Dear Abbey

Jan 30 2025 98 ep. 37 mins 3

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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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Dear Abbey, I CAN TAKE UP SPACE

Jan 30 2025 29 mins

Trigger warning: Topics of self harm 00:22:00 - 00:29:00 Todayyy we talk about my recent bachelorette weekend trip, my recent thoughts on holding myself accountable when I stop therapy, and all about taking up space after you have lived with shame for a long time! We also talk about a recent dear abbey submission and topics of self harm. If you or someone you know is struggling,

Dear Abbey, False memory OCD, difficult people, and the human race

Jan 22 2025 34 mins

Todayyy we talk about false memory OCD and how that can build up resentment, anger, and distrust. How to flip the mental script when you only focus on the bad or wrong things people do. We can sometimes miss the sweetness of being an imperfect human!! We also have a dear abbey listener question about dealing with OCD and difficult people. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey

Dear Abbey, Dating after divorce

Jan 15 2025 47 mins

Todayyy we talk about cute things humans do, some weird (non-OCD) fears, and then for the "meat" of today's episode we talk about getting married after a divorce and all the feelings that go into it. I share my experience of jealousy, relationship anxiety, trust issues, and just some of the work it took to become more "securely" attached. AND THAT IT IS ALL WORTH IT. We also answer

Dear Abbey, OCD Symptoms and Validation

Jan 09 2025 40 mins

Todayyy we talk about my recent OCD theme switch and the obsessions with movies/music/TV AND all about how frustrating it can feel when OCD changes up on you. We also talk about why validation is so important for yourself and relationships and what that even means (according to me - a NON PROFESSIONAL). We then have a Dear Abbey listener submission about religious OCD and things to

Dear Abbey, Just put the toilet seat down

Jan 02 2025 29 mins

Todayyy I talk about my recent trip to visit my family and my new years resolutions which are 1. trying to stop always looking to blame and 2. coming back to just being myself!! being yourself is your superpower!! I also answer a listener submission asking how to be more comfortable with yourself after dealing with mental illness for so long! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear A

Dear Abbey, LAST EPISODE OF 2024

Dec 26 2024 31 mins

Todayyy we talk about my Christmas surprise, my REAL engagement ring!! I explain recent feelings of overwhelm and how to set boundaries with people that are not mutually respectful, as well as the difficulty of dealing with people who disrespect things you hold close to your heart. I also dive into how I use my want to understand or intellectualize emotions to bypass actually fee

Dear Abbey, Why do we judge others??

Dec 19 2024 51 mins

Todayyy we talk about some wedding updates and my past week in Vegas, etc I also talk about why we as humans tend to judge others and why we need to point that finger right back to ourselves. I list some reasons for this and talk about some possible things to help that I have done. We also answer a Dear Abbey question about when someone flirts with your boyfriend right in front of

Dear Abbey, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO ENJOY LIFE RIGHT NOW

Dec 12 2024 34 mins

Todayyy we talk about some of my recent life updates and some dubs and L's such as facing some hard exposures and starting to fall in love with cooking. I dive in to the idea of letting yourself feel happy before your life is perfect or before you have everything "figured out". I speak on why life is more simple than we make it sometimes and we are allowed and capable to be presen

Dear Abbey, We need a poor girls gift guide

Dec 04 2024 29 mins

Todayyy we talk about my favorite affordable gift ideas and some fun DIY gifts! I share some of my favorite influencers, brands, and accounts!! I also speak about the most recent trip to Colorado with my Fiancés family and how my ex "in laws" made it hard for me to open up again. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking f

Dear Abbey, CELERBATE 100 EPISODES WITH ME

Nov 28 2024 36 mins

Todayyy we celebrate 100 episodes of Dear Abbey!! I am so grateful for our little community and I talk about the evolution of this podcast! I talk about my favorite episodes and read some reviews and comments that mean a lot to me! THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING, LOVE YOU GUYS! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advic