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A Change of Habit: Sister Monica Clare's Journey from Advertising to Nunhood

Author
Ian Cron
Published
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://sites.libsyn.com/100478/a-change-of-habit-sister-monica-clares-journey-from-advertising-to-nunhood

Welcome to this enlightening episode of Typology! Join us as we explore the life and journey of Sister Monica Clare, an Enneagram 6 and author of the memoir A Change of Habit: Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Sister Monica's experiences growing up in a chaotic environment and how it shaped her Enneagram type.

  • The unique challenges and joys of being an Enneagram 6 in a religious community.

  • The intersection of spirituality and personality, and how the Enneagram informs her spiritual practices.

  • Insights from her journey in Al-Anon and the lessons learned about control and boundaries.

  • The role of fear and anxiety in decision-making and how she navigates these feelings in her leadership role.

Sister Monica shares her candid reflections on her path to becoming a nun, the importance of community, and the spiritual practices that ground her amidst uncertainty.

Don't miss this heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom, humor, and inspiration!

 

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Connect with Sister Monica Clare on TikTok: @nonsenseforthepeople

Grab a copy of A Change of Habit today!

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