In today’s episode, Martina dives deep unpacking how suppressing your true emotions can lead to that explosive “other side” — a reaction fueled by pent-up anger rather than empowered, integrated self-loyalty.

Martina shares eye-opening research on how emotional suppression can heighten stress and even affect physical health, and she explains why retaliatory outbursts aren’t the answer.

Key Points:

• Understanding the buildup of “emotional debt” from constantly putting others first.

• The difference between a reactive, vengeful response and the integrated, confident self that sets healthy boundaries.

• Research insights, including findings on emotional suppression from the Journal of Psychosomatic Research, and how self-compassion can transform our response to conflict.

• Practical strategies for expressing your needs before reaching the breaking point, so you can maintain your authenticity without burning bridges.

Join Martina as she offers practical tips and heartfelt insights into breaking the cycle of people-pleasing, and reclaiming your power—before your “other side” has a chance to take over.

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In this episode, Martina is sharing a big life update: she's moving again! But this move isn’t just about packing boxes and changing zip codes — it’s about alignment, manifestation, and what it really means to build a life that feels good and makes sense.

Key Points:
✨ Why she and her husband are leaving California, despite the dreamy beaches and sunshine
✨ The surprising downside of living in a so-called “dream state”
✨ How their new destination is the exact place they’ve been manifesting for years
✨ A behind-the-scenes peek at what it's like to actually live in the U.S. as an expat
✨ And why letting go of life timelines might just be the secret to finally arriving

Martina also opens up about the importance of authenticity — not just curated "realness," but the kind that’s sometimes messy, vulnerable, and unfiltered. Think of this one as a personal storytime with plenty of nuggets for your own journey.

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In this episode of I Do Me, Boo, Martina gets raw and real about a deeply personal moment of dysregulation before a driving exam.

What seemed like simple nerves quickly spiraled into something much deeper—old wounds from childhood, fears of judgment, and the pressure to never disappoint. As she unraveled what was truly happening, she discovered how past emotional experiences show up in unexpected moments, sometimes hijacking our present.

Martina takes you on a journey of self-reflection, coaching herself through a moment of high stress, and realizing just how much of her inner dialogue was shaped by childhood criticism.

This episode is a deep dive into emotional triggers, trauma responses, and how to navigate them with self-compassion.

In this episode, Martina shares:

• No US license for 4 years - Why she took 4 years to get her driving license.
• The unexpected meltdown – How she found herself on the verge of tears before a simple driving exam.
• The deeper layers beneath anxiety – Why her fear of failing wasn’t just about the test but rooted in a long-standing fear of being judged and criticized.
• Unpacking childhood wounds – How growing up in a critical household, where praise was rare and judgment was constant, shaped her need for external validation.
• The nervous system and trauma responses – How unprocessed emotions from childhood can manifest in adulthood, causing disproportionate reactions to seemingly small events.
• The myth of ‘big’ vs. ‘small’ trauma – Why all trauma is valid, and how minimizing our own struggles by comparing them to others only suppresses healing.
• Self-coaching through triggers – How she managed to regulate herself in the moment before her driving exam, shift her perspective, and move forward with courage.
• The power of self-awareness in healing – How recognizing patterns from the past can help break the cycle of emotional reactivity and create healthier responses.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt blindsided by their own emotions, struggled with self-judgment, or wrestled with childhood wounds that still linger beneath the surface.

Martina’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is not about erasing the past—it’s about understanding it, making space for it, and choosing to move forward with self-compassion.

🎧 Tune in and let’s dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and oh-so-human experience of healing.

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