Have you ever felt guilty for slowing down? Like if you’re not grinding 24/7, you’re somehow falling behind?
In this raw and radiant episode of The Selfish Now Podcast, identity liberation coach Dr. Onaysia Martinez gets real about what it means to pause on purpose. She unpacks the toxic cycles of high-functioning anxiety, survival mode, and people-pleasing that so high-functioning women are silently trapped in—then walks you through what it really looks like to reclaim your time, energy, and joy.
Dr. Onaysia shares her story of walking away from a high-stress career and entering a new season of soft power, nervous system healing, and radical self-trust. It's the permission slip you didn’t know you needed—but your soul's been begging for.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: • The truth about why rest feels unsafe for high-achieving women • How hustle culture disconnects us from our joy and self-worth • Signs your nervous system is in survival mode—and how to reset it • A powerful reframe to help you stop proving, and start being
If you’ve ever thought: 🔎 “Why do I feel guilty for resting?” 🔎 “How do I break free from burnout?" 🔎 “What if I don’t want to hustle like this forever?”
Then girl—this episode is your sacred wake-up call.
Your Next Steps: • Join the waitlist for Her Time Now • Subscribe for weekly episodes of real talk + radical breakthroughs • Share this with another powerful woman who’s ready to rise without running herself into the ground • Leave a review to help more people find this podcast
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Embrace Your True Self 00:22 Welcome to the Selfish Small Podcast 01:02 Personal Update: Virginia Experience 02:54 The Power of Being Present 05:34 Getting in Tune with Yourself 07:15 Breaking Free from Societal Expectations 11:50 Rewiring Your Nervous System 13:16 Celebrate Your Wins 14:52 Program Updates 16:54 Conclusion: Your Time is NowLet’s Connect: 🌐 Website: www.LuvUGurl.com
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Onaysia Martinez 📸 Instagram: @DrOnaysiaMartinez
📲 TikTok: @DrOnaysiaMartinez
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