Episode 155: The Illusion of Control: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

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🎙️ Hi, I’m Maria Angelova, and welcome back to the Mind Body Podcast!
In this solo episode, I dive into the powerful (and often misunderstood) topic of control. As a recovering control freak myself, I explore how trying to control everything people, situations, even our own bodies creates unnecessary stress and tension. And how letting go, softening, and surrendering is actually the path to true strength and inner power.
You’ll hear how the way we move often reflects how we live and how tuning into your body can change your life.
✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why control is a protective mechanism—but not always a helpful one
- How your movement patterns reveal your emotional state
- The power of surrender and what it really means
- Reclaiming mobility, softness, and ease in your body and life
💡 Key Takeaways:
- Awareness is the first step to change
- Control is often rooted in fear—let curiosity lead instead
- Your body gives you constant feedback—listen
- Movement should feel good—not like punishment
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why control is a Mind Body topic
02:30 – A powerful story of a client learning to let go
05:00 – What surrender really means (and doesn’t)
06:30 – Feeling the body unwind: The power of intentional movement
10:50 – How tightness in the body reflects emotional tension
14:10 – Movement as medicine: How your workout should feel
15:10 – Final thoughts and your reflection exercise
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