Be A Better You

Ep: 209 Co-Rumination: The Healing Habit That’s Secretly Hurting You

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Venting can feel good in the moment—but what if constantly talking about your pain is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, we’re diving int...

Ep 208: Your Spicy Brain Is Not Broken: How to Work With Your Mind, Rewire Your Beliefs, and Become Unstoppable

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode of The Be a Better You Podcast, we dive deep into neurodivergence, neuroplasticity, and what it truly means to work with your...

Ep 207: “Who Do You Think You Are?” - Getting Out of Imposter Syndrome

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Imposter syndrome after emotional abuse looks like doubting your memory.Minimizing what happened. Feeling dramatic for having boundaries.Questioning w...

Episode 206: Why You Thought You Were Crazy in Your Relationship (But You Weren’t)

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Have you ever walked away from a relationship wondering how you became so ...

Episode 205: Reinforcement Strategies to Break the Trauma Bond

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.In this episode of the "Be A Better You Podcast," we're div...

Episode 204: How to Read People (and yourself) Accurately After Emotional Abuse

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.After emotional abuse, it’s common to either distrust everyone or to rel...

Ep 203: Subtle Signs You Were Emotionally Controlled (That Don’t Look Like Abuse)

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Many people don’t relate to the word abuse—not because nothing happene...

Episode 202: Why Trauma Bonds Feel Stronger After You Leave

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Leaving an emotionally abusive or toxic relationship doesn’t always brin...

Episode 201: Emotional Sobriety: Detoxing From the Highs and Lows You Got Addicted To

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.If you’ve ever caught yourself missing someone who made you anxious, sma...

Ep 200: What 200 Episodes Taught Me About Healing (Why Ease Matters More Than Effort)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Two hundred episodes in, certain truths become impossible to ignore.After ...

Ep 199: A Matchmaker’s Perspective: Dating After Abuse (with Tina Joy)

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Dating after emotional abuse isn’t about learning better lines or spotti...

Episode 198: Your Solution to Why You Can't Stick to it Past 2 Weeks

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Ever notice how motivation feels strong for about two weeks and then sudde...

Episode 197: Actionable Steps to Unblocking Your Path to Success

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Welcome to The Be A Better You Podcast, where I am exploring empowering wo...

Episode 196: The Secret to Following Through to Be A Better You!

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.The New Year is soon! So let's dive in to being a Better You.Do you e...

Episode 195: The Narcissistic Hoover Season & How to Combat it

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Free Starter Pack with "how to truly stay no contact" https://ww...

EP 194: Holiday Trigger Season: Why You Feel Pulled Back Into the Past & How to Ground In the Present

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.If the holidays hit you harder than any other time of year, you are not al...

Episode 193: Stop Trying to Rescue Everyone - The Holiday Savior Complex

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.If December turns you into everyone’s emotional paramedic, this episode ...

Episode 192: Stressmas - How to Reduce Holiday Stress for You and Your Kids

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Today I am shedding light on the unique challenges faced by abuse victims ...

Episode 191: Doing Positive Affirmations Wrong is Wasting Your Time

25 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this eye-opening episode, we unravel the intriguing complexities behind the world of positive affirmations and why they so often don’...

Episode 190: The Truth About “Doing the Work” (and Why You’re Still Stuck)

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you read all the books, journaled your heart out, listened to the podcasts, and done all the work — yet still wake up anxious, tr...

Episode 189: When Healing Feels Like Betrayal & Letting Go of The Guilt

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever felt a wave of guilt the moment you finally laughed, smiled, or felt a spark of joy after abuse? You’re not alone. For m...

Episode 188: The Lone Wolf Trap & Why Healing In Isolation Isn't Working

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAfter emotional abuse, solitude can feel like safety. You tell yourself, I’m fine on my own. I don’t need anyone. But what if that f...

Episode 187: The Hidden Costs of Emotional Abuse

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe wounds of emotional abuse aren’t always visible. Survivors often carry scars that the outside world can’t see—feelings of isol...

Episode 186: The Cycle That Keeps You Hooked: Love Bombing & Trauma Bonds

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text“Why didn’t you just leave?” It’s the question survivors of abuse hear the most—and the one that causes the deepest shame. Th...

Episode 185: Unusual Signs of Emotional Abuse You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textMost people think abuse has to be physical or obvious to “count.” The truth? Some of the most damaging forms of emotional abuse are ...

Episode 184B: Proof That Healthy Relationships Do Exist with Michelle Lentz

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen you’ve lived through emotional abuse, the very idea of a healthy, loving relationship can feel like a fantasy. Maybe you’ve nev...

Episode 184: Gaslighting, Coercive Control and Minimization

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in this episode of Be A Better You Podcast, Allison K. Dagney—survivor, author, and ...

