The Mind-Body Connection in Personal Safety | Stephanie Cyr (EP35)

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Diane Boden

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🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show.

What if you could take control of your personal safety by strengthening your mind, body, and emotions? In this empowering episode, I speak with Stephanie Cyr, executive health coach and founder of Power Up Moves, about her holistic approach to personal safety. Stephanie explains how she blends self-defense techniques with mental and emotional strategies to help people feel confident and secure in any situation. She shares her journey from attorney to personal safety expert and offers powerful insights on situational awareness, setting intentions, and communicating with confidence. Tune in for practical tips on living fearlessly, building resilience, and taking charge of your well-being, both inside and out.

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About Stephanie|

Stephanie Cyr (NBC-HWC) is the founder of PowerUp Moves, a personal development program focused on building strength, safety, and confidence through empowerment self-defense. With over 25 years of experience in violence prevention, she developed the first accredited minor in Empowerment Self-Defense at San Francisco State University and authored *The PowerUp Moves Notebook*. A seasoned martial artist and attorney, Stephanie also consults for organizations like PAVE Prevention and the Association of ESD Professionals, and serves with the Joyful Heart Foundation. She's contributed to K–12 and university self-defense education, and her work bridges personal safety, mental health, and public health. Stephanie holds degrees from Rutgers and the University of Maryland School of Law, and is a certified integrative nutrition health coach.

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