The Enneagram Edge: Drive Life & Biz Success With The Enneagram

Warning Signs: How Each Enneagram Type Breaks Down Under Pressure

Margot Zaher
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Ever feel like you're spiraling under pressure—and don’t recognize yourself? This episode dives into Enneagram disintegration points (aka your stress pattern), helping you identify the early warning signs that you’re slipping into an unhealthy version of your type.

By the end, you’ll know exactly:

  • What disintegration looks like for your type.
  • Why it happens automatically (and how to catch it sooner).
  • What to do when you start to break down.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone on a growth path, this episode is a game-changer for understanding how to stay empowered, even in stress.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why your disintegration point matters as much as your core type. (0:53) 
  • What is a disintegration point and how it hijacks your behavior. (1:27)
  • Why knowing your disintegration point is powerful. (3:21)
  • Each of the 9 type's disintegration pattern—what it looks like, feels like, and how to spot it before it takes over. (7:34)

 Type 1 → Type 4  From principled → to moody + self-critical  (8:30)
 Type 2 → Type 8  From caring → to controlling + resentful (11:12)
 Type 3 → Type 9  From driven → to disengaged + apathetic (13:50)
 Type 4 → Type 2  From authentic → to needy + people-pleasing (16:20)
 Type 5 → Type 7  From thoughtful → to scattered + impulsive (18:48)
 Type 6 → Type 3  From loyal → to image-obsessed + frantic  (21:09)
 Type 7 → Type 1   From optimistic → to rigid + critical  (23:55)
 Type 8 → Type 5  From powerful → to withdrawn + secretive  (26:05)
 Type 9 → Type 6  From peaceful → to anxious + reactive  (27:33)

  • Quick and powerful tools to course-correct and move out of stress (31:48)

Important Links & Resources:

  • Don’t know your Enneagram type? Use this link to get your free 10-question assessment test. https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment
  • Get an in-depth Enneagram Typing session and integration point analysis by using this link:  https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/

Let’s Connect:

  • Follow me on Instagram @Margotmindsetcoach for Enneagram, productivity, and business-building tips.
  • Have feedback or questions? Email me at Margot@margotzaher.com
  • We’d love to hear from you!  Share your thoughts on Instagram and tag us [@yourhandle] so we can keep the conversation going!

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