Dear Abbey

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

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

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

Todayyy we talk about when starting something new or starting over gets frustrating. When we feel our efforts are amounting to nothing it can get discouraging :( but believe in good things to come!! We also talk briefly about when you put people in a box and how that is doing an injustice to others and yourself. We answer a listener question about how to deal with a Compulsive li

Todayyy is a short one due to being sick and almost no energy (or sanity). I talk about my engagement shoot and some other life updates! We talk about when you wish you were the person you used to be or when you want to go back in time. We answer a listener question about getting over a boy after a recent breakup! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave

Todayyy we talk about how OCD can latch to ANYTHING including politics. During an election period my OCD spikes so I speak on this weird obession and some other random obessions I have had that aren't too sticky but do pop up from time to time. I also speak on my recent breakthrough with my body image. I have not experienced the devastation of an eating disorder or body dysmorphi

Todayyy we talk about when you have a lot of shame and guilt that stops you from acknowledging the positive traits you have. OCD especially can make you think you are just that, ONLY YOUR OCD and only scared etc., when you have so many positive traits!!! We also talk about my recent week with snorkeling, murder mysteries, and dubs and L’s. We answer a dear abbey question about

Todayyy we talk about how to push through when you are *feeling* apathetic towards a better tomorrow and towards life in general. We talk about how devastating and sneaky OCD can be when it changes themes without you realizing it was OCD. We alsoo answer a listeners question about getting past the "small talk" phase of a friendship. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey�

Todayyy I was feeling very freshly emo because I had an emotional rollercoaster of a day. I speak through these feelings in the moment and I speak on the feeling of loneliness when you grew up chronically misunderstood. There is a very sad pain that comes from being misunderstood and told "you shouldn't feel that way". I talk about being sensitive and why we build up this guard whe

Todayyy we talk about how I found my wedding dress!!! I also speak about when you are struggling to feel safe in your own head and when you refuse to be alone in fear of facing those thoughts/feelings. I also speak on panic attacks and riding the sensation wave. We answer a dear abbey question about reflecting and moving on after a break up! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear A