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Hosted by Darlington Ogbuka · 🇺🇸 us · EN-GB · 182 episodes
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Most people aren’t in control of their lives they’re driven by habits, addictions, emotions, and distractions they don’t question.Control or Be Controlled explores discipline, self mastery, modern addiction, and the psychology of ambition. Through raw solo episodes and real conversations, it breaks down what it takes to take back control mentally, emotionally, and financially.No surface level motivation just honest, direct insight for those ready to live with intention and build consistency, focus, and long term growth in a distracted world.New Episodes Weekly
Darlington Ogbuka hosts Control or Be Controlled, a education show with 182 episodes published.
What if transformation doesn’t require perfect circumstances, but simply the willingness to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself? In this episode, Darlington sits down with Veronique Ory , an Intuitive Movemen
What if changing the way you think could change the way you experience your life? Today, we’re joined by Sophia Torrini , a transformation catalyst, certified Clinical EFT practitioner, public health professional, and sp
What if lasting change doesn't come from trying harder, fixing yourself, or finally finding the perfect self-help method? In this episode of Control or Be Controlled , Darlington sits down with Kerisma Vere , holistic we
What if the way we understand respect, curiosity, success, and inclusion is holding us back? In this episode, we’re joined by Julie Pham, PhD , a Vietnamese-born, American-raised refugee, Cambridge-trained social scienti
What if the life you want isn’t something you simply find—but something you intentionally design? In this episode of Control or Be Controlled , Darlington sits down with Paul Padgett , President and CEO of Blueprints To
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t a lack of opportunity—but waiting for someone else to give you permission to act? In this episode of Control or Be Controlled , Darlington sits down with Corey Gladwell ,
What does it take to walk into Ground Zero after one of the darkest days in American history—and stay for four months? Today, Darlington sits down with Solange Schwalbe , an Emmy Award–winning Motion Picture Sound Editor
What if investing in your people could be one of the smartest investments your business makes? In this episode, Darlington sits down with Sandra Coker , founder and CEO of Human Power Solutions and international best-sel
What do mountain-top handstands, alligator wrestling, epic fantasy, and a life without limits have in common? Tom Cladis. Tom Cladis is an award-winning fantasy author, financial planner, adventurer, and former flight at
What happens when life gives you every reason to lose faith, yet you choose to believe that God is still there? In this episode of Control or Be Controlled , Darlington sits down with Christian author Sharon Williams , a
What happens when men stop trying to do everything alone? In this episode, Darlington sits down with Jason Lange , men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide, to explore the challenges men face tod
What if chronic pain isn’t something you simply have to learn to live with? Today, we’re joined by Frank Titus , founder of Titus Motion Therapy , who has spent more than three decades helping people understand and addre
What happens when life gives you every reason to lose hope? In this episode of Control or Be Controlled , Darlington sits down with Cathy Colver Garland, author, consultant, mentor, and co-author of Revelationship: Trans
What if the advice you give your young adult is actually keeping them stuck? Today, Evan Sanchez , founder of New Grad Launchpad , joins us to explore the often-overlooked challenge of parenting young adults. Evan helps
What if the pain you’ve been through isn’t the end of your story—but the beginning of your transformation? Today, Darlington sits down with Alex Duenas , entrepreneur, fitness leader, mindset coach, and advocate for self
Can Your Mind Influence Your Body? The Science, Controversy & Healing | Dr. Katherine Willow Can the mind and body influence each other in ways we don’t fully understand? In this episode of Control or Be Controlled , Dar
What if the biggest problem with investing isn't a lack of information, but the fact that most people don't know how to use it? In this episode of Control or Be Controlled , Darlington sits down with Chris Ighodaro , a f
What if you’ve spent so much time being there for everyone else that you quietly forgot how to be there for yourself? In this episode of Control or Be Controlled , Darlington sits down with Theresa Gale, executive coach,
What if the biggest thing stopping you from being creative isn’t a lack of talent, but fear? In this episode of Control or Be Controlled , Darlington sits down with Rick Sorenson, a fine artist, teacher, author, and crea
What if you could take back control of your retirement money instead of leaving every decision in the hands of Wall Street? In this episode, Darlington sits down with Ross Powell , asset protection architect and founder
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