Becoming You Again
Becoming You Again
Karin Nelson
You Can’t Control Them, But You Can Control You
29 minutes Posted Nov 3, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Welcome And Big Idea: Letting Go
Why Divorce Triggers Control Urges
Control Doesn’t Work And Steals Peace
What You Can Control: Your Response
Boundaries, Values, And Focus
Offer: 115 Ways To Get To Know You
Handling An Unreliable Ex
Supporting Kids Without Fixing Feelings
Parenting Firmly Without Control
Daily Practices To Stay Centered
Payoffs: Peace, Clarity, Agency
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Control promises certainty, but then pulls that certainty right out from under you. In this episode I’m talking about the power of letting go of needing to control others and instead putting your focus on what you can control – you! You’ll learn how to stop outsourcing your emotions to an ex, stop trying to fix your kids’ feelings, and start responding with clear boundaries, reframes, and values you can rely on under pressure. I break down why the urge to control spikes after a split a...