Are you someone who constantly tries to take control of things that are totally out of your control?

Does this lack of control cause you to experience stress and anxiety?

Sometimes, it's best to let people prove who they are and to control what you can. Easier said than done, right? But perhaps, overall, it's easier with a bit of refocusing!

iHeartRadio podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty invites listeners into necessary conversations "designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed." In the January 5th episode, Shetty sits down with best-selling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins, known for popularizing the "Let Them Theory."

The remarkable theory "is about recognizing the limits of control" and puts emphasis on "the importance of letting others be who they are, accepting situations as they unfold, and redirecting focus to what’s within your power." Robbins assures that when we accept situations for what they are, without attempting to steer their potential, we can "reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and reclaim wasted energy."

In this episode, Robbins and Shetty also decipher the difference between "letting go" and "letting them," explaining that this "subtle shift in mindset fosters empowerment rather than passivity."

And that's not all.

The duo also dive into the three pillars of adult friendships (proximity, timing, and energy) and discuss how these pillars impact connection.

For the full scoop on the "Let Them Theory," and the three pillars of adult friendship, check out On Purpose with Jay Shetty on iHeartRadio.