Holding It Lightly

6. It's the Enneagram! Part 2

In this Enneagram part two episode, we talk through enneagram numbers 6, 7, and 8. Join us as we navigate the unique traits and tendencies of the Enneagram types, discussing how individuals belonging to these numbers can embark on a journey towards healthier living. Through embracing acceptance and self-awareness, we explore how individuals can come to realize their intrinsic worth and sufficiency.
Whether you're familiar with the Enneagram or just beginning to explore its intricacies, this episode offers valuable insights into understanding yourself and others better. Tune in as we uncover the paths to personal growth and fulfillment for types 6, 7, and 8.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to discover more about yourself and your Enneagram type. Join Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart to unpack more in this week's episode.  
Resources:
Enneagram Test that I reco: The Enneagram Personality Test
Enneagram books:
Beatrice Chestnut & Uranio Paes: The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up: Find Your Path, Face Your Shadow, Discover Your True Self
 

5. It's the Enneagram! (Part 1)

The Enneagram can be one of the most difficult and transformative things you’ll ever learn about yourself……..so let’s at least have a fun time with it, right?! In this episode, Lauren guides us through her introductory course, tapping into the wisdom of Beatrice Chestnut, Richard Rohr, and Andreas Ebert among others, while keeping it lighthearted and fun. Come explore all the things that are preventing you from being your best self and share real “aha!” moments with us as we figure out what your most difficult and rewarding assignment in this life will be. We are workin’ 9-5 here, as we cover the Enneagram types 9, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in this first episode. Join Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart to unpack how the Enneagram has completely changed their lives. This is the best way to kick off your own Enneagram journey!
 
Resources:
The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective
The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up: Find Your Path, Face Your Shadow, Discover Your True Self
The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge
 

4. Holy Goallessness and The Path of Redemption

In Episode 4, Lauren and Brad dive into the liberating concept of Holy Goallessness. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between goal attainment and spirituality, advocating for nonattachment, finding flow, and the joy of living life without fixating on outcomes. 
We delve into the challenging conversation of setting boundaries with family, acknowledging that this journey is and must be a solo pilgrimage. We reflect on how Christianity has been weaponized to exclude rather than embrace, and reexamine the Prodigal Son story as Jesus intended—a punk rock tale of redemption. Join Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart in another thought-provoking episode. 
Resources:
Falling Upward, Revised and Updated
Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers

3. Navigating Spiral Dynamics Part 2

Lauren & Brad explore continue our journey and wrap up our overview of Spiral Dynamics and why we are being called to change our minds. If you heard part 1 and want to know more about advanced levels of Spiral Dynamics (Yellow to Turquoise), tune in!
Is it long and rambling? Always! But will you learn something new about the pathway to transformation? Yes!
Tune in with Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart to shine a light on the path to healing and transformation. Because no matter how dark the journey may seem, there's always a way to hold it lightly and find your way back.
Resources:
Ken Wilber, No Boundary: Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth
Rob Bell: Me, We, Everybody
Leo Gura: Leo Gura Explains Spiral Dynamics
 

2. Why Manifestation Culture Isn't It & How to Love More

Welcome back to Holding It Lightly with your hosts, Lauren and Brad! Today, we're excited to delve deeper into the captivating world of Spiral Dynamics in part 2 of our exploration.
We are also tackling why we think manifestation culture can put you on the wrong path, and that deeper love relationships can exist when you let go of the things you want and sit with the beauty of what you have and what you can give. 
Join your hosts, Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart, as we journey through the intricate layers of human development and consciousness, uncovering insights that shed light on our quest for joy and fulfillment. But that's not all – in this episode, we also delve into the intriguing dynamics of dating, mating, and relationships.
From exploring the subject/subject and subject/object perspectives to discussing the balance of light and dark, good and bad within relationships, we offer thought-provoking insights and practical advice for cultivating healthier and more fulfilling connections.
 
Resources: 
Bell Hooks: All About Love: New Visions
Martin Buber: I and Thou
Richard Rohr: Knowing with Our Whole Being
 

Holding It Lightly Trailer

Why should you listen to Holding It Lightly? This trailer explains who we are and what we will talk about that will hopefully help us all keep walking each other home. Join Lauren Douglass and Brad Stuart on an exciting new podcast adventure packed with insights, laughs, and plenty of ‘aha!’ moments!

1. Moving Into the Second Half of Life

Join hosts Brad Stuart and Lauren Douglass as they embark on a journey to explore the second half of life with curiosity, compassion, and humor. In their debut episode, Brad and Lauren share their motivations for starting the podcast and delve into why they're tackling the sometimes murky waters of midlife. With many of their friends pondering life's deeper questions, they seek to navigate the existential terrain, discussing how to navigate the dark night of the soul and embrace a transformative approach to the latter part of life. Tune in to Holding It Lightly as they shed light on letting go of what no longer serves us and embracing the beauty of life's evolving chapters.