Episode 183: Navigating High-Conflict Divorce: Strategies to Protect Your Peace & Power with Chantal Contorines

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textGoing through a high-conflict divorce can feel overwhelming, isolating, and downright scary. In this rapid-fire episode of Be A Better Y...

Episode 182: Mini Series 4: Why You Should Be Angry About It

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you feel guilty for being angry about what happened to you? Survivors of emotional abuse are often told to “forgive and forget,” ...

Episode 181: Mini Series 3: Why You Shouldn't Have Left Sooner

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you beat yourself up with the thought, “I should’ve left sooner”? Survivors of emotional abuse often live with deep regret, bel...

Episode 180: Mini Series 2: Why You Couldn't Have Known Better

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you replay your past and think, “I should’ve known better”? Survivors of emotional abuse often torture themselves with regret, ...

Episode 179: Mini Series 1: Why You Shouldn't Have Seen The Signs

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you ever catch yourself thinking, “I should’ve seen the signs of abuse”? If you’ve been replaying your past and blaming yours...

Episode 178: Struggling With Indecision & How to Build Self Trust

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textStruggling to make decisions after emotional abuse? You’re not alone. Survivors often face crippling self-doubt, fear of making the “...

Episode 177: Self Love Hack: A Powerful and Quick Manifestation Trick

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday's episode gives you a quick hack towards Self Love! If you've struggled with showing or feeling love for yourself, this ...

Episode 176: Why Nothing Changes When You're Trying So Hard

26 Aug 2025

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Send us a textAre you working so hard to heal but still feel stuck in the same painful cycles? In this episode of Be A Better You Podcast, Allison bre...

Episode 175: Creating Peaceful Co-Parenting with Maria Natapov

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Maria Natapov, step-parenting and co-parenting coach, and facilitator of the BeH2O® framework, to expl...

Episode 174: The Hidden Impacts of Emotional Abuse — And Why You Don’t Have to Live With Them Forever

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you struggling with the hidden effects of emotional abuse — like chronic fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, or constant overthinking? In...

Episode 173: Two Women. Two Stories. One Message: You Can Heal.

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Allison and Laura open up about their journeys through — and out of — narcissisti...

Episode 172: Why You Can't Stop Worrying and 4 Steps to Stop

12 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIf you constantly feel anxious, overthink every outcome, or worry about the people you love as a way to “keep them safe,” this episo...

Episode 171: 10 Signs You Were The Mirror Not The Partner

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this powerful episode, I’m breaking down 10 signs that you weren’t actually seen or loved in your past relationship—you were us...

Episode 170: The Dangers of Agreeable AI and How To Use it to Help Not Harm

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we’re diving into something that’s not talked about enough: the dark side of using AI as your go-to for emotional a...

Episode 169: Who Am I Without My Pain

22 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Be A Better You Podcast, emotional healing coach Allison K. Dagney explores a question that haunts many ...

Episode 168: 10 Ways Defending Yourself Keeps You Trapped: When Survival is a Cage

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this insightful episode of The Be A Better You Podcast, emotional healing coach Allison K. Dagney dives deep into the hidden ways tha...

Episode 167: Hidden Ways You Abandon Yourself (and How to Stop)

08 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIf you send a text, please include your name and number or email if you'd like a reply.Are you constantly second-guessing yourself…...

Episode 166: Healing Childhood Abandonment and Rejection Wounds

01 Jul 2025

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Send us a textNote: Texts sent from this platform do not share your phone number or contact info with us. If you want a response, please include your ...

Episode 165: Why Guilt and Regret are Keeping You Stuck

24 Jun 2025

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Send us a textYou might think that holding onto guilt and regret shows how much you’ve grown or how much you cared. But what if those emotions are a...

Episode 164: The Thoughts You're Ashamed to Admit After Abuse & Why They Make Sense

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you’ve ever thought,“She’s better than me.”“Maybe I caused the abuse.” “I hope he suffers like I did.” “What’s ...

Episode 163: The First Thing You Should Do to Recover From Emotional Abuse

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou’ve tried journaling, therapy, cutting contact, reading every book on emotional and narcissistic abuse healing and yet, you still f...

Episode 162: When You're Tired of Healing but Still Not Healed

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou’ve read the books. You’ve journaled your heart out. You’ve sat through meditations and tried to rewire your mind.And still you...

Episode 161: 3 Quick Tips to Shut Down Emotional Chaos Before It Takes Over

27 May 2025

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Send us a textIf you’ve ever found yourself spiraling emotionally and couldn’t stop it, this episode is your lifeline. Whether it’s anxiety, ove...

Episode 160: Clinging to Your Opinions is Keeping You Stuck

20 May 2025

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Send us a textSupport the showTo learn more about my Programs visit the websitewww.radiatenrise.com Email: [email protected] 30 Min Root Ca...

