diff --git a/app/node_main.py b/app/node_main.py
index 4099306..111c74c 100644
--- a/app/node_main.py
+++ b/app/node_main.py
@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ NODE_LONG = os.getenv("NODE_LONG")
 # Global flag to track MQTT connection state
 MQTT_CONNECTED = False
 
+# Global variable to hold the main event loop
+main_loop = None
+
 # Initialize the Discord Bot
 discord_bot = DiscordRadioBot(listen_port=23457, forward_ports=[23456])
 
@@ -113,11 +116,17 @@ def handle_c2_command(topic, payload):
             token = data.get("token")
             channel_id = data.get("channel_id")
             if token and channel_id:
-                asyncio.create_task(discord_bot.start_session(token, channel_id))
+                if main_loop and main_loop.is_running():
+                    asyncio.run_coroutine_threadsafe(discord_bot.start_session(token, channel_id), main_loop)
+                else:
+                    LOGGER.error("Main event loop not available to start Discord session.")
                 LOGGER.info("Initiating Discord Session...")
 
         elif command_type == "discord_leave":
-            asyncio.create_task(discord_bot.stop_session())
+            if main_loop and main_loop.is_running():
+                asyncio.run_coroutine_threadsafe(discord_bot.stop_session(), main_loop)
+            else:
+                LOGGER.error("Main event loop not available to stop Discord session.")
             LOGGER.info("Ending Discord Session...")
         
         else:
@@ -465,6 +474,8 @@ async def mqtt_lifecycle_manager():
 
 @app.on_event("startup")
 async def startup_event():
+    global main_loop
+    main_loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
     # Store the task so we can cancel it if needed (optional)
     app.state.mqtt_task = asyncio.create_task(mqtt_lifecycle_manager())