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.
📌 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE
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 judgment to live more presently and joyfully.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice.
