In this episode, hosts Kim and Camille engage in a deep conversation with Erica Smith, a therapist and a Type Six, focusing on the loyalist's characteristics, subtypes, and the personal journey of understanding one's type. The discussion highlights the importance of context in identifying Enneagram types, especially within the framework of relationships and personal experiences. Erica shares her journey of acceptance as a Type Six, her struggles with dependency, and how her background shaped her understanding of security and relationships. In this conversation, Erica reflects on their journey of seeking security through hard work, navigating their identity within various communities, and the intersection of their blackness with personal interests. They discuss the importance of self-discovery, the impact of therapy on their mental health, and the need for bravery in embracing one's true self amidst societal expectations.
Connect with Erica on Instagram @itsericakendra and @wholementality. You can also check out her collective for therapists: https://www.itsericakendra.com/ or her private practice: https://www.wholementality.com/
Episode Song: Count on Me by Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans
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Hosts: Kimberly Reese (@kreeselcsw) and Camille Logan (@camille.logan.lcmhc ) Follow us on Instagram (@enneagramfortheculture) Editor: Kress Estime- estimekress@gmail.com (www.allaboutpod.com) Brand Graphics and Social Media by Nefertiti Mason - email: nef@reviveherbrand.com and on instagram @reviveherbrand