Dear Abbey

Abbey Gustafson
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just your average 20 something yr old retired pick me girl navigating relationships, mental health, and self discovery. expect uplifting stories, lots of reflecting, and light hearted fun.

  1. Dear Abbey, vulnerability is brave and scary

    JAN 29

    Dear Abbey, vulnerability is brave and scary

    Todayyy we talk about over sharing. We talk about the feeling of when you share too much to the wrong people. I share some dubs and L's along with my in the details segment where we discuss the feeling of putting everything out there and then having anxiety about being accepted or not. I then answer a Dear Abbey submission about how to support your partner that is in a job or career they do not like. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

    30 min
  2. Dear Abbey, what are some daily habits that help keep you mentally healthy?

    JAN 22

    Dear Abbey, what are some daily habits that help keep you mentally healthy?

    Todayyy we talk about a couple of things. I share dubs and L's from the week, one of them being proud of how shockingly well I have been able to focus lol. I then talk about a couple tips that help me maintain mental health and how the lasting mental change is in the daily little habits we form. I share I believe 6 tips! (that I am still taking advice on myself). I end the episode with a Dear Abbey submission about how to manage the constant fear of making a mistake. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

    56 min
  3. Dear Abbey, stop being so scared of mistakes

    JAN 15

    Dear Abbey, stop being so scared of mistakes

    Todayyy we talk about a few things. We start with naming this weeks dub’s and L’s, then we talk a bit about my love for birds. After birds, we get into the main topic of today’s episode which is to STOP BEING SO SCARED OF MAKING MISTAKES. Then to end the episode I got to answer a Dear Abbey question about how to go about your first time trying therapy. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

    32 min
  4. Dear Abbey, What does it mean to “Just be yourself”

    JAN 8

    Dear Abbey, What does it mean to “Just be yourself”

    Todayy I talk about being yourself. I share what I think it means to be yourself, which is staying true to yourself even when their is a fear of judgement or criticism. It can be so freeing to let yourself be YOU, and let go of the fear that maybe someone won't like you. I also share a New Segment for 2026, that is called "in the details" where I share one thing that has been on my mind and in the details of my life. Thank you for listening! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

    24 min
  5. Dear Abbey, Let's talk New Years Resolutions (with a twist)

    JAN 1

    Dear Abbey, Let's talk New Years Resolutions (with a twist)

    Todayyy I talk about slowing down to really understand how this past year went and where you are at internally. I share a few journal or though provoking prompts to help understand where you are at and then we move onto planning for the new year!! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

    39 min
  6. Merry Christmas!!!

    12/25/2025

    Merry Christmas!!!

    Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!! Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

    4 min
  7. Dear Abbey, Am I a “good” person?? (An OCD Obsession)

    12/18/2025

    Dear Abbey, Am I a “good” person?? (An OCD Obsession)

    Todayy I talk about the very common OCD obsession about wether or not your are a "good" or "bad" person. I share some different angles OCD might attack you with trying to get an answer. I also share some good exposures for this and somethigns that have helped me with this obsession. I then talk about relationship OCD and some obsessions that come with that, as well as some ways to create exposures for ERP and other mindset shifts that help you and remind you of your connection. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

    29 min
  8. Dear Abbey, I need to cry (BADLY)

    12/11/2025

    Dear Abbey, I need to cry (BADLY)

    Todayyy we talk about the damaging effects that happen when we suppress our feelings or our care for something. I also talk about crying at work lol and OCD sleep spirals. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

    37 min
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About

just your average 20 something yr old retired pick me girl navigating relationships, mental health, and self discovery. expect uplifting stories, lots of reflecting, and light hearted fun.

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  • Creator
    Abbey Gustafson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Dear Abbey

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