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The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook
Добавлен 10 мар 2023
Join me each week as we learn together how to bring out the best of you. I'm a psychologist who has counseled women for over two decades. I'm also an author and former teacher, and I love taking complex topics and breaking them down into practical tools you can apply in your everyday life. My work is rooted in my own faith journey. I loved God-I also needed to figure out how to have a better relationship with myself!
Episodes come out every Thursday and we'll invite some friends and other experts to share their stories too. We'll also answer your questions along the way.
Episodes come out every Thursday and we'll invite some friends and other experts to share their stories too. We'll also answer your questions along the way.
Episode 141: Unlocking Your True Power—How Self-Compassion Strengthens Resilience & Helps You Adv...
Have you ever wondered how to transform daily stress into personal strength and resilience?
In today's must-listen episode, Dr. Alison is joined by the incredible Aundi Kolber, a trauma therapist and bestselling author of Try Softer. You’ll hear the backstory behind Aundi's latest book, Take What You Need and learn tools needed to develop and practice self-compassion. This episode covers:
* How to recognize when you're outside of your window of tolerance
* What most of us have gotten wrong about developing resilience
* The research behind self-compassion and why it leads to unexpected strength
* A beautiful metaphor from the Bible to empower and encourage you on your own journey of healing
Orde...
In today's must-listen episode, Dr. Alison is joined by the incredible Aundi Kolber, a trauma therapist and bestselling author of Try Softer. You’ll hear the backstory behind Aundi's latest book, Take What You Need and learn tools needed to develop and practice self-compassion. This episode covers:
* How to recognize when you're outside of your window of tolerance
* What most of us have gotten wrong about developing resilience
* The research behind self-compassion and why it leads to unexpected strength
* A beautiful metaphor from the Bible to empower and encourage you on your own journey of healing
Orde...
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Episode 140: If You Struggle with Guilt and Second-Guessing Yourself, This Will Set You Free
Просмотров 7319 часов назад
Do you feel guilty for not doing enough-or take responsibility for things that aren’t yours to own? Today Dr. Alison tackles the complex feelings of guilt and self-doubt-what guilt truly is, why it can feel so crushing, and how it often stems from taking responsibility for things that aren’t yours to own. She shares from her own journey of overcoming excessive guilt and the life-changing perspe...
Episode 139: IFS, the 12 Steps, and A Way to Heal When You’re Tempted to Numb Your Pain
Просмотров 12514 дней назад
What if the behaviors you turn to for comfort-whether it’s overworking, people-pleasing, or numbing out-aren’t the real problem, but rather a signal from a part of you that’s desperately trying to help? In this powerful and delightful episode, I sit down with Ian Morgan Cron-bestselling author and renowned Enneagram expert-to explore the fascinating intersections between Internal Family Systems...
Episode 138: Breaking Free from Overfunctioning
Просмотров 18821 день назад
Are you always the one taking care of and fixing problems for everyone else? Today, I'm taking a deep dive into the heart of overfunctioning-exploring why so many of us feel compelled to take on excessive responsibilities, often at the cost of our own well-being. I delve into parentification, which I believe often lies at the root of overfunctioning. I also share how understanding these dynamic...
Episode 137: The Mindful Marriage-Overcome Pain Cycles with Ron and Nan Deal
Просмотров 15028 дней назад
What’s the secret to healing marriage struggles and fostering deep connection? In this heartfelt and incredibly vulnerable conversation, Ron and Nan Deal share their journey of rebuilding a marriage that almost unraveled. Drawing from their new book, The Mindful Marriage, they reveal how understanding and managing your own pain cycles can transform relationships. Whether you’re married, single,...
Episode 136: Sacred Attachment-Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion with Michael John Cusick
Просмотров 145Месяц назад
How do you experience loving attachment when trauma leaves you feeling shattered? In this incredibly profound and insightful episode, therapist and author of the brand new book, Sacred Attachment, Michael Cusick joins us to explore how our darkest moments of brokenness are not just moments of pain, but pivotal opportunities for forming a deeper, more secure attachment with God. Michael shares a...
Episode 134: Bridging Mysticism and Science-A Personal Journey Through OCD with Therapist Ryan Kuja
Просмотров 85Месяц назад
Are you curious about how science and spirituality intersect in understanding and treating mental health conditions like OCD? This week, therapist and spiritual director Ryan Kuja shares his incredible journey through the complex world of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). From a young age, Ryan battled intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Feeling isolated and overwhelmed, at 17, he c...
