What does it take to walk away from 15 years of control and start over with two suitcases?
In this episode, Martyna shares the moment she decided enough was enough — packing her bags, boarding a train, and leaving behind a marriage that had slowly eroded her confidence since the age of 19. From a shy girl who couldn't introduce herself at swimming class, to a young wife told daily she was "nothing without him," to a woman rebuilding her life in a country where she didn't even speak the language — Martyna's story is one of quiet determination and courage.
But this trailer only scratches the surface. The full episode goes deeper: the heartbreak of leaving her son behind, the years of running on autopilot, the burnout that changed everything, and the moment she finally stopped surviving and started building.
Martyna is the founder of Academy of Confidence, where she works one-to-one with women to help them build confidence, achieve their goals, and navigate life changes whether that's leaving an abusive relationship, feeling stuck in a career, or simply learning to prioritise their own wellbeing. She believes confidence isn't something you're born with — it's a muscle you build by leaving your comfort zone, again and again.
Contact Martyna
Instagram: @Academy of Confidence
Website: www.academyofconfidence.uk
Listen to the full episode for the complete story. Coming soon.
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