When Control Hurts: Letting Go of the Need to Fix Everything | The Healing Room

The Healing Room: Psychology, self-worth & becoming yourself · Oct 4, 2026 · 2m

In this episode of The Healing Room, host Kaylee Russell explores the psychological burden of control and why the need to fix everything often leads to loneliness and exhaustion. This conversation is designed for individuals who feel responsible for managing the emotions and outcomes of those around them, offering a compassionate look at how hyper-vigilance becomes a trap rather than a safety mechanism. If you find yourself rehearsing conversations, checking emails repeatedly, or feeling anxious when plans change, this episode provides the validation and insight needed to understand that your…