Episode 133: From Feeling Numb to Meaning-Making with Renowned Grief Expert David Kessler
Просмотров 95Месяц назад
How do you move from feeling stuck to finding meaning and healing in your grief? In today’s episode, I’m honored to speak with David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and the author who expanded Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s original five stages of grief by adding a sixth stage: meaning. We explore how common reactions like avoidance, blame, and bargaining are a normal part of the...
Episode 132: Caring for Everyone but Yourself? 3 Strategies for Managing Overwhelm
Просмотров 1132 месяца назад
Do you feel like you’re constantly caring for others, whether it’s aging parents, your kids, or even your career-and there’s little time left for you? Women in the sandwich generation, particularly those aged 35-54, report higher stress levels than any other age group. If you’re juggling a heavy load of responsibilities as you care for others, you’re not alone. In this episode, you’ll gain prac...
Episode 131: Navigating Holiday Emotions with Author & Spiritual Director Anjuli Paschall
Просмотров 902 месяца назад
Do the holidays bring a mix of joy and complicated emotions for you? We're supposed to feel grateful, and parts of us do. But other parts of us feel nostalgic, driven by guilt, exhausted, or even angry. In this honest, vulnerable conversation, author and spiritual director Anjuli Paschall joins me to explore the emotions that surface during the holiday season. We talk about how to navigate thes...
Episode 130: Is This Autism? Understanding Neurodiversity with Neuropsychologist Dr. Donna Henderson
Просмотров 682 месяца назад
Have you ever wondered if someone you know might be on the autism spectrum-or even questioned it about yourself? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or even missed entirely, especially in those who don’t fit common stereotypes. In this episode, neuropsychologist Dr. Donna Henderson joins us to unpack the complexities of autism, neurodiversity, and how we can bet...
Episode 129: Understanding Your Anxiety-A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Calm
Просмотров 1322 месяца назад
Do you ever feel stuck in anxious thoughts? Are you longing for more moments of calm throughout your day? Every single one of us has a relationship with anxiety. The goal isn't to eradicate anxiety; it’s to work with anxiety to create more peace and balance in our lives. In this episode, I guide you through a clear, step-by-step understanding of your relationship with anxiety. Whether you’re na...
Episode 128: Generational Trauma-Overcoming Inherited Dysfunction & Legacy Burdens
Просмотров 1303 месяца назад
Are you carrying burdens that aren't entirely your own? Could understanding your family's past be the key to unlocking a healthier future? In this powerful episode, we dive into the concept of generational trauma with my guest, Gina Birkemeier, therapist and author of the book & workbook, “Generations Deep”. Gina shares her personal and professional insights on how deep-seated family issues can...
Episode 127: Healing Childhood Wounds-The Enmeshed Family & 5 Toxic Patterns
Просмотров 1753 месяца назад
Are patterns from your past influencing how you show up in relationships today? In this episode, we explore how early family dynamics-like criticism, control, & emotional immaturity-shape our adult relationships. This process isn’t about placing blame but about building awareness of behaviors that impact self-worth, boundaries, and relational health. By naming these patterns, we open a path to ...
Episode 126: Restoring Wonder & Play in Intimacy-Navigating Sexual Brokenness, Safety, and Vulner...
Просмотров 1113 месяца назад
Did you know that by adulthood, most people have experienced some form of sexual wounding? Today's conversation with Sam Jolman, therapist and author of the new book, "The Sex Talk You Never Got," is one of my absolute all-time favorites. Why? It truly surprised me. It’s so rare to find a nuanced conversation about sex-especially in a world where we’re constantly tugged between a reductive view...
Episode 125: Recovering From Purity Culture: Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, a...
Просмотров 1533 месяца назад
Episode 125: Recovering From Purity Culture: Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, a...
Episode 124: Boundaries & Numbing-How to Set Healthy Limits and Stop Avoiding Your Feelings
Просмотров 1703 месяца назад
Episode 124: Boundaries & Numbing-How to Set Healthy Limits and Stop Avoiding Your Feelings
Episode 122: Balancing Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health with John Mark Comer
Просмотров 2194 месяца назад
Episode 122: Balancing Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health with John Mark Comer
Episode 121: The 5 Languages of Faith-Caring for the Disillusioned, Doubting, and Disconnected Pa...
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Episode 121: The 5 Languages of Faith-Caring for the Disillusioned, Doubting, and Disconnected Pa...
Episode 120: Navigating Celebrity Culture-How Personas, Platforms, & Profits Are Hurting the Chur...
Просмотров 544 месяца назад
Episode 120: Navigating Celebrity Culture-How Personas, Platforms, & Profits Are Hurting the Chur...
Episode 119: Drawing Strength from the Past -The Spirit of Justice & True Stories of Faith, Race,...
Просмотров 885 месяцев назад
Episode 119: Drawing Strength from the Past -The Spirit of Justice & True Stories of Faith, Race,...
