Ep. 19 Discovering Inner Strength: Shadow Work, People-Pleasing, and Self-Identity with Martina Jay

In this episode of She Who Rises, host Beki Eakins welcomes special guest Martina Jay, an alternative therapist specialising in shadow work and identity for women navigating the complexities of the good girl syndrome — including patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-sabotage.

Martina shares her personal journey with breaking free from the good girl mold, discusses the signs and deeper roots of this behaviour, and explores empowering pathways to healing. Together, Beki and Martina dive into the transformative power of gratitude practices, energy work, NLP, hypnosis, and root cause therapy.

They also explore the importance of decluttering both the external and internal world to create space for true abundance and joy. Tune in to gain insight into reconnecting with your authentic self and discovering lasting inner peace.

Who is Beki Eakins? 

Beki is a home educating mother, a business owner and lover of a freedom lifestyle. Having created a life in the wilds of North Wales, she loves nothing more than being present in nature. Beki is the founder of the Feminine Rise Collective. With extensive experience in life and business coaching, transformational leadership, and feminine embodiment practices, she helps women reclaim their voices, embrace their authentic selves, and step into their full power

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Guest & Host Bio

Martina Jay is an alternative therapist who supports women in overcoming people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-sabotage through shadow work, energy healing, and mindset therapies. Once a self-described “nice girl” who battled low self-worth and a constant need for external approval, Martina spent over a decade on her own healing journey. She now helps women reconnect with their true selves and step into their personal power.

Connect with Martina:
🌐 Website: www.martinajay.com
📸 Instagram: @unclutternutter
📘 Facebook: Martina Jay Therapy

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Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to She Who Rises
00:38 – Meet Martina Jay: Alternative Therapist
01:21 – The Power of Daily Gratitude
04:26 – Martina’s Journey with People-Pleasing
08:40 – Recognising People-Pleasing Behaviours
18:18 – The Roots of People-Pleasing
23:52 – Recognising Patterns from Childhood
24:20 – Introduction to the Feminine Rise Collective
24:52 – Personal Experiences with Cleaning and Perfectionism
26:13 – Exploring Healing Modalities
27:46 – The Power of Energy Work and Reiki
29:08 – Diving into NLP and Hypnosis
31:39 – Root Cause Therapy and Trauma Release
37:02 – Decluttering for Inner Peace
42:48 – Working with Clients One-to-One
47:44 – Final Thoughts and Free Resources

About the podcast
She Who Rises Podcast, a soul-stirring podcast hosted by Beki, dedicated to women who are ready to find their inner wild and embrace their authentic selves. Through heart-led conversations, somatic and breathwork insights, and raw, unfiltered stories of women throughout the ages, we explore the challenges of self-discovery. Perfect for any woman wanting to find their voice, let go of old paradigms and step out in total confidence