Dear Abbey

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Dear Abbey, starting over Mar 14, 2024

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Hi! Welcome back to Dear Abbey!! Today I talk about:

I just started taking dance classes to help with my self esteem and OCD lol

I open up about my OCD relapses and starting over on something important to you or just with mistakes we make on a daily basis.

I also speak on what you can do to support a friend who's in a relationship/marriage that is draining or unhealthy.

This episode is sponsored by NOCD, go to treatmyocd.com today to start on your OCD recovery journey!

Love you guys!!

Also, don’t be shy…call 909-817-1742 to leave a Dear Abbey voicemail aka.. you call and leave a voicemail asking for some advice on something silly or serious then I will play it and answer it hopefully in the next episode!

Dear Abbey, how unconditional acceptance changed my life Mar 07, 2024

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Hi! Welcome back to Dear Abbey!! Today I talk about:

Unconditional acceptance and why I had a hard time with this at first.

The difference between acceptance and agreement

How this changed my life for the better

Admitting your wrong to relieve the burden of perfectionism

aaaand I share how I got my OCD diagnoses.

This episode is sponsored by NOCD, go to treatmyocd.com today to start on your OCD recovery journey!

Love you guys!!

Dear Abbey, Physical Touch Feb 29, 2024

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Hi! Welcome back, thanks for listening. Today I talk about not feeling like myself and ways I mess up my OCD recovery, but also I go over some things I am restarting to get back on track. I alsoo talk about Physical Touch and how healing touch can be in both a romantic and non-romantic way (hugs, pat on the shoulder, etc.. hahah THEN I answer a dear abbey about what to do when your friend is basically jumping ship from the friendship.

This episode is sponsored by NOCD, go to treatmyocd.com today to start on your OCD recovery journey!

Love you guys!!

Dear Abbey, love is in the air Feb 22, 2024

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Hi! Welcome back to my podcast! Today I have back on my boyfriend. We talk about his recent filmmaking dreams and where he is going with it, as well as how to take educated risks moving towards your dreams! We also talk about how our relationship is always growing and changing, it has not been an easy road after my divorce but that's OK!! We play a quick game and answer a dear abbey question about feeling stuck in your hometown!

This episode is sponsored by NOCD, go to treatmyocd.com today to start on your OCD recovery journey!

Love you guys!!

Dear Abbey, Wonder Feb 15, 2024

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Hi! Welcome back to my podcast! Today I talk about why feeling depressed and anxious about the uncertainties of life can strip away from your childlike wonder of the beauty of life. I talk about the struggle I have to get this back and surrender to the unknown. We take a dear abbey call (with my new blue phone ;) and talk about how to navigate your 20's and dealing with unsolicited advice from EVERYONE!! Hope you enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by NOCD, go to treatmyocd.com today to start on your OCD recovery journey!

Love you guys!!

Dear Abbey, the good the bad and the ugly Feb 08, 2024

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welcome back! feeling emo/sad at the beginning but stick with me hahaha I talk about doing things that you value even when you don't feel like it (like recording the podcast he he). I talk about making space for all emotions "good"/"bad" and the ugly. I also go into "toxic" positivity a little, also known as people shaming you for having not "fun" or easy to be around emotions haha

I also got to answer a Dear Abbey about my nerdy tech job and how to get into a male dominated work space such as computer science/tech world.

This episode is sponsored by NOCD, go to treatmyocd.com today to start on your OCD recovery journey!

Love you guys!!!

Dear Abbey, Why is it so hard to let yourself feel joy Feb 01, 2024

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Today we dive into why its so hard to let yourself be happy or be held in positive emotions during a mental illness such as OCD or after a shocking life event.

We also dive into flirting internationally and how to end things via insta if needed hahaha

This episode is sponsored by NOCD, visit treatmyocd.com today to set up an apt with a therapist or advocate and start your recovery journey!!

Dear Abbey, taking up space Jan 25, 2024

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Today we talk about my floating ribs lol, we talk about imposter syndrome on a small and a bigger scale and some practices to feel more empowered and free from worrying about peoples judgement.

I also tried to keep things light/fun with sharing my favorite girl dinners and random notes on my phone

Dear Abbey, BREAK UPS, lemons, and notes (TRIGGER WARNING:SELF HARM TOPICS) Jan 18, 2024

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Today we talk about some tough stuff around self harm (trigger warning) and recovery from mental illness. We also talk about break ups and ways to help process/heal.

I also tried to keep things light/fun with sharing my favorite girl dinners and random notes on my phone