Hannah DiMatteo | Therapist; Host

She Needs You: Repair your true identity—change your life

Health EN ↓ 19 episodes

She is your intuition, your inner child, the part of you that learned to stay small to survive. This work is for every gender. We were all taught to self abandon. I speak from a female reference because that’s been my experience but this work is universal. This podcast is about finding yourself. Learning, guiding, and trusting in you. Get off of autopilot and live. Hosted by a licensed therapist, we look at life from a wider lens, why we do the things we do and how to live a life with intention. You do have control, you can change the trajectory of everything. We talk about self-abandonment, a...

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Hannah DiMatteo | Therapist; Host

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Latest episode

May 15, 2026

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Episodes

Do it Scared 15.05.2026

In this episode, Hannah talks about anxiety in it coming from a place of desiring certainty and safety. We do it scared but we can come from a place of intentionality. Life is uncertain and that is uncomfortable. Maybe that is the lesson in it. Listen in so we can share together in this human experience.

This is your protest: Living as a mammal in capitalism 08.05.2026

In today’s episode, we talk about quiet forms of protest in a world that constantly asks us to consume more, hustle harder, and disconnect from our humanity. What if resistance looked less like perfection and more like returning to ourselves? This conversation explores capitalism, nervous system overwhelm, and the small ways we can begin living more like mammals again. Slower mornings. More sunlig...

Finding Yourself Again — Self Respect 01.05.2026

We might talk a lot about self love but what about self-respect. If you truly respected yourself, what would you do right now? How would you function in relationships? Listen to this episode to be inspired to respect yourself more and find a life more aligned.

Lead your child self to joy 17.04.2026

Welcome to the miniseries on finding yourself again, where we delve into this idea of doing things for others and ignoring our needs. You might not even be aware of when you’re doing it so step one is building awareness and putting it into practice just a little at a time. If you feel unfulfilled, anxious, lost or just don’t know who you are anymore or maybe don’t like the person you’ve become. Th...

Wait a minute, who am I? 10.04.2026

Have you ever stopped and ask yourself… who am I, really? Not the roles you play. Not whoever others need you to be. But you. In this episode, we explore how to separate your true values from the ones shaped by survival, trauma, and expectation. Because what you learned to do to survive, isn’t always who you are. When you constantly focus on others, it can feel like love — but often itself abandon...

Let’s get out of this rut! Build a life beyond your triggers and into joy 03.04.2026

If you’ve ever felt like your reactions don’t match the situation… like something deeper is running the show… this episode is for you. We’re diving into what it actually means to stretch your window of tolerance and why your nervous system isn’t working against you, it’s trying to protect you. You’ll learn: • Why you’re wired for safety and how trauma shapes your reactions • What’s really happenin...

People need people : Loneliness affects health 08.03.2026

What’s the common denominator for people who live to see 100 years old? Science tells us that a big part of longevity is community. We know that loneliness leads to physical and mental illness. Join me on this episode where we reflect on what community really can do for us and how to find it. It’s easy to feel alone and scared to put yourself out there but it’s even scarier to live a lonely life....

Not happy with your friendships/partner? You have the power to fix it 27.02.2026

If you are thinking, ugh…I’m just bad at relationships! Then this episode is for you. Here we learn how to identify what parts we play in relationships versus what part we actually want to play, and how to be intentional. Relationships should be reciprocal. You don’t have to overfunction because they are under functioning. That actually enables them more! Let’s be intentional and find fulfillment...

Wellness Done Right: Mindful, Magical, Romantic 20.02.2026

Fall in love with your life, you are the main character. You can love your life, now. This episode focuses on really being mindful with your wellness, healing your nervous system, and becoming a person who loves themselves. Because you don’t have to wait for everything to be perfect to feel good. You don’t have to earn peace. You get to build it. Slowly. Intentionally. Starting today. 🌿

Accomplish More By Doing Less 12.02.2026

Hustle culture is a lie: urgency is a lie: time was made up. Sit with me and slow down. Let’s do less and live more. Follow this podcast for a safe space to find calm. #mentalhealthmatters #traumainformed #safety #therapy

Be Steady in a Chaotic World: Your Kindness Matters 28.01.2026

A gentle episode for sensitive, kind people living in a loud world. We talk about letting go of perfection, holding space for big feelings, and learning to care for ourselves when so much feels out of our control. The episode ends with a calming guided meditation and body scan focused on self-love and safety.

The Outcast: The Part of Us That Never Feels Included — and How to Love Her Home 23.01.2026

No one understands me. I don’t feel included. Nobody feels the way that I do. These quiet beliefs don’t just live in our thoughts — they shape our reality, our relationships, and the way we move through the world. When a part of us has learned that it’s an outcast, we begin to expect rejection, read distance where there is none, and build our identity around staying safe instead of being seen. In...

Trauma triggers : Why you’re irritated and how to calm down 14.01.2026

Ever wonder why you’re so irritated with the customer service reps on the phone? Why you can’t stand your boss? Do you often tell yourself to calm down or to just stop being anxious? Listen to this episode to find out how telling yourself to just calm down is precisely what is keeping you irritated. In this episode, Hannah breaks down how to recognize when you’re being activated and how to choose...

Why the right therapist at the right time can change everything 03.01.2026

Therapy has a reputation — and honestly, some of it is earned. Maybe it didn’t work for someone you know. Maybe you tried it once and left feeling judged, misunderstood, or like you paid someone to nod at you for 50 minutes. In this episode, we break down what therapy actually is and isn’t, why it fails so many people, and what makes it helpful versus frustrating or harmful. We talk about who ther...

New year: Doing 2026 on purpose 30.12.2025

Still feel like you aren’t living your best life? It might be the small ways you’re leaving yourself without realizing it. This episode breaks down self-abandonment, how to create a pause before reacting on autopilot, and how to choose based on values instead of cravings. New year, new you — and we’re doing it together, intentionally. Connect with Hannah on Instagram: @sheneedsyoupodcast

It’s tempting to self abandon during the holidays but — let’s not! 23.12.2025

The holidays can be stressful! I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to ‘just get through it.’ In this episode we uncover how to build nervous system safety in you so you don’t feel disconnected during the holidays. We self abandon and wonder why we feel lonely. Be with yourself. She needs you!

Anxiety Relief: How to Build Safety 17.12.2025

If you’re going to slap someone if they tell you to just do box breathing - this episode is for you. Anxiety isn’t a flaw - and there are no magic coping skills coming to save you. Here we unpack why our nervous system reacts the way it does, why there’s no magic coping skill, and what actually helps anxiety soften overtime. Less fixing. More understanding. More safety. It’s you, babe; You are her...

Inspired Not Tired: Healing Burnout Without Self-Abandonment 09.12.2025

Have you ever gotten to a place where you’re so worn out that you don’t even see you anymore? Give this episode a listen to get inspired not tired and follow all the way to the end for a guided meditation to leave you feeling refreshed and grounded. Don’t forget to hit the follow and share with your friends!

She Needs You — Unlearning Self Abandon culture and finding safety within 02.12.2025

Welcome to She Needs You, the podcast where I share insights as a licensed therapist learning and growing through her own messy life. I’m so glad you’re here! This episode shares the story to the name. Stay tuned for more.

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