In this episode, Martina explores a topic that could redefine not only personal empowerment but also financial success: the crucial difference between defending yourself and standing up for yourself.

Martina explores why understanding this difference is key to unlocking more respect, better opportunities, and a richer bank account.

In this episode, Martina will:

• Clarify the Distinction: Discover why defending yourself is a reactive, energy-draining struggle while standing up for yourself is an empowered, self-respecting stance.
• Shift Your Energy: Learn how moving from defense mode to standing up for yourself can transform how others perceive and respect you.
• Seek Respect, Not Approval: Understand why focusing on respect rather than approval is crucial for career growth and financial success.
• Achieve financial success: Find out how standing up for yourself can lead to better financial outcomes and overall success.

Get ready to transform how you approach conflicts and negotiations by focusing on your authentic power.

Grab your headphones and tune in to discover how standing up for yourself can be your secret weapon for personal and financial success.

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In this episode of I Do Me, Boo, host Martina dives deep into those awkward moments when you're thrown off by an unexpected question.

You know the type—the kind that makes your brain freeze, leaving you scrambling for a response. Martina shares her own recent experience of being caught off guard during a night out, and how it led her to rethink how she handles these tricky situations.

Key points covered in this episode include:

• Understanding the Brain's Response: Martina breaks down the basic brain functions involved when you’re caught off guard, explaining why your brain might freeze or go into overdrive in these moments.
• Why Predictability Matters: Learn why your brain loves routine and how unexpected questions can throw it into a tailspin.
• The Fight-or-Flight Response: Discover how the brain's alarm system kicks in when you perceive a social threat, leading to stress responses that can make it hard to think clearly.
• Practical Tips for Handling Unexpected Questions: Martina offers a simple process for responding calmly and confidently, including techniques like pausing, acknowledging the question, and setting boundaries when needed.
• Real-Life Scenarios and Responses: Martina shares practical examples of how to redirect, dodge, or firmly shut down uncomfortable questions with grace and poise.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools you need to handle those out-of-the-blue questions with confidence, turning them into opportunities to showcase your authenticity and self-assurance.

Don’t miss it!

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In this episode of "I Do Me, Boo," Martina dives into the sneaky tactic of goading—when someone presses your emotional buttons just to provoke a reaction.

Ever found yourself in a heated moment, saying things you later regret? Yep, that’s goading in action.

Martina shares a personal story from a chaotic Christmas that’s all too relatable, showing just how easy it is to get pulled into someone else’s drama.

Key points:

• What is goading? Understanding this emotional trap and how it shows up in everyday conversations.
• The impact of goading: How falling for it can derail your emotions, make you lose control, and affect your integrity.
• Why it matters: Recognizing and stopping goading keeps your power intact, helps you maintain boundaries, and ensures you stay true to your values.
• Strategies to rise above: Practical tips on how to stay grounded, avoid taking the bait, and steer the conversation back to what really matters.

Tune in to learn how to recognize goading and respond with calm, assertive authenticity.

Stop letting others push your buttons and start taking control of your narrative. Living true to yourself never goes out of style.

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