Why Personal Growth Feels Overwhelming And How to Simplify It

It's not you. It's the noise. In this powerful episode of the Soul Fusion Podcast, Penny is joined by Tina for a raw, real conversation about a silent epidemic plaguing the personal development world: overwhelm disguised as growth. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things—the journaling, the affirmations, the morning routine, the supplements, the meditation—and yet still feeling frustrated, disconnected, or stuck… this episode is going to hit home. Together, Penny and Tina unpack the cultural and subconscious conditioning that's driving so many high-performing individuals into burnout cycles in the name of self-improvement. You'll hear them riff on the shiny object syndrome in personal development, how short-form content hijacks your nervous system, and why the search for the "perfect tool" or "right strategy" might just be masking deeper avoidance. And what's at the root of it all? ➡️ A refusal to be still. ➡️ An addiction to doing. ➡️ A subconscious fear of sitting with yourself. Tina drops the mic early in the conversation with three words that echo throughout the episode: 👉 "It's just noise." From there, the two dive into the psychological drivers behind overcommitment—exploring how people-pleasing, identity attachment, and unconscious fear of judgment lead to massive to-do lists and life clutter that doesn't actually move the needle. Penny shares candid stories from her own life, including how she had to face her beliefs around caregiving when her father declined with Alzheimer's and her mother battled cancer. You'll walk away with clarity on: Why overcommitting often masks avoidance How to recognize when your growth practices are just glorified box-checking The real reason we keep searching for more tools when the ones we have aren't even being used The link between identity and control—and why letting go of "how it should look" can change everything How to shift from doing more to being more Penny also offers a soul-anchoring question to ask yourself: "What can I let go of?" Whether it's a belief, a routine, or a thought pattern, your peace depends on it. This is the first in a short, potent series on simplifying your inner and outer world so you can finally create what you crave—without burning yourself out in the process. If you've been caught in the trap of doing personal growth instead of living it, this is your wake-up call. Reserve your spot in Hypnosis Secrets Unlocked. Access Resonance HERE.