What happens when your life begins with brain surgery?

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Pearson — speaker, nonprofit founder, and host of Invisible Condition — who was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at two weeks old and underwent emergency brain surgery before most of us even left the hospital nursery.

Identity and doing 'better than…

Jeff has now had seven brain surgeries — and he's built a thriving life, marriage, family, and global platform in the process.

This conversation isn't about pity. It's about identity.

Jeff shares something powerful: his parents could have raised him as fragile. They could have wrapped him in bubble wrap.

They didn't.

Instead, they taught awareness — not worry.

That distinction shaped his subconscious identity. He grew up seeing himself as capable, not compromised. And that identity became his reality.

If you've ever wondered how early messaging affects confidence, risk tolerance, or resilience… this episode is a living case study.

Years later, after overhearing the fear in another family's hospital room, Jeff felt a pull he couldn't ignore.

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That moment led to the creation of Hydro With Hope — a nonprofit providing tangible support for families navigating hydrocephalus.

He now hosts the TV show Invisible Condition, spotlighting people who are thriving with diagnoses you can't see from the outside.

Because invisible doesn't mean incapable.

Jeff lives by three core truths:

1. God is faithful.

2. God is in control.

3. Life does not have to be perfect to be amazing.
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And one more line that hit me:

"You can't steer a parked car."

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Launch. Adjust. Move forward.

Identity shifts don't happen by waiting for certainty. They happen by stepping into motion.

• Rethink the story you've built around your limitations

• Shift from fear to grounded awareness

• See what's possible when identity is rooted in strength

• Be reminded that resilience is built, not born

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs hope.

And if you're ready to explore how subconscious identity work creates lasting change, stay connected here on the Soul Fusion Podcast.

Because life doesn't have to be perfect to be amazing.

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What's the Difference Between Hypnosis and Meditation?

Meditation and hypnosis can feel remarkably similar—both can create deep calm, stillness, and altered states of awareness. But beneath the surface, they serve very different purposes.

In this episode of the Soul Fusion Podcast, Penny Chiasson answers one of the most frequently asked questions from her community: "Aren't meditation and hypnosis the same thing?" Whether you're a practitioner, a curious mind, or someone exploring personal transformation, this episode will change how you understand the mind-body connection.

Meditation: A Practice of Observation

Penny starts with the common definition: meditation is mental training designed to build awareness, presence, and emotional regulation. The goal is to observe thoughts without judgment—not to change them. You may focus on a flame, mantra, sound, or visualization. It's passive, non-directive, and observational.

Hypnosis: A State for Change

Hypnosis, on the other hand, is a state of focused attention with intention—specifically to bypass the analytical mind and introduce selective suggestions that align with what the person wants to change.

It's not about turning off the mind; it's about guiding the subconscious toward new patterns, beliefs, and behaviors.

In Penny's words:

"The key difference between meditation and hypnosis is the intention. Hypnosis is goal-directed—you're choosing a new belief, behavior, or future. Meditation isn't."

The Joe Dispenza Effect: When Meditation Becomes Hypnosis

Penny shares how many popular 'meditations'—including those from Joe Dispenza—are actually hypnosis in disguise. These sessions use metaphor, suggestion, and visualization to shift internal identity and future projection. If change is the goal, you're not meditating—you're in hypnosis.

And that's not a bad thing. It's just important to be clear about the intention and the process.

Words Matter: Trance vs Hypnosis

Did you know? Research shows that even the words you use can impact the effectiveness of a session. Penny references studies where people responded more powerfully when they were told they were in a hypnosis session versus a meditation—even when the script was identical.

On the flip side, calling something a "trance" actually increased resistance. The takeaway? Words carry influence, especially when the subconscious is involved.

No to Covert Hypnosis & Neuro-Persuasion

Penny also calls out the misuse of hypnosis language in sales and marketing. She critiques ad campaigns that promote "hypnosis techniques" to convince people to buy—especially when those techniques aren't even hypnosis but manipulative neuro-linguistic tricks.

She clarifies:

"If you're looking to use hypnosis to get people to do things without them knowing it—you're in the wrong place. I don't teach that. I teach real, ethical transformation."

Can animals really help heal emotional trauma?

In this episode, Penny Chiasson sits down with intuitive healer and energy intelligence practitioner Janelle Rae to explore how animals—especially horses—support emotional regulation, authenticity, and deep energetic healing.

Janelle shares how her work with animals revealed their unique ability to sense emotional patterns, facilitate nervous system grounding, and create meaningful emotional shifts—often without words or analysis. Together, they discuss what authenticity truly means, why healing often happens through experience rather than effort, and how animals frequently understand us better than we understand ourselves.

You'll also hear a powerful real-life story of equine-assisted healing, insights into intuitive animal communication, and simple ways to begin tuning into the emotional and energetic support your own animals may already be offering.

This episode is ideal for animal lovers, intuitives, and anyone curious about emotional healing, energy work, and living with greater authenticity.

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