Kristina and Anna unpack the Divisive Immortal: how fear of death and obsession with safety can calcify into division, control, and cult dynamics. They contrast the shadow with its healed counterpart, the Healer, and track common life patterns: catastrophizing, helicopter parenting, and outsourcing safety to authority. A live “Am I the A**hole?” read illustrates the archetype in family systems. The inversion path centers on meeting death—existentially and somatically—to unwind control and re-embody trust

Episode theme: The Divisive Immortal — fear of mortality, safety through control, and how division masquerades as protection.

Core arc mapping

• Enneagram: Type 6 (Loyalist/Loyal Skeptic)
• Human Design: Undefined Splenic Center (safety, instinct)
• Wound: Injustice
• Forms:
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• Successful Antagonist: Catastrophizer
• Wounded Child: Outcast
• Covert: The Faithful (loyalty to creed/leader)
• Hero: Death (turning toward the fear of death)
• Legend: The Healer (body peace, acceptance, service)
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Key takeaways

• Division often sells safety; loyalty can be a currency for borrowed certainty.
• Catastrophizing is a protector with real utility, but not a compass for vision.
• The inversion hinges on intimacy with death and the body, which collapses the control loop.
• Healers midwife people back to their own perfection; they do not replace the journey.

Possible pull-quotes

• “You can’t be a cult leader without the faithful.”
• “I’m great with change I initiate, and panicky with the change I don’t.”
• “The cure for the Divisive Immortal is a relationship with death—then the body softens.”

In this episode of This Spiritual Fix, Kristina and Anna dive deep into one of the most complex Inner Villains: The Evasive Expert.

Before diving in, Anna shares an unexpected update from her own life—how applying lessons from The Second Mouth changed something as simple (and overlooked) as how she pees. What begins as lighthearted banter becomes a surprising doorway into the episode’s theme: the tension between body, emotion, and intellect.

• The Evasive Expert Defined
• How this archetype shows up as the pinnacle villain of the control arc—intelligent, compartmentalized, and emotionally cut off. Linked to the Enneagram 5, the open/undefined solar plexus in Human Design, and the core wound of rejection.
• Pop Culture Mirrors
• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Hannibal Lecter, Sherlock Holmes, and Dexter all embody aspects of this archetype—brilliant, contained, but haunted by dark passengers.
• The Wounded Child: The Sensitive
• Stories of early emotional suppression (like a young boy teaching himself not to cry) and how those walls become lifelong strategies.
• The Covert Form: The Compartmentalizer
• How socially “professional” compartmentalization can become a way of hiding feelings rather than processing them.
• The Hero: The Passionate
• Why passion and embodied emotional expression are the way through—and how intellectual brilliance can become grounded in true connection.
• The Legend: The Integrator
• A life where intellect and emotion live side by side, leading to deeper relationships, creativity, and balance.

• The danger of compartmentalization and hidden “dark passengers.”
• The difference between control villains and illusion villains.
• Why bypassing emotion through intellect can look functional, but often hides deeper fractures.
• The importance of somatic and body-based practices for healing.

This episode includes discussion of dark passengers such as addiction, hidden lives, and child exploitation. Listener discretion is advised. For resources in the U.S., contact the CyberTipline at 1-800-THE-LOST if you or someone you know needs support.

In this episode, Kristina and Anna unpack one of the most deceptively charming villains in the Inner Villain system: the Eternal Child, also known as the Peter Pan archetype. From its origins as “Norman Bates” to the deep dive into J.M. Barrie’s surprisingly toxic Peter Pan, this conversation explores how the Eternal Child is rooted in the mother wound, thrives on confabulated reality, and resists the grounded action that real growth requires.

You’ll hear how this archetype shows up in everyday relationships, the difference between harmless childlike play and destructive immaturity, and why “love bombing” often masks the need to be taken care of. Kristina shares personal stories, literary analysis, and a biting “Am I the Asshole?” example that perfectly illustrates this villain in action.

