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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 Eight subtype. They discuss how the three-hour epic captures this subtype’s gift for action and what it blinds him to, focusing on Odysseus as a strategist whose mastery of manipulation hides a wound. They also reference Michael Goldberg's Travels with Odysseus, which maps Homer's nine stops to Enneagram's nine points, and ask what happens when you force a fit.

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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, Boyhood, which was filmed over 12 years with the same cast. It captures the Navigating Four’s ability to fit into different worlds without losing who you are. Mason works through observation instead of dramatic self-expression. The navigation is constant – new towns, stepfathers, friend groups, conservative grandparents, – yet his core stays intact. The hosts also trace how Linklater's entire filmography (Slackers, the Before trilogy) keeps returning to this Navigating Four blend of introspection, observation, and adaptive fluency.

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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, starring Salma Hayek.

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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 pianist played by Mahershala Ali. Dr. Shirley is a Preserving Four that uses refinement as a barrier, not a bridge. They discuss how a Preserving Four can build such an elegant prison that even when someone offers them a way out, they hesitate to leave.

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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 masterclass in the Navigating One subtype. They explore how Kate's relentless drive to identify problems and fix them operates within a highly navigating world of protocols, unspoken rules, and relational chess moves. Kate appears controlled and confident, but underneath sits self-doubt rooted in her sky-high standards. She cancels galas, refuses pomp, and dresses only in black to minimize distractions from what matters: reading people, systems, and the gaps between what's said and what's meant. The hosts examine how she differs from preserving and transmitting Ones, her complex marriage to Hal (likely a navigating Seven or conflicted Three), and why the entire diplomatic world is essentially a Navigating One ecosystem.

0:00:00 The Diplomat Arrives

0:04:11 Navigating Type One Defined

0:09:00 Kate's One-ish Core

0:23:23 Protocol as Navigation

0:42:43 Integrity vs. Shape-Shifting

1:08:44 Navigating One vs. Other Subtypes

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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 thinking, reasoning, and intellectual honesty – not as abstract disciplines, but as practical tools for making sense of life. Your biggest obstacle to being right is trying not to be wrong. The same cognitive biases that shape every area of life show up in your Enneagram work. The hosts promise no guarantees, but will offer sharp, direct conversation about the thinking skills worth defending.

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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 textbook example of the One subtype's core wound and superpower. The episode traces how Matty's need to correct, improve, and take responsibility—whether her mother is "a dummy" or her brother "a child"—drives her relentless pursuit of Tom Chaney across the frontier. They examine the transmitting One's intensity, perfectionism, and inner certainty, contrast her with a Type Nine (Rooster Cogburn's grizzled pragmatism), and unpack what it means when a child shoulders burdens no child should carry. Hailee Steinfeld's performance reveals the One's beautiful and dangerous edges: moral clarity that can calcify into judgment, and duty that can become obsession.

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0:00:00 Why True Grit, Why Now

0:11:53 The One's Core Drive

0:23:46 Responsibility She Invented

0:35:39 Hermione in the Old West

0:47:32 Rooster's Quiet Respect

0:59:26 Eight Rules for the Girl with Grit

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 McGillis, through the lens of the Preserving One subtype. They examine how John Book, played by Ford, embodies the deep tension between duty and desire. The three hosts dissect the film's themes of repression, moral rigidity and the carefully controlled outlets ones use to manage internal conflict. They also deep dive into how restraint becomes both a strength and a prison.

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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 Preserving Seven subtype. Rather than a straightforward period piece, Coppola combines gilded excess with modern punk aesthetics to mirror Marie's internal world of distraction and avoidance. Compared to other Seven films, Marie Antoinette reveals how a Preserving Seven can become trapped within accumulated stimulation and numb herself through pleasure, fashion, and social engagement.

“And you see these moments in her when she does kind of feel the terror and feel the fear, but she bounces back really well. And this is a gift that Sevens have. They can get knocked down, and they can bounce back up and look for the bright side of things. And I think we see this throughout with Marie Antoinette.” - Mario [15:31]

“In the first 10-ish or so minutes of this film, she says virtually nothing. We’re just watching her as she’s experiencing these things that are happening to her. If you watch the first 10 minutes of Birds of Prey, Harley Quinn says more words in the first ten minutes than Marie Antoinette says in the entire film. And I think there’s something in there in terms of the Transmitting versus the Preserving difference.” - TJ Ingrassia [23:24]

“The note that I wrote down is she’s trapped in a golden prison. There is this sense that she’s enjoying these things, but it’s like she’s oppressed almost by this castle that she’s stuck in.” - TJ Dawe [34:17]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03] Intro

[02:28] About this week’s movie

[04:13] Sofia Coppola's filmmaking style

[06:36] More thoughts on the film

[11:22] What's Seven-ish about Marie Antoinette

[17:55] The most Seven-ish scene

[20:24] Preserving: traditions and loyalty

[30:09] The Preserving Seven

[35:40] The happiest time at her life

[41:29] A different kind of Seven

[46:14] Copy and paste in another person

[49:54] Zone of Inner Conflict

[52:23] Marie Antoinette as a Transmitter or Navigator

[55:29] Typing the other characters

[1:01:12] Other Preserving Sevens

[1:05:49] Final thoughts

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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. They analyze Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie, and how Harley's breakup from the Joker functions as complete emancipation, unleashing a character that embodies the Seven's relationship with freedom, pleasure and constraint.

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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, Parks and Recreation. They focus on a few notable characters, from Ron Swanson to Leslie Knope, to explore their Enneagram types based on five episodes from Seasons 3, 4 and 5. While the characters go through an evolution throughout the seven seasons, the hosts feel these episodes do a good job of illustrating the personality types.

“Leopard skin is a classic tell for Transmitters. Now TJ Dawe, I’ve never seen either of you wear leopard skin that I know of, and not every Transmitter wears leopard skin, but like woodworking, it is a heavy, heavy signal of the instinctual bias.” - Mario [46:34]

“I think, at large or in general, Fours are pretty rare in sitcoms, and I say this as a Four.” - TJ Dawe [1:09:58]

“Earlier when I said that Parks has some legendary characters, I think Ron Swanson is at the top of that list. And over the course of those hundred-something episodes, there are many, many moments, but this episode had some of the best.” - TJ Ingrassia [32:15]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03] Intro

[01:24] Hosts’ thoughts on the show

[03:49] Five episodes to focus on

[10:31] About the show

[13:32] Ron Swanson’s Enneagram Type

[18:10] One of the great Preserving characters

[25:13] Ron’s dynamic with Tammy

[31:27] Ron is a survivalist

[35:48] Chris Traeger’s Enneagram Type

[40:47] Andy Dwyer is also a Type Seven

[45:41] Tom Haverford’s Enneagram Type

[47:38] Treat Yo Self

[51:58] Tom’s Strategy

[57:29] Ann Perkins’s Enneagram Type

[1:02:07] Jerry’s Enneagram Type

[1:06:05] April, Tammy and Ben

[1:21:29] Leslie Knope’s Enneagram Type

[1:29:20] Leslie’s ambition

[1:38:34] Final thoughts

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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

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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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!

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.

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

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

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 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 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?

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

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

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

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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).

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!

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!

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.

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

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Mario Sikora:

IG: @mariosikora

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TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

Web: tjingrassia.com

YouTube: @TypeCast

Seth "Creek" Creekmore:

IG: @creekmoremusic

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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

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Mario Sikora:

IG: @mariosikora

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TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

Web: tjingrassia.com

YouTube: @TypeCast

Russ Hudson:

Web: russhudson.com

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:

Awareness to Action

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The Awareness to Action Enneagram Podcast

Mario Sikora:

IG: @mariosikora

Web: mariosikora.com

TJ Dawe:

Web: tjdawe.ca

TJ Ingrassia:

Web: tjingrassia.com

YouTube: @TypeCast

Maria Jose Munita:

IG: @mjmunita

Web: mjmunita.com