Episode 118: Types of Therapy, the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care, & the Role of Sin in Therapy
Просмотров 935 месяцев назад
Episode 118: Types of Therapy, the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care, & the Role of Sin in Therapy
Episode 117: Healing in the Messy Middle-How to Transform Churches, Families, & Communities with ...
Просмотров 965 месяцев назад
Episode 117: Healing in the Messy Middle-How to Transform Churches, Families, & Communities with ...
Episode 114: Healing Trauma- How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, & Restore Your Faith With Tr...
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Episode 114: Healing Trauma- How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, & Restore Your Faith With Tr...
Episode 113: A New Vision of Human Flourishing-A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Duke Un...
Просмотров 1746 месяцев назад
Episode 113: A New Vision of Human Flourishing-A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Duke Un...
Episode 112: Navigating Anxiety-Practical, Powerful Tips to Recognize and Transform Anxiety In Yo...
Просмотров 1396 месяцев назад
Episode 112: Navigating Anxiety-Practical, Powerful Tips to Recognize and Transform Anxiety In Yo...
Episode 111: The Enneagram For Moms-How to Transforms Parenting Triggers & Blind Spots Into Growt...
Просмотров 836 месяцев назад
Episode 111: The Enneagram For Moms-How to Transforms Parenting Triggers & Blind Spots Into Growt...
Episode 110: How to Be Wise When People Are Difficult-Biblical Strategies For Keeping Your Emotio...
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Episode 110: How to Be Wise When People Are Difficult-Biblical Strategies For Keeping Your Emotio...
Episode 109: Healing Burdens From the Past-How to Overcome Childhood Wounds and Heal Your Younger...
Просмотров 2367 месяцев назад
Episode 109: Healing Burdens From the Past-How to Overcome Childhood Wounds and Heal Your Younger...
Episode 108: Inside Out-Internal Family Systems, Therapy, and High-Performing Protectors
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Episode 108: Inside Out-Internal Family Systems, Therapy, and High-Performing Protectors
Excellent episode!!! It came to me at the perfect time!
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Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this video.
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode.
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode.
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode.
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
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Hi there, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode.
I recently discovered your work Dr. Cook from a recent discussion you had with Carey Nieuwhof and it lead me to your podcast. Thank you for this episode, as a Christian walking currently thru a painful divorce, it was refreshing and painful (a tension I'm learning to hold) to hear this discussion. I could expound on many areas discussed, but gratitude is what I most wanted to communicate. Looking forward to viewing and reading more of your work.
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode, I really love it.
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode, I really like it.
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How is it possible that you have only 619 subscribers? Your podcasts are bringing so much truth, freedom, and healing to someone like me who was trapped in people pleasing, codependency, and was a strong empath. Thank you, Dr. Cooke. Your teachings resonate with me and you are part of only a handful of persons I listen to on a regular basis. May God expand your healing ministry to reach millions more for his glory. Blessings 💞
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Snato Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode, I love it.
I love the positive idea of not focusing on the nos but focusing on the things I want to say yes to, the things that God wants for me, the things that bring me joy. That makes it so much easier because I don't feel guilty for saying no to a friend who wants too much of me when it's not saying no to be selfish but to be free to say yes to something else. I have been trying to do this and I have found real freedom, but still felt some guilt (and got a lot of guilt trips) but this will help a lot! Thank you!
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode.
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! I struggled with depression for 7 years so I'm still seeing a Christian psychiatrist who really helps me and it's working out well. I also seeing a Christian psychologist. My life gets better when I visit them. I really thank God for being with me in this process. Thank you for sharing this episode, I like it!
Attitude is how most people process anger
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
Hi Alison, thanks for sharing this episode! Blessings from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic!
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
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Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! I really love listening to this episode!
Hi Alison, thanks for sharing this episode! May the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic!
So beautiful! Wonderful content.
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
Thank you for being faithful and showing up. I love your book, have shared your book with those I love & now I'm going to go get Jamie's(in my head we're in a first name basis lol). I'm actually getting on Audible so I can listen to it right now. May you both see miracles & blessings as you are a miracle & blessing to others.
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! I loved this epsiode!
May the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
Hi Dr. Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
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Hi Alison, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! I really loved listening to this episode!
Hi Dr., may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
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Hi there, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! I really loved this episode!
Hi there, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!
Happy New Year to you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! I really love listening to your podcasts!
I have always felt that happiness was Satan's substitution for joy. Happiness depends on circumstances. Joy, is not dependant on circumstances.
Love your Podcast Dr. Cook! So looking forwards to what you bring to the table in 2024. Hope you got my suggestions for some podcast themes. Take care and God bless.