Be A Better You
The Be a Better You Podcast (formerly The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast) is hosted by Best Selling Author and Certified Rapid Reprogramming™ Coach, Allison K. Dagney. As a young adult, I met a man who I believed was the love of my life. We got married quickly and brought three kids into the world. But something was wrong. I was miserable. And I blamed myself for all the problems in our marriage. What I didn't know, was that I was being emotional abused by who I believe is a narcissist. I decided it was time to break free and step into the person I was always meant to be — confident and free to live the life I’ve always imagined.
I escaped, and I turned my personal story of transformation into a memoir. And now I coach women all over the world to help them transform their pain into empowerment, experience peace and joy, and start living life like never before.
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Be A Better You
Episode 150: 10 Signs it Wasn't You, It Was Emotional Abuse
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If you’ve ever walked away from a toxic relationship thinking “maybe I was the problem,” this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we’re unpacking 10 subtle signs it wasn’t you — it was emotional abuse. Whether you were in a relationship with a narcissist, someone emotionally immature, or just someone who constantly made you feel like you had to prove your worth, the damage is real — and so is your healing.
You’ll learn how emotional abuse shows up in sneaky, everyday ways — from constant overexplaining to feeling guilty just for having needs. We’ll talk about how gaslighting, blame-shifting, and emotional manipulation create self-doubt and make you question your memory, your reality, and your own feelings.
This episode is for the woman who’s wondering, Was it really abuse? Or Why can’t I stop thinking about what I could’ve done differently? It’s time to put that self-blame down and recognize the truth: You were conditioned to survive something that wasn’t safe. Now it’s time to heal.
If you're ready to start healing from emotional abuse, stop ruminating over the past, and build a life rooted in self-worth and inner peace, this episode will give you validation, clarity, and your next steps.
Ready to stop overthinking your past relationship and start feeling like yourself again?
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Formerly The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast