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Today, I sit down with Pete Dalke, host of Pete Vs Anxiety!!! He shares with us trauma, a severely toxic relationship, and the journey of self-discovery. Mr. Dalke opens up about his childhood abandonment, years of living with undiagnosed anxiety, and the 15-year relationship with a narcissist that left him emotionally, mentally, and financially depleted. We discuss the long-term effects of growing up in a controlling environment, the cycles of abuse that follow into adulthood, and how substances can mask the pain but without proper healing happening.
Mr. Dalke walks us through the moment that changed everything—when he finally broke free from the toxic relationship. He shares the challenges of raising three daughters during and after the breakup, the heartbreak of parental alienation, and his strategy for giving them space while hoping to rebuild their relationships in the future. We talk about the lasting impacts of losing everything, from possessions to relationships, and the resilience it takes to start over from scratch.
We also explore the creation of Pete Vs Anxiety!!! and how it grew from a personal turning point into a platform for global mental health conversations. Mr. Dalke reveals the lessons learned from interviewing survivors, veterans, and those facing unimaginable challenges, and why authenticity is the foundation of his work. This is a conversation about breaking the stigma, speaking your truth, and never minimizing your own story.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pete-vs-anxiety/id1736293322
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