If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or stuck trying to control everything, this episode invites you into a different way of living: one rooted in surrender, self-awareness, and faith.

After a year of exploring the Yamas and Niyamas, we’ve arrived at the final practice: Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender). But what does it really mean to let go of control and trust God, especially in real, everyday life?

In this episode of The Problem with Perfect, we explore:

• How to stop trying to control everything
• What it looks like to let go and let God
• How to manage triggers and emotional reactions
• Why spiritual growth and healing require surrender

Together, we discuss how surrender isn’t passive. Instead, it's choosing to fully engage in your life while releasing the outcome and learning to trust God in uncertainty.

If you’ve ever wondered how to let go of control, grow in your faith, or find peace in the unknown, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Because maybe peace isn’t found in control, maybe it’s found in surrender.

Show Notes:

The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Back by popular demand. This episode is our most downloaded one ever! The content is so relevant and important, we're re-releasing it.

Today we’re diving into a topic that touches nearly everyone’s lives: the time we spend on social media and our smartphones. In this episode, we explore how the hours we spend scrolling, liking, and tweeting are not just fleeting moments but can be significant in shaping our daily lives and overall well-being.

We’ll start by breaking down the problem—why social media and smartphone usage have become such dominant forces in our lives and the subtle ways they might be undermining our productivity, mental health, and personal relationships.

But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom! We also discuss practical strategies and actionable steps to reclaim your time and find a healthier balance. Whether you’re looking to cut down on screen time or just curious about how to better manage your digital habits, this episode is packed with tips and insights that you can start using today.

So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s get started on taking back control from our screens.

Show notes:

How Much Time Does The Average Person Spend on Social Media? www.medium.com.

Time Spent on Social Media Graphics: https://twicsy.com/blog/time-spent-on-social-media.

Helpful tips:

To limit screen time on an iPhone, you can use the Screen Time feature to set limits and restrictions for your device or for a child's device:

• Open Settings
• Tap Screen Time
• Select a category to set limits and restrictions

Here are some of the categories you can use:

• App Limits: Set time limits for apps
• Downtime: Schedule time away from the screen
• Communication Limits: Set limits based on your contacts
• Always Allowed: Choose apps you want at all times
• Content & Privacy Restrictions: Block inappropriate content

You can also limit your time on individual websites by:

• Swiping down to the bottom of the categories list and tapping Websites
• Choosing Add Website
• Entering the URL for any websites you want to limit
• Setting the amount of time you are allowed to use the selected websites

You can also set a screen timeout by:

• Opening the Settings app
• Scrolling down and selecting the Display & Brightness option
• Scrolling down again and choosing Auto Lock

What if the things that frustrate us most are actually pointing us back to ourself?

In this episode, we continue the journey through the Niyamas by exploring Svadhyaya: the practice of self-study, reflection, and honest introspection. After a month of sitting in the refining fire of Tapas, this conversation invites a softer, yet equally courageous step inward.

Together, we unpack what it really means to observe rather than judge ourselves—learning to examine our thoughts, reactions, and patterns with curiosity instead of criticism. Because the truth is, so much of what we see in others is often a mirror of what already lives within us.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, look inward, and gently ask: What is this moment trying to show me about myself?

If you’ve ever struggled with judgment, comparison, or feeling stuck in the same patterns, this conversation will meet you with both truth and grace.