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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 23 MIN

Episode #174 - Discomfort is Part of the Deal

from Life Uninhibited - The Enneagram 6 Podcast · host Kristin Messegee

 What if discomfort isn't a problem?  What if it's just part of being alive? In this episode, I explore one of the biggest traps Sixes fall into: Believing that if we just work harder, do more, know more, prepare more, or get things "right," we'll finally feel safe. But underneath so much of our striving is a quiet belief: "I need to earn safety." "I need to earn approval." "I need to earn enough." And that belief keeps us locked in a cycle of over-functioning, self-pressure, and chronic discomfort. In this episode, we explore: Why Sixes use rigidity to try to feel safe The illusion of "enough" and why it never quite lands How discomfort becomes a signal instead of an enemy Why over-functioning feels so compelling Questions that help bring you back to yourself The difference between certainty and clarity Learning to tolerate discomfort instead of organizing your life around avoiding it A question to take with you: What if I stopped trying to earn what is already mine? Helpful Links: Sign up for my FREE Series on Confidence or Self Loyalty email series! You can find me on Instagram HERE You can contact me HERE if you have questions or want to chat more about Life Coaching

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