Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals
A Powerful Guide to Healing, Rebuilding and Thriving After Toxic Relationships
Have you ever felt trapped in a toxic relationship, questioning your worth and wondering if you'll ever feel whole again?
What if your most painful experience became the turning point that set you free?
Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals is more than just a memoir – it’s a lifeline for anyone struggling to escape manipulation, heal from narcissistic abuse or break free from self-doubt and fear.
With raw honesty and gripping storytelling, Rya Hazelwood shares her unbelievable journey of heartbreak, betrayal and resilience:
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How she escaped from a toxic relationship and reclaimed her self-worth.
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The shocking betrayal that nearly shattered her – learning that her husband had a secret fiancée halfway across the world – but ultimately led to her greatest strength.
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The mindset shifts, tools and actionable steps that helped her rebuild her confidence and design a life filled with joy, purpose and freedom.
But this book isn’t just about her story – it’s about yours.
Inside, you’ll find practical guidance, mindset shifts and step-by-step strategies to help you:
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Recognize toxic cycles and finally break free.
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Heal from narcissistic abuse and emotional trauma.
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Rebuild your confidence and rediscover your power.
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Step into a life filled with peace, purpose and happiness.
Who is this book for?
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Women escaping toxic relationships, emotional or narcissistic abuse.
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Anyone struggling with self-doubt, shame or trauma.
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Survivors ready to move from pain to power.
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Dreamers who refuse to settle for anything less than a life they love.
You don’t have to wait for the “perfect time” to heal – your new chapter starts now.
Order your copy today and take the first step toward the life you deserve.
Mindset & Momentum

Fast Facts:
Life throws curveballs at all of us. Here are just a few I’ve faced — and overcome:
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A rickshaw ride in Beijing that unexpectedly turned into a short-term kidnapping.
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Building and selling a multi-million-dollar-per-year business.
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A brief marriage to a now ex-husband who was secretly planning another wedding with a woman halfway around the world.
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Navigating an accidental career in corporate event planning.
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Creating an intentional career in motivational speaking.
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Marriage to — and divorce from — an alcoholic.
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A dragon stuck in her garage (ok, it was just a lizard).
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Spending a transformative year living abroad in Madrid.
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The emotionally and physically demanding journey of IVF.
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The heartbreaking death of my children’s father.
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Writing a book.
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Launching a new career in my 40s.
Through every twist, challenge and heartbreak, one constant has guided me forward: relentless optimism. Not blind positivity, but the kind that keeps you moving, even when the road is steep.
You Can Too
No matter what life throws your way, you have the power to rise above. Whether you're facing personal turmoil, professional setbacks, or a season of uncertainty, resilience is within your reach.
I’ve been there. I get it. And I know firsthand that a single mindset shift can change everything.
Let’s reframe, rise and lead with relentless optimism — together.