We also explore the Hero form (The Reflective) and the Legend form (The Traveler), and how travel, self-awareness, and facing reality are key to moving out of the Eternal Child cycle.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How the Eternal Child confabulates reality vs. intentionally gaslights
• The entitlement of “having your cake and eating it too” in relationships
• Why Peter Pan is a surprisingly dark figure when you read the original story
• How the Eternal Child differs from the Vain Controller (Regina George)
• Real-life and pop culture examples, from Kanye West to Parks & Rec’s Andy
• Practical ways to recognize and invert the Eternal Child archetype

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Stay tuned as we continue next week. Here is the start of the Drama Triangle Series:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7olfJUmHybfG1w3xHmcvgV?si=0c75ccf7553947f9

In this episode, we dive into the arc of the Vain Controller, the shadowy force behind performative success, image obsession, and the illusion of perfection. Known in our Inner Villain deck as Regina George (yes, that Regina George), this archetype reveals the ways we chase validation, status, and admiration—often at the cost of authenticity and trust.

We unpack:

• Why “people pleasing” is just one face of deeper shape-shifting strategies to stay safe and resourced.
• How the Vain Controller expresses in culture, including its Human Design (undefined heart/ego), Enneagram type (3), and root wound (betrayal).
• The burn book logic of self-sabotage: When controlling image becomes more important than truth.
• The connection between this archetype and narcissistic personality traits—and how healing doesn’t require shame, but rather, courage to be seen.
• The deeper spiritual medicine of trust and redefinition of success that liberates the Inventor (the transformed form of this archetype).
• Why “faking good” might be the most dangerous form of self-abandonment.
• Plus, two Am I the Asshole case studies that illuminate the painful edge between vanity, betrayal, and the fear of losing power.

Key Archetypal Stages Covered:

• Pinnacle Villain: The Vain Controller – The one who would burn down her own castle if it meant staying on top.
• Successful Antagonist: The Influencer – Bulletproof facade, all approval, no intimacy.
• Wounded Child: The Envious – The one who mistakes wealth and appearance for worth.
• Covert Form: The Compliant – Faking good, performing growth, staying hidden behind praise.
• Hero: The Unveiled – Naked truth. Willing to lose clout to find connection.
• Legend: The Inventor – Rebuilding from authentic resources, turning passion into purpose.

We also touch on:

• The time periods and cultural climates that amplify this archetype (hello, 1980s).
• The trap of ambition without desire.
• Why so many “successful” people are secretly crumbling from a lack of real trust.
• And how to recognize when this archetype is showing up in your work, relationships, or self-image.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they needed to look good while falling apart, or who’s ready to be seen for real—not just admired.

Referenced in the episode:

• Mean Girls (film)
• The Emperor’s New Clothes (folktale)
• Human Design: Undefined Heart/Ego Center
• Enneagram Type 3 (The Achiever)
• “Am I the Asshole?” Reddit posts

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This episode introduces the Obedient Critic, a villain archetype rooted in the fear of humiliation and obsession with hierarchy and order. Kristina breaks down how this archetype develops in high-pressure environments where performance and perfection are rewarded—and how it can show up as a moral superiority that isolates the individual from authentic connection.

We explore the transformation journey from perfectionist and people-pleaser to the Hero (the Anarchist) and ultimately the Legend (the Equalizer), who is free of internalized hierarchy and embodies true humility and presence.

Archetype Breakdown:

• Pinnacle Villain: The Obedient Critic — uses shame and order to control.
• Successful Antagonist: The Perfectionist — believes perfect behavior can prevent shame.
• Wounded Child: The Impostor — feels inherently outside the system.
• Covert Form: The People Pleaser — overfunctions to relieve pressure and maintain peace.
• Hero: The Anarchist — dismantles internal and external hierarchy.
• Legend: The Equalizer — creates belonging through humility and integrity.

Key Concepts:

• The wound of humiliation leads to rigid systems of control.
• How early childhood environments (e.g. rigid parenting, institutional pressure) shape this archetype.
• The trap of confusing shame avoidance with moral superiority.
• Why the Equalizer isn’t just rebellious—but relational and rooted.
• Releasing “obedience to the system” in favor of creating systems rooted in mutual dignity.

