Fives are proud of being “smart.” But what if that thing we trust most is also the thing holding us back? In this episode, we talk about the difference between intellect and intelligence, and why Fives tend to obsess over one while ignoring the other. We get into why being analytical can make you feel powerful but also isolated, emotionally numb, disconnected from your body, and limited in real life. We also share how we’ve been building other forms of intelligence like emotional awareness, b...
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Fives are proud of being “smart.” But what if that thing we trust most is also the thing holding us back? In this episode, we talk about the difference between intellect and intelligence, and why Fives tend to obsess over one while ignoring the other. We get into why being analytical can make you feel powerful but also isolated, emotionally numb, disconnected from your body, and limited in real life. We also share how we’ve been building other forms of intelligence like emotional awareness, b...
Getting Older: How Do Enneagram 5s Deal with Aging?
Enneagram Five
1 hour 10 minutes
2 months ago
Getting Older: How Do Enneagram 5s Deal with Aging?
Fives often imagine themselves outside of time, but aging has a way of forcing us back into reality. In this episode, we explore how Fives experience getting older—from bodies that don’t bounce back the way they used to, to the existential weight of midlife, to the surprising hope that comes with perspective. We share stories about family, health, autonomy, and regret, but also about the freedom, wisdom, and community that emerge when you stop trying to outrun time. IN THIS EPISODE: • The Rif...
Enneagram Five
Fives are proud of being “smart.” But what if that thing we trust most is also the thing holding us back? In this episode, we talk about the difference between intellect and intelligence, and why Fives tend to obsess over one while ignoring the other. We get into why being analytical can make you feel powerful but also isolated, emotionally numb, disconnected from your body, and limited in real life. We also share how we’ve been building other forms of intelligence like emotional awareness, b...
