Be A Better You

Episode 96: Navigating Overwhelm: Empowering Women to Thrive in Today's Demands

19 Mar 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the often overwhelming reality faced by women who juggle myriad roles and responsibilities in today's w...

Episode 95: Beyond the Bubble: Unleashing Growth Outside Your Comfort Zone

12 Mar 2024

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Send us a textIn this empowering episode of The Be a Better You Podcast, Allison K. Dagney, your emotional empowerment coach, explores the captivating...

Episode 94: Unlocking Your Potential - An Introduction to Human Design

05 Mar 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Be A Better You Podcast, host Allison K Dagney introduces her audience to the transformative world of Human Desig...

Episode 93: Uncovering Your Self-Sabotage to Bring You To Success

27 Feb 2024

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Send us a textIn this empowering episode of The Be A Better You Podcast, we delve into the intricate web of self-sabotage that often impedes women fro...

Episode 92: How Removing Subconscious Blocks Can Build Your Dreams

20 Feb 2024

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Send us a textIn today's episode I am sharing a personal story of one of my dreams come true! And how removing subconscious blocks was the crux o...

Episode 91: 3 Simple Tips to Be a Better You!

13 Feb 2024

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Send us a textIn this transformative episode of the Be A Better You Podcast (formerly The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast), I am taking you on a jour...

Episode 90: From Darkness to Light: A Discussion of Parental Narcissistic Abuse

06 Feb 2024

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Send us a textIn this powerful episode, we dive deep into the complex and often overlooked realm of parental narcissistic abuse, featuring the inspiri...

Episode 89: 3 Powerful Questions to Help Remove Your Blocks to Healing

30 Jan 2024

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Send us a textImagine healing after tough times is like going on a journey. Sometimes, there are things in your mind that act like invisible roadblock...

Episode 88: My Best Tips to Stop Rumination so You Can FEEL JOY

23 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this transformative episode, we embark on a journey to break free from the cycle of rumination, exploring practical tips to shift tho...

Episode 87: BONUS: Betrayal Trauma & Actionable Steps to Move Through the Pain

18 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the intricate process of recovering from betrayal trauma, going beyond the conventional notions of betrayal....

Episode 86: Breaking Free from the "I Am Not Good Enough" Mindset

16 Jan 2024

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Send us a textIn this empowering episode, we navigate the profound impact of the "I am not good enough" mindset, particularly among women re...

Episode 85: Transformational Stories: A Guest Interview with a Former Client

09 Jan 2024

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Send us a textToday's episode I'm interviewing a former client and good friend of mine, Kim Keneqa! Kim is sharing her personal transformati...

Episode 84: My Christmas Story: How I Spent it All Alone

02 Jan 2024

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Send us a textI wanted to share this personal story with you because it was a brand new experience for me. I spent Christmas and my Birthday all by my...

Episode 83: Breaking Chains: From Stripper to Psychologist - A Woman's Journey of Resilience and Transformation

26 Dec 2023

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Send us a textIn this empowering episode of the Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast, our host Allison K. Dagney is joined by a remarkable guest, Nella Mr...

Episode 82: How to Stop Catering to the Abuser After Divorce

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this poignant episode of "The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast," prompted by a thoughtful listener's inquiry, Allison ...

Episode 81: Narcissists Aren't Smarter: Debunking the Myth!

12 Dec 2023

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Send us a textI am challenging a prevailing myth among survivors of emotional abuse—the belief that narcissists are inherently smarter. Join us on a...

Episode 80: A Lesson on Chronic Pain & Ancestral Clearing

05 Dec 2023

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Send us a textIn this insightful episode of The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast we are joined by the incredible Elizabeth Kipp, a physical and emotio...

Episode 79: Accelerate Your Healing Journey and Make it More Enjoyable!

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn our latest podcast episode, we're debunking the myth that healing from emotional abuse must be a prolonged, arduous journey. Joi...

