Doula by Design: How the Enneagram shapes our support style

Collective Thoughts Podcast

What if the key to understanding your doula strengths (and stress points) lies in your personality? This week, we're exploring the Enneagram—a powerful self-awareness tool that helps uncover why we do what we do, and how that plays out in doula support.

In this episode, Delanie takes the lead as our resident Enneagram guide, walking Amy and Christina through their newly-discovered Enneagram results and what those types reveal about their doula identities.

In this episode, we cover:

• What the Enneagram is—and why it’s helpful for doulas
• Amy’s Type 8w7: The Fierce, Protective, No-Nonsense Advocate
• Christina’s Type 2w3: The Warm, Accomplished, Go-the-Extra-Mile Nurturer
• Delanie’s Type 6w5: The Loyal, Thoughtful, Steady Anchor
• How our types show up in client relationships, boundary setting, emotional labour, and advocacy
• What triggers us under stress—and how we grow through it
• How understanding your type can help you find better client compatibility (and avoid burnout)

Whether you’re deep into the Enneagram world or just Ennea-curious, this episode offers honest reflection, real doula talk, and some big “aha” moments.

Tune in to learn how knowing yourself better can lead to more aligned, authentic doula work.

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