In this thought-provoking episode of Forging Fluidity, hosts Savannah Wishart and Griffin Coombs explore the delicate balance between exerting control and surrendering to life's unpredictability. They dive into the concept of "locus of control" - understanding what aspects of life we can genuinely influence versus what lies beyond our reach. With refreshing honesty, they acknowledge the tension between the American ideal of "grabbing life by the horns" and the more fluid approach of "trusting the process."

Savannah, a self-love expert and fine art photographer, shares her journey from resistance to acceptance of the "trust the process" philosophy, highlighting how rigid planning can block unexpected opportunities. Griffin, a body awareness and breathing expert, offers practical wisdom from his experience as an educator, introducing a simple yet powerful exercise of drawing a circle to distinguish between what lies within and outside our control.

The hosts present a nuanced approach to goal-setting, differentiating between "means goals" (actions we can control) and "end goals" (outcomes dependent on external factors). They emphasize the importance of maintaining personal integrity while releasing attachment to outcomes involving others' responses. Their conversation naturally flows into exploring how authentic self-expression attracts genuine connections and how establishing emotional boundaries supports healthy relationships.

Ultimately, this episode serves as a grounded guide to finding equilibrium - exercising agency in areas we can control while practicing surrender in those we cannot. The hosts leave listeners with an invitation to greater self-awareness through clearly identifying their own circles of control and aligning their actions with their core values.

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Griffin Coombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@griffin.coombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thenorthstarbody.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Savannah Wishart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @primalrevolutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠primalrevolution.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Griffinis a movement and breathing coach based in Tangier, Morocco, dedicated to helping people redefine and explore their approach to fitness and physical well-being. His work focuses on unlocking natural athleticism and empowering self-expression through the body. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast looking to "level up" or someone new to physical training, Griffin specializes in addressing often-overlooked areas of physicality: freedom of movement, authenticity, and natural movement patterns.

For Griffin, courage, discipline, and accountability in training don’t mean grinding hard every day. It’s about tuning into your mind and body, understanding what they need in any moment, and taking responsibility for delivering that. With expertise spanning corrective exercise, bodyweight strength training, mobility and stability, martial arts, Animal Flow®, and performance breathing, Griffin brings a nuanced, holistic approach to coaching—essential for anyone seeking optimal health and peak performance.

Savannah is a multi-dimensional human who lives her life as a creative and a Self-Love Life Coach. With a background in photography, writing, and paleo food, she’s all about exploring what it means to live fully and authentically.

As a self-love expert, Savannah supports her clients in two transformative ways: through one-on-one life coaching sessions and her unique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forest bathing embodiment photo sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Formerly Sweden’s first ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unbeatable Mind Coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,she’s also a six-time MILRUCK event finisher and the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Primal Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2013. Her passion for the ultimate human experience pushes her to explore life beyond modern distractions—you’ll often find her split-boarding in the backcountry or navigating mountain bike trails.

Savannah’s philosophy? Someone out there is living the life of your dreams. Why aren’t you?

The Locus of Control: Why Some People Succeed While Others Stay Stuck