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Beyond Skin Picking & Hair Pulling
Beyond Skin Picking & Hair Pulling is a podcast for high-achieving women who want freedom from their BFRB*; they want more authenticity, deeper confidence, to feel powerfully secure in who they are, so they can do more of what they love.
Hosted by Raffaela Marie - speaker, mentor, and creator of the STRENGTH Method - who overcame chronic skin picking, selective mutism, social anxiety, and depression, not by forcing willpower, but by healing from the inside out and addressing the true root causes.
Each episode offers a no-fluff look at healing from body-focused repetitive behaviours through the lens of self-confidence and authenticity. Raffaela blends psychology, neuroscience, and real-world experience to uncover what’s truly driving the urge to pick, and how to find lasting freedom from it.
Listeners walk away with tangible tools they can apply immediately to reduce urges, regulate emotions, and build emotional resilience. Beyond symptom management, this podcast helps you reconnect to your authentic self, feel grounded in your worth, and create lasting freedom from BFRBs*.
If you’re ready to stop performing, start healing, and build confidence that feels real, you’re in the right place.
*BFRB = Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours like chronic skin picking, nail/cheek biting, and hair pulling.
Beyond Skin Picking & Hair Pulling
83: Why Confident Women Still Struggle to Speak Up | Harriet Bratt
Many strong, driven, and high-achieving women still find themselves holding back, worried about coming across as rude, arrogant, or “too much.”
In this conversation with Harriet Bratt, international speaker, trainer, Firewalk Guide, & global best-selling Co-Author, we explore why high-achieving women often silence themselves and how to reconnect with your authentic voice.
You’ll learn:
• What “finding your voice” really means (and why it’s not a one-time event)
• How early experiences shape your ability to speak up
• The difference between authentic expression and emotional reaction
• How to know when to share and when silence is self-respect
• Why confidence grows through practice, not perfection
This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” “too loud,” or "too quiet."
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My name is Raffaela Marie. I'm a holistic BFRB coach who has healed from 15 years of chronic skin picking myself and dedicated my life to helping driven women do the same. Through my podcast, free resources, and programs, I teach strategies to overcome urges, build emotional safety, and expand into authenticity. My approach goes beyond quick fixes, focusing on root causes and long-term recovery.