The Somatic Enneagram Podcast

In the world of the Somatic Enneagram, a large part of the journey is learning to be present with ourselves—to connect deeply with the three centers of intelligence: the head, the heart, and the belly. This practice invites us to slow down, feel, and truly listen to the signals and wisdom each center provides. As we continue to record new podcast episodes, we want to take this moment to offer you a valuable practice to help deepen your experience.

We encourage you to carve out some time to join Marion Gilbert for a special 30-minute guided meditation. In this practice, you'll have the opportunity to ground yourself and cultivate awareness of these centers, creating space for reflection, balance, and inner clarity. Whether you are new to the Somatic Enneagram or have been on this path for a while, this meditation offers a profound way to reconnect with your inner world. We hope it brings you the insight and peace you're seeking.

Stay tuned for more podcasts coming your way!

In this episode, the discussion revolves around the concept of radical inclusion, emphasizing a nonjudgmental approach to internal work. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating all parts of oneself, including those we often exclude. It delves into the Enneagram's types and centers—head, heart, and body—and how individuals from each center might struggle with inclusion and exclusion. The episode further explores somatic practices as a means to achieve wholeness by connecting with different aspects of the self, touching upon the practical challenges and the transformative power of such integrative work.

The Somatic Enneagram Podcast

Episode Season:  01

Episode Number: 07

Episode Title: Radical Inclusion

Episode Date: August 30, 2024 00:00 Introduction to Radical Inclusion 01:24 Understanding Inclusion and Exclusion 03:53 Heart and Body Center Types 07:12 Patterns and Conditioning 15:28 Somatic Inquiry and Inner Observer 22:18 Embracing Wholeness and Reconciliation 28:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we delve into the distinctions between Somatic Enneagram work and traditional trauma therapy or Somatic Experiencing. The discussion highlights the differences in approach, emphasizing that Somatic Enneagram focuses on normal human development, recognizing and relaxing behavioral patterns created by the defense system, and using somatic awareness practices. Unlike trauma therapy which deals with more severe PTSD cases, Somatic Enneagram addresses developmental influences and helps in identifying and working through less intense yet still overwhelming experiences. The episode also touches upon the importance of readiness and awareness in working with these practices and how they support overall human resilience and spiritual growth.

The Somatic Enneagram Podcast

Episode Season:  01

Episode Number: 06

Episode Title: Unlocking Inner Healing: Understanding the Somatic Enneagram (Part 2)

Episode Date: August 23, 2024

This episode delves into the transformative power of the somatic Enneagram, exploring when it's appropriate to engage with this practice and how it can lead to deeper self-awareness and healing. The discussion highlights the importance of becoming open to internal experiences and the role of the inner observer in navigating and integrating our most challenging emotions and defense mechanisms. The conversation emphasizes that true transformation lies in including every aspect of ourselves and suggests that this method, while not for everyone, is most effective for those ready to seek beyond conventional methods.

The Somatic Enneagram Podcast

Episode Season:  01

Episode Number: 05

Episode Title: Unlocking Inner Healing: Understanding the Somatic Enneagram

Episode Date: August 16, 2024

Key Segments: 

00:00 Introduction to Healing Modalities

00:29 When to Dive into Somatic Enneagram Work

01:58 The Unpopular Proposition

03:33 The Path of Radical Inclusion

05:58 The Inward Turn of Attention

07:04 The Role of the Inner Observer

09:10 Breath and Body Awareness

15:16 Convertible Energy and Transformation

23:19 The Call to Wholeness

29:17 Support and Facilitation

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About Aaron Manes:

Aaron Manes (he/him) is a trained spiritual director where he creates and holds space as a companion, guide and facilitator for people willing to do the hard and brave work of finding themselves in the world. Aaron is a Certified Teacher and Faculty Member for the Marion Gilbert Method of the Somatic Enneagram™ . Additionally Manes is a speaker and panelist for new and emerging spaces among multiple denominations and is a preferred Spiritual Director for many non-profits who pursue growth for their members; specifically organizations with a LGBTQ+, Faith Deconstruction and Emerging Leadership emphasis.

