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Becoming Emotionally Available
by Dagmar Kusiak
I’m Dagmar Kusiak, Relationship Coach and creator of the BEAM (Becoming Emotionally Available Mastery) Program. After healing from my own painful experiences with toxic relationships, I now help driven men and women break free from unhealthy patterns, build emotional availability, and cultivate thriving relationships rooted in clarity, compatibility, and communication. Because your match doesn’t start with a partner, it begins within. This podcast was created to empower people who struggle in romantic relationships to see that you can juggle work and have a healthy relationship. You will hear experience, strength, and lots of wisdom of people who show up emotionally available. You will learn their stories, their struggles, and relationship tips to break whatever is holding you back. This podcast isn't about perfection, but accepting your perfectly imperfect self and attracting emotionally available relationships. Hosted on Acast
Episodes
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Are Your Communication Patterns Costing You Money?
What if the way you communicate about money is affecting more than just your bank account? In this episode of Becoming Emotionally Available, Dagmar Kusiak sits down with Jeff Stempel, owner of Stampede Coaching and Consulting, to explore the connection between financial habits, emotional…
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Episode 21: The Guarded Person That Doesn't Know They're Guarded
We explore how guardedness can hide behind independence, humor, busyness, confidence, and even vulnerability. You may be able to talk about your past and still struggle when someone hurts your feelings, gives you feedback, or asks you to stay present during conflict. Gwen and I also share…
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Episode 20: Manifest Your Life Partner
In this episode of Becoming Emotionally Available, Dagmar Kusiak does something different: instead of leading with prepared questions, she opens herself up to being coached. Joined by consultant Philip Hunt, this conversation explores what it means to manifest a life partner through faith, trust,...
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Episode 19: Does This Relationship Have a Future?
Are they just talking to you, or are they actually building a connection with you? In this episode of Becoming Emotionally Available, we explore why attention, chemistry, texting, and “I miss you” are not enough to create a healthy relationship. For singles who want real love, this conversation...
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Episode 18: What Lonliness is Trying to Teach You
What if loneliness is not a personal failure, but a sign that you need more real connection? In this episode of Becoming Emotionally Available, I sit down with America’s Loneliness Coach, Carrie Sackett, to explore why so many people feel disconnected even when they are surrounded by others. We...
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Episode 17: The Hidden Cost of Feeling Different
What if feeling “different” was never the problem? In this episode of Becoming Emotionally Available, I sit down with Kenan to talk about disability, fear of judgment, emotional isolation, dating, rejection, and learning to trust your own timing instead of comparing your life to everyone else’s.…
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Episode 16: How To Have Difficult Conversations Without Getting Defensive
In this episode, we dive into honest conversations around relationships, emotional maturity, communication, and the patterns that quietly shape how we show up with others. My guest shares their personal experiences, challenges, and insights around navigating conflict, connection, healing, and...
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Episode 15: The Hidden Cost of Rushing into a First Date
I went on a date with a man who said all the right things, until dinner. What he said within 20 minutes revealed the biggest red flag in dating... and it shook me. But here's the real story: it's not just about him. It's about how we ignore our gut, move too fast, and call it chemistry when it's...
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Episode 14: I matched with a covert narcissist on Bumble
I’m a relationship coach. I’ve done the work. And still… I almost dated a covert narcissist. In this episode, I share how it happened, what I missed, and the 6 big lessons I learned. Because even the “experts” get it wrong sometimes, and that’s okay. Join me on my upcoming workshop to create a...
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Episode 13: Stop Saying I Want You Be Married By The End of This Year
If your love goal is tied to a deadline, it might be keeping you stuck. In this episode, dating coach Dagmar Kusiak shares why focusing on outcomes (like getting married this year) backfires, and what to do instead. Learn how to Shift from pressure to purpose, Build a clear, honest relationship...
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Episode 12: Attract the Relationship You Want in 2026
Ever fallen hard for someone, only to find out they’re emotionally unavailable with a side of chaos? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I unpack why that “spark” often means familiar trauma, not true connection. We’ll dive into the neuroscience behind attraction, how your brain’s filter (the…
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Episode 11: Why I Realized He Wasn't My Person And What That Taught Me About Healthy Dating
In this episode, I open up about a recent 3-month dating experience that started with promise and ended with clarity. I share what drew me in, what I overlooked, and the subtle misalignment I didn’t want to see. You’ll hear the difference between emotional transparency and true vulnerability, and...
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Episode 10: The Shift That Helped Me Finally Meet My Person
If you’ve done the therapy, read the books, journaled your heart out, and still wonder where your person is, this episode is for you. Today, I’m talking with Dr. Corey Seemiller, author of The Soulmate Strategy, a powerful guide for people who are ready for deep, conscious love. She’s not just a...
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Episode 9: The Mindset Shift That Saved Their Marriage After Everything Changed
What happens when life flips your relationship upside down, when roles shift, plans shatter, and you're suddenly carrying more than you ever expected? In this deeply honest and hopeful episode, we sit down with Morgan Templar, whose story of love, loss, and loyalty will move you. She and her...
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Episode 8: What Binge-Watching Charlie Kirk Taught Me About Lies, Truth, and Violent Communication
After the news of Charlie Kirk’s murder, I spiraled into a 12-hour binge of his debates. Not because I agreed with him, but because I was escaping my own fears. In this episode, I share how that binge taught me about the lies we tell ourselves, the radical truths that set us free, and how…
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Episode 7: Unmasking the Armour: Why Men Struggle with Vulnerability and How to Heal
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by entrepreneur and author Christopher Tricola. Chris’s journey is one of resilience, from surviving cancer to rebuilding after financial devastation. What makes his story powerful isn’t just the success he’s built, but how he’s learned to drop the armour, embrace...
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Episode 6: Scared to Be a Burden? The Surprising Power of Vulnerability
Do you hold back from sharing your needs because you’re scared of hurting someone or being “too much”? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the fear of speaking up, the roots of why we stay silent, and how choosing vulnerability (even when it’s scary) can create deeper, more authentic...
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Episode 5: Dating with Depth: How Inner Work Leads to Lasting Love
In this episode, fitness coach Elliot Hasoon opens up about the mindset shifts, therapy, and healing work that helped him move from dating burnout to deep connection and ultimately, to a happy marriage. We talk emotional availability, clarity, and the power of doing your inner work. Ready to date...
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Episode 4: Learning to Feel Safe Talking About Money
Ever felt like your bank account knows more about your childhood than your therapist does? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt (and occasionally hilarious) episode, Dagmar sits down with financial expert Cherie Wagner to unpack the money beliefs we inherit, the shame we carry, and the weird…
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Episode 3: The Hard Conversations You Need Before Saying ‘I Do'
In this episode, Dagmar Kusiak and guest Michelle Willard dive into the tough conversations you need before marriage: from money and kids to faith and boundaries. Learn why meeting your own needs first creates safer relationships and how to talk about the topics that often get avoided. Tune in…
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Episode 2: The #1 Communication Secret That Changes Who You Attract
Turiya Hodge, a successful business owner and social media strategist, shares what it truly means to be emotionally available. She reveals the surprising parallels between the walls she built in business and in love and how learning to be vulnerable changed everything. Discover the business...
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Episode 1: My Story & Why This Podcast Exists
In this very first episode, I get honest about why I started Becoming Emotionally Available and why it took me so long to get here. I’m sharing my personal journey through heartbreak, healing, and learning to open up emotionally. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to love, or unsure where to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I’m Dagmar Kusiak, Relationship Coach and creator of the BEAM (Becoming Emotionally Available Mastery) Program.
After healing from my own painful experiences with toxic relationships, I now help driven men and women break free from unhealthy patterns, build emotional availability, and cultivate thriving relationships rooted in clarity, compatibility, and communication. Because your match doesn’t start with a partner, it begins within. This podcast was created to empower people who struggle in romantic relationships to see that you can juggle work and have a healthy relationship. You will hear experience, strength, and lots of wisdom of people who show up emotionally available. You will learn their stories, their struggles, and relationship tips to break whatever is holding you back. This podcast isn't about perfection, but accepting your perfectly imperfect self and attracting emotionally available relationships.
Hosted on Acast
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Dagmar Kusiak
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I’m Dagmar Kusiak, Relationship Coach and creator of the BEAM (Becoming Emotionally Available Mastery) Program. After healing from my own painful experiences with toxic relationships, I now help driven men and women break free from unhealthy patterns, build emotional availability, and cultivate...
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