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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 126: Restoring Wonder & Play in Intimacy—Navigating Sexual Brokenness, Safety, and Vulner...
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 of “purity” and an equally reductive sense of “permissiveness.”
This conversation is packed with absolute gems-there’s depth, wisdom, and healing in every moment that’s relevant to all of us, no matter our stories.
Here’s what we dive into:
- How to establish safety, consent, and trust in intimate rela...
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 of “purity” and an equally reductive sense of “permissiveness.”
This conversation is packed with absolute gems-there’s depth, wisdom, and healing in every moment that’s relevant to all of us, no matter our stories.
Here’s what we dive into:
- How to establish safety, consent, and trust in intimate rela...
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Episode 125: Recovering From Purity Culture: Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, a...
Просмотров 76День назад
Today's episode is a fascinating conversation about the phenomenon of "purity culture." You've heard the phrase, but my guest today, licensed therapist and purity culture expert, Dr. Camden Morgante, is here to explain exactly what it was and how it created a culture of shame, fear, and coercion around sex, especially for women. We explore the damaging myths purity culture perpetuated and the w...
Episode 124: Boundaries & Numbing-How to Set Healthy Limits and Stop Avoiding Your Feelings
Просмотров 12814 дней назад
If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries or wondered why it’s so hard to respect them in others, this episode is for you. We dive deep into how to set and receive healthy boundaries, and why so many of us confuse healthy limits with toxic behaviors. Spoiler: setting boundaries isn’t selfish-it’s necessary for healthy, thriving relationships. But that’s not all. When our boundaries are shaky, ...
Episode 122: Balancing Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health with John Mark Comer
Просмотров 163Месяц назад
Has anxiety ever made it hard for you to connect with God? Do you love God but sometimes struggle with church? Today's episode is such a breath of fresh air. I had the pleasure of diving into a deep, insightful conversation with New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer. We explore the powerful intersection of mental, emotional, and spiritual health, uncovering how these aspects work to...
Episode 121: The 5 Languages of Faith-Caring for the Disillusioned, Doubting, and Disconnected Pa...
Просмотров 109Месяц назад
We all face doubt, disappointment, and even disillusionment at times. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you my framework for cultivating a vibrant inner spirituality-one that doesn’t bypass or exile the hard parts of this faith journey. Here’s what I cover: 1. The surprising secret to emotionally resilient faith 2. What is an inner family of parts? 3. Research on different faith orientations...
Episode 120: Navigating Celebrity Culture-How Personas, Platforms, & Profits Are Hurting the Chur...
Просмотров 48Месяц назад
Today’s conversation is a fascinating deep-dive into celebrity culture with Katelyn Beaty, editor and author of Celebrities For Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, & Profits are Hurting the Church. We explore the dynamics of celebrity culture and its profound effects on both the church and our personal sense of worth and mission. Here’s what we cover: 1. The importance of developing an inner locus ...
Episode 119: Drawing Strength from the Past -The Spirit of Justice & True Stories of Faith, Race,...
Просмотров 82Месяц назад
It was an absolute honor to sit down with New York Times bestselling author & public historian Dr. Jemar Tisby for an incredibly rich conversation about his brand new book,The Spirit of Justice. We discuss his own story of coming to faith and what led him to explore stories of Black Christians who tirelessly pursued healing, goodness, and justice against impossible odds. Here’s what we cover: 1...
Episode 118: Types of Therapy, the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care, & the Role of Sin in Therapy
Просмотров 84Месяц назад
Today, Cindy and I are tackling your questions about therapy, shedding light on research, common challenges, and insights to help you on your own healing journey! Here's what we cover: 1. Which modality should I use (DBT / CBT / IFS / EMDR)? (4:30) 2. What is the most important factor in getting results? (8:53) 3. What is trauma-informed therapy? (10:07) 4. How do therapists deal with getting t...
Episode 117: Healing in the Messy Middle-How to Transform Churches, Families, & Communities with ...
Просмотров 852 месяца назад
Have you ever felt like you’ve grown and healed, but the people around you haven’t? In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend and therapist, Dr. Monique Gadson, for a powerful conversation about how to ignite change not only within ourselves but also within the systems we're deeply connected to-whether that's our families, churches, or work environments. Here’s what we cover: 1. Dr. Monique’s...
Episode 114: Healing Trauma- How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, & Restore Your Faith With Tr...
Просмотров 1722 месяца назад
Do you struggle to let go of pain from your past? If so, you do not want to miss today's episode! Kobe Campbell is a trauma therapist and the author of Why am I Like This? She joins me today to discuss her own journey through healing and insight from her work as a trauma therapist. Here’s what we cover: 1. Kobe’s personal experience with trauma (4:10) 2. The burden she picked up as a twin (7:59...
Episode 113: A New Vision of Human Flourishing-A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Duke Un...
Просмотров 1643 месяца назад
Why do I struggle with mental health? How do I respond to Christians who claim there's no such thing as mental illness? What does my mental health diagnosis mean? If you've asked any of these questions, you don't want to miss today's episode! Join me as I discuss these crucial topics with Duke University psychiatrist and theologian, Warren Kinghorn, a leading expert in integrating Christian fai...
Episode 112: Navigating Anxiety-Practical, Powerful Tips to Recognize and Transform Anxiety In Yo...
Просмотров 1163 месяца назад
What if anxiety isn't your enemy? What if it's trying to help? We all feel anxious at times. As we close out this series on Inside Out, we're bring you some powerful tips about how to transform anxiety into a powerful ally. Here’s what we cover: 1. The most important strategy when you feel anxious (12:59) 2. How to recognize the voice of anxiety (14:03) 3. The relationship between anxiety & num...