Learn more about Aaron Manes. 

About Caryn Berley: 

Caryn Berley is an Enneagram teacher, coach, and healer who holds hope, inspires insight, and wields wisdom in service of your inner knowing. Through deep relationship, compassionate curiosity, and the framework of the Enneagram, Caryn guides her clients to encounter their shadows, hold the tension of life’s paradoxes, and become responsive stewards of the ever-emerging present.

Caryn holds a Masters in Social Work and is a multi-certified Enneagram Teacher, Somatic Enneagram Facilitator, and Awaken Your Life Master Coach. She co-hosts the Enneagram Typecast, a podcast packed with Enneagram teachings, rituals for growth, and invitations for self-discovery. You can learn more about Caryn and her work and find free Enneagram resources at www.carynberley.com/links

About Marion Gilbert: 

Marion Gilbert, R.P.T., has been practicing physical therapy since 1978 and is the owner of a well-established physical therapy practice and wellness center in Grass Valley, CA. She has extensive training in CranioSacral Therapy, Somato-Emotional Release, and Trauma Resolution.

Marion has been actively using the Enneagram system — a somatic-emotional-cognitive map of human personality structure — professionally and personally since 2003. She emphasizes using a somatic Lens of perception for the facilitation of personal and spiritual transformation, based in the Narrative Tradition Enneagram. Marion places specific emphasis on developing somatic awakening through increased awareness and integration of the the mental and emotional centers of intelligence. Marion now offers a Somatic Enneagram Program Certification program, with Somatic Enneagram workshops being taught in the United States and internationally. Click Here to learn more. 

Working With The Somatic Enneagram™ 

Are you interested in doing personal or professional work with the Somatic Enneagram? If so, CLICK HERE to learn about upcoming modules and workshops. 

In this episode, Aaron, Caryn and Marion delve into the unique aspects of the Enneagram, explaining how it differs from other methods of understanding human nature. Marion shares her insights into how the Enneagram provides a roadmap for deep self-awareness, allowing us to explore the complexities of our own personality and how it shapes our interactions with others and the world around us.

Marion Gilbert's deep experience with the Enneagram sheds light on the ways in which this ancient system can help us uncover the unconscious patterns that drive our behavior, especially in times of stress or challenge. Unlike other self-awareness tools, the Enneagram offers a dynamic framework that not only identifies our core personality type but also reveals the deeper motivations and fears that influence our perceptions and reactions.

Episode Season: 01

Episode Number: 04

Episode Title: The Enneagram As a Tool For Understanding Humanity

Episode Date: August 9, 2024

Learn More About The Somatic Enneagram™ Podcast Hosts…

About Aaron Manes:

Aaron Manes (he/him) is a trained spiritual director where he creates and holds space as a companion, guide and facilitator for people willing to do the hard and brave work of finding themselves in the world. Aaron is a Certified Teacher and Faculty Member for the Marion Gilbert Method of the Somatic Enneagram™ . Additionally Manes is a speaker and panelist for new and emerging spaces among multiple denominations and is a preferred Spiritual Director for many non-profits who pursue growth for their members; specifically organizations with a LGBTQ+, Faith Deconstruction and Emerging Leadership emphasis.

Learn more about Aaron Manes. 

About Caryn Berley: 

Caryn Berley is an Enneagram teacher, coach, and healer who holds hope, inspires insight, and wields wisdom in service of your inner knowing. Through deep relationship, compassionate curiosity, and the framework of the Enneagram, Caryn guides her clients to encounter their shadows, hold the tension of life’s paradoxes, and become responsive stewards of the ever-emerging present.

