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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 13 MIN

Letting Go of Control:How to Release Anxiety, Trust Life, and Come Back to Center

from Lavender Mind · host Katie Ballanco

In this episode we talk about:Why control often shows up as anxiety and overthinking. How caring deeply can turn into control. What it means to come back to presence in real life moments. A grounded definition of presence (felt in our body)The difference between controlling outcomes and being anchored in trustThe metophor of trees and storms-and how roots deepen through difficultyWhat happens when we loosen our grip (space, peace, synchronicity,relief)Why peace often feels like a deep exhale instead of a perfect situationHow surrender is not giving up-but releasing resistanceHighlights: You can care deeply without controlling outcomesPresence is a felt experience of being grounded in the momentYou are not meant to hold everything togetherLetting go of control creates space for peace and clarityStrength is not rigidity it is rootedness and flexibility in life's stormsPeace often arrives when we stop gripping so tightlyPractice:Take a moment to pause and check in with your body:Drop shoulders, uncleanch jaw, take a slow breathAsk:What am I trying to control that I can let go?Return to presence.Return to centerThank you for being here! Let's connect! I am a busy mom/wife/farmgirl-I post a little! I am trying to show up more:))))))))https://www.instagram.com/lavendermindstudio/https://www.tiktok.com/@lavendermindwellnesshttps://www.skool.com/lavender-mind-community-9384/about-free community-just opening doorshttps://lavendermind.com/interested in being a guest or have a suggested questiion or topic [email protected]://www.youtube.com/@Lavender-Mind

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