She Needs You: Repair your true identity—change your life
by Hannah DiMatteo | Therapist; Host
She is your intuition, your inner child, the part of you that learned to stay small to survive. This work is for every gender. We were all taught to self abandon. I speak from a female reference because that’s been my experience but this work is universal. This podcast is about finding yourself. Learning, guiding, and trusting in you. Get off of autopilot and live.Hosted by a licensed therapist, we look at life from a wider lens, why we do the things we do and how to live a life with intention. You do have control, you can change the trajectory of everything. We talk about self-abandonment, anxiety, burnout, attachment wounds, addiction, and nervous system regulation. This space is for clarity, reflection, and learning how to stay with yourself when it matters most.You are all you ever needed. Thanks for being here. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment.
Episodes
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Do it Scared
In this episode, Hannah talks about anxiety in it coming from a place of desiring certainty and safety. We do it scared but we can come from a place of intentionality. Life is uncertain and that is uncomfortable. Maybe that is the lesson in it. Listen in so we can share together in this human...
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This is your protest: Living as a mammal in capitalism
In today’s episode, we talk about quiet forms of protest in a world that constantly asks us to consume more, hustle harder, and disconnect from our humanity. What if resistance looked less like perfection and more like returning to ourselves? This conversation explores capitalism, nervous system...
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Finding Yourself Again — Self Respect
We might talk a lot about self love but what about self-respect. If you truly respected yourself, what would you do right now? How would you function in relationships? Listen to this episode to be inspired to respect yourself more and find a life more aligned.
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Lead your child self to joy
Welcome to the miniseries on finding yourself again, where we delve into this idea of doing things for others and ignoring our needs. You might not even be aware of when you’re doing it so step one is building awareness and putting it into practice just a little at a time. If you feel…
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Wait a minute, who am I?
Have you ever stopped and ask yourself… who am I, really? Not the roles you play. Not whoever others need you to be. But you. In this episode, we explore how to separate your true values from the ones shaped by survival, trauma, and expectation. Because what you learned to do to survive, isn’t...
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Let’s get out of this rut! Build a life beyond your triggers and into joy
If you’ve ever felt like your reactions don’t match the situation… like something deeper is running the show… this episode is for you. We’re diving into what it actually means to stretch your window of tolerance and why your nervous system isn’t working against you, it’s trying to protect you....
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People need people : Loneliness affects health
What’s the common denominator for people who live to see 100 years old? Science tells us that a big part of longevity is community. We know that loneliness leads to physical and mental illness. Join me on this episode where we reflect on what community really can do for us and how to find it.…
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Not happy with your friendships/partner? You have the power to fix it
If you are thinking, ugh…I’m just bad at relationships! Then this episode is for you. Here we learn how to identify what parts we play in relationships versus what part we actually want to play, and how to be intentional. Relationships should be reciprocal. You don’t have to overfunction because...
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Wellness Done Right: Mindful, Magical, Romantic
Fall in love with your life, you are the main character. You can love your life, now. This episode focuses on really being mindful with your wellness, healing your nervous system, and becoming a person who loves themselves. Because you don’t have to wait for everything to be perfect to feel good....
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Accomplish More By Doing Less
Hustle culture is a lie: urgency is a lie: time was made up. Sit with me and slow down. Let’s do less and live more. Follow this podcast for a safe space to find calm. #mentalhealthmatters #traumainformed #safety #therapy
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Be Steady in a Chaotic World: Your Kindness Matters
A gentle episode for sensitive, kind people living in a loud world. We talk about letting go of perfection, holding space for big feelings, and learning to care for ourselves when so much feels out of our control. The episode ends with a calming guided meditation and body scan focused on…
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The Outcast: The Part of Us That Never Feels Included — and How to Love Her Home
No one understands me. I don’t feel included. Nobody feels the way that I do. These quiet beliefs don’t just live in our thoughts — they shape our reality, our relationships, and the way we move through the world. When a part of us has learned that it’s an outcast, we begin to expect rejection,...
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Trauma triggers : Why you’re irritated and how to calm down
Ever wonder why you’re so irritated with the customer service reps on the phone? Why you can’t stand your boss? Do you often tell yourself to calm down or to just stop being anxious? Listen to this episode to find out how telling yourself to just calm down is precisely what is keeping you...
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Why the right therapist at the right time can change everything
Therapy has a reputation — and honestly, some of it is earned. Maybe it didn’t work for someone you know. Maybe you tried it once and left feeling judged, misunderstood, or like you paid someone to nod at you for 50 minutes. In this episode, we break down what therapy actually is and isn’t, why…
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New year: Doing 2026 on purpose
Still feel like you aren’t living your best life? It might be the small ways you’re leaving yourself without realizing it. This episode breaks down self-abandonment, how to create a pause before reacting on autopilot, and how to choose based on values instead of cravings. New year, new you — and...
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It’s tempting to self abandon during the holidays but — let’s not!
The holidays can be stressful! I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to ‘just get through it.’ In this episode we uncover how to build nervous system safety in you so you don’t feel disconnected during the holidays. We self abandon and wonder why we feel lonely. Be with yourself. She needs you!
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Anxiety Relief: How to Build Safety
If you’re going to slap someone if they tell you to just do box breathing - this episode is for you. Anxiety isn’t a flaw - and there are no magic coping skills coming to save you. Here we unpack why our nervous system reacts the way it does, why there’s no magic coping skill, and what actually...
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Inspired Not Tired: Healing Burnout Without Self-Abandonment
Have you ever gotten to a place where you’re so worn out that you don’t even see you anymore? Give this episode a listen to get inspired not tired and follow all the way to the end for a guided meditation to leave you feeling refreshed and grounded. Don’t forget to hit the follow and share with...
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She Needs You — Unlearning Self Abandon culture and finding safety within
Welcome to She Needs You, the podcast where I share insights as a licensed therapist learning and growing through her own messy life. I’m so glad you’re here! This episode shares the story to the name. Stay tuned for more.
About this show
She is your intuition, your inner child, the part of you that learned to stay small to survive. This work is for every gender. We were all taught to self abandon. I speak from a female reference because that’s been my experience but this work is universal. This podcast is about finding yourself. Learning, guiding, and trusting in you. Get off of autopilot and live.Hosted by a licensed therapist, we look at life from a wider lens, why we do the things we do and how to live a life with intention. You do have control, you can change the trajectory of everything. We talk about self-abandonment, anxiety, burnout, attachment wounds, addiction, and nervous system regulation. This space is for clarity, reflection, and learning how to stay with yourself when it matters most.You are all you ever needed. Thanks for being here. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment.
Hosted by
Hannah DiMatteo | Therapist; Host