# Who Were You Before the World Told You Who to Be?

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Published: 2026-06-10T16:20:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.getmomready.com/p/who-were-you-before-the-world-told
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Duration seconds: 3030

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Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode: Apple | Spotify | GetMomReady.com Episode Show Notes When you think of the Enneagram, you probably think of phrases like, “I’m such a 7,” or “That’s so Enneagram 8 of me.” But what if the Enneagram was less about labeling yourself and more about learning how to notice your patterns with a little more honesty, kindness, and compassion? In this episode of Get Mom Ready , Holly, Meredith, and Anna sit down with Meredith’s longtime friend Nicole Shephard to talk about the Enneagram, but not in a “put yourself in a number box and stay there forever” kind of way. Nicole is certified in the Enneagram for Conscious Living, and she helps us think about the Enneagram as a tool for noticing our patterns, understanding ourselves with more kindness, and maybe yelling at our kids slightly less when bedtime goes off the rails (Or at least understanding why we yelled)…baby steps. Why Moms Will Love This Conversation Because motherhood has a special way of revealing exactly what is going on inside of us. * The bedtime routine gets disrupted and suddenly you’re not just annoyed, you’re deeply annoyed. * Your kid has a meltdown and somehow it activates every unhealed thing inside your body. * Your spouse says one normal sentence and you’re like, “Wow, interesting tone.” * You finally get a quiet moment and instead of relaxing, you start mentally reorganizing the pantry, planning summer logistics, and wondering if your child’s entire emotional future depends on how you handled bath time. So yeah, we need tools to help us navigate the many emotions of motherhood. And in this conversation, Nicole helps us see the Enneagram as one of those tools. Not to overanalyze everyone in your house. Not to type your toddler. Please do not walk around saying, “She…

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