Episode 316: Parenting Beyond Perfectionism / Enneagram 1's - with Briana Pitt & John Allen

Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network

Religion & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Christianity, Parenting

4.9 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Oh, friends, what a beautiful conversation about the heart of Type Ones! We love how this episode unpacks the inner world of these incredible, responsible souls who care so deeply about doing things right. Can you hear the tenderness in how these parents, Briana Pitt and John Allen, talk about their journey? There's such grace in their vulnerability - the way they acknowledge both the strengths and the struggles of being a Type One. What strikes us most is how these parents are leaning into self-awareness, understanding that their desire for perfection can sometimes create tension, especially as their children grow. John's brilliant question - "Are you interested in any feedback right now?" - is such a beautiful example of how Type Ones can soften their approach. They're learning to hold their high standards with open hands, recognizing that relationship matters more than perfection. It's a powerful reminder that our personality type isn't something to fix, but a lens through which we can understand ourselves and grow in compassion - both for ourselves and our children. . . . . . . Connect with David and Sissy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Connect with us on Instagram! Raising Boys and Girls and Sissy Goff . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: WAYFAIR: Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. KIWICO: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RBG. HARBOR: Use code RBG or go to Harbor.co/RBG for $50 off and experience the security every parent deserves. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. KA’CHAVA: Go to Ka'Chava and use code RBG for 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	After a magical visit to the kingdom of caring, there's been a spooky mashup in Happy Meal,
0:05.0	and the Care Bears are all jumbled up.
0:07.0	Join the Care Bears on their most spellbinding adventure yet.
0:10.0	Some fun, some food, it's all inside this Happy Meal.
0:13.0	Until 4th of November from 11am, includes one pre-selected book or toy,
0:17.0	while stocks last. Subject to availability, fair ordering policy applies.
0:32.1	Hey friends, welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls podcast.
0:33.5	I'm Sissy Goff.
0:37.8	And I'm David Thomas, and we're so glad you've joined us for this conversation.
0:39.2	Let's dive in.
0:46.3	Wow.
0:50.6	Two of our favorite human beings, both of our favorite human beings.
0:51.0	Yeah.
1:13.5	Just is so fun to sit with the two of you and get to talk about this. Thank you. And when I walked downstairs to get y'all, I almost said, this is going to be such a fun conversation. And then I thought, oh, we struggle a little with fun. That's one. But we can move towards seven. We can. We can. And you're both very fun. So you can help us work that way a little bit more.
1:16.8	That's not what I'm hearing, Susie.
1:20.1	I've got some feedback here that I'm going to share it.
1:21.3	I'm hoping.
1:23.1	Here's to hoping.
1:29.8	We laugh before we hit record to acknowledge the fact that there's no other space on the planet where four people are trying as hard as we're trying right now in this moment that could be true
1:34.5	just leave with that being true about our number yes could be true we're so excited to have this
1:40.7	conversation you too i don't know i feel so nervous to have this conversation.
1:45.3	Y'all are going to make me feel so comfortable. I'm still excited because I learned so much from both
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