How to Let Go of the Pressure and Stop Carrying What Was Never Yours

Are you carrying weights God never asked you to hold? The pressure to perform, prove, or be perfect can feel crushing—but it was never yours to carry.

In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel shares her personal journey of surrender with Alex Ott on her show, Wild x Wise—learning to release the pressure, invite God in, and discover the peace and freedom that come only from Him.

If you’ve been exhausted from striving, weighed down by expectations, or wondering how to find rest for your soul, this conversation will remind you of the truth: you don’t have to carry it all.

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome + why this conversation matters

[03:00] The silent weight of expectations and striving

[06:30] How perfectionism keeps us chained to pressure

[10:00] The turning point: choosing surrender over control

[14:00] What happens when you invite God into your struggles

[18:00] Letting go of what was never yours to carry

[22:00] Living free: peace, rest, and identity rooted in Him

[25:00] Encouragement for your next step

Key Takeaways

• The pressure to perform or prove your worth is not from God—it’s a burden you were never meant to carry.
• True peace comes when you release control and trust God with the outcomes.
• Surrender is not weakness; it’s strength rooted in faith.
• Identity and worth are secure in Christ, not in achievements or expectations.
• Letting go opens the door for freedom, joy, and rest.

Quotes

“You don’t have to carry what was never yours. The pressure isn’t yours to hold—God already has it.” – Rachel Brooks

“Surrender isn’t giving up—it’s giving in to God’s plan that is already better than yours.” – Rachel Brooks

Next Steps to Support Your Journey

• Download the free I Am Enough Reset – A 5-day guide to break free from the lies of “not enough” and step into truth.
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• Explore I Am… Becoming – A guided experience to release what’s been holding you back and walk boldly in faith and freedom.

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