Welcome Mid-Bloomers to Season Two! My special guest for the first two episodes is Petra van Deijl. Petra  is an International Certified Life Coach & Breath Work Practitioner, and,  works with clients from all over the world. Petra specializes in addressing narcissistic and emotional abuse within seemingly loving relationships. Petra  and I both openly share our personal experiences with narcissists.  How they impacted our lives but ultimately we took back control and found ourselves again. Wise Words From Petra van Deijl; What Is A Narcissist? Narcissism is a personality disorder. The narcissist is very much aware of the abuse they inflict on you. Often times we (mistakingly) think that a Narcissist is very confident but they are in fact plagued by very low self esteem. To compensate this void feeling they will seduce and consequently destroy their targets by way of manipulation, intimidation, projection, gaslighting and the silent treatment.  Do you struggle with feeling invisible or unheard? You need to know you are enough! Do people tend to suck the energy out of you, misuse your financial or emotional resources, or take you for granted? You are not alone in this. Being a kind and loving human being does not equal being used as a doormat. In childhood you have been conditioned to put the needs of others before your own, this has become a part of your emotional make up. This is your belief system. One of the great things about being capable of introspection is that it allows you to uncover your childhood wounds, heal them and in doing so you create a new identity for yourself.  Please feel free to get in touch with Petra at her website or send her an email: Petravandeijl.com [email protected] Life's 3 Things - Author Manny Garcia's Podcast5-minute happiness advice, translated from history's greatest books and wisest sages.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify In order to grow we must reveal our truth and stand in it. I am brave. It doesn't mean I 'm not afraid. I love myself for where I was and where I am. In a world where women of a certain age are often overlooked, April Pruitt is on a mission to flip the narrative and redefine what it means to be middle-aged. Are you wanting a life you’re not living? Do you want to connect with like minded women who are curious about what the future holds? With humor and compassion join April Pruitt; greeting card creator, writer, podcaster, and professional nerd, as she dives into honest conversations about her personal journey along with a variety of guests whose own stories can help cultivate a community of support and understanding. We all have are own struggles and ways of coping. April reminds us that no one is walking this path alone. Don't we all want to be loved? To be seen? To be heard? Join April as she tackles various issues to help us live our best emotional life. Get ready to bloom!