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Struggling to make decisions after emotional abuse? You’re not alone. Survivors often face crippling self-doubt, fear of making the “wrong” choice, and the exhausting cycle of second-guessing themselves. In this episode of Be A Better You Podcast, host and subconscious reprogramming expert Allison K. Dagney explains why survivors get stuck in indecision, how abuse wires the brain to fear choice, and the exact steps you can take to rebuild self-trust.

You’ll hear real client and listener stories about tough choices—like whether to store or toss belongings during a big move, or what to do with an ex’s things—and the powerful lessons hidden inside. Allison also shares practical decision-making tools and reflective questions that help you move past fear, get unstuck, and finally feel confident in your own choices.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just decide?” this episode will show you the truth: you are not broken, you’re conditioned—and you can rewire that conditioning starting today.

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Today's episode gives you a quick hack towards Self Love! If you've struggled with showing or feeling love for yourself, this trick can help you. It uses a fun visualization exercise you can do anywhere anytime to help strengthen your brain towards feeling love toward yourself. Let me know what you think after you try it out!

To learn more about how to put self-love into practice, check out the I'm Worthy Immersion Program + Voxer Support for only $222.00! You will get 7 self paced online trainings to help you really immerse yourself in self love AND Voxer access, a direct line to voice and text chat with me me for a full month (ask questions and get support). This is a great deal because the course alone is $197.00 and Monthly Voxer Support alone is $200! Bundled this way, you're saving over 175.00!!! Check it out here: https://www.radiatenrise.com/offers/RE9MymVs/checkout

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Are you working so hard to heal but still feel stuck in the same painful cycles? In this episode of Be A Better You Podcast, Allison breaks down why nothing changes when you’re “trying so hard.” You’ll learn why affirmations, journaling, and willpower don’t fix the root cause, and how your subconscious mind is wired to repeat old patterns — making you feel defeated, broken, or like you’ll never move forward. 

Allison shares real examples of the beliefs that keep women trapped after emotional abuse and explains how to finally reprogram your brain so healing feels easier. If you’re tired of overthinking, rumination, and self-doubt, this conversation will give you hope and practical steps to break free.

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In this episode, I sit down with Maria Natapov, step-parenting and co-parenting coach, and facilitator of the BeH2O® framework, to explore how parents can work together — even after separation — to give their children the best chance to thrive.

Maria shares practical, foundational communication strategies to help you collaborate with your child’s other parent, reduce conflict, and create an environment where your kids feel safe, supported, and free from stress. She touches on the importance of discovering your deeper “why” in parenting — and how that clarity can guide your interactions, improve relationships, and bring more purpose into every area of your life.

In my questions to Maria, I want to know the hard stuff: How do we do this with difficult co-parents? What do we do when there are issue that come up that aren't in our divorce decree? What if the other parent refuses to attend a joint program like this? Let's dive in!

If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate co-parenting with less tension and more teamwork, this conversation will give you tools, hope, and a clear path forward.

*About Maria: Maria is a Stepparenting and Co-Parenting Expert and Trusted Advisor to Divorce Professionals, Financial Advisors, and Parenting Coaches and Vice Chair of The Sparrow Collective, a non-profit dedicated to creating supportive housing for women and children going through divorce.

Maria offers a caring and playful coaching approach, empowering clients to blend their families with joy and confidence. As a daughter of divorced immigrant parents and a stepparent herself, she understands the unique communication challenges in blended families and the importance of innovative support systems.

Using the BeH2O methodology, a signature 4-step energy-focused process, and Rapid Resolution Sessions, Maria helps divorced parents and stepparents transition from chaos to harmony. She strengthens caregivers’ values, fosters partner alignment, and builds and strengthens connection with children and stepchildren.

Maria has supported numerous families through her VIP Stepparenting Breakthrough and model and her podcast, Synergistic Stepparenting. Learn more at www.SynergisticStepparenting.com.

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Are you struggling with the hidden effects of emotional abuse — like chronic fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, or constant overthinking? In this episode, Allison shares how emotional abuse impacts the body, memory, and relationships long after the abuse ends, and why it’s not your fault. You’ll learn how trauma gets stored in the nervous system, why symptoms like insomnia, headaches, and poor focus are so common for survivors, and most importantly, how you can begin to heal.

This episode is for women recovering from emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, or toxic relationships who want to stop ruminating, release self-doubt, and finally feel safe in their own skin again. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why can’t I move on?” or “Will I ever feel like myself again?” — this conversation will give you hope and real answers.

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In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Allison and Laura open up about their journeys through — and out of — narcissistic and emotional abuse.

Laura Richards is an international podcaster, #1 bestselling author, and speaker dedicated to empowering women worldwide. Through her acclaimed podcast That’s Where I’m At and bestselling book Married To A “Nice” Guy: Getting Over Narcissistic Abuse, Laura shares her recovery from a 32-year marriage to a narcissist. Her mission is to shine a light on the realities of narcissistic abuse, letting women everywhere know they are never alone — and that healing is always possible.

