Have you ever been told you’re “too much”—too emotional, too opinionated, too intense? In this episode of The Comeback Season, I sit down with Darla Ridilla, a certified somatic trauma-informed relationship coach, to talk about what it really takes to stop shrinking yourself and start showing up fully in your relationships.

Darla shares her personal journey of breaking free from toxic, narcissistic patterns and why midlife is often the turning point for women to finally choose themselves. We dive into how unresolved childhood dynamics shape adult relationships, why so many women repeat the same painful cycles, and what it looks like to set radical boundaries and trust your inner wisdom.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been accepting too little—or if you’re ready to step into a season of self-trust and reinvention—this conversation will inspire you to stop proving and start choosing.

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