In this episode I share something I wrote about the hidden link between perfectionism, nervous system overload, and chronic fatigue.

Perfectionism often doesn’t look extreme. It feels normal and even necessary. But beneath it lies a deep attachment to worth, safety and belonging that it supposedly brings

Even when success comes, it rarely feels enough — and the body eventually pays the price.

Drawing from my personal journey and clinical experience, I unpack how perfectionism keeps the nervous system stuck in overdrive, why so many capable, high-functioning women feel like imposters, and how chronic fatigue can become the body’s invitation to slow down and recalibrate.

This episode reframes burnout and exhaustion not as failure, but as a call to soften impossible standards, reconnect with your true self, and learn what “enough” really feels like.

If your body feels like it has hit the brakes and rest feels unfamiliar or unsafe, this conversation is for you.

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What if your burnout, chronic fatigue, and that deep longing for rest weren't just signs that you're "doing too much," but a profound invitation from your body to heal?

In this powerful conversation where Lynn Misch interviews Kerry Magnus during the Find the Calm Within Summit, you’ll discover the deeper truth behind the exhaustion so many people feel.

You'll finally understand what nervous system dysregulation really feels like and why it sits at the root of your energy, health, and sense of safety.

Have you ever wondered, "Why do I keep doing things that I know exhaust me?" We uncover the two major trauma-informed patterns that cause you to keep pushing past your limits, even when you know you can't control it.

We also dive into the undeniable link between your hormones and fatigue and explore how modalities like BodyTalk can translate the wisdom hidden in your physical symptoms. Imagine finally understanding what your body is trying to tell you.

Plus, we explore feminine and masculine energy through a grounded, trauma-informed lens to reveal how they impact your levels of burnout and depletion.

Join Kerry for a free masterclass: Embrace Your Feminine Superpowers for More Vitality, Ease and Joy on Thursday 11t Dec. Sign up here: https://kerrymagnus.net/lp/embrace-your-feminine-superpowers

To catch the rest of the Find the Calm Within Summit sign up here: www.creatinginfinitehealth.com/kerry-magnus

To find out if you're a match for The Holding Personality and to see if your personality type may possibly secretly be draining your energy take this 5 minute quiz at http://portal.kerrymagnus.net/quiz

This may just be the missing piece you're looking for.

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In this heartfelt episode, Kerry shares an unexpected morning lesson inspired by her cat learning to use the cat flap — and how it mirrors the way so many of us, especially women, take on more than we need to. Through this simple story, she explores the invisible emotional load we carry, how it’s often rooted in trauma responses and peacekeeping, and what it takes to start gently putting things down.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The “cat flap” metaphor: Why we often step in to help — and how doing less can empower others (and ourselves).
• The invisible emotional load: What it looks like, why it’s exhausting, and how it contributes to chronic fatigue and burnout.
• How trauma responses drive over-responsibility: Understanding why your nervous system equates “doing everything” with safety.
• Peacekeeping and people-pleasing patterns: How we unconsciously manage others’ emotions at the expense of our own wellbeing.
• The cost of carrying too much: How over-functioning drains your energy, connection, and presence.
• Simple shifts to lighten your load: Gentle, realistic ways to hand things back, set boundaries, and create more space for yourself.

Perfect for you if…

You often feel like the one holding everything together — the details, the emotions, the peace — and you’re ready to explore how to live, love, and care without burning out.

Why not share in the comments the one thing you're willing to put down for the next week.......

To find out if you're a match for The Holding Personality and to see if your personality type may possibly secretly be draining your energy take this 5 minute quiz at http://portal.kerrymagnus.net/quiz

This may just be the missing piece you're looking for.

And remember...sharing is caring - please share with all those who could benefit from this podcast.