The sex worker’s mom comes to the crime scene

[30:00] “Manhunter,” “The Last of the Mohicans,” “Ali”

[37:00] The love of an intense challenge

[39:48] Final thoughts on Michael Mann and Enneagram Type Eight

[44:33] Outro

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Michael Mann and Enneagram Type Eight (Part 1)

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Director Michael Mann is known for his sweeping, visually arresting movies that explore conflict and the contrast between the need for autonomy vs the demands of society. Two of his films in particular, “Thief” and “Heat,” are like a deep-dive into the psyche of Enneagram Type Eight. Join us and our special guests, Tom Condon and Russ Hudson, as we explore Mann’s work and Enneagram Type Eight, “Striving to Feel Powerful,” in depth.

“When an Eight’s been doing their work, they have a sense of honor. The word is their bond. They’re empowering. They can make excellent mentors and protective figures. They are merciful, kind, generous, openhearted, tender, letting themselves be touched by the world, and they still have the energy and the power and the strength they had before.” - TJ Dawe [11:07]

“One of the ways you’re talking about being on top. One of the other ways that I understand it and have heard it from Eights is in terms of size. In other words, I need to be big in order to compensate for feeling small, for feeling numb, for feeling overlooked, for feeling not cared for. I’m on my own in this tough doggy dog world.” - Tom Condon [23:11]

“The other big thing with Eights is loyalty.” - Russ Hudson [36:45]

“I think in other times, you’re absolutely right, that speaking stilly and quietly and directly is a form of power, right? ‘I don’t need to yell.’” - Mario Sikora [50:31]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:59] Our special guests, Tom Condon and Russ Hudson

[03:04] The featured director: Michael Mann

[09:17] Enneagram Type Eight

[16:22] Feeling numb, avoiding vulnerability, and vengeance

[21:02] The relationship to the Connecting Points Two and Five

[25:46] “The Jericho Mile”

[28:46] “Thief”

[33:48] What is Eight-ish about this movie

[40:54] Frank’s survival strategy

[46:34] The system is corrupt

[51:39] Another Eight value: Realism

[54:19] The common theme of men at work

[59:50] Other Eight-ish scenes in “Thief”

[1:01:57] Outro

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Christmas Movie Special

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Mario, TJ, and their special guest TJ Ingrassia go to the North Pole and discuss four of their favorite Christmas movies through the lens of the Enneagram. They share the Enneagram energy they see at play over the Christmas season as it’s celebrated in America and Canada. Listen as the three explore why “It’s a Wonderful Life” came to be such a Christmas tradition and how material desire plays in “A Christmas Story.” They also tackle the questions if anyone has ever been better suited for a role than Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf and whether or not “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie.

“At Christmas, one of the big rituals: giving gifts. Twos love giving gifts, love showering people with love and attention in that way and celebrating with family. At least the Twos I was with were very family oriented. And what does a family do together aside from giving gifts? Eat a great big meal for all of us to share. So all these loving Two things as well as sentimental music.” - TJ Dawe [05:44]

“Something that we see in Sevens that is usually not in the literature is that this feeling of disappointment in life. And this is the theme of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ right? He has to be told ‘no, it wasn’t that bad.’” - Mario Sikora [18:39]

“I feel like ‘Elf’ Is a good example of a film and a character that it’s portraying a character that basically would never exist in real life, because I feel like Buddy is a perfect combination of a Two and a Seven.” - TJ Ingrassia [1:00:10]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[01:14] Meet TJ Ingrassia

[03:08] Focusing on four Christmas movies

[04:05] Enneagram at play during Christmas season

[10:46] The meaning of Christmas vs what it has become

[12:26] First movie: “It’s a Wonderful Life”

[16:45] Enneagram themes in “It’s a Wonderful Life”

[24:59] Thoughts on Mr. Potter and other characters

[28:24] Final observations about the movie

[35:21] Second movie: “A Christmas Story”

[38:15] Enneagram themes in “A Christmas Story”