Allison is a survivor of 20 years of emotional abuse, podcast host, and a 2x bestselling author of her two memoirs, When Tears Leave Scars and Radiate and Rise. She turned her trauma into triumph, becoming a certified trauma-informed subconscious healing coach, guiding women to bypass surface-level coping strategies and address the root cause of their emotional pain and trauma. In her follow-up memoir Radiate and Rise, she shares her journey through post-separation abuse, the divorce process, and her own deep healing. Her mission is to help women recover from emotional abuse so they can experience the peace and empowerment they truly deserve.

Together, Allison and Laura share the raw truth of their experiences, the pivotal moments that led them toward freedom, and the transformational tools that helped them reclaim their lives. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can truly heal after narcissistic or emotional abuse, this episode is proof: you can.

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If you constantly feel anxious, overthink every outcome, or worry about the people you love as a way to “keep them safe,” this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the truth about chronic worry—how it shows up in your nervous system, how it forms as a subconscious coping mechanism after emotional abuse, and why it becomes a deeply ingrained habit that’s hard to break. I’ll also explain how worry often disguises itself as love, responsibility, or preparedness—but underneath, it’s often rooted in fear, control, and a lack of emotional safety.

We’ll explore the hidden connection between worry and trauma, especially if you’ve survived narcissistic abuse, childhood trauma, toxic relationships, or are currently healing after divorce. You’ll learn how your brain and body interpret uncertainty, and why your vibration, frequency, and thoughts directly impact what you experience in your reality.

I’ll also share a personal story about the anxiety I felt around my daughter driving and how it drove me into a spiral of tracking, overthinking, and emotional dysregulation until I used my own subconscious reprogramming tools to shift it.

This episode offers practical insight into how to stop worrying, how to begin to rewire your nervous system, and how to let go of the belief that “if I don’t worry, something bad will happen.”

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In this powerful episode, I’m breaking down 10 signs that you weren’t actually seen or loved in your past relationship—you were used as a mirror for someone else’s wounds. If you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, especially at the hands of a covert or malignant narcissist, this will give you language for the confusion and emotional exhaustion you felt.

We’ll explore how narcissists project their deepest insecurities onto their partners by accusing you of what they’re doing, punishing you for having needs, and gaslighting you into questioning your own reality. These behaviors cause trauma that impacts your nervous system, your sense of identity, and your ability to move forward after emotional abuse or divorce.

This episode goes beyond awareness. I’ll walk you through the trauma responses that keep you stuck in the cycle, like over-explaining, fawning, or playing small and offer shifts to help you begin your healing. Whether you're recovering from a toxic relationship, healing after divorce, or just starting to recognize the signs of narcissistic abuse, this episode will meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and power.

If you’re ready to stop being the mirror and start being you, this is where the healing begins.

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In this episode, we’re diving into something that’s not talked about enough: the dark side of using AI as your go-to for emotional advice, relationship reflection, and healing support. While artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool for self-awareness and growth, it can also quietly reinforce unhealthy patterns, especially if you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, or are healing after divorce.

The truth is, AI is only as powerful as the prompts you give it. If you're unknowingly feeding it questions rooted in blame, victimhood, or black-and-white thinking, it will mirror those beliefs right back to you. And if it always agrees with you? That’s not healing. That’s an echo chamber disguised as empowerment and over time, it can reinforce the very behaviors and beliefs you're trying to outgrow.

Whether you're processing the aftermath of emotional abuse, trying to rebuild after a toxic relationship, or navigating the grief of divorce, you need more than just validation, you need perspective. In this episode, I’ll give you tips on how to use AI in a way that supports your nervous system, challenges your limiting beliefs, and actually moves you forward instead of keeping you stuck.

I’ll also share what to watch out for so you don’t accidentally turn AI into a “best friend bot” that agrees with everything you say while you isolate yourself from real, healing human connection. This one’s bold, honest, and exactly what we need in a world where technology is everywhere, but accountability still matters.

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In this powerful episode of The Be A Better You Podcast, emotional healing coach Allison K. Dagney explores a question that haunts many survivors of narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, trauma, betrayal, and divorce: Who am I without my pain?

After living in survival mode for so long, it’s easy for your identity to become wrapped up in your wounds. Allison gently unpacks why we hold onto pain as part of who we are and how it can secretly keep us stuck. She shares real-life examples from her work as a trauma-informed coach and explains how soul-level tools like astrology, human design, and subconscious healing help you discover the authentic self beneath your wounds.

Learn how to stop needing crises to grow, let go of trauma as your identity, and finally step into the life you’re meant to live. If you’re healing from narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, trauma, betrayal, or divorce, this episode will show you how freedom isn’t just possible, it’s who you’re meant to be.

➡️ Ready to find the real you beneath the pain? Book your FREE Root Cause Call with Allison today.

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