Ep09 | Comfort Is a Cage: Why Playing It Safe Is Costing You Your Dreams

Ever had the rug pulled out from under you? Like one minute you’re making six figures, feeling “secure,” and doing everything society told you to do… and the next, it’s all gone?

In this raw and real episode, Dr. Onaysia Martinez — physical therapist turned identity liberation coach — shares the moment she got fired from her high-paying job at just 24, and how that breakdown led to her breakthrough.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the safety you’ve been sold is often an illusion

• How to stop letting fear keep you tied to jobs, titles, and routines that no longer serve you

• What the nervous system has to do with your desire to “play it safe”

• The freedom that comes from choosing your own version of security

If you’ve been telling yourself: 🔎 “I want to leave my job but I’m scared” 🔎 “I can’t afford to start over” 🔎 “How do I pivot in my 30s?”

🔎 "I want to try something else, but I'm afraid of what my family will say."

...this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 The Day I Lost My Six-Figure Job

02:08 The Illusion of Safety

03:31 Understanding the Fight or Flight Response

04:18 Breaking Free from Comfort Zones

05:48 Empowerment and Taking Bold Actions

06:37 Cultural Strength and Heritage

08:05 Final Thoughts: Embracing Unpredictability

08:23: Make Bold Moves