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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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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
Episode 92: How to Honor Loss & Why It Matters With Rachel Marie Kang

We experience big and little losses all the time. A friend moves away. An opportunity passes you by. A relationship... more

29 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 91: Self-Worth–How to Believe You Are Enough & Transform Your Life with Jamie Kern Lima

Do you doubt yourself? Struggle to respect your own worth? Self-worth is foundational to both our psychological and our spiritual health,... more

22 Feb 2024 · 40 minutes
Episode 90: Parenting Through Transitions—How Their Challenges Catalyze Your Growth

Navigating transitions with your children is a deep dive into raw emotions, facing conflict, and your own unhealed wounds. These... more

15 Feb 2024 · 49 minutes
Episode 89: When A Relationship Has to Change—How to Tolerate Discomfort, Face an Attachment Void, & Resource Yourself

We need attachments to other people, places, and to God. Yet transitions have a way of shaking up those attachments—even... more

08 Feb 2024 · 47 minutes
Episode 88: Navigating Transitions—What to Do When Change Stirs up Anxiety, Uncertainty, or Confusion

What do you do when life feels disorienting or uncertain? Maybe a relationship ends, you change jobs, or your children... more

01 Feb 2024 · 47 minutes
Episode 87: A Surprising Way to Break Free From Self-Criticism & Comparing Yourself to Others

Do you feel like others are doing better than you? Do you struggle with an inner critic? Do you see... more

25 Jan 2024 · 38 minutes
Episode 86: Embracing Conflict—Why It's Essential & 4 Simple Ways to Tackle It

Conflict is a part of every relationship. It’s normal to disagree from time to time - even (especially!) with the... more

18 Jan 2024 · 43 minutes
Episode 85: The Goal of a Healthy Family & 6 Roles We Take On In Dysfunction

It’s hard to lead a family! It's even harder when you didn’t experience health in your own family as a... more

11 Jan 2024 · 52 minutes
Episode 84: The Truth About Happiness and 4 Proven Ways to Feel Happier

Most of us want to be happier, but we don't even know what true happiness means! We walk around feeling... more

05 Jan 2024 · 39 minutes
Episode 83: How to Turn Anger, Sadness, and Fear Into Powerful Allies

Most people feel anger, sadness, or fear at some point during the day. It's normal to feel these emotions. The... more

21 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
Episode 82: Why We Overreact—How Big Emotions Can Help You Unburden Past Hurts

We all over-react at times. I know I do! Maybe someone is late, and you get really angry instead of... more

14 Dec 2023 · 38 minutes
Episode 81: Finding God Through Your Feelings—How to Practice the Presence of God No Matter What You’re Feeling

If you’re struggling to feel connected spiritually or stuck in negative emotions, you’re in good company. Research shows that 9... more

07 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
Episode 80: Navigating Overwhelming Emotions—2 Essential Steps to Bring Calm to the Chaos Within

What if your emotions aren't your enemies afterall? What if they actually help? This holiday season, I'm taking you on... more

30 Nov 2023 · 39 minutes
Episode 79: Surviving Trauma & A Path to Forgiveness—Finding God In the Hardest Parts of Your Story With Esau McCaulley

I was thrilled to have this conversation about a book that's easily one of my favorites this year. The brilliant... more

16 Nov 2023 · 50 minutes
Episode 78: The Mental Health Benefits of Forgiveness & Thoughts on Grace with Max Lucado

Today’s episode is packed! First, I walk you through some practical, research-backed thoughts on forgiveness and grace. Then I invite... more

09 Nov 2023 · 46 minutes
Episode 77: The Dark Night of the Soul—Why It Happens & What It Means

Have you felt far from God? Do you find yourself wondering what in the world God is doing amidst all... more

03 Nov 2023 · 38 minutes
Episode 76: When Self-Help Isn't Enough—Finding the Faith & Strength to Move Forward after Loss & Heartache With Granger Smith

I read country music singer Granger Smith's new book in one sitting and cried my way through it. It’s a... more

26 Oct 2023 · 50 minutes
Episode 75: Your Secret Weapon Against Stress & Anxiety—How to Transform Your Mind Through the Power of Prayer

Prayer is where self-awareness meets God-awareness. I’ve come to cherish it as an intimate, deeply grounding practice. But I haven’t... more

19 Oct 2023 · 49 minutes
Episode 74: The Neurobiology of Hope and How to Find Hope in Hard Times with Dr. Curt Thompson

I am so thrilled to have my friend, Dr. Curt Thompson, on the podcast today. I have been deeply transformed... more

14 Oct 2023 · 45 minutes
Episode 73: True Belonging vs. Groupthink, Cliques, & Trying to Fit In—How to Belong to Others While Staying True To Yourself

If you’ve ever struggled to feel like you belong, this episode is for you. I’ve struggled with belonging for decades.... more

05 Oct 2023 · 42 minutes
Episode 72: Resilience—Overcoming Failure, Handling Adversity, and Telling Yourself the Truth

We all feel defeated by the challenges we face from time to time. I have talked with so many people... more

28 Sep 2023 · 39 minutes
Episode 71: All About Therapy—Do I Need a Therapist, How Do I Find One, and What Type of Therapy Works Best?

