Listen "Breaking Free from Perfection (Type One)"
Episode Synopsis
What if the thing you thought was wrong with you was actually a pattern shared by millions? For Kristi Rider, discovering the Enneagram was like finally finding a mirror that reflected back not just her perfectionism, but the hidden anger underneath it all. From the moment she identified as a Type One, Kristi recognized the internal pressure cooker she'd been living in. As a mother of four children, she had mastered the art of keeping everything together - coordinating sports schedules, preparing perfect meals, and maintaining impossibly high standards. But beneath that competence churned a reservoir of anger and disappointment that eventually threatened her marriage and peace of mind.In this vulnerable conversation, Kristi shares the physical sensation of what she calls "the squeeze" - that moment when her inner critic constricts her body and mind into rigid patterns of control. She describes going to bed angry almost every night, mentally cataloging everyone's failures before sleep. The perfectionism that once seemed like her greatest strength had become her prison.Whether you identify as a One or simply recognize the exhausting drive for perfection in your own life, this conversation offers a roadmap toward greater freedom. As Kristi now experiences what she calls "yumminess" - moments of pure presence without judgment - we glimpse the possibility of transformation that begins, as our closing quote reminds us, not with perfection but with truth.Connect with her at: https://www.kristiridercoaching.com/Are you curious about what your Enneagram is?Click here to buy the online Enneagram Test https://wendybusbycoaching.com/online-enneagram-testFor more Enneagram insights follow Wendy on Instagram @wendy_lifeandlove_coachwww.instagram.com/wendy_lifeandlove_coach/Are you ready to take the first step? Schedule a complimentary Discovery Session today!https://book.squareup.com/appointments/9v7sg3737x3zza/location/PEAP86T00HS9P/services
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