Allison K. Dagney
Allison K. Dagney
When You're Tired of Healing but Still Not Healed
When You're Tired of Healing but Still Not Healed
When You're Tired of Healing but Still Not Healed
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Struggling with emotional exhaustion after abuse? This episode offers relatable insights and practical tips to lighten your healing journey.
32 minutes
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Allison K. Dagney
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Emotional exhaustion can persist even after leaving an abusive relationship.
- The subconscious mind plays a significant role in keeping us stuck.
- Rest is crucial; not every moment needs to be productive.
- Prioritise tasks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Physical movement can help shift emotional states.
Emotional exhaustion happens when we hit a wall – doing all the things but nothing changes.
Healing from emotional abuse is no walk in the park, and this episode of The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast gets real about the exhaustion that can come with it. Hosted by Allison K. Dagney, a survivor turned guide, this episode speaks to those who've been slogging through the healing process only to feel like they're still running on empty.
Allison opens up about her own struggles, sharing how she felt bogged down by therapy, journaling, and meditation, yet remained stuck in a cycle of emotional fatigue. If you've ever thought, 'Why am I still feeling this way after all this work?', you're not alone. The episode dives into the concept of emotional exhaustion post-abuse, highlighting how healing can sometimes feel like another full-time job.
Allison talks about the subconscious mind's role in keeping us trapped in familiar patterns, even when we consciously want peace and happiness. It's a bit like trying to clean a house while it's full of rambunctious kids – you're doing your best, but chaos keeps pulling you back. Allison offers practical advice on breaking free from this cycle. She suggests prioritising what's truly important and giving yourself permission to rest without guilt.
Her analogy of the dimmer switch for the nervous system helps explain why healing can be so tiring – when you're always on high alert, it's hard to find the energy to heal. If you're tired of holding it all together and need a fresh perspective on healing, this episode is a must-listen. Allison's candid approach and relatable stories make it clear: you're not failing; you're just human.
Dive into this episode for a compassionate look at healing from emotional abuse, with practical tips to help lighten your load.