115: Pretty Hands Hard Punches: Self Defense and Safety for Women

Today I'm joined by Elicia Ybarra to tackle one of the most important—and often overlooked—conversations around self-defense and safety for women. Elicia shares her deeply personal story of resilience, healing, and how Pretty Hands, Hard Punches was born out of her own lived experience. We dig into the myths and misconceptions about self-defense, why boundaries are the cornerstone of safety, and how physical, emotional, and mental self-protection all go hand-in-hand. Whether you’ve personally faced abuse, want to feel more empowered, or are raising daughters and wondering how to keep them safe without living in constant fear, this conversation is equal parts sobering and empowering. ✨ Topics Covered ➡️ The myths women are taught about self-defense and victim-blaming ➡️ Why boundaries are the foundation of true safety and empowerment ➡️ Practical self-defense tools every woman can learn and use ➡️ How to approach healing from past trauma and reclaim your power ➡️ Parenting strategies to foster safety, awareness, and open communication with kids ———————————————————————— Love Note From Becky Aste: Loved this episode? I’d love to hear from you! Dm me "PODCAST" on Instagram and I’ll send you a free training that pairs perfectly with this episode 💬 ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/becky_aste⁠⁠⁠ Would rather stalk before we talk? No judgement here ;) Here’s my website!➡️ ⁠⁠⁠www.idobreakthrough.com⁠⁠⁠ FREE Higher Self Guided Visualization - ⁠https://vimeo.com/948846163⁠ Want to learn more about working with Becky? Book a call with her right here: [⁠https://calendly.com/idobreakthrough/free-connection-call⁠] XO Huge Hugs - Becky ———————————————————————— ➡️ Follow Elicia Ybarra 🔗 www.prettyhandshardpunches.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettyhandshardpunches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prettyhandshardpunches/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyhandshardpunches/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyHandsHardPunches PROMO CODE: EmpowerHer 21 Days to Unbreakable is a 21-day women’s self-defense confidence training with video lessons, a guided workbook, practice drills, and community support. Enrollment opens March 2. Use code  IDoBreakthrough2026   for $50 off here: https://www.prettyhandshardpunches.com/unbreakable