S1 Ep135: EPISODE 13 - Our Addiction to Control

I have been in the grips of physical and mental "control addiction" for a lifetime. Well, for most of a lifetime. Through loving, patient, and consistent work on myself, I have been able to let it go to a large extent. Control begins as a kind defense mechanism allowing us to perceive "fake safety" as a way to get through life. But when we become aware of the fact that it's hurting us more than it's helping us, we are at a crossroads. Today we discuss this very normal way of "handling" life, what to do when it's not working anymore, and why awareness of these patterns is key to growth and change. Join us! XO n. GET 50% OFF ONE YEAR OF THE CURABLE APP: go to www.getcurable.com/nicole MY OMEGA RETREAT IS LIVE AND ON SALE FOR IN-PERSON WORKSHOP 8/1-8/6 in upstate NY! Ruthie Lindsey has just signed on to return with the whole crew!! Click or call below: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/freedom-from-chronic-pain?fbclid=IwAR2KXV4KIaiaClfw7fPHA_s6toeyaOregxNxjG9vwtDM0nNaKyAhszeqgHg OMEGA INSTITUTE FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES: 845-266-4444 My new course FREEDOM FROM AN ANXIOUS LIFE, is available now. Click here for all the details and to purchase! PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT! If you are interested in supporting the many free resources I offer to get this message to the global community, please consider donating to my cause on my website, www.thecureforchronicpain.com. Look for the DONATE button on the home page. Thank you so much! ALL MY RESOURCES: Instagram: Follow me on insta @nicolesachslcsw for tons of new content Website: The Cure for Chronic Pain YouTube: The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW Book: The Meaning of Truth Online Course: FREEDOM FROM CHRONIC PAIN FB Closed Group: Nicole Sachs' Support Circle OMEGA General info: OMEGA INSTITUTE Subscribe Apple Podcasts Deezer iHeart RadioPublic RSS Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices