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. 

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Topics Covered:

• Why do we desire control? Where does it come from?
• Differentiating between love and control
• The need for adhering to your boundaries and staying loyal to yourself
• Control can be positive when you can apply it to your own life
• Always meet control with curiosity

Resources Mentioned:

• Stockholm Syndrome
• All About Love by Bell Hooks
• MindBodyGreen: How to Spot Controlling People

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