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.

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

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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

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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.

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When both my cars broke down at the same time, my nervous system wanted to catastrophize—"This is terrible! Everything's falling apart! I can even make 'bad' things a reflection on how I've somehow failed!! Sound familiar?

In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about my own tendency toward hypervigilance and being able to see patterns has been an incredible gift and also a curse that can drain my vitality.

You'll discover:

• Why your "gift" for seeing patterns might be keeping you exhausted
• The difference between healthy awareness and nervous system hypervigilance
• How catastrophizing creates the biochemical stress response that depletes you
• Two powerful questions to ask when you're spinning out
• Practical tools to orient yourself to safety in the present moment

If you're exhausted despite doing "all the right things," this episode will help you understand how your nervous system—not your circumstances—might be the real issue.

Ready to discover if your personality type is contributing to your fatigue? Take my free quiz: https://portal.kerrymagnus.net/quiz

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.

In this episode I offer a hope-filled and practical perspective as I unpack the Holding Personality—a pattern of traits that I see in up to 99% of my exhausted clients.

I reveal four ways this way of being fuels chronic fatigue and burnout, and how a different approach can restore your health and vitality.

I also reflect on how my own experience of exhaustion became an unexpected gift, sparking deep self discovery and awakening me to the fact that the way we respond to chronic fatigue and body feedback can be a life-changing opportunity. Watch now to discover a new path to ease, empowerment, and lasting energy.

Find out if you meet the criteria for the Holding Personality and learn more about my Aha moment that shifted my journey from fatigue to flow: https://portal.kerrymagnus.net/quiz/

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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Feeling constantly drained, stuck in survival mode, and like no amount of productivity produces the results you want?

You’re not alone—and here’s the truth: you’re not broken, you’re caught in a system designed to wear you down.

In this energizing and practical episode, Kerry uncovers the 3 biggest cultural myths silently stealing your vitality and keeping you locked in burnout—revealing the powerful truths that can set you free. If rest feels like a guilty luxury, your self-worth hinges on checking off your to-do list, or you’re caught in the exhausting chase for “consistent productivity ”only to crash—this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and reset your life.

You’ll discover:

• Why your brain and body naturally resist “consistent productivity” — and how honouring your natural rhythms can actually skyrocket your results.
• The surprising truth about worth: it’s not something you have to earn or prove—it's already yours.
• A simple, science-backed 3-step practice that instantly restores your energy and calms your nervous system.
• How syncing with your personal cycles unlocks sustainable success and deep, rejuvenating rest.

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 spontaneously recording but eye-opening episode, Kerry shares a simple family story—picking gooseberries—that unexpectedly ended in a collective crash. But what happened beneath the surface reveals a profound truth you won’t want to miss.

Kerry reveals the surprising ways nervous system dysregulation shows up—not just as stress or anxiety, but also through excitement, effort, and overstimulation.

She also dives deeply into the powerful link between chronic fatigue, burnout, and neurodiversity (especially ADHD), showing you how recognizing these hidden patterns can bring immense clarity, compassion, and new hope to your healing journey.

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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I used to have it all together—until burnout unravelled me and I discovered I'm not as all together as I thought I was!!. So yes, this podcast intro is not in order and it's late… but it’s right on time for the kind of honest, human conversation we’ll have here.

In this episode, I share my story: who I am, how I burnt out, and why that crash became the doorway to something deeper.

You’ll hear fresh perspectives on chronic fatigue and burnout—from neurodiversity to spiritual awakening—and how working with your body (instead of resisting it and getting really mad with it) can be a potent path to healing.

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.