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May 21, 2025 14 min

15. Your Control Issues Aren't About Control—They're About Vulnerability

from Wake Up with Natalie Rose Hosted by Natalie Rose

Struggling with control over food, your body, or routine? This episode reveals why your need for control is really about avoiding vulnerability. Learn how perfectionism, disordered eating, and body image issues are rooted in fear—and how building self-trust, compassion, and emotional resilience can set you free. Healing starts with letting go. 📌 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Why You Like to Be "In Control" 01:17 Pitfalls of Needing Control 02:28 Healthy Control vs. Over-Control 03:15 Exploring the Roots of Over-Control 06:20 The Promise to Self-Protect 07:03 How Too Much Control Backfires 08:38 The Role of Vulnerability in Healing 10:45 Steps to Shift From Over-Control to Resilience 12:56 Summary ⭐️ WORK WITH ME Apply for The CommunEATy 💌 WAKE UP WEDNESDAY NEWSLETTER Sign up here to receive your free weekly dose of self-discovery and personal growth. 🫶🏻 LET'S SOCIALIZE Instagram Youtube TikTok 💁🏻‍♀️ ABOUT NATALIE ROSE Hey, I’m Natalie Rose, a licensed therapist and coach. I help women break through the real, raw healing of food and body image struggles, to find peace, joy and deep self-worth. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice.

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