Because I was getting a lot of react to the Holly Allen podcast last week, I asked Holly how the reaction has been for her. She’s overwhelmed by the amount of support she had, which was great to hear. Holly definitely was reluctant to come on at first. You saw that in her friend’s email. This wasn’t an easy decision for her and it basically took her a full month to come around. I’m glad she did. She said she received well over 100 messages either through email or Instagram DM from strangers who thanked her for the interview. I really can’t remember this much react from a podcast since I had Brittany and Sydney on. Wanted to share a few of those with you today that were sent to Holly:
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Hii Holly! I rarely DM anyone but needed to after listening to your podcast episode with reality steve. First, thank you for being so authentic during the episode. I went through a very emotionally abusive relationship that finally ended a few months ago. So many things you said resonated with me and your words actually helped me to let go of so much resentment towards him and just learn to move forward. You’re an amazing strong, woman!!Keep killing it, you have a lot of people supporting you.
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Hey lady. I saw reality Steve posted a new podcast and decided to listen even though I didn’t think it would interest me at all. I’m so glad I did. As a Christian, know that you did the right thing. You spoke with grace and facts, and you can feel the light of god through your empathy and optimism through the worst of situations. Even listening I was like “oh my god girl why didn’t you leave him when he did that!” 3x- it made me realize that damn, I can NEVER let someone treat me like that. And I’m sure it spoke to women who are going through emotional abuse themselves way more even. As a once luke fan, turned into not caring anymore and being unbiased- I can say that not one ounce of your words seem exaggerated or fabricated in any way. It all adds up together. It all is facts. There is truly nothing he can say that can make the overall message and purpose of this Podcast untrue- and that’s that women should never be treated that way no matter what the hell he could make up about your character or anything you did. There’s nothing you could have done to deserve any of it. I hope he doesn’t use god’s name to defend himself. Christians don’t need any more negative imagery/attention. Ugh. Hang in there ?? you did the right thing. Thank you ?? end novel.
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Listening to podcast with Steve, just wanted to say how well you come across, as an amazingly strong woman. I never want to message people after podcasts etc and may have dismissed you as another Instagram girl but your honesty and character, including talking about your experiences about anxiety are what we all need – as someone who’s had similar stressful experiences, it’s inspiring and powerful, so thank you for speaking your truth. Wishing you all the best from the U.K.
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I think it’s really cool what you did. I know you didn’t do it for followers but I’m following you now bc you’re a strong woman with a lot of confidence and young girls/women who need people like you. So thank you.
PS get the Lasik. It’s worth it.
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I just wanted to say how brave I think you are for sharing your story! I think you were very well spoken & classy about it while still be honest about the facts. Coming out of an unhealthy relationship myself I hope girls here this & stick up for themselves more! You go girl! You’re beautiful!!
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Just listened to your interview w Reality Steve. I’m sorry to say that I misjudged you based on your IG photos and my perception of you. You sound MAD COOL & smart & wise & TOTALLY down to earth. This has been a great lesson for me in not judging other women, especially beautiful women. So happy you are free of Luke! What a loser! He definitely did not deserve you!
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Hey pretty girl! I just listened to the entire podcast of you talking to Reality Steve, and I just felt the need to reach out to you. I know you’ll get some backlash, but I have NOTHING negative to say to you…only positive ?. You seem so strong, independent, have great morals, and I’m so glad you spoke your truth! No guy should ever treat a girl how Luke treated you… there’s just no excuse. My ex literally sounds soo similar, so I feel your pain. Cheers to moving on to much better guys
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I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story with Reality Steve. It is truly terrible what Luke did to you, because it is clear you were nothing but supportive and kind. I mean this in the nicest way possible, but the whole time I just keep thinking, “gosh she is so just stupidly ignored so many red flags!!” But the truth is, I’ve been there. I’m coming out of a really bad situation and I’ve been hard on myself for it. But, hearing you share yours gives me solace. Thank you!!!
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Love that you shared your story on the podcast!! The message you were giving was not just about some dumb guy but how women should stand up for themselves and I think that’s really important for all women to hear. Hope all you’re getting is a positive response. Wishing you the best!
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I am so proud of you doing this podcast. I want to be honest. I followed Amanda before I started following you. I no longer follow her. For someone who tries to come across humble and Godly… I’m disgusted. I looked up to her for a lot of things but no more. Also. Luke is a fame hungry trash bag. So not worth your time. You are too much of a catch.
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Just wanted to say I listened to your podcast episode on reality Steve and was struck by how well spoken and poised you were. You handled yourself with grace, humility and dignity. Best of luck to you in your future…you deserve it!
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Holly! I’m sure this is a long shot, but I felt I had to reach out to you to say thank you. I just listened to your podcast with Reality Steve, and I’ve never resonated with someone so much as I did with you in this interview. I live in Nashville, and I was in a very similar relationship with a musician who was also a complete user, manipulater, who made me feel awful about myself for months. I just wanted to say thank you for being brave enough to speak up about how these people really are. I met Luke once. I too had no idea who he was when I met him, and he gave me major seedy vibes. He also gave me his phone number. You’re beyond gorgeous and I’m so glad you’re free of him and all of his fame whoring bullsh*t.
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There were tons more, but reading responses like this, and seeing the outpouring of love for Holly, makes me know her message needed to be heard. Even if it reached one person, that would’ve been enough. I thank Holly again for sharing her story, and thank you all for listening. I see the number of downloads every podcast gets. And when someone who isn’t even in Bachelor Nation is outdrawing former contestants, it pretty much tells me all I need to know. This is the end of Luke, thank God. Lets hope he never appears on our television again.
