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Breaking the Curse of the Strong One Self-Sacrifice, Dopamine, and the Path to Peace
Episode 232
Do people often call you "so strong"... like it's a compliment?
You hold everything together. You always show up. You're the one everyone turns to—at work, at home, in your friend group. But here's the truth: that identity comes at a cost. In this episode, Penny breaks down the emotional and neurological toll of always being "the strong one"—and how to finally let go without guilt.
🎧 Listen If You're:
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The person everyone turns to—but you're secretly depleted
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Addicted to "knowing what's next" because the unknown feels unsafe
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Struggling with boundaries, burnout, or people-pleasing
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A high-performing woman who's outgrown her over-responsible identity
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Ready to feel light, creative, and connected again
🔗 Links & Resources:
🎧 Related Episode: It's Always the Nice One – https://pennychiasson.com/218
🎧 Related Episode: When Success Isn't Sustainable - https://pennychiasson.com/226
💫 Soul Connection Session: https://pennychiasson.com/soul-connection
🌀 Breakthrough Session: https://pennychiasson.com/private-transformation
Published on 3 months ago