The True Meaning of Control as an Enneagram 8 with Lauren Cañafranca

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 Lauren Cañafranca, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada, speaker, and Joyful Money Coach. She specializes in serving those who have variable income and anyone who is looking to develop a stronger relationship with their money. Lauren is an enneagram eight, a rugby coach, and a mother to three.

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Here are the key takeaways:

Lauren’s introduction to becoming a Financial Counselor
Discovering the Enneagram
Diving into the Eight’s pattern of control
A more gentle perspective toward financial health
Working with the nine types and their boundaries
Financial health as Self-care
Lauren’s experience working with clients
How to connect with Lauren

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