Episode 111: The Enneagram For Moms-How to Transforms Parenting Triggers & Blind Spots Into Growt...
Просмотров 783 месяца назад
Do you ever get activated by your kids-even when they’re not really doing anything wrong? It happens to the best of parents! Today’s episode, featuring renowned Enneagram expert, Beth McCord, is such an incredibly helpful and practical conversation about how to transform triggers into opportunities for health and connection. Here’s what we cover: 1. How the Enneagram helped Beth stop comparing ...
Episode 110: How to Be Wise When People Are Difficult-Biblical Strategies For Keeping Your Emotio...
Просмотров 1713 месяца назад
We all need to tune up our boundaries from time to time, especially when encountering difficult people. Today, I'm sharing an encore episode about the Biblical mandate to "Turn the Other Cheek." Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with being a doormat in the face of toxicity! Originally titled, Should I Turn the Other Cheek? Why It's the Opposite of Being a Doormat & How to Stand Firm in the Fa...
Episode 109: Healing Burdens From the Past-How to Overcome Childhood Wounds and Heal Your Younger...
Просмотров 2194 месяца назад
Do you ever struggle with negative beliefs about yourself, even though you know they aren't true? We all carry burdens that we pick up in childhood, and these burdens can be surprisingly persistent. Today's guest, therapist, author of The One Inside, & host of The One Inside IFS podcast, Tammy Sollenberger shares her journey of healing her younger self from these painful burdens. Here's what we...
Episode 108: Inside Out-Internal Family Systems, Therapy, and High-Performing Protectors with Jen...
Просмотров 2994 месяца назад
Episode 108: Inside Out-Internal Family Systems, Therapy, and High-Performing Protectors with Jen...
Episode 107: Name, Frame, & Brave Depression: Science-Backed Strategies to Treat Mild and Stubbor...
Просмотров 1494 месяца назад
Episode 107: Name, Frame, & Brave Depression: Science-Backed Strategies to Treat Mild and Stubbor...
Episode 106: Transform Limiting Beliefs, Embrace Critical Thinking, & Navigate Holistic Health wi...
Просмотров 1394 месяца назад
Episode 106: Transform Limiting Beliefs, Embrace Critical Thinking, & Navigate Holistic Health wi...
Episode 105: 4 Lies We Tell, the Mental Health Benefits of Honesty, & How to Stop Lying In Your R...
Просмотров 1274 месяца назад
Episode 105: 4 Lies We Tell, the Mental Health Benefits of Honesty, & How to Stop Lying In Your R...
Episode 104: Overcoming the Fear of Vulnerability-Strategies to Stop Feeling Alone and Build Mean...
Просмотров 1325 месяцев назад
Episode 104: Overcoming the Fear of Vulnerability-Strategies to Stop Feeling Alone and Build Mean...
Episode 103: Name, Frame, and Brave Gossip
Просмотров 985 месяцев назад
Episode 103: Name, Frame, and Brave Gossip
Episode 102: I Shouldn’t Feel Conflicted About God-How to Name, Frame, and Brave Complicated Emot...
Просмотров 1615 месяцев назад
Episode 102: I Shouldn’t Feel Conflicted About God-How to Name, Frame, and Brave Complicated Emot...
Bonus Episode: Aundi Kolber & Dr. Alison on Writing & Launching Books
Просмотров 545 месяцев назад
Bonus Episode: Aundi Kolber & Dr. Alison on Writing & Launching Books
Episode 101: I Shouldn’t Feel Angry-Exploring the Violence that Shapes Our Family Stories & How t...
Просмотров 1505 месяцев назад
Episode 101: I Shouldn’t Feel Angry-Exploring the Violence that Shapes Our Family Stories & How t...
Episode 100: I Shouldn’t Feel Betrayed By Someone I Trust-How to Grieve, Breathe, & Receive in th...
Просмотров 2176 месяцев назад
Episode 100: I Shouldn’t Feel Betrayed By Someone I Trust-How to Grieve, Breathe, & Receive in th...
Episode 99: I Shouldn’t Feel Like My Spirit is Broken-Exploring a Broken Spirit & the Dark Night ...
Просмотров 1126 месяцев назад
Episode 99: I Shouldn’t Feel Like My Spirit is Broken-Exploring a Broken Spirit & the Dark Night ...
Episode 98: I Shouldn’t Feel Alone in My Grief-Why Your Grief Matters & How to Support Those Who ...
Просмотров 1546 месяцев назад
Episode 98: I Shouldn’t Feel Alone in My Grief-Why Your Grief Matters & How to Support Those Who ...
Episode 97: I Shouldn't Feel This Anxious-Insights on Trauma & Healing with Monique Koven
Просмотров 3616 месяцев назад
Episode 97: I Shouldn't Feel This Anxious-Insights on Trauma & Healing with Monique Koven
Episode 96: Signs of Emotional Immaturity & How to Bring Emotional Health Into Your Relationships
Просмотров 2107 месяцев назад
Episode 96: Signs of Emotional Immaturity & How to Bring Emotional Health Into Your Relationships
Episode 95: 4 Toxic Behaviors You Need to Recognize & the #1 Way to Protect Yourself
Просмотров 3007 месяцев назад
Episode 95: 4 Toxic Behaviors You Need to Recognize & the #1 Way to Protect Yourself
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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.
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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 💞
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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
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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.
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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.
Never thought of doing activities to love myself!!
A "comma" God... great revelation!
I made so many clips from this podcast. So much wisdom imparted here ❤
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