In this powerful episode, host Anna Martel opens up about her deeply personal journey from trauma and struggle to self-discovery and empowerment. Sharing raw experiences from her childhood, including the weight of early wounds, the complexities of marriage and divorce, abuse, and her own mental health battles, Anna speaks openly about her path through darkness, even facing a suicide attempt.

Anna explores the vital turning points that led her to awakening, reconnecting with herself, embracing spirituality, healing, and finding her true purpose. She shares how nurturing a healthy body, mind, and spirit became her foundation, guiding her toward living without fear, judgment, or constraint. For anyone seeking to reclaim their power and live fully in their truth, Anna’s story is a stirring reminder of resilience, courage, and the transformative power of self-love and authenticity.

Tune in to be inspired by Anna’s unwavering journey toward healing and self-empowerment, and to learn how to rise from your own ashes.

In this heartfelt episode of Burning Down the Box, Rising from the Ashes, Anna shares her journey that began with a “perfect” façade and led her through years of unhealed patterns, toxic relationships, and the painful process of breaking free. Growing up in a family steeped in religious expectations but lacking genuine emotional healing, she learned to wear a mask early on. This cycle of silence followed her into adulthood, echoing in relationships and life choices that kept her small and unseen.

But true healing demands that we strip away what no longer serves us. She shares the lessons learned from the relationships that mirrored her wounds, the power of radical self-awareness, and the painful yet liberating process of reclaiming her voice. In a world that feels like a place for curated lives, she found a new way to authentically connect, free from the need to fit into anyone else’s box.

Anna explores the ways we’re drawn to the familiar pains of our past, why it’s so difficult to break free, and how self-acceptance and nervous system regulation became her greatest allies on the path to wholeness. This episode is an invitation to look inward, release attachments, and discover the peace you’ve been chasing.

Let’s burn down the old stories keeping us small. It's time to rise from the ashes, embracing a life that feels whole and true.

In the debut episode of Burning Down the Box, Rising from the Ashes, host Anna Martel invites you into a raw and real exploration of healing and transformation. Sharing her personal journey, Anna dives deep into the power of intuition, nervous system regulation, and the vital role self-care plays in awakening to your true self. This episode sets the stage for the podcast’s mission to guide women through the messy, beautiful process of breaking free from old constructs and embracing their inner power. Discover how honoring your intuition, choosing yourself, and embracing collective healing can ignite profound change in your life. Join Anna as she burns it all down and rises stronger, setting the tone for future conversations on empowerment, motherhood, and real-life transformation.