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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https://www.facebook.com/janellraeofficial

https://www.instagram.com/janellraeofficial/

What does it actually mean to move from 3D chaos to 5D alignment—without disconnecting from real life?

In this solo episode of the Soul Fusion Podcast, Penny Chiasson breaks down the difference between 3D and 5D awareness in a way that's grounded, practical, and deeply human. This isn't about bypassing reality or floating above your responsibilities. It's about understanding how fear, anger, and overthinking keep the nervous system locked in survival—and how presence creates peace without disengagement.

3D chaos lives in the mind. It's fueled by emotional reactivity, judgment, and constant mental noise. When you're operating from this state, the brain is always scanning for threat, pulling you into the past or the future, and away from the only place peace exists: the present moment.

5D alignment, on the other hand, is a state of regulated awareness. It's marked by compassion, non-judgment, and grounded presence. When the mind quiets and attention returns to now, clarity becomes accessible and life begins to flow with less effort.

In this episode, you'll explore:

• What 3D chaos really is and why the brain defaults to it

• How fear and anger keep the nervous system activated

• Why overthinking pulls you out of the present moment

• The difference between discernment and judgment

• Why compassion does not mean tolerating harmful behavior

• How presence opens access to peace, clarity, and attraction

• Why manifestation works differently in 5D alignment
  
  

Penny also unpacks a powerful distinction: you can clearly see when behavior is harmful without judging a person as "bad." This shift allows you to stay informed and discerning without being emotionally hijacked by anger, fear, or resentment.

This episode is for anyone who wants to live with awareness, create with intention, and stay grounded in the world—without being consumed by it.

• Quantum Identity Matrix Masterclass – an introduction to identity-level recalibration and subconscious alignment

• Catalyst Recalibrated – a year-long container for embodied identity, presence, and conscious living
  

Is someone safe to trust—or does something feel off that you can't quite explain?

This is the question people aren't asking out loud…
But they are asking at 2am.

In this episode, I sit down with Joseph McGuire, a facial reader and body language expert with a background in martial arts, somatic work, and Eastern diagnostic systems. This is not a conversation about "catching liars" or reading faces to judge people.

It's a conversation about discernment, nervous system safety, and identity-level patterns that quietly determine who we trust—and why we keep repeating the same relationship dynamics.

Many people assume repeating relationship patterns mean they're making bad choices. In reality, the subconscious mind is wired for familiarity, not safety. The nervous system will often choose what it knows—even when what it knows is painful.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why the brain confuses familiarity with emotional safety

• How early conditioning shapes who feels "right" to trust

• The difference between intuition and fear-based reactions

• Why eye contact and presence matter more than words

• How people unknowingly give away power in relationships

• Why "being nice" can override self-protection

• How identity patterns repeat until they're interrupted
  
  

We also talk about subtle but important cues to pay attention to when meeting someone new—especially when you feel uneasy but can't logically explain why. Learning how to tell if someone is safe to trust isn't about becoming hyper-vigilant or suspicious. It's about reconnecting with your own internal signals.

When your nervous system is regulated and your sense of self is grounded, discernment becomes natural. You stop explaining red flags away. You stop rescuing or over-functioning. You stop outsourcing your safety.

And connection becomes simpler—not more complicated.

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If you're noticing repeating patterns in relationships, trust, or self-abandonment—and you want to understand how the subconscious mind learns safety and familiarity—Hypnosis Secrets Unlocked is a two-day live workshop where I break this down clearly and ethically.

You'll learn:

• How the mind wires emotional safety

• Why insight alone doesn't interrupt identity loops

• How hypnosis works at the pattern level, not the surface
  
  

Reserve your spot HERE.

Have you ever tried to explain that quiet dissatisfaction you feel, only to be told you should be grateful?

You may have a good life, a stable career, and even outward success. However, you still feel unsettled. If you are feeling restless in life, especially when everything looks good on paper, this episode explains why that feeling matters.

Feeling restless in life does not mean something is wrong with you. Instead, it often means something important is trying to get your attention.

Many people grow up believing that happiness comes from stability, sacrifice, and staying the course. As a result, when restlessness appears, it creates confusion and guilt.

You may hear:

• "You should just be grateful."

• "Everyone feels this way."

• "Work isn't supposed to make you happy."

However, feeling restless in life is not a lack of gratitude. It is feedback.

There is a unique kind of frustration that comes from being restless but successful.

You followed the responsible path. You built security. You did what you were supposed to do. And yet, something still feels missing.

For example, vacations help for a short time, but the dissatisfaction returns. Therefore, the issue is not exhaustion or burnout alone. It is deeper than that.

Many people try to fix restlessness with positive thinking. However, this does not work long-term.

Feeling restless in life is usually not a mindset issue. Instead, it is an identity misalignment.

When your current identity no longer matches who your soul wants you to become, your emotions act as a compass. Restlessness, boredom, and frustration point toward the need for alignment and evolution.

