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.
The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect my personal views, opinions, or professional positions.
Be A Better You
Bonus EP: You Have a Story… So Why Haven’t You Told It Yet? Guest Author Heather Hutzel
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If you’ve ever thought, “I could write a book about my life…” but don’t know where to start—this episode is for you.
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with author and storytelling coach Heather Hutzel, who has written over 20 books and spent the last two decades mastering the art of storytelling.
We dive into what actually makes a story compelling—not just something that happened, but something people feel and can’t put down. Heather breaks down the hero’s journey, the biggest mistakes new writers make, and why most people stay stuck before they ever begin.
We also talk about how to turn personal pain into something meaningful—without getting lost in it.
At the beginning of the episode, Heather shares a deeply vulnerable story of loss that shaped her path as a writer. And by the end, she reveals the most important thing you need to focus on if you truly want to bring your story into the world.
If you’re a survivor, a healer, or someone who knows there’s a story inside of you waiting to be told—this episode will show you how to start.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why most people never finish writing their story
- The biggest mistakes new authors make (and how to avoid them)
- What actually makes a story engaging and unforgettable
- How the hero’s journey applies to your real life
- Where to start when you feel overwhelmed or unsure
- The one thing that matters most when telling your story
This isn’t about writing a perfect book.
It’s about finally telling the truth of your life in a way that lands.
JOIN HEATHER'S WORKSHOP: https://hrhutzel.store/products/threshold-workshop
Contact Heather: https://www.hrhutzel.com/
Ready to stop coping, start real healing and start feeling like yourself again?
Visit www.radiatenrise.com and explore coaching programs, self-paced courses, resources, and tools designed to help you break free from emotional abuse, rumination, and self-doubt.
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📧 Questions? Email: Allison@radiatenrise.com
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Formerly The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast