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The Enneagram in a Movie
The Enneagram in a Movie Podcast is a fun and informative way to take a deep dive into understanding the Enneagram. You’ll never see movies—or the Enneagram—the same way!
Episodes
The Enneagram in a MovieThe First Instagram Moment | Bonnie and Clyde and the Transmitting Three
Clyde Barrow picks up Bonnie Parker and tells her: your regular life isn't your destiny. What drives Clyde and Bonnie to rob banks in Depression-era Texas…
The Enneagram in a MovieThe Spark She Kindles | Bull Durham and the Transmitting Two
Annie Savoy picks one player each season to develop—not for sex, but to feel needed and connected. Mario, TJ Dawe, and TJ Ingrassia track how the Transmitting…
The Enneagram in a MovieThe Exit Plan | Layer Cake and the Preserving Three
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia examine the Preserving Three through Layer Cake, the 2004 crime…
The Enneagram in a MovieEveryone is Conning Everyone | Six Degrees of Separation and the Enneagram
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia talk about the 1993 film, Six Degrees of Separation, starring Will…
The Enneagram in a MovieTwo Waymonds, Two Lives | Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Navigating Two
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia talk the Navigating Two through the film, Everything Everywhere All…
The Enneagram in a MovieI'll Be Okay If I Have You | WALL-E and the Preserving Two
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia talk about the Preserving Two through the film, WALL-E. The film is…
The Enneagram in a MovieThe Long Way Home | The Odyssey and the Enneagram
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia examine Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey through the Transmitting…
The Enneagram in a MovieWhy Boyhood is Misunderstood | Boyhood and the Navigating Four
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the Navigating Four through Richard Linklater’s film…
The Enneagram in a MovieSuffering Out Loud | Frida and the Transmitting Four
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the Transmitting Four through Julie Taymor's Frida…
The Enneagram in a MovieWhen the Gifted Feel Broken | Green Book and the Preserving Four
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia talk about Green Book through Dr. Donald Shirley, the concert…
The Enneagram in a MovieThe Rules Beneath the Rules | The Diplomat and the Navigating One
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia talk about The Diplomat's Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) as a Navigating…
The Enneagram in a MovieWelcome to Thinking Well & Why - Thinking Well & Why
Thinking Well & Why, a new podcast on the Awareness to Action network hosted by Mario Sikora, Lee Fields and Seth “Creek” Creekmore, will tackle critical…
The Enneagram in a MovieA 14-Year-Old's Burden | True Grit and the Transmitting One
Mario, TJ Dawe, and TJ Ingrassia (a transmitting One himself) dive into the 2010 Coen brothers remake of True Grit, exploring 14-year-old Matty Ross as a…
The Enneagram in a MovieRepression and Rebellion | Witness and the Preserving One
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Ingrassia and TJ Dawe explore the 1985 film, Witness, starring Harrison Ford and Kelly…
The Enneagram in a MovieA Sweet Escape | Marie Antoinette and the Preserving Seven
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Ingrassia and TJ Dawe explore Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette as a portrait of the…
The Enneagram in a MovieFantabulous Freedom | Birds of Prey and the Transmitting Seven
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Ingrassia and TJ Dawe discuss the Transmitting Seven through the 2020 film Birds of Prey…
The Enneagram in a MoviePawnee's Finest, Typed | Parks & Recreation and the Enneagram
In this episode of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora, TJ Ingrassia and TJ Dawe take a break from their subtypes series to talk about the TV show…
The Enneagram in a MoviePride and Prejudice and the Navigating Seven
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieMaking Space for Space | Shrinking and Preserving Five
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieSherlock Holmes and the Case of the Detached Man | Transmitting Five
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 Enneagram in a MovieWhen Knowing Everything Means Choosing Love | Arrival & the Navigating Five
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieForce as First Language | The Dark Knight Rises & Transmitting Eights
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieThe Problem with Being Untouchable | The Last of Us and Preserving Eights
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieWhy Vito Succeeds Where Michael Fails | Godfather II and the Navigating Enneagram 8
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieThe Enneagram in a Movie and "The Muppet Movie"
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…
The Enneagram in a Movie"A Real Pain" and the Enneagram
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieA Tribute to Gene Hackman
TJ and Mario discuss the career of Gene Hackman, focusing on some of their favorite performances. Mentioned in this episode: Awareness to Action Podcast…
The Enneagram in a MovieThe Enneagram in a Movie: To Live and Die in LA
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieAn Enneagram Lens on Emilia Perez
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieMario’s TV Favorite for 2024: “Slow Horses”
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieTJ's TV Favorite from 2024: What We Do In the Shadows
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieTop Picks for 2024: American Fiction
Mario explains why American Fiction was his favorite movie experience of 2024. Mentioned in this episode: Awareness to Action Podcast Network Podcast Network
The Enneagram in a MovieOur 2024 Favorites: Anora
TJ chooses his favorite movie experience of 2024--"Anora." Mentioned in this episode: Awareness to Action Podcast Network Podcast Network
The Enneagram in a MovieWes Anderson and the Preserving Instinctual Bias
TJ and Mario talk about how the movies of Wes Anderson provide insights into understanding the Preserving Instinctual Bias. Mentioned in this episode…
The Enneagram in a Movie"Get Shorty" and the Navigating Instinctual Bias
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 in a MovieType 8 Women, Part 3: Emily the Criminal
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 8 Women, Part 2: Jackie Brown
"Jackie Brown" is often hailed as Quentin Tarantino's understated masterpiece, featuring a nuanced and captivating story that unfolds around Jackie Brown…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 8 Women, Part 1: Furiosa
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieThe "Final Girl Trope" and the Preserving Instinctual Bias
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieThe Preserving Instinctual Bias and Hallmark Movies
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieNo Country for Old Men and Enneagram Type Eight
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 2 - I Love You, Man & Dead Man Walking
In the final episode of this season, we explore Type 2 through the films I Love You, Man and Dead Man Walking. Mentioned in this episode: Awareness to Action…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 5 - The Imitation Game and Annihilation
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 7 - Beverly Hills Cop & Trainwreck
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 6 - Meet the Parents & Erin Brockovich
In this episode we discuss Type 6, "Striving to Feel Secure," through the films Meet the Parents and Erin Brockovich. Mentioned in this episode: Awareness to…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 9 - Wonder Boys & Four Weddings and a Funeral
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 3 - Edge of Tomorrow & Molly's Game
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 1 - Sicario & Chocolat
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"…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 4 - "Withnail and I" & "Pitch Perfect"
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieType 8 - Aliens & Master and Commander
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…
The Enneagram in a MoviePreserving - Father of the Bride & No Reservations
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieNavigating - Mean Girls and Goodfellas
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieTransmitting - Purple Rain & Moana
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieEmployee Picks - Interstellar
In the final episode of Season Three, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe, TJ Ingrassia and special guest Seth “Creek” Creekmore talk about “Interstellar,” directed by…
The Enneagram in a MovieEmployee Picks - The Thin Red Line
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieEmployee Picks - Groundhog Day
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieEmployee Picks - The Shawshank Redemption
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieEmployee Picks - Fearless
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieEmployee Picks - The Princess Bride
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…
The Enneagram in a MovieEmployee Picks - Bridesmaids
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…