[41:42] The movie’s instinctual bias theme

[50:13] Final thoughts about the movie

[51:58] Third movie: “Elf”

[59:53] Enneagram themes in “Elf”

[1:07:25] Bob Newhart and James Caan

[1:12:35] The final movie: “Die Hard”

[1:17:52] The everyman hero

[1:19:22] Enneagram types in “Die Hard”

[1:28:17] Bruce Willis and John McClane

[1:31:35] A buffet of awesome

[1:38:56] How to find more about TJ Ingrassia

[1:40:15] Outro

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Clint Eastwood and Enneagram Type Nine (Part 2)

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Mario and TJ continue their conversation about Clint Eastwood. While known for his tough-guy roles as cops, cowboys, and soldiers, Eastwood as a director actually illustrates the fundamental elements of Enneagram Type Nine. Join Mario and TJ as they discuss Type Nine through Eastwood and three of his movies, “Unforgiven,” “Million Dollar Baby,” and “American Sniper.”

“Again, there’s this idea that Nines are these easy going people and never cause trouble. Nines often like to needle people, right? They like to provoke, but again, they like to do it in a sly sort of way.” - Mario Sikora [34:07]

“That scene you mentioned where he comes home from a rodeo and finds his girlfriend in bed with another man, he gets violent and he throws the guy out. So it’s very easy to see that and think, ‘Wow, there’s no way he’s a Nine, ‘cause Nines are passive and gentle and nice and accepting.’ But the thing about that as you mentioned he was socialized by his father to be tough, and Nines often will take on just ‘What are the things that I’m expected to be? Ok, I will be that.” - TJ Dawe [44:55]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[00:33] About the film, “Unforgiven”

[04:19] Will Munny vs Josey Wales

[11:06] Regret and resignation

[14:10] The second killing

[??:??] Not a glorious ending

[21:47] The next film: “Million Dollar Baby”

[25:04] The Nine themes in this movie

[32:05] The strategies of Points 3, 6 and 9

[34:34] A theme of religion in Eastwood’s movies

[36:00] Final thoughts on “Million Dollar Baby”

[38:56] The final film to discuss: “American Sniper”

[44:50] What TJ saw in this movie

[51:03] Hard time accepting praise

[54:15] Final thoughts on “American Sniper” and Eastwood movies

[58:21] Outro

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Clint Eastwood and Enneagram Type Nine (Part 1)

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0400

For Season Two, hosts Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe will explore the Enneagram through the lens of movie directors whose work demonstrates themes related to the nine Enneagram types and three instinctual biases. In this season premiere, Mario and TJ discuss Type Nine through Clint Eastwood and the first of four movies, “The Outlaw Josey Wales.” While known for his tough-guy roles as cops, cowboys, and soldiers, Clint Eastwood as a director actually illustrates the fundamental elements of Enneagram Type Nine.

“And I think in real life, Eastwood is this transmitting Nine, right? When you see interviews with him, he’s engaging, he’s expressive. You can tell, even though he’s humble, there’s a part of him that likes the limelight. You don’t step up and make a 70-year career being in front of camera if you don’t have some urge to transmit and be noticed. So we should say that he’s humble for a Hollywood actor.” - Mario Sikora [26:18]

“He’s incredibly prolific. He’s 91. He’s still going as of this recording. He just doesn’t seem to run out of stories to tell. He’s still transmitting.” - TJ Dawe [29:23]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04] Intro

[01:03] What they are doing this season

[01:40] Meet TJ

[03:07] The featured director: Clint Eastwood

[05:54] The perception of Clint Eastwood

[08:58] Clint Eastwood the actor

[18:27] A degree of personal dignity

[21:40] The goal of Season Two

[22:28] What it means to be an Enneagram Type Nine

[27:17] The tension between the transmitting and preserving

[30:43] A couple of facts about Clint Eastwood

[37:31] Four movies and honorable mentions

[42:57] “The Outlaw Josey Wales”

[47:29] What’s Nine-ish in this movie

[56:34] Ten Bears and Fletcher

[1:00:41] Outro

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