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: Finding Safe Friendships After a Toxic Relationship (with Dr. K)
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Leaving a toxic or emotionally abusive relationship often means leaving behind more than just one person. It can leave you questioning your judgment, feeling isolated, and wondering if you'll ever be able to trust people again.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. K, founder of Girlfriendism, to explore one of the most overlooked parts of healing: rebuilding healthy female friendships. Together, we discuss why making and maintaining friendships can feel so difficult after emotional abuse, how trauma changes the way we connect with others, and what emotionally safe friendships actually look like.
We also talk about:
- Why survivors often feel disconnected or alone after leaving a toxic relationship.
- The green flags of healthy, supportive female friendships.
- How to recognize when a friendship feels safe versus familiar.
- Why healing doesn't have to happen in isolation.
- Practical ways to begin building a community of women who genuinely support your growth.
If you've ever felt like you don't know who to trust anymore, or you've struggled to let people in since your relationship ended, this conversation will remind you that healthy connection is possible—and that the right friendships can become an important part of your healing journey.
Connect with Dr. K:
Learn more about Dr. K and the Girlfriendism community at Girlfriendism, a global movement dedicated to helping women build meaningful friendships and supportive communities.
Links to Connect ⬇️
Girlfriendism Global on Mighty Networks App
LinkedIn: @Girlfriendism
Ready to stop overthinking your past relationship 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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Formerly The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast