The Chris Terrell Podcast Are You Controlling Everything Because You Don’t Trust Yourself Yet? - (231)
Ever notice you only feel safe when you’re in total control? In this episode, Chris explains how control is really about self-trust—and how to finally find peace without perfection.
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Episode Summary
Do you only see results when you’re hyper-controlling everything—tracking every bite, counting every step, micromanaging every habit—and yet still fear losing control the moment you ease up? This week, Chris Terrell unpacks why that happens and what it really means. You’ll learn how control often hides self-distrust, how to recondition your subconscious to support your goals, and how to build trust in yourself so you can stop living in constant tension around food, the scale, and your habits.
If you’ve ever felt like peace only exists when you’re perfect, this episode will help you shift from control to confidence.
In This Episode
- Why control is often a symptom of self-distrust
- How hyper-managing your weight loss actually prevents maintenance
- The power of subconscious reconditioning in long-term change
- Why mastering the basics beats chasing perfection
- How to make maintenance feel like victory
- Emotional eating, explained as a spectrum—not a failure
- Real tools for moving from “trying to lose weight” to “learning to stay thin”