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The Best of You
The Best of You
That Sounds Fun Network

Join therapist and author, Dr. Alison Cook, as she guides you through some of your toughest challenges with wisdom, kindness, and grace.... more

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Episodes

Episode 131: Navigating Holiday Emotions—An Honest, Heartfelt Conversation About Guilt, Nostalgia, and Exhaustion with Author & Spiritual Director Anjuli Paschall

Do the holidays bring a mix of joy and complicated emotions for you? We're supposed to feel grateful, and parts of... more

28 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes
Episode 130: Is This Autism? Understanding Neurodiversity, Navigating Social Cues, & How to Support Loved Ones with Neuropsychologist Dr. Donna Henderson

Have you ever wondered if someone you know might be on the autism spectrum—or even questioned it about yourself? Autism Spectrum... more

21 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
Episode 129: Understanding Your Anxiety—A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Calm, Advocating For Yourself, and Cultivating Inner Resilience

Do you ever feel stuck in anxious thoughts? Are you longing for more moments of calm throughout your day? Every single one... more

14 Nov 2024 · 39 minutes
Episode 128: Generational Trauma—Overcoming Inherited Dysfunction & Legacy Burdens with Therapist Gina Birkemeier

Are you carrying burdens that aren't entirely your own? Could understanding your family's past be the key to unlocking a... more

07 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
Episode 127: Healing Childhood Wounds—The Enmeshed Family & 5 Toxic Patterns that Affect Your Ability to Thrive in Adult Relationships

Are patterns from your past influencing how you show up in relationships today? In this episode, we explore how early family... more

31 Oct 2024 · 44 minutes
Episode 126: Restoring Wonder & Play in Intimacy—Navigating Sexual Brokenness, Safety, and Vulnerability with Therapist Sam Jolman

Did you know that by adulthood, most people have experienced some form of sexual wounding? Today's conversation with Sam Jolman, therapist... more

24 Oct 2024 · 43 minutes
Episode 125: Recovering From Purity Culture: Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, and Move Forward in Your Faith with Dr. Camden Morgante

Today's episode is a fascinating conversation about the phenomenon of "purity culture." You've heard the phrase, but my guest today,... more

17 Oct 2024 · 50 minutes
Episode 124: Boundaries & Numbing—How to Set Healthy Limits and Stop Avoiding Your Feelings

If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries or wondered why it’s so hard to respect them in others, this episode... more

10 Oct 2024 · 38 minutes
Episode 123: How to Heal When You’ve Been Hurt—Healing What’s Within with Narcissism Expert Chuck DeGroat

What do you do after someone hurts you? How do you heal the pain that lingers inside of you? This is such... more

03 Oct 2024 · 46 minutes
Episode 122: Navigating Anxiety, Therapy, and Spiritual Formation—Balancing Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health with John Mark Comer

Has anxiety ever made it hard for you to connect with God? Do you love God but sometimes struggle with... more

26 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episode 121: The 5 Languages of Faith—Caring for the Disillusioned, Doubting, and Disconnected Parts of You

We all face doubt, disappointment, and even disillusionment at times. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you my framework for cultivating... more

19 Sep 2024 · 43 minutes
Episode 120: Navigating Celebrity Culture—How Personas, Platforms, & Profits Are Hurting the Church with Katelyn Beaty

Today’s conversation is a fascinating deep-dive into celebrity culture with Katelyn Beaty, editor and author of Celebrities For Jesus: How... more

12 Sep 2024 · 52 minutes
Episode 119: Drawing Strength from the Past —The Spirit of Justice & True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance with Dr. Jemar Tisby

It was an absolute honor to sit down with New York Times bestselling author & public historian Dr. Jemar Tisby... more

05 Sep 2024 · 48 minutes
Episode 118: Types of Therapy, the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care, & the Role of Sin in Therapy

Today, Cindy and I are tackling your questions about therapy, shedding light on research, common challenges, and insights to help... more

29 Aug 2024 · 38 minutes
Episode 117: Healing in the Messy Middle—How to Transform Churches, Families, & Communities with Dr. Monique Gadson

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... more

22 Aug 2024 · 52 minutes
Episode 116: Blended Families—How to Heal, Build, & Sustain a Healthy Family Through Grief, Loss, & Complicated Circumstances

Did you grow up in a blended family? Are you navigating the complexities of creating one? Blended families face unique challenges,... more

15 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 115: 4 Ways to Transform Your Relationship—Expert Tips to Heal Pain Points and Deepen Intimacy

Do you want to learn how to strengthen your relationship over time? Do you want to have better communication and... more

08 Aug 2024 · 50 minutes
Episode 114: Healing Trauma— How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, & Restore Your Faith With Trauma Therapist Kobe Campbell

Do you struggle to let go of pain from your past? If so, you do not want to miss today's episode!... more

01 Aug 2024 · 47 minutes
Episode 113: A New Vision of Human Flourishing—A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Duke University Psychiatrist & Theologian Warren Kinghorn

Why do I struggle with mental health? How do I respond to Christians who claim there's no such thing as mental... more

25 Jul 2024 · 56 minutes
Episode 112: Navigating Anxiety—Practical, Powerful Tips to Recognize and Transform Anxiety In Your Life

What if anxiety isn't your enemy? What if it's trying to help? We all feel anxious at times. As we close out... more