Caryn holds a Masters in Social Work and is a multi-certified Enneagram Teacher, Somatic Enneagram Facilitator, and Awaken Your Life Master Coach. She co-hosts the Enneagram Typecast, a podcast packed with Enneagram teachings, rituals for growth, and invitations for self-discovery. You can learn more about Caryn and her work and find free Enneagram resources at www.carynberley.com/links

About Marion Gilbert: 

Marion Gilbert, R.P.T., has been practicing physical therapy since 1978 and is the owner of a well-established physical therapy practice and wellness center in Grass Valley, CA. She has extensive training in CranioSacral Therapy, Somato-Emotional Release, and Trauma Resolution.

Marion has been actively using the Enneagram system — a somatic-emotional-cognitive map of human personality structure — professionally and personally since 2003. She emphasizes using a somatic Lens of perception for the facilitation of personal and spiritual transformation, based in the Narrative Tradition Enneagram. Marion places specific emphasis on developing somatic awakening through increased awareness and integration of the the mental and emotional centers of intelligence. Marion now offers a Somatic Enneagram Program Certification program, with Somatic Enneagram workshops being taught in the United States and internationally. Click Here to learn more. 

Working With The Somatic Enneagram™ 

Are you interested in doing personal or professional work with the Somatic Enneagram? If so, CLICK HERE to learn about upcoming modules and workshops. 

“The Origins Of Somatic Enneagram Work” (Episode 3) is a discussion of how this work has emerged and who Marion Gilbert worked alongside to develop her method. The conversation includes the lineage of the work, the importance of working with the defense system, methods that did not work, and the significance of community spaces for healing and growth.

Resources & Links: 

• The Narrative Enneagram: https://www.narrativeenneagram.org/ 

• Peter O’Hanrahan’s description of the Defense System for each type: https://theenneagramatwork.com/the-enneagram-defense-system/

• Marion’s modules: https://mariongilbert.com/modules-descriptions/ 

• Caryn’s mini course exploring the foundational elements of the method: https://www.carynberley.com/mini-course

The Somatic Enneagram Podcast

Episode Season: 01 

Episode Number: 03

Episode Title:  “The Origins Of Somatic Enneagram Work” 

Episode Date:  August 2, 2024

Learn More About The Somatic Enneagram™ Podcast Hosts…

About Aaron Manes:

Aaron Manes (he/him) is a trained spiritual director where he creates and holds space as a companion, guide and facilitator for people willing to do the hard and brave work of finding themselves in the world. Aaron is a Certified Teacher and Faculty Member for the Marion Gilbert Method of the Somatic Enneagram™ . Additionally Manes is a speaker and panelist for new and emerging spaces among multiple denominations and is a preferred Spiritual Director for many non-profits who pursue growth for their members; specifically organizations with a LGBTQ+, Faith Deconstruction and Emerging Leadership emphasis.

Learn more about Aaron Manes. 

About Caryn Berley: 

Caryn Berley is an Enneagram teacher, coach, and healer who holds hope, inspires insight, and wields wisdom in service of your inner knowing. Through deep relationship, compassionate curiosity, and the framework of the Enneagram, Caryn guides her clients to encounter their shadows, hold the tension of life’s paradoxes, and become responsive stewards of the ever-emerging present.

Caryn holds a Masters in Social Work and is a multi-certified Enneagram Teacher, Somatic Enneagram Facilitator, and Awaken Your Life Master Coach. She co-hosts the Enneagram Typecast, a podcast packed with Enneagram teachings, rituals for growth, and invitations for self-discovery. You can learn more about Caryn and her work and find free Enneagram resources at www.carynberley.com/links

About Marion Gilbert: 

Marion Gilbert, R.P.T., has been practicing physical therapy since 1978 and is the owner of a well-established physical therapy practice and wellness center in Grass Valley, CA. She has extensive training in CranioSacral Therapy, Somato-Emotional Release, and Trauma Resolution.

