How Each Enneagram Type Uses Unhealthy Defense Mechanisms

How Each Enneagram Type Uses Unhealthy Defense Mechanisms

Update: 2026-02-16
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Episode 199. Let's explore immature defense mechanisms by Enneagram type, uncovering how each type unconsciously protects itself under stress and how automatic reactions shape our hevaior and relationships with others. You’ll learn how these patterns show up across the Enneagram triads and how awareness can open the door to growth.

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How Each Enneagram Type Uses Unhealthy Defense Mechanisms

How Each Enneagram Type Uses Unhealthy Defense Mechanisms

Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson