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.

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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

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💁🏻‍♀️ ABOUT NATALIE ROSE

Hey, I’m Natalie Rose—a licensed therapist and virtual coach. I help women navigate the real, raw healing of food and body image struggles, and break free from self-judgment to live more peacefully and confidently.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice.