Life Uninhibited - The Enneagram 6 Podcast Episode #138 - Chasing Peace Won’t Get You There
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Oct 15, 2025 The discussion dives into the journey of self-acceptance for Enneagram Type 6s. Listeners learn how self-inhibition amplifies inner critics and impacts emotional well-being. Kristen challenges the notion that growth is always peaceful, emphasizing the importance of facing uncomfortable feelings with compassion. Practical techniques, like naming automatic thoughts and simple self-care practices, are shared to help restore balance and build self-trust. The podcast also features a unique tool to assess potential outcomes, encouraging proactive responses to fears.
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Editing Triggered My Inner Inhibitor
- Kristen describes starting a new podcast and how her internal inhibitor surged when she began editing her own interviews.
- She compares this to her initial podcast experience where repeated exposure made the work feel easier over time.
Sixes Seek External Authority
- Kristen explains sixes often look outside themselves for rules and authority because of an internal lack of self-trust.
- She frames this external orientation as an internal expression of low self-trust that must be addressed from within.
Growth Rarely Feels Calm
- Kristen calls out the false belief that growth or fixing oneself will feel calm and peaceful once completed.
- She asserts real growth requires confronting painful feelings and moving through them with compassion.