Brains, Neuroplasticity, Identity, and the Enneagram with Dr. Jerome Lubbe

Welcome back to Enneagram IRL, the weekly podcast where we go beyond Enneagram theory and dive into practical understanding, new clarity, and fresh insight. We’re talking about how each type is in REAL LIFE so you can remember – you’re more than just a number.

On this week’s episode of Enneagram IRL, we meet with Dr. Jerome Lubbe. Dr. Jerome is referred to as the “Patient Doctor” because it was his own quest for neurological well-being that led him to specialize in complex, unresolved neurological cases. His practice explores how functional neurology, neuroplasticity, and tools like the Enneagram can improve holistic well-being. Dr. Jerome created and released the first-ever neuroscience-based model of the Enneagram in his book, The Brain-Based Enneagram. Being a functional neurologist has shown him that the healing we once thought was impossible is actually possible. Neuroplasticity tells us that we are capable of change. If we understand the function of the brain, we can improve our way of life.

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The Brain-Based Enneagram: You are not A number by Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe

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Here are the key takeaways:

An intro to Dr. Jerome’s background
Seeing the entire picture when working with identity & personality
“What if we’re not innately broken?” — In essence, we are good
Survival vs. sustainability
Dr. Jerome breaks down the meaning of “safety”
What is trauma?
Considering neuropsychology within the Enneagram perspective
Discussing the different versions of productivity

Resources mentioned in this episode:

This Week’s Guest Picks:

Wisdom of Your Body

By McBride, Hillary L. PhD

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