You Can't Change Your Past But Did You Know How It Can Have a Strong Affect On Your Future

Narcissists are masters at creating a perception of perfection to the outside world so no one believes the victims. Dana Diaz was a victim who often felt hopeless during her childhood and as an adult.  It made Dana feel stuck. And she felt dead inside as well.

When she became physically ill as a result of the chronic stress of abuse, she felt a responsibility to create awareness about the effects of abuse on the mind and body.

Educated in journalism and psychology from DePaul University, Dana Diaz’s lifelong experience with abuse makes her an expert in the mental and physical struggles of victims and survivors alike.

In her interview, she exposes the raw truth of emotional, psychological, and physical trauma and a bold testament of survival:

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Some cycles are hard to break.

Forced out of an unhappy home at a young age, Dana S. Diaz swears to make it on her own and never fall victim to the same abuse she witnessed growing up. But that’s before she falls for Darren. It doesn’t take long, however, for Dana to meet the darker version of Darren—a narcissist who seeks to control Dana in every way. Despite her best efforts, she is caught in the cycle of trauma once again. But how can she free herself from Darren’s stranglehold?

In Gasping for Air, Dana invites readers along on her odyssey of healing and empowerment as she breaks free from the grasp of her 25-year-long abusive relationship. She fearlessly delves into old wounds to reveal the truth behind a lifetime of lies and stitches them closed as a new and resilient woman.

An inspiring true story filled with strife and revelation, Gasping for Air exposes the raw truth of emotional, psychological, and physical trauma, and is a bold testament of survival.

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What is The Secret to Loving Those Who Abuse You?

What qualifies Paul Zolman to talk about love? His childhood experiences were the opposite of love. 

The author of love is God. In His wisdom, He places us in various circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul Zolman to speak about love?  From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside him, he searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving everyone. 

Growing up in a family of abuse, physical touch became his preferred love style, only because of the regularity. He could almost count on it. It was consistent. He came to think that was the way to express love. But deep inside, he knew that was a twisted belief. He wanted a better life, so he created a paradigm shift that worked. 

Listen to Paul's story and it will change how you look at others - guaranteed:

Role of Love: The Most Effective Way to Demonstrate Love Everyday

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We all want to be loved, but have you ever considered how you love others can transform your life? The Role of Love is a resource you need to help you in your relationships and life.

Paul Zolman shares his honest journey of overcoming an abusive childhood and how he found love to be the light that illuminated the path. Love plays a vital role in the quality of life. Join Paul on this journey and discover:

How learning to give love away can sharpen your skills to recognize love when it comes your way.

Why the focus on loving the good in everyone can transform your outlook on humanity.

What the law of the harvest has in store for your as it relates to love. What you send out (seeds you plant) will come back to you in abundance without compulsory means (harvest).

Whether you struggle with how to give or receive love, this book will guide you through the roles to understand love better and insert this into your life as a major paradigm shift.

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Has Your Faith Been Tested to the Limit?

Patricia Monserrate believed she had to be perfect in every way. This included keeping the secret of her abuse. One night, as her two small daughters slept in their beds, she found herself alone in a closed closet, sitting on the floor crying and screaming at God, "I can’t go on  - I want to die."

Patricia Monserrate is a native of California who loves to travel. She is a licensed evangelist and missionary who ministers to hurting single women, wives, couples, and young people searching for answers.

Her passion for those less fortunate has been the driving force to promote growth in the community and in women. Patricia takes pride in providing the best personal, professional, and spiritual solutions to those looking for a better way of living. Recognized for her extraordinary commitment of volunteering, she received the President’s Volunteer Award for four straight years.

“It was impossible at times to live without confusion and pain. Its ugly marks of guilt and shame left Patricia uncertain of her identity, or where she belonged.”

What effect does keeping a secret have on us? A deep-rooted secret carries a darkness that affects our physical and mental health. It brings brokenness, sadness, and hopelessness. To overcome the guilt and shame, we need to forgive ourselves, to finally find freedom.

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Blueprints of Shades was birthed out of a dark secret kept for over forty years.

Anyone who reads the book will live through the main character’s life. They will feel her shame, pain, and hopelessness, and realize they can receive forgiveness and unconditional love.

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When an innocent acceptance to a party turned into a night of terror, the beautiful emerald green-eyed Callie Leland was deemed to live a life of shame and isolation with a dark secret. Despite her nightmarish beginning, she finds solace in her talent as an interior designer in New York. Her future was quickly interrupted by her move back home to Kayla Bay.

As the new senior designer of Shades of Designs, her project manager, Oliver Mason, finds himself drawn to Callie’s beauty and the mystery behind her emerald-green eyes. But Callie is immune to the advances he directs her way. However, Callie quickly falls for their biggest client’s eldest son, Sergio Rossini. As Callie’s affection grows stronger for Sergio, she cannot accept his love because memories of the past haunt her.

Feeling betrayed, Oliver devises a sinister plan to ensure no one comes between them. The two young hearts understand that both are struggling with pain, though each is different. Will they trust God’s unconditional love to heal their brokenness, to bring their blueprints of darkness to blueprints of light? Or will it be sabotaged by Oliver?

