Stop Taking Coaching Literally (And What “Sit With It” Really Means)

If you’ve ever been told to “sit with it,” “push through,” or “go back to the past to figure it out,” this episode is your permission slip to stop taking personal growth advice so literally.

Inside this short but mighty episode, Penny unpacks the most misunderstood phrases in the coaching and healing space—and gives you the real-world clarity you’ve been craving. You’ll learn when to reflect, when to redirect, and when to just stop spiraling.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

  • What “sit with it” actually means (and what it doesn’t)
  • Why you don’t always need to go back to the past
  • How “we can do hard things” is secretly sabotaging your mindset
  • The power of choosing new language that supports emotional momentum
  • Why over-processing can keep you stuck instead of setting you free


Not every uncomfortable moment requires journaling, shadow work, or a deep excavation of your childhood. Sometimes it’s just a moment. And sometimes the best growth comes when you don’t try so hard to “fix” it.

Take a Listen If:

  • You’re feeling overwhelmed by all the mindset advice out there
  • You’ve been stuck in the healing loop
  • You’ve been told you’re “not doing the work” and it doesn’t sit right
  • You’re a coach, therapist, hypnotist or leader who wants to guide others with more nuance

Resources & Links:
→ Learn more about Penny’s Master’s Level Conversational Hypnosis Training
→ Follow Penny on IG @Penny.Chiasson
→ Get Penny’s free guide: 101 Ways to Create Income as a Hypnotist

Get the details for Cathy Heller’s This Abundant Life group coaching memberships HERE. 

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Next Week:
Don’t miss Penny’s interview with Kelly Green Elrod on the science of the mind. You’ll walk away with insights that even shocked Penny (and she has a master’s in physiology and 25 years in healthcare!).

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