Episode 78: The True Source of Loneliness

21 Nov 2023

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Send us a textAs I journeyed through my own struggles with loneliness, I came to a profound realization: it wasn't the external world that made m...

Episode 77: Are You Self Gaslighting? Strategies to Stop Doubting Your Reality

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we uncover the intricacies of gaslighting, a manipulative tactic often employed by narcissists and emotional abusers to...

Episode 76: Why Subscribing to Other People's Views on Narcissism Hurts

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIs peace the priority or pain? The reason I pose this question is because what we believe can be the source of one of the other. In this...

Episode 75: Systems, Formulas, and Functional Beauty for Inner Freedom

31 Oct 2023

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Send us a textToday, I am thrilled to have a special guest with us, Erika Shalene Hull, a remarkable Life Management Consultant, and a survivor of all...

Episode 74: From Black and White to Technicolor: The Journey of Emotional Abuse Recovery

24 Oct 2023

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Send us a textIn the journey from the desaturated landscape of black and white Kansas to the vibrant, technicolor world of Oz, lies the profound trans...

Episode 73: BONUS: Elevate Your Emotions - The Power of High Frequency

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the transformative journey of raising your vibration and reprogramming your brain to experience higher frequ...

Episode 72: Overcoming Rumination & Trauma Bonds to Make Space for Joy After Emotional Abuse

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDiscover how constant overthinking and subconscious patterns can hinder recovery from past relationships. Explore the profound impact of...

Episode 71: Unveiling the Hidden Mind: Understanding Conscious Thoughts and Subconscious Beliefs

10 Oct 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode, titled "Unveiling the Hidden Mind: Understanding Conscious Thoughts and Subconscious Beliefs," I embark on a ...

Episode 70: BONUS - Shift Happens: Feeling Differently with FUN!

05 Oct 2023

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Send us a textThis episode is going to be a little different. But change is good right? I guess that depends on your beliefs!!! ha!Seriously though - ...

Episode 69: Unpacking Shame and Guilt

03 Oct 2023

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Send us a textAs survivors of emotional abuse and narcissistic abuse often struggle with feelings of shame and guilt. But we really have to define the...

Episode 68: Bonus Episode: 5 Ways to Repel a Narcissist

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday is October 1st and the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! In this Bonus Episode we are shifting to the power of self-hea...

Episode 67: How Do You Know if You're on the Right Path?

26 Sep 2023

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Send us a textWelcome to a spontaneous and deeply introspective episode of The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast where we explore the complex, messy, a...

Episode 66: Empowering the Family Through the Subconscious Mind

19 Sep 2023

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Send us a textWelcome to another enlightening episode of The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast, the podcast where we get deep into the fascinating worl...

Episode 65: A Quick Tip to Feeling Your True Value

12 Sep 2023

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Send us a textJust a quick episode about the reality of other people's behavior. I'm here to help you feel better and recover after emotiona...

Episode 64: Simple Steps to Uncovering the Real You After Emotional Abuse

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm going into what happens to our sense of self after divorce, breakup, or emotional  and narcissistic abuse. Th...

Episode 63: Breaking The Chains of Labels: Trauma Bonds, Twin Flames and Soul Mates

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this enlightening episode of "The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast," I'm exploring the captivating topic of how labels...

Episode 62: Harmony Within: Exploring Ho'oponopono and Empathic Healing

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you identify yourself as an empath? Or at minimum have high empathic traits? If so, you won't want to miss this episode with my ...

Episode 61: BONUS: Transforming Self-Worth After Abuse - I'm Worthy!

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this empowering BONUS episode, we dive deep into the journey of healing after emotional abuse and the pivotal role of self-worth in t...

Episode 60: Empowering Minds: Healing from Emotional Abuse through Metacognition

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday we are exploring self awareness! This is called metacognition. In today's episode you will learn about the importance of thin...

Episode 59: Can a Narcissist Love? The Deeper Meaning Behind this Question

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI received a podcast request from a listener who wants to know, "Can a Narcissist Love?"You may have immediate reactions to th...

