In this episode of The Spilled Milk Podcast, Lala unpacks the emotional exhaustion that often follows deep inner work. If you’ve been doing all the things—therapy, journaling, breathwork, meditation—but still feel stuck, lost, or spiritually drained, this conversation is for you.

Lala introduces the concept of overtooling: the compulsive use of healing tools and self-help practices without actually connecting to the self beneath them. She explores how energetic consumption (what we take in from others) and energetic congestion (what we store and never release) quietly shape our emotional overwhelm and disconnect us from true transformation.

Through personal insight and soulful reflection, this episode challenges the idea that healing is something to achieve, and instead centers the truth that sustainable growth requires presence—not just performance. If you've been wondering why the tools aren’t working, this is your moment of clarity.

TAKEAWAYS

It's perfectly okay to cry about your spilled milk.

We often confuse doing the work with being with ourselves.

Energetic consumption is the intake of unprocessed emotional debris.

Over tooling can lead to feeling stuck and unfulfilled.

Tools are essential but cannot replace self-discovery.

We need to meet ourselves in our healing journey.

Sitting in silence can be more productive than using tools.

We often hide behind tools instead of facing our emotions.

Self-abandonment can occur even with good intentions.

Healing is a continuous journey, not a checklist.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Over Tooling and Self Abandonment

04:28 Understanding Energetic Consumption and Congestion

09:59 The Dangers of Over Tooling

18:51 The Limitations of Healing Tools

28:37 Recognizing Over Tooling in Our Lives

33:43 The Importance of Internal Work

37:07 Space Adventures and Celebrity Experiences

40:02 Innovative Solutions to Unusual Problems

44:16 Reflections on Healing and Self-Discovery