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Dear Abbey
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 AbbeyMy final episode of Dear Abbey
Hi!! Today is my final episode of Dear Abbey. This podcast has meant and will always mean the world to me. I explain why I am letting this podcast go and how I…
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Dear Abbey, working will win while wishing won’t
Todayyy we talked all about how maybe we don't really want everything to be easy. It feels good to work for a dream. We talk about how OCD or anxiety can make…
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Dear Abbey, here are some potential ways to soothe social anxieties
Todayyy we walked all about social anxiety. We talked about the fear of being seen and perceived. We talked about how to help release some of those fears and…
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Dear Abbey, we don’t need to live in fear of hitting rock bottom again
Todayyy I talk about the BTS concert I went to with my mom, I share some L's for the week and then go into the details of being present in the moment. The main…
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Dear Abbey, OCD can sometimes make us a bit rigid
Todayyy we talk about the rigidity that can accompany OCD and the need to be all or nothing. I share about the losses in my family the past few weeks and some…
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Dear Abbey, stop waiting
Todayyy we talk about a few reasons why waiting to care for yourself until you feel "good enough" or "worthy" can be a cruel trick. Often times when we feel…
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Dear Abbey, this is for when you can’t get over a slump
Todayyy we talk about how to help letting go of an unpleasant feeling that never seems to leave. But first we talk about the dubs and L's from the week, then I…
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Dear Abbey, Let's get rid of resentment and focus on connection
Todayyy we talk about getting rid of resentment and about a certain way to minimize this from happening in your relationships. I first talk about some dubs and…
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Dear Abbey, here’s some ideas on how to help with burn out (Copy)
Todayyy we talk all about the feeling of not being enough and needing to be perfect. I share some of me religious OCD healing I had to do because of…
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Dear Abbey, here’s some ideas on how to help with burn out
Todayyy we talk about coming out of a depressive episode and how it is a time to practice lots of love and patience! I talk about my dub for this week which…
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Dear Abbey, mental battles and struggling to connect with your partner
Todayyy we talk about ways to stay close to your significant other and loved ones when you're struggling mentally. I talk about my ups and downs with my…
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Dear Abbey, you don’t have to wait until rock bottom
Todayyy I talk about confidence, how it has been a challenge to gain my confidence in my late 20's. I talk about how painful but healing it is to realize how…
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Dear Abbey, you don’t have to wait for rock bottom
Todayyy I share my dubs and L's, then we go into the details of finding your community. After we go into the details, I talk all about loving yourself. I share…
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Dear Abbey, you are worth the investment
Todayyy we talk about disappointment, depression, and religious OCD. I share my thoughts on God and how my OCD tries to hurt my faith. I talk about investing…
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Dear Abbey, don’t waste your time trying to be something you’re not
Todayyy I share some dubs about not needing external validation for things that I once needed that for. I share an L then I hop into the detail regarding one…
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Dear Abbey, you have to start with believing
Todayy I share my dubs and L's from this week, one involving chocolate chip cookies. Then I go into the details of why movement and yoga help me manage my OCD…
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Dear Abbey, how can I be patient towards myself when I feel inadequate
Todayy I share some dubs and L's and jump into the details about one of my favorite scenes in movies/animes. I then talk all about the feeling of inadequacy…
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Dear Abbey, are you afraid to be seen and known?
Todayy I talk ALL about BTS being reunited hahaha I am kidding.. but I do share my BTS lore and why they helped me through hard times with OCD and my divorce…
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Dear Abbey, What are some ways to deal with hurt feelings in your relationship?
Todayyy I share all about my recent nighttime OCD episodes that centered around my social anxiety and my effort in trying new things. Which can provoke a lot…
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Dear Abbey, How can “letting go” of things help my OCD/Anxiety?
Todayyy we start with some dubs and L's from my week. I talk about my recent camping trip and how camping triggers my existential OCD. We then dive into…
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Dear Abbey, lets talk about complacency in recovery
Todayy we talk all about complacency being one of the worst things for your mental health. First I share my dubs and L's. Then I go into the details and talk…
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Dear Abbey, Not everything is all or nothing…
Todayyy I share my dubs and L's from the week and then go into the details talking about my cycling hobby. We then talk all about black and white thinking with…
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Dear Abbey, I am tired and not an AI fan
Todayy we talk all about technology. I share a little something I wrote talking about the feeling of being tired, but the heavy kind of tired. Then I jump into…
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Dear Abbey, Remind me why my brain is a miracle and not all bad
Todayy we talk about the brain. We talk about why our relationship with our mind and brain can get rocky due to OCD or mental illness. I talk about specific…
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Dear Abbey, how can you fall more and more in love?
Todayyy we talk about a few things. We start with going in the details of a small courageous mouse lol (yes we actually talk about this). Then we move into…
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Dear Abbey, vulnerability is brave and scary
Todayyy we talk about over sharing. We talk about the feeling of when you share too much to the wrong people. I share some dubs and L's along with my in the…
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Dear Abbey, what are some daily habits that help keep you mentally healthy?
Todayyy we talk about a couple of things. I share dubs and L's from the week, one of them being proud of how shockingly well I have been able to focus lol. I…
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Dear Abbey, stop being so scared of mistakes
Todayyy we talk about a few things. We start with naming this weeks dub’s and L’s, then we talk a bit about my love for birds. After birds, we get into the…
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Dear Abbey, What does it mean to “Just be yourself”
Todayy I talk about being yourself. I share what I think it means to be yourself, which is staying true to yourself even when their is a fear of judgement or…
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Dear Abbey, Let's talk New Years Resolutions (with a twist)
Todayyy I talk about slowing down to really understand how this past year went and where you are at internally. I share a few journal or though provoking…
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Merry Christmas!!!
Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!!…
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Dear Abbey, Am I a “good” person?? (An OCD Obsession)
Todayy I talk about the very common OCD obsession about wether or not your are a "good" or "bad" person. I share some different angles OCD might attack you…
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Dear Abbey, I need to cry (BADLY)
Todayyy we talk about the damaging effects that happen when we suppress our feelings or our care for something. I also talk about crying at work lol and OCD…
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Dear Abbey, I have lost so much time
Todayyy we talked about my recent gaming adventures, new friends, and more life updates. Then we shift into talking about losing precious time and energy…
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Dear Abbey, lets get crazy and thankful
Todayyy we talk about gratitude and trying to feel it with depression or just if you're down in the dumps. Always be gentle with yourself, this is your first…
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Dear Abbey, YES, you get another chance
Todayyy we talk about my recent life updates and thoughts around introverts/extroverts, social anxiety, and the many lies our brainds can tell us. One lie…
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Dear Abbey, why do we hold onto what hurts us??
Todayyy we talk about not taking things personally as much (even though I am VERY sensitive) lol. But then we jump into talking about why we hold onto things…
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Dear Abbey, Isolation and loneliness with Mental Illness
Todayyy we talk about isolating yourself and how much heartache mental illness can create around feelings of loneliness. I share some encouragement around…
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Dear Abbey, I need better rest
Todayyy we talk about getting good rest. Physical but mostly mental rest! I share some tips to getting good mental rest and reset to help you feel more capable…
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Dear Abbey, How do I handle urges to break up with my partner?? (Relationship OCD/Anxiety)
Todayyy we talk all about relationship anxiety. I share some of the less than healthy behaviors that keep us stuck and could be compulsive. I share some tips…
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Dear Abbey, What are some ideas for getting out of a slump??
Todayyy we talk about how OCD or mental illness can make you feel like the exception. It can rip away any comfort or peace that is offered unless you really…
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Dear Abbey, why is it so hard to forgive yourself
Todayyy I talk about forgiving yourself. I talk about how to do this, and also how easy it can be to slowly let your walls build up over time. I also talk…
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Dear Abbey, let's focus on the small things to overcome big issues
Todayyy I share some dubs and L's from my past week! Then I jump into the main topic which is how focusing on the small things will help make those big…
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Dear Abbey, what are some stigmas around highly sensitive people?
Todayy I talk all about the high sensitive person!! I share a little bit about what it means and the history of it. Then I talk about the top 3 main stigmas or…
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Dear Abbey, how can I let go of my mistakes? (especially with Anxiety/OCD)
Todayy I share a quick life update, then we jump right on into the topic of self compassion. I share one of my favorite ways to show myself this. I also talk…
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Dear Abbey, I need a reset
Todayy we talk about some more difficult things as well as how to handle grief in others. We talk about the recent scary news and how sometimes we are not sure…
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Dear Abbey, I’m Learning to love my reflection (OCD and Body Image)
Todayy we talk about my birthday weekend at Disney and my ever-growing craft closet. We then talk all about body image being magnified by OCD. We talk about…
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Dear Abbey, I’m living with imposter syndrome…Help!
Todayy we talk all about imposter syndrome...why it comes and how to help manage it or unmask it. But first we talk about how my D&D game went, my bday gifts…
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Dear Abbey, stop giving up on yourself.
Todayy we talk about some dubs and L's, my L being that I am impulsive sometimes lol. We then talk about being honest with yourself on how fast do you give up…
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Dear Abbey, you can’t have everything you want right now... and that’s a GREAT thing
Todayy I kinda just hop right into it and talk about when our monkey brain tells us we need everything right now or its not worth it. WHICH IS NOT TRUE!!! The…
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Dear Abbey, I can’t remember who I am outside of mental illness
Todayyy we talk about my recent crafty hobbies, and my birthday Dungeons and Dragons party I am planning. It will be my first time DMing!! Then we talk about…
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Dear Abbey, Let’s talk about Relationship Anxiety/OCD and the urge to just leave
Todayyy we talk about relationship anxiety and the urge to leave EVEN IF you don't want to. We dive into why this theme can be so hard and painful to the one…
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Dear Abbey, just checking in
Todayyy we talk about my recent Saturday morning adventures of running and swimming and the effect that’s had on my health. I share a letter I wrote to remind…
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Dear Abbey, no one is going to do it for you
Todayyy we talk about how I've been managing burn out and setting boundaries from work. I also talk about how no one is going to improve your life for you…
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Dear Abbey, how to handle “What If’ thoughts
Todayyy we talk about what if thoughts and how to combat them. I talk about how anxiety/OCD steals your peace. I talk about how the thoughts are not the…
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Dear Abbey, what are some things your OCD brain can use against you
Todayy I jump right on in (kinda rude of me) and talk about when brain rot goes too far and about taking your power back from wasting lots of time doom…
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Dear Abbey, Let’s talk about soothing anxiety attacks (ft. Chelsey Curtis)
Todayy I have a special guest! Chelsey Curtis is on the podcast (from the What We Said Podcast) and we talk about a looot but we focus on her story with her…
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Dear Abbey, talk about the fear of losing your sensitivity/compassion with OCD recovery
Todayy we talk about the fear of losing your compassion or sensitivity with OCD recovery. Which is basically just that it can be a misunderstanding that OCD…
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Dear Abbey, You need grit for OCD recovery
Todayy we talked about having grit is a key to OCD recovery. Grit is a God-given gift and can help us recover. OCD is so persistent so we need to be just as…
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Dear Abbey, Let’s talk about the pain of self-doubt
Todayyyy we talk about the pain of losing self-trust either through OCD or maybe a real life event. But first I share about this weeks dubs and L’s and talk…