{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Let Go of What You Can\u2019t Control (And Stop Ruminating on the Past)","description":"Do you find yourself replaying conversations in your head, overthinking past mistakes, or trying to control things that are out of your hands? Learning how to let go is one of the most powerful skills for reducing stress and calming your nervous system. In this episode of the Centered in the City Podcast, mindfulness coach Wade Brill explores why letting go can feel so difficult and how the brain gets stuck in loops of control and rumination. You\u2019ll learn the neuroscience behind overthinking, why the mind replays the past, and practical mindfulness tools to help release what you cannot control. Wade shares simple strategies grounded in nervous system science, mindfulness, and psychology that can help you interrupt rumination, soften mental tension, and reconnect with the present moment. If you often feel overwhelmed by the future, stuck in your thoughts, or weighed down by the past, this episode will guide you toward greater ease, acceptance, and emotional freedom. In This Episode You\u2019ll Learn \u2022 Why the brain struggles to let go of control \u2022 The neuroscience behind rumination and overthinking \u2022 How the nervous system responds to uncertainty and unresolved experiences \u2022 Why your mind keeps replaying past events \u2022 Practical ways to stop rumination and calm your nervous system \u2022 Mindfulness tools to help release stress and return to the present moment  Resources: Take the Overwhelm Archetype Quiz to understand how stress uniquely shows up for you and discover personalized tools to support your nervous system. Schedule a complimentary Discovery Call to explore if coaching is a fit.&amp;nbsp; Book a  Centered Session with Wade for a customized meditation. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Centered in the City","author_url":"http:\/\/centeredinthecity.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40396565\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40396565"}