Episode 32
Personal Safety and Stuckness: How to Protect Yourself— and Get Unstuck in the Process with Stephanie Cyr
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Stephanie Cyr, an attorney, educator, and personal safety expert. During their conversation, Deanna and Stephanie explore how concerns about personal safety can leave women feeling stuck—and how empowerment-based self-defense can help them feel more confident and in control. From workplace dynamics to social situations, Stephanie shares practical insights on recognizing red flags, trusting your intuition, and taking actionable steps to protect yourself in any environment.
Tune in to learn about:
What self-defense really means—and why it's about so much more than physical protection
How to recognize red flags in different environments, from social settings to the workplace
The critical role of intuition in personal safety (and why you should always trust it)
Ways to document and address safety concerns in professional settings
How taking small, sustainable steps can help you feel more empowered and less stuck
“Listen to your intuition. It’s never wrong...sometimes we have to give ourselves permission to [listen to it].”
About the guest:
Stephanie Cyr (NBC-HWC) is the founder of PowerUp Moves, a personal development program focused on establishing and improving healthy safety habits. As Faculty Lecturer of Personal Defense at San Francisco State University, she developed the first University Accredited Minor Degree in Empowerment Self Defense. She is also the author of The PowerUp Moves Notebook, an interactive empowerment self-defense higher education textbook. With her background as both an attorney and educator, Stephanie brings a unique perspective to personal safety education, emphasizing both physical and emotional aspects of self-defense.
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Instagram: @powerupmoves
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