Allison K. Dagney
Allison K. Dagney
Why Guilt and Regret are Keeping You Stuck
Why Guilt and Regret are Keeping You Stuck
Why Guilt and Regret are Keeping You Stuck
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Learn why guilt and regret might be holding you back and how to let go for true growth.
30 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
- Guilt and regret can trap you in the past.
- True growth comes from changing behaviours, not self-punishment.
- Letting go of emotional burdens is key to moving forward.
- Awareness and integrity prevent repeating mistakes.
- Subconscious healing disrupts negative emotional cycles.
"Holding onto guilt really just turns into a form of punishment."
In this episode of The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast, Allison K. Dagney takes a deep dive into the tricky waters of guilt and regret. Ever thought that feeling guilty or regretful shows how much you've grown or cared? Allison argues that these emotions might actually be keeping you stuck in the past, rather than propelling you forward. She shares her own story about a painful mistake involving her family dog to illustrate how guilt can become a self-imposed prison.
Allison, a survivor of over two decades of emotional abuse, explains how guilt and regret often masquerade as productive feelings but actually trap you in a negative loop. Through her experiences and coaching insights, she unravels the myth that punishing yourself for past mistakes proves your worth or love. Instead, she advocates for letting go of these heavy emotional burdens and embracing new behaviours as true markers of growth.
By using relatable anecdotes, like the story of a child who accidentally dents a car, Allison makes a compelling case for why holding onto guilt doesn't prevent future mistakes. It's about learning from the experience itself, not the emotional flogging that follows. She encourages you to put down the 'bag of rocks'—those nagging regrets—and focus on present actions that truly reflect change.
If you're grappling with feelings of guilt and regret, this episode offers a fresh perspective and practical advice on how to break free. So why not tune in and find out how you can move forward with peace and confidence?