Episode 159: When Seeing the Good in Others Becomes Self Abandonment

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you’ve ever obsessed over someone’s potential while ignoring the patterns and reality, this episode is for you.We’re unpacking ...

Episode 158: From Religion to Resonance: Reclaiming Joy, Spirituality & Self with Wendy Harvey

08 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, I’m joined by the radiant Wendy Harvey, a trained hypnotist, certified quantum coach, and spiritual healer who helps ...

Episode 157: What I Actually Do Every Day to Heal, Grow, and Stay Free

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textMost people think healing happens in therapy sessions or with a magic breakthrough moment.For me, it didn’t.It happened in the daily m...

Episode 156: How to Finally Manifest What you Deserve and Desire

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textStill feeling stuck, blocked, or like manifestation just isn’t working for you—no matter how much inner work you’ve done? You’re...

Episode 155: 10 Signs Your Nervous System Still Thinks You’re in That Relationship

22 Apr 2025

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Send us a textYou left the relationship—but your body still hasn’t.In this powerful episode, I’m walking you through 10 signs your nervous syste...

Episode 154: Why Shrinking Yourself Attracts the Wrong People

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you’ve ever felt like you have to tone yourself down, stay quiet, or be "easier to love" in order to keep people around—...

Episode 153: Becoming Abundant: Healing Money Wounds & Unpacking Financial Abuse

10 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this eye-opening episode, I sit down with money mindset and manifestation coach Victoria D’Ambrozio for a powerful conversation on ...

Episode 152: Rumination Relief is Possible For You

08 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIf your mind won’t stop replaying old conversations, checking their socials, or wondering what you did wrong — this episode is your ...

Episode 151: Unlocking Healing & Purpose Through Human Design with Adriana Keefe

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever felt like something inside you was meant for more, but you just couldn’t access it? Maybe you’ve felt disconnected fro...

Episode 150: 10 Signs it Wasn't You, It Was Emotional Abuse

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you’ve ever walked away from a toxic relationship thinking “maybe I was the problem,” this episode will feel like a breath of f...

Episode 149: Am I The Toxic One? Understanding Your Defensive Reactions

25 Mar 2025

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Send us a textHave you ever looked back on your relationship and thought, “Was I the problem?” Maybe you manipulated conversations to avoid confli...

Episode 148: How to Feel Safe in Your Body After Emotional Abuse

18 Mar 2025

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Send us a textAfter experiencing emotional abuse, it can feel like your body is stuck in survival mode—constantly scanning for threats, even when no...

Episode 147: Reclaiming Your Power: Why Seeking Validation Keeps You Stuck

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever felt amazing when someone compliments you—only to feel completely crushed when they criticize you? That’s the trap of ...

Episode 146: Neural Plasticity in Action: My Real Life Story and Tips to Change Your Brain

04 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this special episode of the 'Be A Better You Podcast,' I share with you the fascinating world of neural plasticity, the bra...

Episode 145: How to Avoid a Narcissist: Shifting Beliefs and Energetics that Make You Vulnerable

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep ending up in toxic relationships?” If you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, emotiona...

Episode 144: 3 Common Beliefs Keeping You Stuck (and ways to shift them)

18 Feb 2025

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Send us a textHave you ever felt like no matter how much time passes, you’re still stuck in the same emotional loops? Maybe you’re doing all the “...

Episode 143: What No One Tells You About the Healing Journey

11 Feb 2025

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Send us a textHealing from emotional abuse isn’t as simple as “moving on.” If you’ve ever felt stuck in post-separation abuse, trapped in the ...

Episode 142: Radiate and Rise: Turning Pain Into Power

04 Feb 2025

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Send us a textHave you ever felt like you’d never escape the emotional pain of narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, or post-separation abuse?...

Episode 141: Smear Campaigns: How to Protect Your Peace When They Attack Your Character

28 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, I dive into the exhausting and painful reality of smear campaigns—when someone spreads lies to damage your reputation...

Episode 140: My Top Tips to Communicating with a Narcissist

21 Jan 2025

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Send us a textToday, we will be diving into the challenging topic of how to communicate with a narcissist. If you are dealing with a narcissistic ex-p...

Episode 139: How to Deal When the Abuse Continues Post-Separation

14 Jan 2025

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Send us a textLeaving an abusive relationship is supposed to bring peace, but for many, the abuse doesn’t end—it evolves and often ramps up. In th...

Episode 138: You Can't Love People Harder Into Loving You

07 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the emotional trap of believing that if you just love someone harder, they’ll finally love you back...

Episode 137: Setting Intentions for Emotional Healing in 2025

31 Dec 2024

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Send us a textSetting clear intentions is the foundation for effective emotional healing. Without them, you risk wandering aimlessly, unsure of your d...

