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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 26 MIN

Softening the Need to Control

from The Soft Way · host Rachael Ebanks-Gold

In this episode of The Soft Way, we explore the subtle but powerful shift that happens when we soften our inner world.So much of modern life is lived from effort, control, and resistance. In this episode, we begin to notice the quality of the energy we’re living from, and how tension and overdoing can be invitations to let go.Key PointsHow overdoing and inner rigidity often arise from resistance rather than inspirationWhy softness and presence can restore clarity, energy, and inner balanceExperiencing a quieter form of power that comes from being rather than forcingReflection QuestionsWhat happens in my mind when I let my body be soft?What happens in my body when I release the need to control?Note to RememberPresence and peace, and any actions that come from that place, is true power.(Intro music: Butterflies in my head by Mountaineer - Source: Uppbeat)THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.If this episode resonated with you, a quick rating will help more people discover The Soft Way.How to do it?⭐ On Apple Podcasts (iPhone/iPad): open the show page, scroll to the bottom, where it says Ratings & Reviews, and tap the stars.⭐ On Spotify: open the show page and tap the ⭐ rating under the title.Thank you for helping the podcast grow! 🌿OTHER WAYS TO CONNECTJoin my email list: https://rachaelebanksgold.myflodesk.com/newsletterListen to my audio tracks on Insight Timer. 

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