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Do You Know Anyone Who is Depressed or Has Thoughts of Suicide?

Every single day, Kevin Quinn lived with depression. Thoughts of suicide plagued him. Yet, deep inside he knew he had a bigger purpose in life, and he was determined not to force his children to tell the same story he had to say to his friends about his dad.

Kevin Quinn is an entrepreneur, a Marine war veteran, an amazing friend, a father, and a survivor of suicide.

Kevin was physically, emotionally, and verbally abused, bullied in school, and sexually assaulted.  He lost his sister and father to suicide and at seventeen Kevin attempted suicide. Many listeners will relate to his story. 

During Kevin's interview, he answers those questions you may have been afraid to ask. Why? What could I have done to prevent my family member from taking his life? Kevin offers help, compassion, and the hands-on tools you need to help prevent this from happening.

What is Text Lifeline?  

AMAZING MUST-HAVE APP THAT CAN SAVE LIVES

Text Lifeline sends a small check-in notification on an individual’s phone each morning. If the individual responds “I’m OK” to the text, another text won’t be until tomorrow. 

This app is a necessary tool for everyone

Aging parents living alone

Children off at college

Friends and family on suicide watch

People living alone with pets

Corporations and team environments

Loved ones you want to ensure are safe

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What is the Best Way to Find Healing in Your Brokenness?

Marlena Fiol, PhD. is a globally recognized author, scholar, and speaker. She explores the depths of who we are and what is possible in our lives. Her significant body of publications on the topic, coupled with her own raw identity-changing experiences, makes her uniquely qualified to write about personal transformational change. She holds an MBA and a PhD. in Strategic Management and has taught on the faculties of New York University and the University of Colorado. 

Marlena's mission is to share true stories of survival against all odds to inspire us to become the most authentic versions of ourselves.

In her interview, she shares her journey from an abusive upbringing in Paraguay to love and loss in the United States and finally on to forgiveness and reconciliation. Marlena was physically abused as a child, sexually abused as a teenager, disowned by her father, and banned from participating in her Mennonite church -- all before her 18th birthday.

And that is only the beginning of her amazing story:

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After being publicly humiliated in front of her entire close-knit Mennonite community, Marlena Fiol did not know how she would recover. 

Discover a story of healing and personal transformation. Marlena's childhood was full of contradictions. Her father was both a heroic doctor for people with leprosy and an abusive parent. Her Mennonite missionary community was both a devoted tribe and a controlling society. And Marlena longed to be accepted in Paraguay and to escape to somewhere new. In Nothing Bad Between Us, follow Marlena's journey as she takes control of her life and learns to be her authentic self, scars, and imperfections included.

Uncover inner peace―and inner strength.  Nothing Bad Between Us is a story of brokenness and eventual redemption that taps into our collective yearning for healing and forgiveness. As you read Marlena's story, you will:

·         Learn how to forgive yourself and others without giving up your personal growth and self-confidence

·         Discover that transformation and redemption often exist even in the most broken parts of who you are

·         Find out how to stand in your power, knowing that vulnerability will not lead to your downfall, but to increase, courage, connection, and authenticity

 

Readers of memoirs about family, self-healing, and the strength of a woman like The Glass Castle, Love Warrior, and Leaving the Witness will be captivated by Nothing Bad Between Us. 

Marlena Fiol, PhD. is a globally recognized author, scholar, and speaker. She explores the depths of who we are and what is possible in our lives.  Against the backdrop of World War 11, Nazi uprisings, political unrest in Argentina and Paraguay, and the scourge of leprosy left untreated, Dr. John and Clark Schmidt vow to live a life of service

But.....at what cost?

Based on true events that span six decades, CALLED is an epic tale of adventure and love that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit. 

Three Lives Inextricable Intertwined:

A handsome physician obsessed with caring for the underserved

A shy and devout Mennonite nurse

And an Argentine revolutionary

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Do You Know Someone Whose Life was Affected by Substance Abuse?

Most of us have known someone whose life has been affected by a form of substance abuse. In Brad’s interview he shares true life stories of people who have suffered through the dark trenches of addiction and emerge victorious.

Brad Duncan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiography and works at the Baptist Health Hospital. He is the author of eight books.

At a visitation for a 21-year-old family member who passed away from a drug overdose, Brad's life and mission changed forever. He felt inspired to share stories of hope and began interviewing people from a variety of ages, races, genders, and social statuses who had gone through addiction, overcame it and are now living abundant lives.

How do You Handle the Good and the Not So Good?

There is absolutely no doubt that during the last few months life has presented itself in a very particular way. We are living in extreme times and it is deeply affecting peoples’ minds and wellbeing. How do YOU handle the good and the not so good?

In general, and especially in times of crisis, most people haven’t been taught the skills they need in order to deal with the challenges of life. Claudia Dagnino helps people by offering some simple and effective tips on how to alleviate their current stress, allowing them to better face and interact with what life is currently presenting.

Overwhelmed by thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interfering with your life?