Episode Details

Grief looks different for every Enneagram type. Damon and Kelly walk through how all 9 types cope with loss and what each one needs to heal.

Damon's father-in-law recently passed away after a short illness, so this conversation is honest and still raw. Kelly, a former counselor, explains the stages of grief and why they rarely move in a straight line.

Grief is not only about death. Moves, lost pets, and changes we can't control all count, so this episode applies even if you haven't had a recent loss.

Here is what each type tends to do:

Type 1 tries to handle grief "correctly" and can skip the heart. T
ype 2 takes care of everyone else and forgets themselves. 
Type 3 keeps working through the to-do list and needs rest built in.
Type 4 feels the loss deeply but can end up isolated. 
Type 5 pulls inward and needs a safe person or group. 
Type 6 plans for the worst case and can bypass their feelings.
Type 7 keeps things light for everyone and avoids the quiet. 
Type 8 stays strong for others and needs space to cry. 
Type 9 tries not to make it harder on anyone and can quietly disconnect.

You will also hear why grief can show up as anxiety, numbness, brain fog, or physical symptoms, why the second year can be as tender as the first, and why you don't have to walk through it alone.

Kelly also shares two short resources, the book Good Grief and the daily meditation guide Praying Through Your Losses.

This is Part 1 of a short series on the Enneagram and grief.

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