Marion has been actively using the Enneagram system — a somatic-emotional-cognitive map of human personality structure — professionally and personally since 2003. She emphasizes using a somatic Lens of perception for the facilitation of personal and spiritual transformation, based in the Narrative Tradition Enneagram. Marion places specific emphasis on developing somatic awakening through increased awareness and integration of the the mental and emotional centers of intelligence. Marion now offers a Somatic Enneagram Program Certification program, with Somatic Enneagram workshops being taught in the United States and internationally. Click Here to learn more. 

Working With The Somatic Enneagram™ 

Are you interested in doing personal or professional work with the Somatic Enneagram? If so, CLICK HERE to learn about upcoming modules and workshops. 

In this episode, we dive into the profound world of somatic awareness and the Enneagram with our esteemed guest, Marion Gilbert. With over 20 years of experience working with the Enneagram and decades as a physical therapist, Marion brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the healing process. Listen in as we explore her unique approach to somatic awakening through embodied integration.

The Somatic Enneagram Podcast

Episode Season: Season 1

Episode Number:  Episode 2

Episode Title:  Exploring Somatic Awakening With Marion Gilbert

Episode Date:  July 26, 2024 

Show Topics:

• Marion Gilbert's extensive background in physical therapy and the Enneagram.

• The importance of somatic awareness in the healing process.

• Real-life examples of how somatic practices can lead to profound personal transformation.

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Learn More About The Somatic Enneagram™ Podcast Hosts…

About Aaron Manes:

Aaron Manes (he/him) is a trained spiritual director where he creates and holds space as a companion, guide and facilitator for people willing to do the hard and brave work of finding themselves in the world. Aaron is a Certified Teacher and Faculty Member for the Marion Gilbert Method of the Somatic Enneagram™. Additionally Manes is a speaker and panelist for new and emerging spaces among multiple denominations and is a preferred Spiritual Director for many non-profits who pursue growth for their members; specifically organizations with a LGBTQ+, Faith Deconstruction and Emerging Leadership emphasis.

Learn more about Aaron Manes. 

About Caryn Berley: 

Caryn Berley is an Enneagram teacher, coach, and healer who holds hope, inspires insight, and wields wisdom in service of your inner knowing. Through deep relationship, compassionate curiosity, and the framework of the Enneagram, Caryn guides her clients to encounter their shadows, hold the tension of life’s paradoxes, and become responsive stewards of the ever-emerging present.

Caryn holds a Masters in Social Work and is a multi-certified Enneagram Teacher, Somatic Enneagram Facilitator, and Awaken Your Life Master Coach. She co-hosts the Enneagram Typecast, a podcast packed with Enneagram teachings, rituals for growth, and invitations for self-discovery. You can learn more about Caryn and her work and find free Enneagram resources at www.carynberley.com/links

About Marion Gilbert: 

Marion Gilbert, R.P.T., has been practicing physical therapy since 1978 and is the owner of a well-established physical therapy practice and wellness center in Grass Valley, CA. She has extensive training in CranioSacral Therapy, Somato-Emotional Release, and Trauma Resolution.

Marion has been actively using the Enneagram system — a somatic-emotional-cognitive map of human personality structure — professionally and personally since 2003. She emphasizes using a somatic Lens of perception for the facilitation of personal and spiritual transformation, based in the Narrative Tradition Enneagram. Marion places specific emphasis on developing somatic awakening through increased awareness and integration of the the mental and emotional centers of intelligence. Marion now offers a Somatic Enneagram Program Certification program, with Somatic Enneagram workshops being taught in the United States and internationally. Click Here to learn more. 

Are You Interested In Working With The Somatic Enneagram™? 

Are you interested in doing personal or professional work with the Somatic Enneagram? If so, CLICK HERE to learn about upcoming modules and workshops. 

