Your nervous system’s first job is survival — not growth. That’s why every leap forward can feel like a threat, even when it’s exactly what you need.
In this episode of The Better Path Podcast, we explore how to stop confusing discomfort with danger, and how to build a new relationship with that feeling that shows up right before you grow. You’ll hear the timeless parable of the Chinese farmer, unpack why your brain sounds the alarm during change, and learn how to breathe through uncertainty instead of backing away from it.
By the end, you’ll see that discomfort isn’t a signal to stop — it’s an invitation to evolve.
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