learning to let go of control | anxiety log | uneven 53

One of the key factors in chronic anxiety, is control. We are so afraid of what may, or may not happen that we try to control almost every aspect of our lives. Typically, with little success. Perhaps, learning to let go of the control is a better path.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00  taking a walk in longmont, co
0:00:43  deciding what to talk about
0:01:25  lot of change in my life
0:02:03  when do you stand up for your beliefs?
0:03:01  balancing our demands
0:03:38  control, the most common factor
0:04:34  control and fear
0:05:34  managing the fear
0:06:08  control can be helpful at times
0:06:43  control is an illusion
0:07:25  brief train interruption
0:08:49  letting go of control
0:09:20  mantra: "let go, let god"
0:10:16  started to let go of control
0:11:11  knowing when to speak up
0:11:44  learning to let go
0:12:02  walking away from a film festival board
0:13:55  it all comes back to control
0:14:12  maybe, I'm not right
0:15:16  I've never really lived relaxed
0:15:54  let go of control for one day
0:17:09  in closing

RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Sunday, June 16, 2024
— LOCATION: Longmont, Colorado

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Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

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