Have you ever woken up one day and thought, “This isn’t the life I imagined for myself”—yet felt trapped, powerless, or even guilty for wanting more? Too many women carry that silent battle, living lives that look fine on the outside but feel suffocating within. In this electrifying episode of Women Thrive, we sit down with Dana S. Diaz, speaker, author, and unapologetic advocate for women reclaiming their voices. Dana’s story takes us from the shadows of domestic abuse and neglect to the radiant light of self-empowerment and radical authenticity. Together, they dive into the uncomfortable but liberating truth: happiness isn’t something we wait for; it’s something we choose.

If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and who you’re meant to be, this conversation will stir something deep within you. Don’t just listen—let this be the moment you say yes to yourself.

👉 Tune in now, and take the first step toward living life on your own terms.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Dana S. Diaz is a fierce and fearless advocate for women who have felt trapped in lives that didn't feel like their own. Having navigated abuse and domestic violence in childhood and her first marriage, Dana used her degree in journalism to verbalize the psychological complexities of abuse in her highly acclaimed memoir trilogy, which was developed from a journal she kept hidden under the couch cushion in the basement. Now known as The Power Shifter, Dana has been featured on nearly 300 podcasts worldwide and speaks on stages and in summits, to show women that they have the power to change their lives by changing their minds.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://danasdiaz.com/

https://www.facebook.com/DanaSDiazAuthor/

https://www.instagram.com/danas.diaz/

https://www.tiktok.com/@danasdiaz

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Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(02:02) Dana's Journey: Overcoming Abuse and Finding Empowerment

(09:15) The Power of Choice and Self-Love

(16:23) Empowerment Through Responsibility and Forgiveness

(23:25) Dana's Message and How to Connect

(25:26) Closing Remarks and Call to Action