Messy Midlife

The Messiness Between Control and Acceptance

Messy Midlife Season 1 Episode 4

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We revisit the thoughts on control that came up in last episode because they stuck with us over the week. We explore places control gets sneaky, within ourselves, our relationships, and even spiritual journeys. We work out our understanding of the middle ground between control and acceptance.


00:00 Exploring Control in Midlife
01:44 The Impact of Control on Parenting
04:30 Personal Reflections on Control and Surrender
05:54 Understanding Control in Relationships
08:32 The Messiness of Midlife
10:35 The Role of Shame in Control
12:56 Finding Peace in Letting Go
15:08 The Journey Towards Acceptance and Surrender


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