THE ED MYLETT SHOW

Sage Robbins | How Surrender Creates Freedom

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Jan 20, 2026
Sage Robbins, author and mentor known for her work on surrender and compassion, shares her profound insights in this conversation. She delves into how growing up around recovery shaped her perspective on empathy and humanity. Sage reveals that surrender is not weakness, but a path to freedom, and emphasizes the transformative power of making amends in relationships. She also introduces her practice, '60 Seconds of Grace,' guiding listeners to cultivate mindfulness and presence, ultimately advocating for compassion in a divisive world.
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Raised Inside Recovery Culture

  • Sage Robbins was raised attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings because her father and other family members were in recovery.
  • That upbringing shaped her compassion, acceptance, and view of human imperfection.
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Surrender Creates Spaciousness

  • Surrender frees you by releasing the expectation that life should be different than it is.
  • Sage says surrender creates spaciousness and reduces suffering when reality is accepted.
INSIGHT

Acceptance Over Demonization

  • Acceptance of human imperfection is deeper than forgiveness; it's meeting people in their humanness.
  • Sage credits AA's culture of acceptance for teaching this stance toward others.
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