The Enneagram, the Inner Critic, and the Inner Rebel
Liberate Yourself from Limiting Messages of the Past12-week Live Video Course
Plus 4 Bonus Integration Circles
Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon EST
Starting September 2, 2026
For the first time in many years, Russ Hudson, one of the world’s most respected Enneagram teachers, is offering a new course guiding students to overcome the foremost obstacle to personal transformation – The Inner Critic and hidden psychic structures.
Why This Work is Necessary
Every time you begin to develop, your Inner Critic kicks in to shut that development down. It is a survival mechanism designed to keep you in the “safety” of your childhood “box”. Without illuminating and working through these psychological structures, your inner development may be stalled or blocked.
This course is the “heavy lift” required to break through and finally inhabit the life you are meant to lead.
“The Inner Critic is one of the main mechanisms that keeps us stuck in our personality. Even when we’ve had spiritual breakthroughs, it just puts us right back in the old patterns again and again.”
– Russ Hudson
You will find this course particularly resonant if you:
Wonder “what now”?
You have taken several Enneagram-based courses and now recognize the strong grip of the personality, and you’re seeking practical applications around what to do about that.
Feel stuck
You have done years of inner work and had spiritual breakthroughs, yet you find yourself back in “the box” with the same self-limiting voices and patterns.
Experience Inner Work Fatigue
You have tried to change by addressing your patterns, only to find that “reacting to the reaction” isn’t true freedom. You are ready to find a new way.
Are at a Shock Point
You know it’s time to bring something new into your learning that will take you to the next level of your journey and out of stagnation.
Support others on their inner work journey
Coaches, therapists, and teachers will learn type-specific orientation and practices to support their clients and students.
Are interested in “Parts” work
Learn a specific Enneagram resolution to address each type’s distorted survival mechanism.
Desire to welcome the true “Master of Your House”
You recognize that it’s time for Essential Nature to take its rightful place.
This intensive is part of Russ’ ongoing mission to help students move beyond “Enneagram as categorization” and into “Enneagram as transformation.”
The Enneagram, the Inner Critic, and the Inner Rebel
Liberate Yourself from the Limiting Messages of the Past
12-week Live Video Course (Plus 4 Bonus Integration Circles)
Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM EST
Starting September 2, 2026
- Format: 12-week online intensive
- Time: Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon EST (3-hour sessions)
- Dates: September through December
- This is Part One of a three-part series planned to address the psychological structures of the Enneagram system and common barriers to transformative Inner Work
Why This Program is Different
This course focuses on strategies of transformation. Russ Hudson bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary psychotherapy, and the latest discoveries about what opens up the possibilities of authentic development.
What You’ll Take Away
- Identify Type-Specific Psychological Defenses: Understand the underlying psychic structures and Inner Critic precept for each Enneagram structure.
- Pull Back the Veil: Meet the “Inner Rebel” and learn how it interacts with the Inner Critic.
- Gain Practical Tools: Support yourself or your clients in transmuting long-held patterns.
- Cultivate the Wisdom of Presence: Develop the capacity for True Nature to take its rightful place as the governing force in your life, replacing old coping strategies and rules.
An Invitation from Russ
How the Enneagram Helps us Work with
the Inner Critic
Here’s a Breakdown of Russ’ 12-Week Course on the Inner Critic
With each session, Russ will guide us to better understand our inner growth roadblocks and celebrate our Essence qualities more fully.
Class Sessions with Russ Wednesdays, 3 hours, 12 Noon – 3 PM EST Online
Integration Circles are facilitated small group gatherings to continue working with the material of this course through personal and small group exploration and practices. These sessions, led by Integration Facilitators, will be held on a variety of days and times to encourage live-online participation. Enrolled students will sign up for an Integration Circle in August. Integration Sessions are considered important for the personalization and embodiment of the teachings. (Integration Circles will not be recorded. Live attendance only.)
