Episode 46

The Most Dangerous Kind of Toxic Is the One That Feels Familiar

Published on: 16th October, 2025

Some forms of toxicity whisper instead of scream — and that’s what makes them dangerous. In this episode, we talk about the quiet ways unhealthy dynamics show up in our lives, from emotional manipulation disguised as care to cycles of self-blame that keep us stuck.

It’s not just about calling out others — it’s about calling in ourselves. Because healing means getting honest about what we’ve allowed, what we’ve learned, and what we’re ready to outgrow.

💭 If you’ve ever wondered whether you were “overreacting,” this one’s for you.

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Surviving Me
a soul-led podcast where healing gets real, growth gets messy, and every story begins with “I’m healing.”

This isn’t just another self-help show. It’s a safe space to unpack the heartbreak, the triggers, the setbacks, and the glow-ups that come with reclaiming your peace.

Hosted like a diary, each episode is a raw reflection on what it means to navigate pain, rediscover your worth, and love yourself back together—one moment, one lesson, one entry at a time.

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Dainna Dickerson

Dainna Dickerson is the voice and heart behind Surviving Me, a podcast and healing space dedicated to turning survival into self-discovery. A storyteller at her core, Dainna uses her own experiences of resilience, growth, and transformation to create conversations that are raw, real, and deeply human.

What began as her personal outlet quickly grew into a community, where solo reflections, guest conversations, and Glow Letters connect listeners to the power of survival and the beauty of healing. Through her work, Dainna reminds others that survival is not the end of the story — it’s the beginning of becoming.

As a psychology student, mother, and multi-passionate creative, she weaves together wisdom, compassion, and truth with every episode. Her mission is simple but powerful: to hold space for the messy, to celebrate the breakthroughs, and to guide others toward the freedom of living unapologetically as themselves.

When she’s not recording, you can find her writing, designing healing-centered resources, and building Surviving Me Studio — a growing ecosystem of tools, letters, and stories designed to help others feel seen, supported, and empowered.

🦋 Real stories. Raw healing. Where survival meets self-discovery.