Be A Better You

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

23 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Episode 110: 3 Ways to Decrease Physical, Mental and Emotional Exhaustion

25 Jun 2024

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Send us a textPhysical, Mental and Emotional Exhaustion individually can have major impacts on us...but what if we are experiencing two or even three ...

Episode 109: Navigating Isolation After Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse

18 Jun 2024

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Send us a textNavigating the aftermath of narcissism and emotional abuse can be an overwhelming journey, particularly for women who find themselves is...

Episode 108: Escaping the Swamp of Emotional Abuse Recovery

11 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this powerful episode, I am diving into the often overlooked but crucial phase of emotional abuse recovery. Using the swamp analogy, ...

Episode 107: A Peek Inside a Personal Conversation with My Friend Riessa Monique

04 Jun 2024

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Send us a textToday I am offering something a little different, yet no doubt insightful. I am speaking with my friend Riessa Monique and we are openin...

Episode 106: Clearing Subconscious Blocks to Achieve Your Goals

28 May 2024

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Send us a textLast week the Premium Subscribers got this episode ahead of everyone else! Today, You get it as well. I realized after publishing it tha...

Episode 105: Embracing Your Worth: A Journey to Self-Love with Elizabeth Foster

21 May 2024

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Send us a textJoin us in this enlightening episode of 'The Be A Better You' Podcast as we explore the transformative power of self-love with...

Episode 104: Do You Know Your Soul's Blueprint? Decoding Human Design Centers

14 May 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of I dive into the intricate world of Human Design Centers, uncovering how these centers shape our personalities and int...

Episode 103: A Lesson on Chakras: A Key Piece to Your Well-Being

07 May 2024

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Send us a textThrough her own healing journey, Luisa Anderson discovered the power of pain as a transformative force and realized her innate gift of u...

Episode 102: Mind - Body - Spirit Alignment: A Pop Up Conversation

30 Apr 2024

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Send us a textToday I decided to have a pop up conversation with my friend Gigi Winans "The Spirwitchal Gangsta," aka a Spirwitchal Mentor &...

Episode 101: Beyond the Surface: Healing Your Relationship with Food

23 Apr 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, we dive deep into the challenges of weight loss and wellness journeys with Laura Folkes,...

Episode 100: An Eye Opening Discussion on Religious Deconstruction

16 Apr 2024

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Send us a textIf you've been brought up in religion this discussion could be an eye opening discovery into the parallels of emotional and narciss...

Episode 99: Why You Can't Stick to Something Long Term & What do to About it

09 Apr 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, Allison K Dagney uncovers the transformative power of commitment and how it shapes our j...

Episode 98: Empowerment through Accountability: Embracing Change for a Better You

02 Apr 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to the latest episode of the Be a Better You podcast, your go-to resource for self-help, self-discovery, and self-development st...

Episode 97: 4 Tips to Cultivate a Positive Mindset

26 Mar 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, I explore practical strategies for maintaining positivity and resilience in the face of life's challenges. I start...