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When They Try To Shut You Down—and You Turn It Into Gold

Name: When They Try To Shut You Down—and You Turn It Into Gold
Uploaded: 2025-12-04T03:52:40.494Z
Duration: 13 min 9 s
Channel: Martha Curtis

by Martha Curtis

Rated

4.5

Type

talks

Activity

Meditation

Suitable for

Everyone

Plays

Have you ever felt unsettled when a stranger asked you questions that felt too personal, too fast. Yet, you froze, unsure how to respond without seeming rude? In this episode, I share a real life experience that inspired this important conversation about trusting your instincts, protecting your space, and choosing your peace over politeness. We’ll explore why your body reacts before your mind can explain, how trauma responses like fawning can make boundary-setting harder, and practical, non-confrontational ways to disengage safely. You’ll leave with protective mantras, reflection questions, and the deep reminder that your gut feeling is your first and best line of defense—and it’s always worthy of your trust.

Boundaries Intuition Emotional Regulation Trauma Resilience Emotional Awareness Self Protection Creative Expression Transactional Analysis Self Reflection Unsolicited Criticism Management Creative Resilience Free Child Ego State Emotion Recognition Post Traumatic Growth Creative Expression As Healing Default Mode Network Activation Creative Boundaries Emotional Regulation Techniques

Meet your Teacher

Martha Curtis

London, UK

Meet your Teacher

Martha Curtis

London, UK

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