Jason Wahler's Recovery Journey: Navigating Codependency and Self-Discovery

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Ian Morgan Cron

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🗓️ 13 March 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

This week we welcome the incredible Jason Wahler, a passionate advocate for addiction education and recovery. You may recognize Jason from shows like Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. His journey through addiction and recovery is both inspiring and enlightening.

In this episode, we discuss Jason's Enneagram type, which he recently discovered to be a 3 with a 2 wing. Together, we explore what this means for him personally and how it relates to his experiences in recovery. Jason shares his story of transformation, the challenges he's faced, and the profound insights he's gained along the way.

Here are some highlights you won't want to miss:

Understanding the Enneagram: We break down what it means to be a Type 3 and how the 2 wing influences Jason's personality and relationships.
The Journey of Self-Discovery: Jason reflects on how sobriety has allowed him to reconnect with his true self and rediscover his passions.
The Role of Codependency: We discuss the importance of recognizing codependent behaviors and how they can impact recovery.
Practical Insights: Jason shares valuable lessons on how to maintain balance and structure in life, especially in the context of recovery.

Tune in now to hear Jason's powerful story and learn how the Enneagram can provide clarity and understanding in your own life.

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Guest's Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JasonWahler

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWahler

Website: https://www.jasonwahler.com/

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0:00.0	Hey folks and welcome to Typology, the show on which we explore the mystery of the human
0:08.8	personality and the human adventure all through the lens of the Enneagram.
0:13.3	My name is Anthony Skinner, your producer and co-host.
0:16.8	So happy to have you here today, folks.
0:19.1	We've got another great guest, someone that I'm sure you have seen multiple times over the years.
0:24.7	Jason Waller, we go through his Enegram type, uncover it, so to speak, on the show in real time as he just took the Enigram assessment, powered by Typology Institute.
0:36.3	That is Ian's brand new assessment, which he's
0:39.1	spent the last two years developing. It's very, very comprehensive. Gives you amazing readouts on
0:45.1	your type, your wing, your subtype. And we go through that with Jason on the show today.
0:50.7	Tell you a little bit about Jason. he is a passionate advocate for addiction,
0:54.9	education, and prevention, as well as a familiar face from shows you might have seen Laguna Beach,
1:00.7	The Hills, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, MTV. After publicly battling addiction, Jason
1:06.9	turned his life around and has spent over 15 years working in recovery, serving as the
1:12.6	director of the Change Your Brain Foundation and co-founding the Y-A-N-A protecting the fight against
1:18.8	addiction stigma. Now, you've probably seen this. He and his wife Ashley host a YouTube
1:24.0	series called Jaws, where they tackle recovery, faith, and relationships with a real
1:29.4	raw honesty.
1:30.9	So you'll want to check that out.
1:32.0	That's Jaws on YouTube.
1:33.8	Hey, so happy to have you here today, folks.
1:36.3	That's it from Anthony Skinner.
1:37.9	And now, without any further ado, here is the man of the hour, Ian Gras.
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