The Audacity to Be You: Embracing Your True Self, feat. Dr. Brad Reedy

Typology

Ian Morgan Cron

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🗓️ 24 April 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In this powerful episode of Typology, I’m honored to sit down with Enneagram 8, Dr. Brad Reedy, co-founder and chief clinical officer of Finding You Therapy Programs, Together, we explore the profound impact of therapy and self-acceptance on the transformative journey of self-discovery and healing.

Brad opens up about his journey as a therapist and how his work has profoundly impacted families, including my own. We dive into his flagship program, Finding You, which offers an immersive experience designed to help participants explore their family of origin and understand how their past shapes their present.

One of the most powerful themes we discuss is the importance of vulnerability. Brad shares a poignant insight from his therapist: “The suicidal impulse is correct, but the mistake is thinking you have to kill the whole self. You just need to learn which part of yourself needs to die.” This profound perspective can help us all recognize that our greatest weaknesses can become our greatest assets.

We also touch on the Enneagram and how understanding our core motivations can lead to deeper self-awareness and healthier relationships. Brad’s candid reflections on his own struggles with vulnerability and the journey of self-acceptance are both inspiring and relatable.

Whether you’re familiar with the Enneagram or just starting your journey of self-discovery, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we explore the audacity to be ourselves and learn to love our “horrible, rotten selves.”

Tune in now to hear this rich conversation and discover how you can apply these insights to your own life.

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0:00.0	Hey folks and welcome to Typology, the show on which we explore the mystery of the human personality and the human adventure all through the lens of the Enneagram.
0:14.8	My name is Anthony Skinner, your producer and co-host.
0:17.7	I'm very quiet on the show today, folks, because our guests put me on my heels
0:22.8	and I was choked up several times. I'm talking about Enneagram 8, Dr. Brad Reedy, who is the co-founder,
0:30.9	owner and chief clinical officer of Finding You Therapy programs. This is in Park City, Utah, but he also has a great podcast called Finding You.
0:41.3	And he's written several books, two of which we talk about today, people.
0:45.7	Man, buckle in.
0:46.9	This is so good and so rich.
0:50.3	I'm so happy about this conversation.
0:52.4	And I'm happy that you're here.
0:54.2	That's it for me, Anthony.
0:55.5	And without any further ado, here is the host with the most est, Ian Crone.
1:07.6	Folks, today is a big day.
1:09.3	I've looked forward to this conversation for quite some time because on the program today is a friend, a therapist, a guy whose work is not theoretical to me. It's not an abstraction. It actually is something his work has deeply influenced and impacted our family. And I'll
1:30.7	unpack that a little more as we jump into this conversation with Dr. Brad Reedy. Brad, welcome to
1:38.9	typology. Enneagram 8, Brad Reed. Thank you, Ian. I've been looking forward to this for a long time.
1:45.5	I'm excited to be here.
1:47.5	Man, we're excited to have you here.
1:49.1	So let me just brag on you for a second.
1:51.5	So that everybody knows you run Evoque programs, right?
1:57.6	And in Utah, but you also do workshops around the country, the world doing work.
2:04.9	My wife, Ann, has attended two programs of yours.
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