Not necessarily.

Feeling restless in life does not automatically mean you need to quit your job or start over. Sometimes alignment happens by integrating who you truly are into what you already do.

In other words, you do not have to abandon logic, structure, or success to live in alignment. You get to define what alignment looks like for you.

Many people say they lack clarity about what is next. However, clarity does not come from overthinking the future or analyzing the past.

Instead, clarity comes from present-day choices.

As you make decisions, you receive feedback. As a result, knowing what you do not want becomes just as valuable as knowing what you do want. This process naturally reduces confusion and increases alignment.

Feeling restless in life does not mean you are failing or ungrateful. It often means you are being invited into your next phase of growth.

You were not created simply to exist, perform, or endure. You were created to evolve, experience joy, and live in alignment with who you are meant to be.

If this episode resonates, there are two aligned ways to explore this work further.

You can book a consult with Tina to explore private, root-cause identity work and determine if it aligns with your goals.

Or you can explore Catalyst Recalibrated, a long-term embodiment mentorship designed to support identity alignment and integration at your own pace.

There is no behind. You are exactly where you are meant to be.

If you are feeling restless in life and wondering whether this is as good as it gets, the answer is no.

Restlessness is not the problem. It is the invitation.

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If you've ever wondered whether you're "ready" for hypnosis…
If you've tried mindset work, coaching, or hypnosis audios and felt like something still didn't shift…
Or if you've been curious what it actually looks like to work with a hypnotist at the identity level—

This episode is for you.

In today's conversation, I'm answering the real questions people ask before stepping into deep hypnosis work—especially those who are already successful, already in momentum, but feel like they're hitting an invisible internal barrier.

We talk about why outdated concepts like the "lizard brain" oversimplify how the mind actually works, how pattern recognition drives behavior far more than conscious effort, and why most people can't accurately assess their own readiness for identity-level change.

This is not stage hypnosis.
It's not surface-level mindset work.
And it's definitely not hypnosis the way most people imagine it.

Modern hypnosis for identity change works by identifying and neutralizing emotional patterns stored below conscious awareness. These patterns don't show up as obvious thoughts—they show up as procrastination, hesitation, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling like you're "almost there" but can't quite get across the finish line.

You don't need to be broken to benefit from hypnosis.
You don't need to be at rock bottom.
In fact, the people who get the fastest, most lasting results are often the ones who are already doing well—but know something internal isn't fully aligned yet.

That misalignment is rarely about motivation.
It's about identity.

In this episode, I explain why I don't work by the session and why identity-level hypnosis can't be mapped out in advance. The subconscious reveals what needs to shift after the work begins—not before.

Some clients experience rapid shifts and need time to integrate.
Some need multiple sessions in a short window.
Some pause briefly to let real-world results settle in before continuing.

This work adapts to the individual, because identity change isn't linear—and forcing it into a rigid structure actually slows results.

I also clear up a common misconception: private hypnosis is not the same as group hypnosis.

Group sessions are intentionally general and supportive.
Private work is precise, root-cause focused, and highly individualized.

In one-on-one work, we use emotional resonance—the frequency beneath words—to neutralize patterns at their source. This allows identity shifts to happen without reliving the past or digging through memories unnecessarily.

Think of it like rebuilding a house.
If the foundation was formed on early misperceptions—I'm not enough, I need to stay quiet, I have to protect myself—the structure above it can never fully stabilize.

Modern hypnosis removes the faulty foundation and replaces it with one that actually supports who you are now.

I only work with people who are committed to real transformation—not partial change.

If someone isn't ready, we don't move forward.
If another path would serve them better, I'll say so.

This is why a consult is required.
Not to sell—but to protect results.

And if you're a coach, practitioner, or therapist listening and noticing that your clients keep getting close but not integrating change, this episode will help you understand why that happens—and what actually resolves it at the root.

If you want to understand hypnosis more deeply before committing to private work, Hypnosis Secrets Unlocked is back in January. It's a behind-the-scenes look at how modern hypnosis works, why emotional patterns drive behavior, and why hypnosis is often the missing link in lasting change.

And if you already know you're a clear yes for certification, applications are open for the February cohort, with additional dates available in 2026. Training is structured to support business owners without shutting life down—and includes immediate access to self-study once you're accepted.

Deep, embodied change is possible.
Not by fixing yourself—but by aligning who you are at the identity level.

If this episode resonated, leave a review and share it with someone who's been circling the same edge, knowing there's more available.

In this episode, I'm joined by Latoya Zavala, a former U.S. Navy chaplain turned energy mastery coach and Vedic astrologer, for a powerful conversation on healing trauma through the subconscious. We explore why trauma isn't defined by logic, how fear is stored in the body, and what it means to reclaim sovereignty, self-trust, and inner authority beyond labels or timelines.

Connect with Latoya:

LinkedIn / Instagram

Website: latoyazavala.com

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