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E164: The Power of Boundaries: Using Self-Defense to Heal and Grow: Guest Elicia Ybarra
In this powerful episode, we welcome Elicia Ybarra, a women’s self-defense instructor, lifelong martial artist, and fierce advocate for survivors of abuse. Elicia shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in a dysfunctional environment, seeking refuge in martial arts, and later facing exploitation within that very space.
Rather than letting these experiences define her, Elicia reclaimed her power—unlearning harmful patterns, setting firm boundaries, and using her voice to uplift others. Through her business, Empower & Defend Women’s Self-Defense, she now teaches women not only how to…
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