Episode 58: Losing Relationships with Friends and Family After the Break up: How to Deal

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday's episode focuses on a common topic that many listeners experience: the loss of relationships with friends and family after a...

Episode 57: Empowered! From Broken Down and Rock Bottom to Totally Transformed

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday I interview guest Sabrina Victoria and let me tell you, this is going to to inspire you. Sabrina is going to share with us how she...

Episode 56: Three Steps to Overcome Conditioning by the Narcissist

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode of the Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast, we explore the theme of catering to an abusive ex-partner which stems from emot...

Episode 55: Why You Feel So Confused When the Abuser Starts Being Nice!

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we tackle the topic of dealing with confusion and complex emotions when an abuser suddenly does a complete 180 in behav...

Episode 54: The Language of Healing: Your Emotional Abuse Recovery through Word Reframing

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWords hold tremendous power, and when we have experienced emotional abuse, the impact of certain words can linger long after the abusive...

Episode 53: Beyond Exercise: Pilates and A Course in Miracles as Profound Tools for Personal Healing

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome back to another transformative episode of The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast. I'm thrilled to have a very special guest w...

Episode 52: The Fastest Way to Feel Indifferent Toward Your Ex

20 Jun 2023

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Send us a textMost people who have experienced a toxic or narcissistic relationship just want to feel indifferent toward their ex. They are tired and ...

Episode 51: How to Use The Power of Being Present for Recovery

13 Jun 2023

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Send us a textThe journey of recovering from emotional abuse requires strength, resilience, and a commitment to self-care. By embracing the power of t...

Episode 50: How to Release Anger and Dealing with Injustices After Abuse

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textReleasing Anger isn't for everyone. And that is okay. But, if you are tired of feeling rage, anger, frustrated and the like, this e...

Episode 49: Achieving the Life of Your Dreams After Emotional Abuse

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textTo work with Allison in her 1:1 Coaching Program, schedule a FREE Callhttps://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25254715T...

Episode 48: The Negative Impacts of Financial Abuse and 3 Simple Steps to Overcome It

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn today's episode, we're tackling a critical issue that often remains hidden: financial abuse. We'll explore how this fo...

Episode 47: Understanding and Releasing Fear for Emotional Abuse Recovery

16 May 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode, we'll be discussing the important topic of understanding and releasing fear in the context of emotional abuse reco...

Episode 46: The Root of Emotional Pain & Why You Might Resist Healing

09 May 2023

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Send us a textEmotional pain can be challenging to deal with, and many people struggle to find ways to heal. Today we will explore the reasons behind ...

Episode 45: BONUS - The Road to Recovery: Candid Conversations about Healing from Childhood/Sexual Abuse

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBONUS Episode: Trigger WARNING (childhood sexual abuse).Today I'll be sharing a story of hope, resilience, and healing from childho...

Episode 44: Breaking the Silence: How to Reclaim Your Voice While Healing from Emotional Abuse

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we will explore how the subconscious mind plays a crucial role in recovering from the impact of emotional abuse and red...

Episode 43: The Closure Myth: Why You Don't Need it to Heal from Emotional Abuse

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I'll be diving into the topic of closure and why it may not be as necessary as we once thought. Many of us have be...

Episode 42: Surviving and Thriving: A Mother and Daughter's Story of Overcoming Emotional Abuse

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday I am interviewing a mother and her young adult daughter who experienced emotional abuse by the same man. We explore the hidden sig...

Episode 41: How to Process Emotions When the New Supply Is Being Treated Better Than You

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textA lot of people say, "Don't put your thoughts and energy into him and what he's doing."They say, "Focus on your...

Episode 40: 3 Easy Steps to Stop Taking Things Personally

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe've all done this...but when we take things personally, we feel bad inside. And you know the goal here is to feel good! So today,...

Episode 39: Is it Really Your Ex You're Missing?