Episode Highlights:Support This Podcast:

Welcome to the first episode of the Somatic Enneagram Podcast! Hosts Caryn Berley, an Enneagram coach from Portland, Oregon, and Aaron Manes, a spiritual director from Dallas, Texas, dive into the fascinating world of the Somatic Enneagram. In this introductory episode, they share their backgrounds and passion for the Enneagram, explore the connection between body awareness and personality, and discuss how these insights can be applied for personal growth and understanding.

The Somatic Enneagram Podcast

Episode Season: Season 1

Episode Number:  Episode 1

Episode Title:  Meet Your Hosts

Episode Date:  July 26, 2024 

Episode Summary:  [2:10] Understanding the Somatic Enneagram

[14:53] Practical Applications of the Somatic Enneagram

Learn More About The Somatic Enneagram™ Podcast Hosts…

About Aaron Manes:

Aaron Manes (he/him) is a trained spiritual director where he creates and holds space as a companion, guide and facilitator for people willing to do the hard and brave work of finding themselves in the world. Aaron is a Certified Teacher and Faculty Member for the Marion Gilbert Method of the Somatic Enneagram™. Additionally Manes is a speaker and panelist for new and emerging spaces among multiple denominations and is a preferred Spiritual Director for many non-profits who pursue growth for their members; specifically organizations with a LGBTQ+, Faith Deconstruction and Emerging Leadership emphasis.

Learn more about Aaron Manes. 

About Caryn Berley: 

Caryn Berley is an Enneagram teacher, coach, and healer who holds hope, inspires insight, and wields wisdom in service of your inner knowing. Through deep relationship, compassionate curiosity, and the framework of the Enneagram, Caryn guides her clients to encounter their shadows, hold the tension of life’s paradoxes, and become responsive stewards of the ever-emerging present.

Caryn holds a Masters in Social Work and is a multi-certified Enneagram Teacher, Somatic Enneagram Facilitator, and Awaken Your Life Master Coach. She co-hosts the Enneagram Typecast, a podcast packed with Enneagram teachings, rituals for growth, and invitations for self-discovery. You can learn more about Caryn and her work and find free Enneagram resources at www.carynberley.com/links

About Marion Gilbert: 

Marion Gilbert, R.P.T., has been practicing physical therapy since 1978 and is the owner of a well-established physical therapy practice and wellness center in Grass Valley, CA. She has extensive training in CranioSacral Therapy, Somato-Emotional Release, and Trauma Resolution.

Marion has been actively using the Enneagram system — a somatic-emotional-cognitive map of human personality structure — professionally and personally since 2003. She emphasizes using a somatic Lens of perception for the facilitation of personal and spiritual transformation, based in the Narrative Tradition Enneagram. Marion places specific emphasis on developing somatic awakening through increased awareness and integration of the the mental and emotional centers of intelligence. Marion now offers a Somatic Enneagram Program Certification program, with Somatic Enneagram workshops being taught in the United States and internationally. Click Here to learn more. 

Are you interested in doing personal or professional work with the Somatic Enneagram? If so, CLICK HERE to learn about upcoming modules and workshops.

The Somatic Enneagram Podcast with Marion Gilbert launches on July 26, 2024. As a sneak peek, we wanted to give a sample of what you will hear on the podcast. In this trailer, learn about the podcast and then hear Aaron, Caryn and Marion discuss what it is like for each of the three centers (head, heart, belly) to operate inside of their patterns. While the Enneagram teaches the nine types, all of have access to all of our centers. The work of the Somatic Enneagram opens us to primary, secondary and repressed center to enable more balance in our life.

Welcome to the Somatic Enneagram Podcast With Marion Gilbert. In this first trailer, you are invited to listen in to hear a few short conversations as a sample of what you will hear in Season 1. Hosts Caryn Berley, an Enneagram coach from Portland, Oregon, and Aaron Manes, a spiritual director from Dallas, Texas, dive into the fascinating world of the Somatic Enneagram with their teach and the founder of the Somatic Enneagram, Marion Gilbert.