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where I, Mandi, a trained domestic violence victim advocate helps those feeling vulnerable learn emotional self defense and how to be street smart.

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You deserve to live in peace and safety! Hear safety tips that will help us enjoy empowered lives. Let’s leave worry behind so we can be savvy, aware, and prepared

How to Prioritize Your Safety Over Being Polite: Jumper Cable Example

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 30/04/2025

What do you do when your instincts are screaming “no,” but you feel obligated to say “yes” to be polite? In this empowering podcast episode, Mandi shares a powerful Q&A moment from her recent presentation in Hawaii, where a woman asked how to break free from the ingrained pressure to always be nice—especially when it could compromise personal safety. Through a real-life scenario involving jumper cables and an isolated location, Mandi offers practical, life-saving alternatives that allow women to prioritize safety over politeness. You’ll walk away with mindset shifts, verbal strategies, and a reminder that it's okay to say no—because your safety matters more than being polite.

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The One Habit That Strengthens Your Intuition (and Changes Everything)

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 22/04/2025

Mandi encourages you to take one intuitive action, no matter how big or small, to build confidence in your intuition. In day five, the final day, of the Intuition Activation Challenge, she emphasizes that intuition strengthens when we use it, and trusting ourselves over time increases our ability to make empowered decisions. Mandi reflects on the importance of intuition as a survival mechanism and shares a story from The Gift of Fear featured in previous episode 8 (Kelly’s Story) to highlight how trusting your intuition can save lives. She invites you to continue practicing and revisiting the challenge while sharing it with others who may benefit.

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Is It Intuition or Overthinking? How to Know the Difference

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 15/04/2025

Trust your gut feeling or rationalize it away? In day four of the Intuition Activation Challenge, Mandi explains how often we dismiss our intuitive thoughts by convincing ourselves they don't matter, but recognizing this pattern is key to breaking it. Through examples, like trusting your intuition in an uncomfortable situation, Mandi encourages you to reflect on what happens when you trust yourself. The key takeaway is to assess gut feelings, ask if you're rationalizing them, and take a step towards trusting your intuition.

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Clear Mental Clutter: A Simple Way to Unlock Your Intuition

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 10/04/2025

We take the next step—writing or talking it out in this third episode of the Intuition Activation Challenge. Mandi shares how freeing up mental clutter can reveal hidden truths we might not even realize we’re holding onto. Whether you prefer journaling, talking with a trusted friend, or even walking it out, this exercise helps you process what your intuition is telling you. See what patterns or insights emerge.

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