The Dichotomy Diaries Podcast

Dear Diary & Listeners,    There are a few moments that leave me truly speechless. There are fewer moments that leave me in an aftermath of tears.    Tonight, you get to experience one of those with me.    Welcome back to The Amanda Show I guess...   ...but like   Be fucking nice to each other. For real.    xoxo, Amanda

Hey Listeners, This episode marks the beginning of a very different season. In Season 1, you heard me, raw and unraveling, in the thick of it. But Season 2? We're zooming out. Years have passed for Ashley—and what you're about to hear isn’t someone cracking wide open in real-time... it’s someone flipping back through the chapters, trying to make sense of a story she was too busy surviving to proce...

Y'all.... Sometimes podcasting—especially when you're unpacking the darkest chapters of people’s lives—can really take a toll on you. Season 2 of The Dichotomy Diaries is locked and loaded, but let me be honest… prerecording everything, batching edits, and stepping away from the mic weekly? It messed me up more than I expected. I thought I was being efficient. But in reality? It made it easier to...

Dear Diary & Listeners, There’s something unsettling about the way stories are told. Victims speak about their experiences. Predators speak about their victims. When someone endures pain, betrayal, and manipulation, they share their story in an effort to heal, to be understood, to reclaim their truth. But the ones who inflicted that pain? They spend their time making sure you only hear their v...

Dear Diary & Listeners, In this riveting Premiere Trailer for Season 2 of The Dichotomy Diaries Podcast, I will introduce you to Ashley Klemm—a woman whose story of love and betrayal is as intense as the storm rollin' in this season. Ashley bares it all as she guides us through the highs of romance, the heartbreak of loss, and the devastation of manipulation, culminating in the harsh realities...

Dear Diary & Listeners, I’d be lying if I said getting to this last episode of The Dichotomy Diaries was anything close to a walk in the park. In truth, it’s been a grueling journey—one that has required me to face the ashes of my past and find a way to rise above them. Starting and maintaining this podcast has been the single hardest thing I’ve done, forcing me to dissect my experiences and u...

Dear Diary & Listeners, In this episode of The Dichotomy Diaries, I welcome Kyree Oliver, the world’s leading masculinity coach featured on: FOX, CNBC, Inc., ABC, ESPN, MSN, NBC News, & CBS; for a thought-provoking discussion on personal transformation, relationships, and redefining masculinity. With a background in psychology and marketing, Kyree shares insights into what sets his coachin...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode of The Dichotomy Diaries discusses sexual assault in detail. If this topic is triggering for you, please take care of yourself and consider skipping this episode.   Dear Diary & Listeners, The past few months have been a serious struggle for me. I’ve been dragging my feet on wrapping up Season 1 of the podcast, stuck in this frustrating writers' block. No matter w...

Dear Diary & Listeners,  I did an interview a while back with two LOVELY ladies by the name of Behk & LAH. If you haven't heard it yet, you're about to.  Enjoy! Amanda --------------------------------------------------- In this special collaboration episode, Behk & LAH of "Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My!" sit down with Amanda Arnier, the insightful host of "The Dichotomy...

Dear Diary & Listener's, I cannot tell you how excited I was to book this interview, with Dr. Nadine Macaluso. While most of you may not know her immediately by just mentioning her name- most of you probably know her story. Dr. Nadine Macaluso was married to Jordan Belfort, The Wolf of Wall Street. Her character, name changed, was played by the beautiful Margo Robbie in the Scorsese director b...

Dear Diary & Listeners, In this exciting Bonus Episode of The Dichotomy Diaries, I interview the beautiful, bad ass, Vanessa Reiser, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from The Big Apple who's got a BOOK coming out soon! (Pre-Order Link Below!) We talk about SO many juicy topics including the connection between narcissistic abuse and cults, the behavior and mindset of narcissists and psychopath...

Dear Diary & Listeners, I think we may have uncovered something important during this episode... As Savana and I discuss how her and Dick's engagement came to an abrupt end, I realize that I share with her that she had NO idea about. Imagine her surprise when I fill her in on what HER FIANCE was doing way back when. Better yet, imagine the AUDACITY this man has to tell me the truth about his w...

Dear Diary & Listeners,  In today’s episode, I am joined by a very special guest—Savana, who was once engaged to Dick. From the moment I reached out to her, Savana has been a pillar of support in uncovering the shocking truths about our shared ex. Savana’s story is one of beauty, resilience, and positive energy. She brings her sassy and captivating personality to this conversation, making for...

