Dear Abbey

By Abbey Gustafson

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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How many episodes does Dear Abbey have?

The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.

Dear Abbey episodes:

June 27, 2024 Dear Abbey, BURNT OUT
Todayyyy we talk about burn out. I am a fan of the “grind” but sometimes burn out can make you hit a bump in the road and rethink how to approach the grind.
I talk about the financial strain from my divorce and how that motivated me to make a better life for myself. but maybe took on too much?
I answer a dear abbey listener submission about how to pick a good therapist!
Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!!
Love you guys!!
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35min
June 20, 2024 Dear Abbey, DONT TELL ANYONE
Todayyy we talk about the power of keeping things to yourself!! Not everything needs to be shared with someone (or everyone). Why its empowering to keep some wins to yourself to build confidence!
I also answer a listeners voicemail about how to deal with a clean breakup where you both came to the conclusion this wasn't it.
Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!!
Love you guys!!
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31min
June 13, 2024 Dear Abbey, Mental Health Stigmas
I talk about some of the stigmas I see around mental illness. We discuss how amazing social media can be but also how harmful it can be to those who are really suffering.
How tiktok creators classify “intrusive thoughts” vs what intrusive thoughts actually can be.
We dive into how hurtful it can be when people don’t trust your experience and how invalidation can result in you not trusting yourself
Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!!
Love you guys!!
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35min
June 06, 2024 Dear Abbey, LETS GET SUMMER READY
let’s get ready for summer!!! But not the normal kind of “getting ready”, but the mentally preparing yourself to enjoy this summer despite your physical “imperfections” kind of ready!
we talk about the most common insecurities and how to support yourself this summer!
I also talk about corporate jobs and the behind the scenes of a “girl boss”!
Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!!
Love you guys!!
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37min
May 30, 2024 Dear Abbey, I used to be a yoga instructor…
Todayyy we first talk about adapting to new meds and insomnia lolll I'm feelin loopy. We go into how to ground yourself when you're stuck in your head and I pull out some old meditation tricks from my yoga teacher days!! Then I answer a listener question about supporting your partner when your life circumstance is not your partners ideal situation!!
Hope you 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!!
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28min
May 23, 2024 Dear Abbey, let's do a beach OCD exposure
Todayy we talk about my claim to fame and how my dance classes have taken a spiral…
We also talk about my wonderful but very triggering beach day by myself and how I dealt with ALOT of existential dread/OCD while laying under a beautiful blue sky.
lastly I answer a listener question about some tips to tame frizz and have healthy hair!!!
Hope you 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!!
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37min
May 16, 2024 Dear Abbey, WHAT IS FLIGHT ANXIETY
Today I talk about flight anxiety!! I AM NOT A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, PLEASE SEEK HELP FROM PROFESSIONAL. ALL CONTENT IS FROM PERSONAL EXPEREINCE.
I go into my specific symptoms as well as some more broad symptoms! I share a lot of details about my experience with flight OCD & Anxiety. I share what helps me cope and manage so I can actually tolerate and even enjoy flights!! You can always get help! I also talk about feeling lazy when you just want to relax and my boyfriends emo arrival back into the US after his LONG Europe trip!!
Hope you enjoy!!
I also talk about how to help with these symptoms
Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!!
Love you guys!!
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37min
May 09, 2024 Dear Abbey, "how are you feeling?"
Today I talk about feeling scared of never "getting it right" with OCD recovery. Dealing with feelings of confusion and depression when coming out of the OCD haze.
Prepping for summer AND crazy family zoom calls.
Lastly, we discuss the question "how are you feeling?" when you are asking a friend who is struggling with mental illness and maybe some better options to help them!!
Don’t be shy...
Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!!
Love you guys!!
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30min
May 07, 2024 Dear Abbey, waiting for rock bottom to change
I talk about seeing actual progress with my separation anxiety from my boyfriend
Not waiting for rock bottom to change
We talk about my unfollowing sprees
I answer a Dear Abbey about how to help a friend in an actual “toxic relationship
Don’t be shy...
Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!!
Love you guys!!
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25min
April 25, 2024 Dear Abbey, I hate breakups
Hi everyone, today we jump into a common feeling which is loneliness!! I discuss why its OKAY to feel lonely sometimes because it reaffirms that life is better with people we love! I also talk about my sister having her baby and the love a younger sister has for her older sister. I talk about how to help yourself be more reliable if you are a "forgetful" person. Last but not least I go into best ways I learned to help move on from a very hard breakup!! Thanks for listening, love you guys!!!
Don’t be shy...
Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!!
Love you guys!!
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35min

FAQs about Dear Abbey:

How many episodes does Dear Abbey have?

The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.

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