18 Jul 2024 · 37 minutes
Episode 111: The Enneagram For Moms—How to Transforms Parenting Triggers & Blind Spots Into Growth & Connection With Beth McCord

Do you ever get activated by your kids—even when they’re not really doing anything wrong? It happens to the best of... more

11 Jul 2024 · 48 minutes
Episode 110: How to Be Wise When People Are Difficult—Biblical Strategies For Keeping Your Emotional Health & Mental Sanity

We all need to tune up our boundaries from time to time, especially when encountering difficult people. Today, I'm sharing... more

04 Jul 2024 · 46 minutes
Episode 109: Healing Burdens From the Past—How to Overcome Childhood Wounds and Heal Your Younger Self with Tammy Sollenberger

Do you ever struggle with negative beliefs about yourself, even though you know they aren't true? We all carry burdens that... more

27 Jun 2024 · 55 minutes
Episode 108: Inside Out—Internal Family Systems, Therapy, and High-Performing Protectors with Jenna Riemersma

Do you ever feel like you're wearing a mask, hiding how you really feel from others? Do you find yourself in... more

20 Jun 2024 · 49 minutes
Episode 107: Name, Frame, & Brave Depression: Science-Backed Strategies to Treat Mild and Stubborn Depression & Recover Your Joy with Dr. Len Lantz

Have you or someone you love struggled with depression? If so, you’re not alone. Rates of depression have increased in the... more

13 Jun 2024 · 46 minutes
Episode 106: Transform Limiting Beliefs, Embrace Critical Thinking, & Navigate Holistic Health with Dr. Josh Axe

Have you wondered how a single negative comment can shape your beliefs about yourself? In this episode, we dive into the... more

06 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
Episode 105: 4 Lies We Tell, the Mental Health Benefits of Honesty, & How to Stop Lying In Your Relationships

Are you ever tempted to lie to spare someone’s feelings or avoid conflict? You're not alone. Research shows that most people... more

30 May 2024 · 49 minutes
Episode 104: Overcoming the Fear of Vulnerability—Strategies to Stop Feeling Alone and Build Meaningful Connections

Have you ever felt isolated because you can't open up to others? Do you worry that showing vulnerability might lead to... more

23 May 2024 · 59 minutes
Episode 103: Name, Frame, and Brave Gossip

We don't want to gossip, but most of us do it. What if gossip actually plays a deeper role in... more

16 May 2024 · 45 minutes
Episode 102: I Shouldn’t Feel Conflicted About God—How to Name, Frame, and Brave Complicated Emotions About Faith & God

Do you ever feel distant from God? Do you struggle with conflicting emotions or unanswered questions that make it hard to... more

09 May 2024 · 45 minutes
Bonus Episode: Aundi Kolber & Dr. Alison on Writing & Launching Books

Happy Book Launch day! Today I Shouldn't Feel This Way is out in the world AND it's the two-year anniversary... more

07 May 2024 · 47 minutes
Episode 101: I Shouldn’t Feel Angry—Exploring the Violence that Shapes Our Family Stories & How to Heal with Lisa Jo Baker

How do you navigate anger in your family? What do you do when a parent who was supposed to love... more

02 May 2024 · 59 minutes
Episode 100: I Shouldn’t Feel Betrayed By Someone I Trust—How to Grieve, Breathe, & Receive in the Wake of Broken Trust with Steve Carter

Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you thought you could trust? It's a deeply painful experience that can leave you... more

25 Apr 2024 · 49 minutes
Episode 99: I Shouldn’t Feel Like My Spirit is Broken—Exploring a Broken Spirit & the Dark Night of the Soul with Christopher Cook

Do you ever feel like your spirit is broken? Do you feel like you can't put yourself back together despite your... more

18 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 98: I Shouldn’t Feel Alone in My Grief—Why Your Grief Matters & How to Support Those Who Are Grieving with J.S. Park

What do you do when you're grieving? How do you support others through grief? Grief shows up in all of our lives—whether... more

11 Apr 2024 · 54 minutes
Episode 97: I Shouldn't Feel This Anxious—Insights on Trauma & Healing with Monique Koven

Today’s episode is just so special and so deeply personal. If you’ve experienced trauma, please listen. If you love someone,... more

04 Apr 2024 · 42 minutes
Episode 96: Signs of Emotional Immaturity & How to Bring Emotional Health Into Your Relationships

Do you walk on eggshells with someone you love? Do you sometimes feel like you can't have an honest conversation? Signs of... more

28 Mar 2024 · 42 minutes
Episode 95: 4 Toxic Behaviors You Need to Recognize & the #1 Way to Protect Yourself

If you’re human, you’ve encountered some toxic behaviors. We all have. And it’s not wise to be naive about them.... more

21 Mar 2024 · 50 minutes
Episode 94: Should I Stay or Should I Walk Away? How to Discern When It’s Time to Leave with Emily P. Freeman

How do you decide when it’s time to leave a place or a relationship behind? We have to make decisions... more

14 Mar 2024 · 46 minutes
Episode 93: 3 Ways to Stop Guilt-Tripping Yourself, Untangle Complicated Emotions, & Discover the Joy of Clarity

Emotions are complicated. They're also beautiful. When you don't honor the complicated mix of fears, frustrations, and also the good things... more

07 Mar 2024 · 42 minutes
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Today’s episode is just so special and so deeply personal. If you’ve experienced trauma, please listen. If you love someone, please listen.... more