Dear Diary & Listeners,    HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE!    I know right? Quite coincidental for the LAST part of Ambre's story to be released wouldn't you say?    I love it when things like that happen.    I also love it when you can tell by the look in someone's face that a weight has been lifted from sharing something they kept to themselves for so long.    I applaud Ambre for making herself vulne...

Dear Diary & Listeners,  In this powerful and raw episode of The Dichotomy Diaries, Amanda sits down with Ambre to uncover the many layers of their toxic relationships. The conversation delves into several deeply personal themes, including: Strained Family Dynamics: Amanda shares insights into the troubled relationship between her husband and his father, exposing the negative family dynamics a...

Dear Diary & Listeners, In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ambre to delve into the whirlwind of emotions and experiences that come with falling in love with a Wolf in Sheep's clothing. Ambre takes us through her journey of meeting our shared ex, where the sparks flew and the relationship progressed rapidly. She opens up about the initial attraction, the deepening of th...

Dear Diary & Listeners, In this episode, Kylie opens up about what drove her to be part of The Dichotomy Diaries podcast as we reflect on our shared experiences with relationships. Join me as Kylie Brocato bravely shares her story about dating Dick, a man with a violent criminal history. What started with attraction and compliments soon turned into a nightmare of verbal abuse, manipulation, an...

Dear Diary & Listeners, In this deep and insightful conversation, Rohanna and I explore Rohanna’s multifaceted life experiences, touching on her early life on Whidbey Island, her journey through homeschooling, and her early marriage. Rohanna also shares about her collaborative natural body care business with her mom in the Pacific Northwest, and the beauty of living near the orcas. The convers...

Dear Diary & Listeners,  In this segment of the conversation, Joanna and Amanda delve into the intricate dynamics of Joanna's relationship with her ex-partner, Dick. They explore Dick's isolated lifestyle, his fixation on fitness and steroid use, as well as his troubling control over Joanna's diet and body image. Furthermore, they shed light on his neglectful behavior as a father to his daught...

Dear Diary & Listeners,  In this compelling episode, Amanda sits down with Joanna to delve into her personal journey with a former partner who, coincidentally, they both know. Joanna candidly shares the story of their meeting, the subtle early signs of manipulation she noticed, and the profound impact it had on her life. Both Amanda and Joanna hope that by sharing this story, it will provide s...

Dear Diary & Listeners, Today's solar eclipse reminds us of the beauty that can be found in life's uncertainties, prompting a brief ONE WEEK hiatus for The Dichotomy Diaries. (I KNOWWWWWWW) I'm grappling with personal challenges, including family matters and financial stress to the MAX. I feel guilty for deviating from our schedule, trust me. However, quality remains paramount as we anticipate...

Dear Diary & Listeners,    Per your request, I have chosen to break up the interviews with solo update episodes.    Here is a fun update. Well- fun in terms of entertainment I guess.    What you'll hear today had me shook.    Thanks for letting me share and be vulnerable with you. I am forever grateful...   Forever Speaking My Truth, Amanda Lynette Arnier, MLS   VIDEO RECORDINGS OF EPISODES AR...

Dear Diary & Listeners, We're back with Kyle for Part Two!   I want to extend my greatest gratitude out to Kyle for sharing his story with us.    It was so wonderful to hear from another person with similar experiences. This validates me in my truth and I hope so many more of you in your own.    I know you've waited alllll day.    So here you go. Let's get to it!   VIDEO RECORDINGS OF EPISODES...

Dear Diary & Listeners, You are now entering the part of The Dichotomy Diaries I like to refer to as... THE INTERVIEWS Everyone you will hear from, from this point forward is someone who had a first hand relationship with the monster that I married.  What my guests will be sharing will be FACTUAL, raw, and chronological.  You will also get an opportunity to ask guests of The Dichotomy Diaries...

Dear Diary & Listeners,   We made it! We survived.  VIDEO RECORDINGS OF EPISODES ARE HERE!   Even though at times it may have seemed impossible, we are both stronger than we thought.    This episode is the last episode in MY part of this story.    And while I am going to miss sharing my experiences with you weekly, I feel this indescribable weight lifted off my shoulders that it is all FINALLY...