Be A Better You

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you constantly feel anxious, overthink every outcome, or worry about the people you love as a way to “keep them safe,” this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the truth about chronic worry —how it shows up in your nervous system , how it forms as a subconscious coping mechanism after emotional abuse , and why it becomes a deep...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond In this powerful episode, I’m breaking down 10 signs that you weren’t actually seen or loved in your past relationship—you were used as a mirror for someone else’s wounds. If you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse , especially at the hands of a covert or malignant narcissist , this will give you language for the confusion and emotional exhaustion you...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond In 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 advice, relationship reflection, and healing support . While artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool for self-awareness and growth, it can also quietly reinforce unhealthy patterns, especially if you’ve experienced...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond In this powerful episode of The Be A Better You Podcast , emotional healing coach Allison K. Dagney explores a question that haunts many survivors of narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, trauma, betrayal, and divorce: Who am I without my pain? After living in survival mode for so long, it’s easy for your identity to become wrapped up in your wounds....

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond In this insightful episode of The Be A Better You Podcast , emotional healing coach Allison K. Dagney dives deep into the hidden ways that self-defense mechanisms, developed after emotional abuse and trauma, can keep you stuck. Discover how common patterns like over-explaining, rigid control, hyper-vigilance, and seeing criticism everywhere might be...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you send a text, please include your name and number or email if you'd like a reply. Are you constantly second-guessing yourself… staying silent to “keep the peace”… or pretending you don’t care so you won’t feel disappointed? These are hidden signs of self-rejection and self-abandonment—patterns often wired into us by emotional abuse and tra...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Note: Texts sent from this platform do not share your phone number or contact info with us. If you want a response, please include your contact info. Are you tired of feeling like you’re always the one left behind in love, friendships, or even your own family? Do you wonder why certain relationships trigger deep fear, anxiety, or an aching sense of e...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond You 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 actually keeping you stuck in the past? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the lie that guilt/regret equals growth or caring. I’ll share why punishing yourself with guilt doesn’t prevent you from repeating...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever thought, “She’s better than me.” “Maybe I caused the abuse.”  “I hope he suffers like I did.”  “What’s wrong with me? I can’t stop thinking about him…”  Well, you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not broken. In this episode, I’m naming the thoughts most women feel too ashamed to say out loud after leaving an emotionally abusive rela...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond You’ve tried journaling, therapy, cutting contact, reading every book on emotional and narcissistic abuse healing and yet, you still feel like you’re stuck in the same emotional loop. In this episode, I’m revealing the ONE THING that most survivors overlook...not because it’s complicated, but because it feels counterintuitive. If you’ve ever thought,...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond You’ve read the books. You’ve journaled your heart out. You’ve sat through meditations and tried to rewire your mind. And still you feel stuck. Numb. Exhausted. This episode is for the woman who’s done the work but is thinking, “Why do I still feel like this?” We’re talking about the emotional fatigue that comes from surviving trauma and trying to he...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling emotionally and couldn’t stop it, this episode is your lifeline. Whether it’s anxiety, overwhelm, or a sudden emotional trigger, you can learn to stop emotional chaos in its tracks, and it doesn’t take years of therapy to do it. In this episode, I’ll walk you through 3 fast, practical techniques to regulate you...

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Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever obsessed over someone’s potential while ignoring the patterns and reality, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking a hard truth today: sometimes, “seeing the good” is a trauma response and self-abandoment...and it causes more rumination! In this episode, I break down: Why abuse survivors are wired to overlook red flags and overanalyze...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond In this episode, I’m joined by the radiant Wendy Harvey, a trained hypnotist, certified quantum coach, and spiritual healer who helps overthinkers and people-pleasers move from stuck and drained to empowered and aligned. Wendy grew up in a Catholic household, but as she got older, she began questioning the beliefs she was raised with. Feeling misalig...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Most people think healing happens in therapy sessions or with a magic breakthrough moment. For me, it didn’t. It happened in the daily moments nobody saw — the choices, the habits, the mindset shifts I practiced over and over until they became who I am. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the real things I do every day to keep g...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Still feeling stuck, blocked, or like manifestation just isn’t working for you—no matter how much inner work you’ve done? You’re not alone… and you’re definitely not doing it wrong. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason your manifestations might be falling flat: your nervous system still thinks you’re in danger. If you’ve survived emotio...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond You left the relationship—but your body still hasn’t. In this powerful episode, I’m walking you through 10 signs your nervous system still thinks you’re in that emotionally abusive relationship, even if it ended weeks, months, or years ago. If you’ve been struggling with overexplaining, shutdown, anxiety around texts, or people-pleasing… it’s not jus...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever felt like you have to tone yourself down, stay quiet, or be "easier to love" in order to keep people around—you’re not alone. But here’s the hard truth: shrinking yourself doesn’t protect you. It actually attracts the wrong people—the ones who only connect with the edited, filtered version of you. In this powerful episode, we...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with money mindset and manifestation coach Victoria D’Ambrozio for a powerful conversation on healing your relationship with money. We dive into the stories and beliefs we absorbed in childhood, how they shape our financial patterns today, and the often-overlooked connection between these beliefs and financial...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If your mind won’t stop replaying old conversations, checking their socials, or wondering what you did wrong — this episode is your gentle interruption. Rumination isn’t about logic. It’s about emotion, protection, and an overwhelmed nervous system trying to make sense of what happened. In this episode, I’m breaking down why those looping thoughts fe...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Have you ever felt like something inside you was meant for more, but you just couldn’t access it? Maybe you’ve felt disconnected from your true self—like society, trauma, or past experiences have shut you down. Well, today’s guest knows exactly what that feels like, and she’s here to help us uncover who we were truly designed to be. I’m so excited to...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever walked away from a toxic relationship thinking “maybe I was the problem,” this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we’re unpacking 10 subtle signs it wasn’t you — it was emotional abuse . Whether you were in a relationship with a narcissist, someone emotionally immature, or just someo...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Have you ever looked back on your relationship and thought, “Was I the problem?” Maybe you manipulated conversations to avoid conflict, withheld things to protect yourself, or even lost your temper—and now you’re questioning if you were just as toxic as your ex. First, let me tell you: You are not alone. In this episode, we’re unpacking: ✔️ Why so ma...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond After experiencing emotional abuse, it can feel like your body is stuck in survival mode—constantly scanning for threats, even when none exist. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to reconnect with safety in your body by addressing both nervous system regulation and subconscious healing. You’ll learn: ✔️ How fight, flight, freeze, and fawn re...