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Back to EpisodesThe Sneaky Ways We Give Our Power Away
Description
Most people think giving away their power is obvious.
They think it looks like toxic relationships, difficult bosses, manipulative people, or circumstances beyond their control.
But some of the biggest ways we give our power away are much more subtle.
They show up in our everyday thoughts, habits, expectations, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves.
In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we're exploring the less obvious ways we unknowingly hand our power over to other people, situations, and even our own conditioning.
We talk about:
• waiting for permission before taking action
• making other people responsible for how we feel
• the need to be understood, validated, or approved of
• expectations and attachment to outcomes
• comparison and self-doubt
• ignoring our intuition and inner knowing
• the stories and identities that keep us stuck
• why trying to do everything alone is also a form of giving away our power
Most people think power is something they need to gain.
What if power is less about gaining something and more about recognizing where you've been giving it away?
This conversation is an invitation to become more aware, more intentional, and more honest about the patterns that may be draining your energy without you even realizing it.
Because reclaiming your power doesn't always require a dramatic life change.
Sometimes it begins by noticing the small leaks.
And once you see them, you can't unsee them.
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Julietta Wenzel
Founder of Body & Soul Ministries
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Dorice Ross
Elder of Body & Soul Ministries
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