Episode 136: The "V" Word

24 Dec 2024

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Send us a textWere you victimized in the past? Maybe you are still being victimized. In today's episode I am sharing some very important insights...

Episode 135: How ‘Knowing You Know Nothing’ Can Transform Your Life

17 Dec 2024

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Send us a textHave you ever been so sure you knew something—only to realize later you were way off? In this episode, we dive into the timeless wisdo...

Episode 134: You Are Not Broken

10 Dec 2024

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Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, I share a simple yet powerful story about making Thanksgiving meals with my kids—and how a spilled pile of ...

Episode 133: Low Self-Worth, Rumination, and Comparing Yourself to Others

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever found yourself scrolling through your ex’s new partner’s profile, comparing every detail to yourself, and wondering wh...

Episode 132: Why Can't I Ever Be Good Enough - A Painful Personal Story **Listener Disclaimer

26 Nov 2024

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Send us a textPlease Note the LISTENER DISCLAIMER!!!Episode Description: In this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, we’re exploring the deep-se...

Episode 131: You Are Not Your Ruminations: Your Thoughts Don't Define You

19 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, we explore how rumination keeps us tied to painful memories and emotions, especially aft...

Episode 130: What's Keeping You Tethered to the Pain?

12 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, we’re uncovering the hidden beliefs that keep you tethered to emotional pain, especial...

Episode 129: Why You Can't Stop Thinking About It

05 Nov 2024

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Send us a text"Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About It"In this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, we explore why so many people struggle...

Episode 128: Fantasy Ruminations that Keep You Stuck

29 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Better You Podcast, we dive deep into a sneaky form of rumination that you might not even realize you’re trappe...

Episode 127: Stop Letting Rumination Rule Your Life

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you’ve experienced emotional abuse, divorce, or narcissistic abuse, it can feel like your mind is constantly trapped in an exhausti...

Episode 126: How to Deal with Conflict as an Abuse Survivor

15 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIf you’ve ever been abused, dealing with conflict can feel super scary! In this episode, we’re going to talk about how abuse survivo...

Episode 125: Unveiling Narcissistic Abuse: The Effects of Withholding on Self-Esteem

08 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this podcast episode I am explaining he insidious nature of narcissistic abuse, specifically focusing on the manipulative tactic of w...

Episode 124: 17 Signs of Emotional Abuse for Domestic Abuse Awareness Month

01 Oct 2024

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Send us a textHave you ever felt confused, doubted your own reality, or found yourself constantly second-guessing your emotions? You might be experien...

Episode 123: Your Brain as a Healing Tool: Why It’s Time to Use It

24 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the incredible power of the brain in healing emotional wounds and trauma responses from emotional and narcis...

Episode 122: Breaking Free: How to Truly Stick to No Contact

17 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn the realm of toxic relationships, the decision to go 'no contact' is often misunderstood, plagued by misconceptions that fa...

Episode 121: Shifting Self-Blame with the Power of the Subconscious Mind

10 Sep 2024

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Send us a textToday we are getting into the intricate web of self-blame that survivors of emotional abuse often find themselves entangled in. Join me ...

Episode 120: Calm the Storm: Regaining Control After Emotional Abuse

03 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, we dive deep into the aftermath of narcissistic abuse and explore how it leaves survivor...

Episode 119: The Real Reason Letting Go Feels so Hard

27 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Be a Better You Podcast, host Allison K. Dagney, a best-selling author and subconscious reprogramming coach, dive...

Episode 118: Managing and Removing Your Triggers

20 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn today's episode, we dive into the complex world of emotional triggers, especially those stemming from experiences with a narciss...

Episode 117: Rewiring Your Brain Isn’t as Hard as You Think

13 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we're tackling a common misconception: that rewiring your brain after emotional and narcissistic abuse is difficul...

Episode 116: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma Bonds

06 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the "Be A Better You Podcast," we get into the intricate topic of breaking the cycle of trauma bonds. Many ...

Episode 115: How to Reduce and Prevent Anxiety

30 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn today's episode I am sharing tips on how to reduce and prevent anxiety. This episode will give you actionable steps to take to h...

Episode 114: The Hidden Side of Codependency

23 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, I dive into a fresh perspective on codependency that you won’t hear from other coaches...

Episode 113: How to Stop Giving Your Power Away After Abuse

16 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, we explore the critical issue of deferring power to others, a common coping mechanism fo...

Episode 112: The Healing Power of Community: Why You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

09 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this special episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, we explore the transformative power of community in the healing journey, especia...

Episode 111: Easy Ways to Begin Healing through Action and Celebration

02 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this powerful episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, we are honored to welcome Sheryn Senn, an inspiring best-selling author, podcas...