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August 31, 2025 • 20 mins

Episode Title: The Insecurity Behind the Control

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Episode Summary:

This week on Mic On, Mask Off, Patricia dives into the insecurity behind control; why people grasp for power, how it ties to fear and relationships, protecting your peace, and improvement. Why do some people feel the need to control or bully others? Spoiler: it’s not always about you; it’s often about their fear, insecurity, and past wounds. In this episode, I break down the behaviors of control freaks and quiet bullies, uncover what’s driving them, and talk about how to keep their storm from drowning out your peace. 

 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • The 5 core insecurities that fuel controlling behavior
  • How guilt-tripping, gaslighting, and “just joking” digs chip away at confidence
  • Why bullies often target your strengths, not your weaknesses
  • How to protect your peace when someone tries to dominate or manipulate
  • Why their behavior says more about them than it ever will about you

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