The Power of Letting Go: How Releasing Control Leads to Surrender and True Freedom

In this powerful solo episode, Rachel Brooks shares her deeply personal journey of surrender and what it truly means to let go. If you've ever felt the weight of control, perfectionism, or pressure to hold it all together, this message is for you. Rachel unpacks how letting go isn’t about giving up—it’s about opening up space for God to move and freedom to unfold.Let this episode be your invitation to loosen the grip, breathe deeper, and step boldly into the life God is calling you to live.Timestamps: • [00:00] Introduction: What letting go really looks like • [00:01] Why control is a false sense of security • [00:02] The brain’s protective response to fear + uncertainty • [00:03] What surrender really means (and what it doesn’t) • [00:04] How to notice where you’re gripping too tightly • [00:05] What control is costing you: peace, joy, presence • [00:06] Final reflection + invitation to step into your God-given missionKey Themes & Takeaways: • Control is an illusion that often masks fear and mistrust • Surrender is not passive—it’s one of the boldest acts of trust • When you release what’s not for you, you create space for what is • Healing and wholeness require space to breathe • You don’t have to carry it all alone—God’s got youQuotes to Save + Share: “You can’t control your way into freedom.” “What’s meant for you won’t miss you—let go of what no longer serves you.” “Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s the doorway to strength.”Ready to Go Deeper? → The Confident Woman Starter Kit — Your next step to rebuild your identity, let go of pressure, and step into a life of purpose, peace, and confidence. → Download it now→ Fit From Within Digital Journal — Realign your mind, body, and spirit with daily prompts to help you heal from the inside out. → Start journaling today→ Becoming… The Confident Woman — A 12-week journey through faith, identity, and healing. If you're ready for transformation, this is your path. → Your journey awaitsConnect with Rachel:Website: iamrachelbrooks.comInstagram: @iamrachelbrooksPodcast IG: @theconfidentwoman.co

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Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast — the show for faith-fueled, purpose-driven women ready to reclaim their identity, rebuild their confidence, and create a life they truly love.Hosted by Rachel Brooks — award-winning author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Confident Woman® — each episode is a raw, real, and relatable conversation about faith, identity, purpose, and freedom. We’ll talk about what matters most: overcoming self-doubt, healing from the past, navigating transitions, building healthy relationships, and creating a life and business aligned with your God-given calling.Through powerful stories, practical strategies, and faith-filled encouragement, you’ll gain the clarity, courage, and confidence to live boldly, love deeply, and walk in the fullness of who you were created to be.Subscribe now and join a global community of women redefining success with faith, freedom, and purpose.