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen you are feeling a longing for a person who hurt you, it can be very confusing. In the situations of abuse, emotional, physical and ...

Episode 38: Healing Your Memory After Emotional Abuse

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you've been emotionally abused you know that memory is something directly affected. Today, I am interviewing my memory health co...

Episode 37: Assembling a Support Team For Your Healing Journey

07 Mar 2023

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Send us a textHaving support along your healing journey is going to set you up for success. There are so many things you can do to make sure you have ...

Episode 36: Is it Really Possible to Forget The Past?

28 Feb 2023

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Send us a textSome people tell you just to forget this past...but is this really possible?And if you can't forget the past and erase your memorie...

Episode 35: Want to Jump Start Your Healing? Here are 4 Quick Tips

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHealing is a process. We all know that. And there isn't a finish line. Healing happens in waves and comes and goes. It's very ...

Episode 34: The Real Reason we People Please and How To Stop

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you struggle with saying no?Do you find yourself constantly trying to make other people happy, even if you aren’t?Do you worry abou...

Episode 33: Escaping the Egyptian Narcissist with Author Maggie Petraki

14 Feb 2023

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Send us a textImagine being 19, meeting who you thought was the love of your life and having it come crashing down in one of the most horrible, contro...

Episode 32: Narcissists Everywhere! How to Feel Safe

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you've been abused by a narcissist, it's not that difficult to understand why you would be afraid to encounter another one....

Episode 31: 5 Signs Your Subconscious is Healing

31 Jan 2023

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Send us a textIf you've wondered if the healing work you're doing is actually taking effect...If you wonder what it feels like to heal your ...

Episode 30: Are you Future Faking Yourself?!

24 Jan 2023

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Send us a textEven if you've escaped the narcissist or toxic person in your life, you could still be experiencing future faking. You could be fut...

Episode 29: The Power of Values & Knowing Your True Self After Trauma

17 Jan 2023

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Send us a textThis is a really exciting episode as I interview Spiritual Transformation Coach, Julia Saar. Julia overcame physical and emotional traum...

Episode 28: BONUS Episode: The Love of Wisdom and How it Can Help You Heal

14 Jan 2023

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Send us a textWhat you don't know, can help you! In today's episode (which is a BONUS) I am interviewing my friend Dr. Louise. In this episo...

Episode 27: Trauma Bonds: 8 Reasons You Feel Stuck and What to do About it

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you struggling with a Trauma Bond?Do you ruminate over the past?Do you feel like you can’t let go or feel stuck?Do you want to det...

Episode 26: How to Deal With the Smear Campaign

02 Jan 2023

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Send us a textThe smear campaign can begin while you're in the relationship but most often occurs once there has been a breakup or divorce. The n...

Episode 25: Letting Go! 3 Simple Hacks No One Has Told You

27 Dec 2022

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Send us a textLetting go isn't as easy as it sounds...but the reason why might surprise you.Letting go isn't something you can just think yo...

Episode 24: The Power of Telling Your Story to Heal

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn today's episode I am interviewing blogger and DV survivor Laura Moseley. Laura is a single mother of 3 (and grandmother of one)...

Episode 23: How to Help Yourself Get Out of the Holiday Blues

13 Dec 2022

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Send us a textSo many things can cause emotions surrounding the holidays. Though it is supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, peace and celebrati...

Episode 22: Part 2 - New Relationships After the Breakup: More Things You Need to Know

06 Dec 2022

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Send us a textAs requested, there are more things you need to know about the new relationship after emotional abuse. If you have experienced any sort...

Episode 21: Part 1 - New Relationships After The Breakup: 5 Things You Need to Know

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textSo you've left, escaped, divorced, broke up...now what?!Are you thinking about getting into a new relationship or dating again?Are ...

Episode 20: How to Repair Your Relationship with Money After Financial Abuse

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFinancial Abuse happens in 98% of Domestic Abuse cases. It is a devastating tactic that abuser use to control their victims and manipula...

