Enneagram and the Art of Living with Tension | Brene Brown's "Atlas of the Heart" : Chapter 5

Enneagram and the Art of Living with Tension | Brene Brown's "Atlas of the Heart" : Chapter 5

July 21, 2026 · 32 min

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This episode explores Chapter 5 of Brené Brown's 'Atlas of the Heart' through the lens of the Enneagram, discussing the value of holding tension in the face of contradictory emotions.

Join our weekly Reading Room discussions and workshops at : www.aroundthecircle.org Why are contradictory emotions so uncomfortable—and why might they actually be signs of growth? In this Reading Room episode, Jeff explores Chapter 5 of Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart through the lens of the Enneagram. From bittersweetness and nostalgia to cognitive dissonance and paradox, the conversation examines why mature people learn to hold tension rather than rush toward certainty. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, and the Enneagram, this episode explores intellectual humility, reflection versus rumination, and the surprising wisdom found in ambiguity. #Enneagram #BreneBrown #AtlasOfTheHeart #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness

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