Valerie Silveira
Valerie Silveira
Burn the Map Ep 6: Let Go or Be Dragged
Burn the Map Ep 6: Let Go or Be Dragged
Burn the Map Ep 6: Let Go or Be Dragged
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Valerie Silveira shares how letting go of control can lead to personal growth and peace in 'Let Go or Be Dragged'.
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Episode Overview
- Letting go is essential for personal growth.
- You can only control your thoughts, words, actions, and feelings.
- Life is unpredictable; embrace the uncertainty.
- Releasing control can lead to freedom and peace.
- Labels can limit your identity; be mindful of them.
Releasing isn't a weakness. It isn't giving up. It's choosing peace over control.
In the episode titled 'Let Go or Be Dragged' from the podcast Warriors in Hope, Valerie Silveira takes listeners on a journey through the challenging yet liberating concept of letting go of control. Drawing from her book 'Burn the Map', Valerie shares stories and reflections that are both poignant and relatable. She talks about the illusion of security that comes with trying to control every aspect of life, and how real freedom comes from surrendering that need for control.
Through anecdotes about her own experiences and those of others, Valerie explores how letting go can actually lead to personal growth and peace. She highlights four things you can truly control: your thoughts, words, actions, and feelings. This episode features powerful insights from guests like Shawnee, who shares her own experience of loss and the unexpected freedom found in accepting life's unpredictability. Valerie's conversational style, peppered with humour and empathy, makes complex ideas accessible and engaging.
The episode is a reminder that releasing control is not about giving up, but rather about choosing peace over struggle. So, if you're grappling with the pressures of life and seeking ways to cope, this episode might just offer the perspective you need.