EPISODE · Jun 28, 2022 · 1H 1M
Control
from How to Be Human · host Anna Toonk
Control doesn’t run by itself. It has two buddies and runs in a pack with fear and anxiety. This leads us to ask, is all control negative? When is it appropriate to take control? How do you know when you’re in the thralls of someone controlling? When you’ve grown up in an environment with a controlling family member, it’s familiar and comforting to find those characteristics in someone as an adult. It can get murky and confusing deciphering between control and care, many may have heard of Stockholm Syndrome.Nina & Anna give us the wisdom to hold tight to our truth. On today’s episode, we learn how to use control in a positive way, stand up for ourselves, and stay true to who we are. When we can’t control our surroundings, let’s explore how we can control our own actions and behaviors and find our flow. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platformTopics Covered:Why do we desire control? Where does it come from?Differentiating between love and controlThe need for adhering to your boundaries and staying loyal to yourselfControl can be positive when you can apply it to your own lifeAlways meet control with curiosityResources Mentioned:Stockholm SyndromeAll About Love by Bell HooksMindBodyGreen: How to Spot Controlling People Get in Touch:How to Be HumanHow to Be Human InstagramAnna's InstagramNina's InstagramBook a session with AnnaBook a session with Nina
What this episode covers
Control doesn’t run by itself. It has two buddies and runs in a pack with fear and anxiety. This leads us to ask, is all control negative? When is it appropriate to take control? How do you know when you’re in the thralls of someone controlling? Is control a form of love and care? Join Nina and Anna on today’s episode as they explore all of these answers and take it one step further answering, what do we do next?
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