“When things are in your head, you're thinking about them. You know, you come to conclusions about things, but when it's outside of you and you're looking at it, it becomes more objective.” – Dana Diaz Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, speaker, and survivor of different types of abuse, Dana S. Diaz. Dana and I had a chat about her book, “Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse”, finding peace and acceptance after leaving her abusive 1st husband, the benefits of journaling, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What it was like to have a traumatic upbringing only to get into an abusive marriageThe dynamics of narcissistic abuse and its effects on self-worth and perceptionThe crucial role that Dana’s faith and church community played in her healing processThe challenges of writing and publishing her first bookDana’s Site: https://danasdiaz.com/Dana’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C82VKHQX/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 789 – You Can Thrive After Narcissistic Abuse with Melanie Tonia Evans (@MelToniaEvans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-789-you-can-thrive-after-narcissistic-abuse-with-melanie-tonia-evans-meltoniaevans/292 – “Surviving a High Conflict Divorce with a Covert Narcissist” with Lorilyn Bridges #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/292-surviving-a-high-conflict-divorce-with-a-covert-narcissist-with-lorilyn-bridges-c2h/Ep. 841 – I Walked Through Fire to Get Here with Megan Conner: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-841-i-walked-through-fire-to-get-here-with-megan-conner/Ep. 750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-750-surviving-human-trafficking-finding-purpose-with-amanda-blackwood-detailedpieces/#M2M Bonus Ep. – “A Mother’s Mission to Save Her Child” with Deborah Beauvais (@DV7radio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-a-mothers-mission-to-save-her-child-with-deborah-beauvais-dv7radio/Ep. 503 – “Domestic Violence & The Church” with Donna Wayles (@DWayles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-503-domestic-violence-the-church-with-donna-wayles-dwayles/Ep. 652 – “The Power of Hope in Hardship” with Emily Bernath (@EmilyBernath): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-652-the-power-of-hope-in-hardship-with-emily-bernath-emilybernath/276 – “Over My Dead Body” with Jen Gaudet (@jen_coaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/276-over-my-dead-body-with-jen-gaudet-jen_coaching/#M2M Bonus Ep. – “Self-Love Paved the Way” with Diane Vich: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-self-love-paved-the-way-with-diane-vich/ Ep. 727 – “Personal Growth Through Intentional Living & Interior Design” with Shana Francesca: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-727-personal-growth-through-intentional-living-interior-design-with-shana-francesca/229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/#Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-perfectly-flawed-with-janae-sergio-janae_sergio/Ep. 741 – “The Girl In The Garage” with Sharon Hughes: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-741-the-girl-in-the-garage-with-sharon-hughes/Ep. 622 – “Under The Orange Blossoms” with Cindy Benezra (@CindyBenezra111): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-622-under-the-orange-blossoms-with-cindy-benezra-cindybenezra111/