Session One (September 2): Meeting the Inner Critic: Integrating our Breakthroughs and Realizations
Session Two (September 9): Point Eight: Control vs. Aliveness
Session Three (September 16): Point Nine: Creating Peace and Claiming Our Space
Session Four (September 23): Point One: Realizing We Are Good Enough
Integration Circles (Week of September 27)
Session Five (October 7): Point Two: Learning the Beauty of Self-Care
Session Six (October 14): Point Three: Realizing the Source of My Value–Nothing More to Prove
Integration Circles (Week of October 18)
Session Seven (October 28): Point Four: Who I Am Really is Whole and Well
Session Eight (November 11): Point Five: I Have a Place in This World
Session Nine (November 18): Point Six: The Wisdom Within Me Knows What to Do
Session 10 (December 2): Point Seven: I Can Face Difficulties with Love and Courage
Integration Circles (Week of December 6)
Session 11 (December 9): Developing a Strategy for Our Inner Critic Work
Session 12 (December 16): Staying Out of the Box: Developing Good Hygiene with Our Inner Critic
Integration Circles (Week of January 3)
PLEASE NOTE: There are no sessions 11/4 & 11/25
What You Will Receive
- 12 live online Class Sessions with Russ Hudson (teaching and experiential practices)
- 4 live Integration Circles with Integration Facilitators
- Q&A with Russ
- Video and audio recordings of every class session
- In-class breakout exercises to integrate the teachings
- Integration Practices
Prerequisites
While no formal prerequisite is required, this course is designed for students with a basic understanding of the Enneagram and a willingness to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Because the work may surface deeper personal material, participants are encouraged to ensure they have the internal and external support needed for this kind of growth-oriented exploration.
Single Pay
$799
One Payment of $799
Payment Plan
$293 x 3
Three Payments of $293
We are offering a limited number of need-based, partial scholarships for this program. Scholarships will be awarded in the first two weeks of August. Please fill out the Scholarship Request Form.
Joe has learned about the hidden psychic structures and Inner Critic from Russ’ Enneagram lens before. In this video, listen as Joe shares more about the material and the three reasons why he wants to take this valuable course once AGAIN.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your refund policy?
Your satisfaction is our highest priority! The deadline to receive a refund is midnight, Eastern Standard Time, September 16 (giving you two class sessions to make sure this course is a fit for you).
To request a refund, please email us at support@russhudson.com. Your refund will be processed within five business days, and we will send you an email confirmation when your refund has been completed. However, we’d love to have a chance to address and resolve your concerns first. If there’s something we can assist you with, please email us at support@russhudson.com, and we’ll be happy to help!
How can I reach customer support?
Please write to support@russhudson.com so we may address your question.
Who will be facilitating the four Integration Circles?
Integration Circles will be facilitated by certified Enneagram teachers and professionals. Trained, vetted, and guided by Russ, Facilitators work closely together to provide a consistent experience for students across all Integration Circles.
May I share the teachings and materials with others?
Each enrollment is intended for one student. Thank you for honoring the integrity of the course by not sharing the teachings, recordings, or course materials with those who are not enrolled.
My spouse and I would both like to take this course. Do you offer a special rate for couples?
If you and your spouse live under the same roof and both wish to enroll in the course, we offer a special discount on the second course registration. Please contact support@russhudson.com for details and instructions on how to register.
What happens if I have to miss a session?
While we hope all students will be able to attend classes with Russ to get the full benefit of the program (live Q&A, breakout exercises, etc.), our programs are recorded and transcribed, allowing students to review the teachings in their own time. We also provide a way that students can submit a question for Q&A, so even if you’re unable to join us on Zoom, there’s still a good chance your question will be answered.
Do I have to participate in the class breakout sessions?
We strongly recommend students set themselves up to participate in breakout exercises, which support learning and embodiment of the teachings. Breakout exercises are a key component of the inner-work journey and a vital part of all of Russ’ in-person and virtual teachings.
Will I be able to ask Russ questions?
During the live sessions, we dedicate time for Q&A with Russ. Students may also submit questions between sessions through the Question Collector on the course homepage. To support the collective learning experience, questions are reviewed and curated to ensure they relate to the course material and address themes and inquiries that are supportive to the wider student community.
Are there partial scholarships available for this course?
Yes, there are a limited number of need-based partial scholarships available. Partial Scholarships will be awarded two to four weeks prior to the start of the course when we better understand our registration numbers. If you apply for a partial scholarship and have not heard from us by early August, feel free to contact support@russhudson.com. Thank you for your patience.
You may submit a request for a partial scholarship HERE.