Case Study: Reddit AITA Post Analysis

• Scenario: Husband lies about Valentine’s plans to be with his abusive mother.
• Archetypes:
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• Mother = Obedient Critic
• Husband = People Pleaser (covert)
• Wife = Anarchist in transition
• Themes: Shame, inherited obedience, loyalty vs protection, moral blindness.

Referenced Tools:

• Human Design: Root Center (pressure to act, perform, do)
• Enneagram: Type 1 (Reformer/Perfectionist)
• Drama Triangle: Persecutor (Villain), Victim (Wounded Child), Rescuer (Covert Form)
• Study link: https://www.canonsociaalwerk.eu/1971_stigma/1973%20Rosenhan%20Being%20sane%20in%20insane%20places%20OCR.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Quotes:

• “You are effectively keeping yourself in a toxic system and calling it integrity.”
• “The Obedient Critic doesn’t want connection—they want order.”
• “Humiliation is the worst possible wound for this archetype. They will do anything to avoid it—even betray love.”

Next Episode:

The Vengeful Martyr — the Villain of Sacrifice and Resentment

TSF Website: www.thisspiritualfix.com/podcast/704-obedient-critic

In this deeply personal and paradigm-shifting episode, Kristina introduces the Inner Villain Transformation System—a shadow work model that synthesizes IFS, Human Design, the Enneagram, and primal wound theory into a single, coherent system. With co-host Anna, she explores how maladaptive patterns (like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome) aren’t isolated quirks but interconnected arcs of transformation. Each “villain” isn’t something to banish, but a gateway to your most powerful legend self.

Whether you resonate with Regina George, Darth Vader, or Nurse Ratched, this episode gives you a mythic yet grounded framework for recognizing and alchemizing your deepest inner patterns—one archetype at a time.

Topics Covered:

• The origin story of the Inner Villain system
• Why maladaptive patterns show up in clusters
• How the nine villains align with Human Design centers and Enneagram types
• The concept of “negations” (deep limiting beliefs) and how they point to core villain archetypes
• The development of the oracle deck and game
• Understanding the arc: Pinnacle Villain → Sub-Villains → Hero → Legend
• Inversion as the key spiritual movement (inspired by yoga, polarity, and karmic unwinding)
• How gameplay and roleplay deepen awareness of inner dynamics
• Disney character analogs for each Enneagram/villain archetype pairing

Inner Villain Archetypes Introduced:

• Type 1: Obedient Critic → Legend Form: Equalizer
• Type 2: Vengeful Martyr → Legend Form: Nourisher
• Type 3: Vain Controller → Legend Form: Inventor
• Type 4: Eternal Child → Legend Form: Traveler
• Type 5: Evasive Expert → Legend Form: Integrator
• Type 6: Divisive Immortal → Legend Form: Healer
• Type 7: Hungry Shapeshifter → Legend Form: Presence
• Type 8: Righteous Bully → Legend Form: Channeler
• Type 9: Invisible Destroyer → Legend Form: Architect

Key Quotes:

• “You don’t need to become a better person. You need to become better at change.”
• “Villains are like pendulums—when we’re stressed, we swing into their worst form. When we’re grounded, we move toward the hero.”
• “These aren’t parts. They’re entire universes.”
• “You don’t jump stars—you invert the spin. That’s the hero moment.”
• “Everyone has all nine villains. The goal is self-love across every domain of your life.”

Game Mechanics Preview:

• Oracle deck includes 63 cards: 9 Pinnacle Villains, 3 Sub Villains (Persecutor, Victim, Rescuer), Hero, Legend, and 9 Power Cards
• Designed for solo shadow work or group gameplay
• Involves roleplay, self-inquiry, and archetypal progression
• Roleplay scenarios bring unconscious patterns into awareness through embodied practice

Resources & Links:

• Learn more or sign up for the newsletter: www.kristinawiltsee.com or www.playconscious.com
• Be notified when the Inner Villain Oracle Deck Kickstarter launches (Fall 2025)
• Explore the nine mini-episodes coming soon—one for each villain archetype

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