March 04, 2025

Part 1: Carla Sands on Expectations & Living Surrendered

22 minutes

In this episode, Nadine sits down with Carla Sands, the Programs Director at Purposeful Living, to explore the tension between expectations and surrender. Carla shares her personal journey—from growing up with ingrained expectations, navigating career shifts, motherhood, marriage, and ultimately learning to surrender to God's plan. She discusses how unrealistic expectations often lead to self-doubt, disappointment, and resentment, and how shifting to a life of surrender brings freedom and peace. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation on breaking free from self-imposed expectations and embracing God’s will.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The impact of childhood expectations on adulthood

✔️ How unrealistic standards in motherhood, career, and relationships create false narratives

✔️ The emotional toll of unmet expectations and how they affect self-worth

✔️ How surrendering to God’s plan can bring peace and clarity

✔️ Practical steps to shift from expectations to surrender

Resources & Links:

📌 [Purposeful Living Website](www.purposefullivinginc.org)

📌 Follow us on Instagram

Special Guest: Carla Sands.

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