Episode 05 - Dana S. Diaz @danas.diaz

"Sugar, We're Going down Swinging" Episode 5 with the Mighty Dana. Author of “Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse”. This episode was a great demonstration of the resilience of a one’s strength and moreover the power of the human soul. Dana's Laissez-faire attitude is a direct contrast of her lived experiences. You wouldn't know it by observing the gracious human sitting virtually across from me exchanging moments of levity and laughs. Dana has embodied self growth and the power of healing to overcome past traumas. Now she looks to empower others who has faced similar life experiences and have had to overcome the catastrophic obstacles life can throw at one. With the power of words, Dana had taken back her life and telling her story. She is a published author and moreover an advocate for domestic violence survivors who are in fact Victors who refuse to lose the fight. In the fight for life, best believe.. "Sugar, we're going down Swinging!"TimeStampsIntro/ book writing/publishing process, writing a Trilogy, impact of first book (0:20) Cathartic relief writing on past traumas (8:20) Dealing with writers block (12:30) Childhood inspiration/ coping mechanisms growing up in abusive household (16:05) “Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse” (20:32) Dealing with haters(29:45) true definition of Narcissists & “Gaslighting” (32:00) difference between humility and covert narcissist (41:20) Process of Manipulation, Love bombing, everyday abusive (45:30) childhood normalized abusive relationships / Stopping Generational traumas (53:10)LinksBookGasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abusehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C74T9DRM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=Websitehttps://[email protected]://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100092758295924