Healing and Empowerment: Elicia Ybarra’s Path from Trauma to Advocacy

In this conversation, Elicia Ybarra shares her journey from being a victim of abuse to becoming an advocate for women's safety and empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in self-defense, recognizing grooming and red flags in relationships, and the role of parents in protecting their children. Elicia provides practical self-defense techniques and discusses the significance of healing from trauma. She encourages open communication and support for those in abusive situations, highlighting that knowledge and awareness are key to empowerment. As the founder of Pretty Hands, Hard Punches, Elicia uses her own experiences overcoming abuse and exploitation within the martial arts industry to teach women practical self-defense techniques, boundary-setting, and how to recognize and stand against abuse.If you are in need of help or to find a safe place, please contact your local abuse or distress hotline.🔗 Website: www.prettyhandshardpunches.com 🔗  https://www.facebook.com/prettyhandshardpunches🔗  https://www.linkedin.com/in/prettyhandshardpunches/🔗  https://www.instagram.com/prettyhandshardpunches/🔗  https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyHandsHardPunches🔗 Website:  https://kristazaft.com/🔗 Krista on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zaftkrista/🔗 Krista on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/krista.zaft/🔗 Krista on TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristazaft?lang=enWatch on YouTube: Please Note: The views, information and opinions expressed during the Becoming Sound podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. The content of this podcast is to educate, inform and for entertainment purposes only. This podcast series  and the content presented does not constitute for medical or other professional advice or services. If you are in crisis or in need of help, please contact your medical or professional provider.