Abbey Gustafson
Dear Abbey
just your average 20 something yr old retired pick me girl navigating relationships, mental health, and self discovery. expect uplifting stories, lots of reflecting, and light hearted fun.
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Abbey Gustafson
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Latest episode
Jun 25, 2026
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Episodes
Dear Abbey, I chopped my hair off 14.12.2023 35:59
Today Abbey talks about not feeling confident in photos right now, her recent hair cut, all about how to help with chronic shame, and answers a listeners question about long distance relationships!!
Dear Abbey, IM BORED TO TEARS!!! 07.12.2023 35:20
Today Abbey talks about her fear of bears and the woods, she goes into why being bored helps her recovery from OCD as well as not toning down her love for the silly things she likes, and she answers a listeners question!!
Dear Abbey, Boyfriend 02.12.2023 58:32
Today I am joined by my boyfriend Keaton!! We talk about how we met and our messy beginnings lol, we talk about what we've learned about how to stay connected through struggles and we answer a question about how to stop caring what an ex thinks!
Dear Abbey, IM RAGING 30.11.2023 50:45
Today I talk about my thanksgiving break and feeling like a teenager again, I go into the internets love language of rage baiting and why I fall for it, how to not be baited, and I answer a listeners question about how to not let OCD get in the way of your passions! Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on s...
Dear Abbey, I am a lost puppy 16.11.2023 36:05
Today I talk about feeling lost in your twenties, being rejected for jobs and what that does to your confidence, how to be thankful this thanksgiving, and answer a listeners questions on how to control your anger Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answ...
Dear Abbey, Grown Ups 09.11.2023 46:16
Today I talk about childhoods, inner child work, dancing with the stars, along with other life updates, and I have a frenemy segment with my old man!! Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefully in the next episode! Resources: NOCD IOCDF Abb...
Dear Abbey, avoidance 02.11.2023 42:33
Today I talk about why avoidance only makes things worse, why I hated Utah lol, answer a question about whether or not someone should go back to an ex, and I talk about all my favorite movies for fall Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefu...
Dear Abbey, Messy Messy 26.10.2023 40:10
Today I talk about my recent anxiety attack and why it actually helped me, why I try to stop intellectualizing my emotions, pity, and messy situation ships. Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefully in the next episode! Resources: NOCD IOC...
Dear Abbey, IM PMS(ing) 19.10.2023 45:49
Today I talk about interviewing for jobs, how every time I feel heavy and sad... I am PMS(ing) :')) But most importantly, I remind you to LET YOURSELF BE HAPPY!! I also answer a dear abbey, about how to handle compulsive confessing with OCD (Not a professional) Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on someth...
Dear Abbey, What is OCD?? (from a non professional) 12.10.2023 40:45
Today I talk about what OCD is (I am not a professional), since it is OCD awareness week! I express frustrations on stigmas and misconceptions such as when people assume I am so organized and clean, as well as my experienced advice when struggling to seek help or stay motivated to recover!! I also answer a dear abbey question about whether or not to go back to a complicated ex! Also, don’t be shy…...
Dear Abbey, here are some reminders 05.10.2023 36:02
Today I talk about my current therapy situation, what daily reminders might help, and how to help a partner who is depressed! Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefully in the next episode! Instagram: dearabbey__ Abbey’s Discord group for A...
Dear Abbey, My mom is my frenemy 28.09.2023 39:25
Today I talk about my OCD relapse and how I manage hormones while recovering. I talk about why we need to bring some cringe back, the hard parts of being misunderstood, and my mom is my frenemy for the day!! Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it...
Dear Abbey, How do I trust again? 21.09.2023 49:55
Today I talk about when my boyfriend saved a drowning girl at the beach (he's not a lifeguard), things to do to start trusting people again, why trust builds relationships and the power of an open heart. Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hop...
Dear Abbey, what is your ultimate self help tip?? 14.09.2023 49:55
Today I talk about living the mundane life but making it meaningful, remind you all to stop trying to FIX IT ALL, how to keep a close knit family and a special phone a frenemy with my sister! Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefully in th...
Dear Abbey, I am taking my power BACK 07.09.2023 31:03
Today I talk about why I have a a pep in my step because of the new show "One Piece" on Netflix, how to take your power back and take control of your life, and we also get to hear the latest dear abbey voicemail which was one for books. Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then...
Dear Abbey, GET OUT OF MY HEAD 02.09.2023 34:18
Today I talk about being stuck in your head and how I work my way out of it, some ideas when your introverted ways have gone too far, and I call another "frenemy" to seek advice and have them rapid answer some questions! Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it...
Dear Abbey, This ones for the people pleasers 24.08.2023 34:18
Today I talk about turning 26 and what it's like being closer to 30 rather than 20 now, why being a people pleaser can leave you drained and disconnected from yourself and others, and what to do when trying to find your best friend. Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I w...
Dear Abbey, Glistening Glimmers 17.08.2023 39:30
Today I talk about being in a rut bc of WAY too much TV, finding glimmers and what that means, talk about what do if you are having "what ifs' in a new relationship, and I introduce a new bi-weekly segment "Phone a Frenemy" Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play...
Dear Abbey, Comparison is a cop-out 10.08.2023 45:56
Today I talk about being extremely sentimental lately, what I've been up to, why comparison will kill all peace and joy, and how to handle changes in your relationship. Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefully in the next episode! Instagr...
Dear Abbey, Let’s be friends… with our brain 03.08.2023 0:29
Today I talk about moving when you're fatigued, feeling emotionally stagnant, when your sibling goes off to college, and how to befriend your brain!! Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefully in the next episode!
Dear Abbey, It’s time to forgive yourself 27.07.2023 37:09
Today I talk about my recent camping trip and a week long trip to the mountains, I talk about forgiving yourself after you've been hard on yourself or something hard happened, and also play a short game of common sense after Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play...
Dear Abbey, Help! I'm leaving everything I love!! 20.07.2023 37:06
This week I talk about my recent trip to the zoo, ways to reconnect with yourself, great journaling prompts, and how to deal with a new diagnoses in your 20's! Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefully in the next episode!
Dear Abbey, I just want to reconnect with myself 13.07.2023 43:20
This week I talk about my recent trip to the zoo, ways to reconnect with yourself, great journaling prompts, and how to deal with a new diagnoses in your 20's! Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefully in the next episode!
Dear Abbey, I hate growing pains 06.07.2023 36:13
This week I talk about some growing pains of healing and adulting (the right way lol), how it can be so hard and sad to leave parts of yourself that no longer serve you behind, and we answered a dear abbey question about how to deal with "friends" who talk about you behind your back. Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking fo...
Dear Abbey, what are your least favorite stigmas about divorce? 29.06.2023 44:42
This week I go into some stigmas around divorce, being mindful of those going through something like divorce and how to be a better friend to someone struggling. We play a short game and also discuss some random weird fears my OCD brain has convinced me were real. Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on som...
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