Episodes
Today I talk about flight anxiety!! I AM NOT A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, PLEASE SEEK HELP FROM PROFESSIONAL. ALL CONTENT IS FROM PERSONAL EXPEREINCE. I go into my specific symptoms as well as some more broad symptoms! I share a lot of details about my experience with flight OCD & Anxiety. I share what helps me cope and manage so I can actually tolerate and even enjoy flights!! You can always get help! I also talk about feeling lazy when you just want to relax and my boyfriends emo...
Published 05/16/24
Published 05/16/24
Today I talk about feeling scared of never "getting it right" with OCD recovery. Dealing with feelings of confusion and depression when coming out of the OCD haze. Prepping for summer AND crazy family zoom calls. Lastly, we discuss the question "how are you feeling?" when you are asking a friend who is struggling with mental illness and maybe some better options to help them!! Don’t be shy... Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for...
Published 05/09/24
I talk about seeing actual progress with my separation anxiety from my boyfriend Not waiting for rock bottom to change We talk about my unfollowing sprees I answer a Dear Abbey about how to help a friend in an actual “toxic relationship Don’t be shy... Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!
Published 05/07/24
Hi everyone, today we jump into a common feeling which is loneliness!! I discuss why its OKAY to feel lonely sometimes because it reaffirms that life is better with people we love! I also talk about my sister having her baby and the love a younger sister has for her older sister. I talk about how to help yourself be more reliable if you are a "forgetful" person. Last but not least I go into best ways I learned to help move on from a very hard breakup!! Thanks for listening, love you...
Published 04/25/24
Today is a continuation of last weeks episode! I express why I am very aware now to not make everything about me or why I even try to not relate to people who are going through something very hard! I also talk about how much closer I got to my family during the hard times and how much it means when people are with you through the good and the bad! I also answer a listener question on how to deal with "toxic" family members and why I am not a fan of the word toxic anymore haha Don’t be...
Published 04/18/24
Today I talk about the top two things I learned from my divorce How to forgive and what that process looks like How to refrain from gossip and be more supportive of others during hard times I also talk about my dog that I gave up and why I did so, and a bit about dungeons and dragons hehe Don’t be shy... Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!! This episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD offers therapy for...
Published 04/11/24
Hey guys! Today I talk about being sensitive and learning how to live with this and use it for good! I’ve always been told I’m an HSP and felt very sensitive to sounds, smells, imagery, and lots of other things. I talk about being sensitive vs fragile. (Basically not using sensitivity as an excuse to be rude or inconsiderate when I’m overstimulated) How to be bold and sensitive at the same time and I also answer a dear abbey on my hair routine!! Love you guys!
Published 04/04/24
Hi! Welcome back to Dear Abbey!! Today I talk about: Feeling like I have nothing to offer lol sadness vs depression (my experience) when you get so depressed and you CANT CRY ANYMORE I also answer a dear abbey question about whether or not to leave an old group chat haha
Published 03/28/24
Hi! Welcome back to Dear Abbey!! Today I talk about: trying to leave expectations at the door my GEN Z relationship with social media and growing up with facebook and twitter my opinion on how social media is not replacement for social connection I also answer a dear abbey about falling back into OCD's trap
Published 03/22/24
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.
Published 03/14/24
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.
Published 03/07/24
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.
Published 02/29/24
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!
Published 02/22/24
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!
Published 02/15/24
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). 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...
Published 02/08/24
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!!
Published 02/01/24
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.
Published 01/25/24
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.
Published 01/18/24
Today we talk about not taking yourself so seriously, valuing honesty over perfection, and all about sibling fights and how to mend!!
Published 01/11/24
Abbey talks about her old resolutions and which ones came true in 2023, her recent holiday surprises, and her new lifestyle this year!!
Published 01/04/24
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!
Published 12/28/23
Today Abbey talks about how she deals with the stress of family events and the holidays while managing her anxiety/OCD.
Published 12/21/23
Today Abbey talks about not feeling confident in photos right now, her relationship with the gym, her relationship to shame, and answers a listeners question about long distance relationships!!
Published 12/14/23
Today Abbey talks about her fear of bears and the woods, she goes into why being bored helps her recovery from OCD as well as not toning down her love for the silly things she likes, and she answers a listeners question!!
Published 12/07/23