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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in this episode of Be A Better You Podcast, Allison K. Dagney—survivor, author, and subconscious reprogramming expert—pulls back the curtain on 3 key ways emotional abuse presents itself.

Emotional abuse isn’t always screaming, yelling, or physical violence. More often, it shows up as gaslighting, coercive control, minimization, and subtle psychological manipulation that makes you question your worth, your memory, and even your sanity.

In this conversation, Allison shares:

• Three key signs of emotional abuse most people overlook and get twisted
• How abuse impacts your nervous system and keeps you stuck in self-doubt and rumination
• Why survivors often feel “too sensitive” or “crazy”—and how that’s a symptom of abuse, not a character flaw
• First steps you can take to recognize red flags and start reclaiming your power

Whether you’re trying to understand your own relationship, support a loved one, or simply learn more during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this episode will help you see emotional abuse for what it really is—and remind you that you’re not broken, you’ve been abused.

👉 Don’t forget: when you leave a review for this podcast, screenshot it, and tag Allison on social media, you’ll receive her I’m Worthy Immersion Program completely free. This self-paced course will help you reprogram old beliefs, rebuild your sense of worth, and take the next step in your healing journey.

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*Formerly (The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast)

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Going through a high-conflict divorce can feel overwhelming, isolating, and downright scary. In this rapid-fire episode of Be A Better You Podcast, host Allison K. Dagney sits down with Certified Divorce Coach Chantal Contorines to answer the toughest questions women face when divorcing a high-conflict personality.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognize high-conflict behaviors and protect yourself
• The biggest mistakes to avoid in communication and co-parenting
• Why documentation and boundaries are your survival tools
• How to respond when your ex refuses to follow your boundaries
• How to move from barely surviving to thriving after divorce

If you’re navigating divorce with a difficult or abusive ex, this episode will give you fast, trauma-informed strategies to stay grounded, protect your peace, and reclaim your power.

You can find Chantal here:

Email: Chantal@chantalcontorines.com

Website: www.chantalcontorinescoaching.com

IG: @chantal.contorines.coaching

Support the show

To learn more about my Programs visit the website
www.radiatenrise.com

Email: Allison@radiatenrise.com

Free 30 Min Root Cause Call

Join Radiate and Rise Together - Survivor Healing Community for Women

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*Formerly (The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast)

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Do you feel guilty for being angry about what happened to you? Survivors of emotional abuse are often told to “forgive and forget,” or they fear that expressing anger will make them just like their abuser. But here’s the truth: your anger is not only valid—it’s necessary for healing.

In this episode of Be A Better You Podcast, host and subconscious reprogramming expert Allison K. Dagney explains why anger is a healthy, protective emotion and not a sign of being “stuck.” You’ll learn the difference between abusive rage and survivor’s anger, why suppressed anger often turns into anxiety or depression, and how to release that energy in safe, empowering ways.

Allison shares trauma-informed insights, relatable examples, and practical tools for anger release, including rage rooms, sports, smashing pillows, screaming into a pillow, and even writing-and-destroying exercises. You’ll walk away with permission to feel your anger and practical outlets to move it through your body.

If you’ve ever searched for: how to let out anger after abuse, healthy ways to release anger, why am I still so angry, or how to process rage in healing, this episode will give you the validation and tools you need.

Support the show

To learn more about my Programs visit the website
www.radiatenrise.com

Email: Allison@radiatenrise.com

Free 30 Min Root Cause Call

Join Radiate and Rise Together - Survivor Healing Community for Women

To send a DM, visit Allison's profiles on
Instagram and Facebook
https://www.instagram.com/allisonkdagney/
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*Formerly (The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast)