Annie F. Downs on Enneagram, Marriage, and Don't Let That Hold You Back

Send us Fan Mail **October Surprise Bonus** Bestselling author and podcaster **Annie F. Downs** joins Amy for an honest, joy-filled conversation about her new book, Don't Let That Hold You Back, life as an Enneagram Seven, and what she's learning as a newlywed. If you've ever wondered whether it's foolish to keep hoping, this episode is for you. Annie shares the one question that has rescued her "over and over" when disappointment hits: What does this make possible? Two Enneagram Sevens talk about FOMO, the "holes in the bottom of the bucket," and why Annie has "Savor This" tattooed on her arm. She also opens up about marrying JW and learning the difference between what's private, personal, and public when your story is no longer just yours. In this episode, you'll hear: - How an Enneagram Seven feels big emotions - Her husband's (JW) Enneagram type - Annie's "four lives" framework for telling your story wisely - Finishing Don't Let That Hold You Back just weeks before meeting her husband - Hope deferred, waiting well, and trusting that God is writing a bigger story - What happened when another author released the book Annie was pitching - Why Annie loves being "the bridge" - Her 2027 sabbatical plans Chapters: 00:00 How Annie is really arriving 04:00 JW's Enneagram Type  08:00 Chapter 18, FOMO, and feeling emotions as a Seven 13:00 Private vs. personal vs. public 20:00 Waiting to share the engagement and hoping publicly 26:00 The book as a yearbook of the season before JW 28:30 Hope deferred and a bigger story 33:00 The book that wasn't and "What does this make possible?" 39:00 Nature vs. nurture: a Seven's superpower 41:30 Being the bridge 45:30 Sabbatical, obedience, and gospel success **Connect with Annie F. Downs:**  - Her Newest book: Don't Let That Hold You Back: A Bold Guide to Finding the Life You're Longing For - Website: anniefdowns.com - Instagram: instagram.com/anniefdowns ; instagram.com/thatsoundsfunpodcast - Facebook: facebook.com/anniefdowns - X: x.com/anniefdowns - YouTube: youtube.com/@AnnieFDownsTSF - TikTok: tiktok.com/@anniefdownstsf - Podcasts: That Sounds Fun ; Let’s Read the Gospels ; Annie's miniBFF Podcast - TV Show: I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs - Online Community: Single Purpose League - Photo Credit: Micah Kandros Support the show **RESOURCES FOR YOU:** My book released on October 5th: Wholehearted Enneagram: The Journey from Type to Transformation as God's Beloved  **Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wicks** https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks **Not sure about your Enneagram Type?** Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquiz **Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram** (free course + printables) https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide **Connect with Amy:** IG Website