Dear Abbey

Apr 10 2025 99 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, Can you be both brainy and creative?

Apr 10 2025 34 mins

Todayyy we talked about my recent love for embroidery and crafts. Which led me to discuss creativity and how you don’t always need to be in your “creative” brain or mindset to work on your creative projects and/or businesses and to be successful. We also talk a bit about belonging and how we do belong here and we are allowed to take up space and go for our dreams! We end the

Dear Abbey, What happened to your eye?

Apr 03 2025 37 mins

Todayyyy I share about this past weekend and our crazy sick weekend where I almost (not really) lost my eye. I talk about trying to understand a loved ones intentions while also holding space for your own feelings. I end with a dear abbey question about medications for your mental health and my experience! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text wit

Dear Abbey, What are some less talked about ways OCD obsessions can show up?

Mar 27 2025 33 mins

Todayyyy I talk about some less commonly talked about ways OCD fears and thoughts can show up. For example, imagery, commands, mental sensations, etc. We also talk about some hidden compulsions and I share some good recourses to get started on your recovery if you cannot meet with a therapist!! Book referenced: Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Jonathan Greyson Ca

Dear Abbey, What was your experience with scrupulosity OCD?

Mar 19 2025 26 mins

Todayy I talk about my obsessions that I had with religious OCD and scrupulosity as well as some things I did to help manage symptoms. I also talk about holding yourself with more grace because we are all learning!!! Lastly, I answer a listener submission about balancing 9-5 with all your other creative projects! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a t

Dear Abbey, Breaking and Entering, and Forgiveness

Mar 12 2025 41 mins

Todayy I share when my husband and I accidently broke into an Airbnb in Costa Rica and how the day went from bad to worse... I then talk about some of my favorite steps to forgive myself and others and last but not least I answer a Dear Abbey question about being self diagnosed with OCD. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or ask

Dear Abbey, My top 3 tips for relationship anxiety/OCD

Mar 05 2025 35 mins

Todayy I give a brief summary of my honeymoon. Then I jump right on in to remind everyone that you are not the only one who doesn't have it all figured out. You are more normal than you think... in a positive way lol. I then answer a listener submission about the top 3 tips to help with relationship anxiety and OCD. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave

Dear Abbey, WEDDING RECAP PT.2 & where my OCD showed up

Feb 26 2025 45 mins

Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!! IM BACK!!!! I missed my podcast! Todayyy we talked about my wedding and some of the smaller details I loved and what we decided to do! I also talk about some of the ways OCD tried to show it's ugly head while getting ready for the wedding. One of the main

Dear Abbey, WEDDING RECAP PT.1 LIVESTREAM

Feb 23 2025 37 mins

This episode is a recording of my LIVE podcast that went up instead of a normal Thursday pre-recorded episode! I recap parts of my wedding and will finish the rest this next episode! Enjoy!! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

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