The Flight Club Podcast
The Gilded Cage: Control, Insecurity & People’s Approval | Ep. 2
05 Aug 2025
Ever felt like you’re stuck in a gilded cage—confined by people’s expectations, controlled by insecurity, or apologizing for who God made you to be? In this episode of the Flight Club Podcast, Charlotte Gambill shares the story behind her powerful poem The Gilded Cage and opens up about her own journey of breaking free.From early experiences of being told she didn’t “look the part” to navigating the subtle cages of people’s approval, Charlotte unpacks how control, insecurity, and comparison can clip our wings—and how we can find the courage to fly again.💬 In this episode you’ll discover:The true meaning of The Gilded Cage and how it relates to your callingHow insecurity (yours or others’) can keep you groundedThe difference between godly covering and unhealthy controlWhy you need to stop apologizing for your God-given giftsHow to surround yourself with people who champion your growthThe importance of breaking free with kindness and humilityIf you’ve been longing to step into the fullness of who God made you to be, this conversation will give you both the courage and clarity to start.📖 Dive deeper with the Flight Club Bible Study: charlottegambill.com/flightclub🦅 Shop Flight Club merch: charlottegambill.com/store💻 Join the Collective Mentorship Program: charlottegambill.com/join The Flight Club Podcast is a space for honest, hope-filled, and faith-driven conversations designed to help women in leadership and life discover what it means to rise above limitation, insecurity, and fear. Whether you're leading in ministry, the marketplace, or just trying to make it through Monday—this podcast is for you.
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