<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2106013/open_sms">Ask The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast a Question. Text the TLT Pod today.</a>What exactly are control dramas—and why do they have such a tight grip on our relationships and behavior?In this week’s episode, we dive into the unconscious tactics we use to get our emotional needs met: manipulation, guilt-tripping, playing the victim, intimidation, or emotional withdrawal. Known as control dramas, these patterns often begin in childhood and are rooted in deep-seated fears of rejection, abandonment, or powerlessness.Together, we’ll explore:<ul><li>The 4 major control dramas, inspired by the work of Dr. Caroline Myss</li><li>Why we unconsciously fall into these patterns—and how they protect us</li><li>How control dramas impact intimacy, trust, and emotional safety in our relationships</li><li>Practical strategies for self-awareness, vulnerability, and boundary-setting</li><li>Healing resources from Nedra Glover Tawwab, Brené Brown, and Cloud & Townsend</li></ul>✨ Whether you’ve been on the receiving end of a control drama—or you’ve unknowingly used one to cope—this episode offers insight and tools for healing, growth, and cultivating relationships rooted in truth, not control.📚 Mentioned in this episode:<ul><li>Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can by Dr. Caroline Myss</li><li>Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab</li><li>The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown</li><li>Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend</li><li>The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins</li><li>Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown</li></ul>🎧 Listen to Episode #17 for a deeper dive into boundary-setting. 🔗 Follow along on Instagram for daily reflections: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thelemontreecoaching'>@thelemontreecoaching</a>📞 Need support? You’re not alone. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In Australia, dial 000 for emergencies. Find more global resources: <a href='https://findahelpline.com/'>https://findahelpline.com</a>Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional mental health care. Please reach out to a qualified therapist or counselor for support.

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