In this episode of Being Human with Steve Cuss, Steve interviews Justin Heap, an Enneagram coach and creative consultant, about the impact of his turbulent upbringing. Justin shares candidly about growing up amid parental conflict, frequent moves, and emotional turmoil, and how these experiences shaped his sense of safety, responsibility, and coping mechanisms. Together, they discuss the challenges of recognizing and processing childhood trauma, the influence of family dynamics on faith and relationships, and the ongoing journey toward healing and self-understanding through therapy and honest reflection.

Episode Resources:

• More about Missio Alliance

• Enneagram Type Seven

• What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?

More From Justin Heap:

• Justin’s Nine Spaces Enneagram Coaching

• Justin’s Lines & Spaces podcast

• Read Justin’s book By & By & Never: Poetry & Art

• Justin’s Pax Coworking

• Justin’s Curious Human creative consulting agency

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