Interview | Aging: The Gift of the Third Act with Clare Loughrige

In this episode, we have the first of an incredible 2 part conversation with enneagram author and teacher Clare Loughrige. We talk to Clare about the aging process and how it impacts the dynamics of personhood, especially the “Third Act” of life. Have a listen and be on the lookout for part 2 of this series later this week.

[1:40] How Western culture exalts youthfulness, and what to make of this in light of the enneagram’s popularity. 

[4:30] The reduction of the enneagram to listicles and the vast wisdom the enneagram truly provides

[6:45] The challenge and the possibility of introducing the enneagram too early. 

[7:50] The transition from mentee to mentor

[10:00] The key questions of life’s Third Act

[12:50] Clare’s crash and burn moment

[17:45] The fragility and wisdom that comes with being nearer to death

[24:10] Discussing the “Third Acters” potential for growth and transformation

[29:15] On FLOW in the Third Act of life

Follow Claire’s work: scottandclareloughrige.org. And buy her books! 

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Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast: “Discovering our inner depths, one fathom at a time.”

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Co-hosts: Seth Abram, Seth Creekmore, Lindsey Marks, Drew Moser

Production/Editing: Seth Creekmore

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