Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen

Minisode 650: Letting Go & Learning the Practice of Detachment


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In this minisode, we’re diving into a topic that hits close to home for so many of us (me too!): letting go of control and surrendering outcomes. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of overthinking, micromanaging, or gripping too tightly to people or situations, this episode is for you. Together, we’ll explore why control can feel so comforting, yet so exhausting, and how we can begin to release it in ways that empower, rather than paralyze, us.

Because this is an enormous topic for me in my own healing and growth, I got the word “surrender” tattooed on my arm in my own handwriting in 2016.

How much energy do you spend trying to control situations, people, or outcomes that are simply out of your hands? This episode is an invitation to rethink the way we approach control and surrender. We’ll walk through the telltale signs of over-control, the fears that drive it, and tangible steps to cultivate detachment without giving up on what matters most.

What you’ll hear:

  • We often try to control out of fear, a need for certainty, or an ego-driven desire to get things “right” or “better.”
  • Signs of over-control include exhaustion, strained relationships, and difficulty asking for help.
  • Recognizing where control is sneaking in is the first step to release it.
  • Reflection prompts such as Where are you gripping too tightly—work, relationships, parenting, or personal goals? (plus more examples)
  • Control is often an illusion—we can influence outcomes but not guarantee them.
  • Surrender is not giving up—it’s trusting the process while staying committed to what matters.
  • What detachment is and isn’t. 
  • FIVE tangible practices for you to use starting now. 
  • Surrendering frees up energy for what you can control—your actions, mindset, and attitude—while creating space for unexpected beauty in life.

  • “The most beautiful things often come when we release the grip and allow space for the unexpected to come to life.” 

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