Breaking the Curse of the Strong One Self-Sacrifice, Dopamine, and the Path to Peace

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: The person everyone turns to—but you're secretly depleted Addicted to “knowing what’s next” because the unknown feels unsafe Struggling with boundaries, burnout, or people-pleasing A high-performing woman who’s outgrown her over-responsible identity 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