Episode 19: Setting Healthy Boundaries without Guilt and Fear

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPart of healing after emotional abuse includes self improvement. And self improvement requires self-awareness. Boundaries can be very di...

Episode 18: The Grief Stages of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDid you know that there are stages of grief associated with narcissistic and emotional abuse? They follow the traditional stages of grie...

Episode 17: When Tears Leave Scars Chapter 1 Reading

01 Nov 2022

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Send us a textToday I bring to you CHAPTER 1 of my memoir When  Tears Leave Scars by Allison K. Dagney - Read By Madeline Starr**Trigger Warning**If ...

Episode 16: Step-Parents and Blended Families - Healing Together

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOur children didn't get to choose their parents.Our children didn't get to choose the divorce.Our children don't even get...

Episode 15: How to Tame the Triggers After Emotional Abuse

18 Oct 2022

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Send us a textTriggers are very common after experiencing trauma from emotional and narcissistic abuse. They come out of what seems like nowhere and ...

Episode 14: Helping Children with Toxic and Narcissistic Parents

11 Oct 2022

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Send us a textOur kids deserve the very best, but unfortunately, a lot of kids are brought into this world having one narcissist or toxic person as a ...

Episode 13: Are Nightmares Disrupting Your Sleep!? Let's Fix That

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textNightmares are a common symptom of Emotional Abuse. Just when you think you are doing all the right things to heal from narcissistic abu...

Episode 12: How You Can Use Manifestation to Help You Heal

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday I have a special guest, Author, Jennifer Blanchard with me. We are having a discussion about one of my favorite topics - manifesta...

Episode 11: The Secret to Creating More Self Confidence

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHealing isn't just about not being triggered. It's not only about ridding yourself of negative emotions. Healing is also about...

Episode 10: Trusting Again After Betrayal

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you feel like you can’t trust anyone after narcissistic abuse?Are you skeptical of what anyone says because of emotional abuse?Do y...

Episode 9: 3 Tips to Get Your Power Back After Narcissistic Abuse

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPowerlessness was an emotion I felt quite often while I was in my emotionally abusive relationship. I even felt it after I escaped. Over...

Episode 8: Unraveling the Trauma Bond with Eve Bradley

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you feel like you are experiencing a Trauma Bond? Do you think maybe you were once Trauma Bonded and are still struggling to let go?...

Episode 7: My 4 Best Tips to Creating Your Own Happiness After a Toxic Relationship

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAfter emotional abuse, happiness just isn't something most of us can relate to. The pain goes deep, the betrayal, hurt and sadness ...

Episode 6: How Your Subconscious Could be Sabotaging Your Healing

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou might not realize it, but your subconscious could be sabotaging your healing journey. Most people try so hard to move forward and he...

Episode 5: How to Undo the Narcissistic Conditioning

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you are someone who has experienced emotional abuse, you know the awful feeling of losing yourself.  When someone is conditioned by ...

Episode 4: A Deep Dive Into the Subconscious Mind

02 Aug 2022

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Send us a textJoin me for today’s very special guest, Creator of the Rapid Reprogramming™ methodology, Dianah Johnson.Years ago, Dianah experience...

Episode 3: Stop Thinking About Your Ex and Start Being Present with Your Loved Ones

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you tired of thinking about your ex? Are the obsessive thoughts about your ex and the new person in their life driving you crazy? Do...

Episode 2: So Your Ex is a Narcissist. Now What?

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textSo you’ve discovered your ex is narcissists or you’re highly suspicious they might be. They check all or most of the boxes and now y...

Episode 1: Wanna Know the Secret to Getting Unstuck?

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you’re anything like me or other survivors of narcissistic and emotional abuse, you’ve no doubt experienced the pains of feeling ...

The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast Trailer

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPresenting The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast, with Subconscious Reprogramming Coach & Best Selling Author, Allison K. Dagney. Com...