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Podcast: One of a Kind You
Episode: Letting Go of the Need to Control: Healing Survival Mode
Description: Are you stuck in "survival mode," feeling like everything has to be under your control? In this episode, we dive into survival strategy #2—absolute control—and how it stems from anxiety and past trauma. I share my journey of recognizing this pattern, from micromanaging my family to realizing that my attempts to prevent harm were actually causing more stress and dysfunction.
We'll explore:
The difference between control and influence.
How fear of unpredictability fuels our need to micromanage.
Why letting go of control creates healthier dynamics and more freedom for everyone involved.
Join me as I unpack the lessons learned from...