Today, we’re talking allll about therapy. I've gathered up the big questions people ask and we're tackling them head-on. Remember,... more

21 Sep 2023 · 48 minutes
Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships

Get ready to level up your emotional intelligence! In this week's episode, we're diving deep into the heart of emotional... more

14 Sep 2023 · 53 minutes
Episode 69: Your Future Self—8 Challenges to Resolve As You Become the Person You Were Meant to Be

We are all creating the future version of ourselves every single day. We're either moving toward wholeness—or we're moving toward... more

07 Sep 2023 · 38 minutes
Episode 68: How *Not* to Lose Yourself—Remaining You While Raising Them with Alli Worthington

I absolutely loved this conversation with Alli Worthington. We get so real about the toxic traps all around and how... more

31 Aug 2023 · 46 minutes
Episode 67: The Inextricable Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing—Gen Z & A Hidden Search for Meaning

Today’s episode is straight up 🔥🔥🔥. I got to know Cindy Gao last year, when she reached out to me... more

24 Aug 2023 · 52 minutes
Episode 66: The Truth About Anxiety & How to Become a Worry Free Parent with Sissy Goff

I am thrilled to be back this week, diving into an incredible conversation with beloved therapist, Sissy Goff! We're tackling... more

17 Aug 2023 · 49 minutes
Episode 65: Vulnerability, Parenting, and Letting Go of Control—Inside A Guy’s Perspective With Our Friends From Dadville

Research shows that many men are struggling and not sure how to get support. So I asked our friends from... more

03 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Episode 64: Women’s Health—Menopause, Hormones, Depression and How to Advocate for Yourself Through Your Body’s Changes

This episode is an absolute must-listen! If you're a woman journeying through your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, or if... more

27 Jul 2023 · 51 minutes
Episode 63: Spiritual Direction, the Power of Listening, & How to Attune to Yourself and to Others

Imagine if someone sat with you and listened to you attentively for as long as you needed. That’s what I... more

20 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Episode 62: Your Questions About Friendship—How to Test a New Relationship, Manage Your Capacity Through Different Life Seasons, & Become a Friend to Yourself

Today we're trying something new! We've gathered up your most-asked questions about friendship and discuss them on the podcast. These... more

13 Jul 2023 · 52 minutes
Episode 61: Reconnecting With Old Friends—Healing the Past, Naming Regret & Bringing Your Whole Self into the Future

This episode is so special! I sit down with my 3 childhood friends, including my older sister, as we describe... more

06 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Episode 60: How to Make New Friends, Identify Red and Green Flags, & Extract Yourself From an Unhealthy Situation with Aundi Kolber & Dr. Monique Gadson

Making new friends is hard as an adult! We’ve been hurt. We’ve changed and outgrown old ways. So how do... more

29 Jun 2023 · 53 minutes
Episode 59: Overcoming Past Hurt & Deepening Friendships Through Intentional Community with Jennie Allen

I loved this beautiful and honest conversation about friendship with Jennie Allen, bestselling author of Find Your People and founder... more

22 Jun 2023 · 53 minutes
Episode 58: Friends on Friendship—How to Find Friends Who Bring out the Best of You with Dr. Curt Thompson, Amy Cella, and Pepper Sweeney

I'm so excited to announce our brand-new series, "Friends on Friendships"! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we... more

15 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episode 57: Should I Turn the Other Cheek? Why It's the Opposite of Being a Doormat & How to Stand Firm in the Face of Gaslighting, Manipulation, and Toxicity

Phew! Today’s episode gets fiery 🔥🔥🔥! Many of us were taught to “turn the other cheek” as a call to... more

08 Jun 2023 · 46 minutes
Episode 56: Am I Really Supposed to Die to Myself? Misconstrued Messages and How to Disentangle From Them

We’re hitting hard today on this question “Am I really supposed to die to myself?” So many have been encouraged... more

01 Jun 2023 · 47 minutes
Episode 55: Am I Supposed to Distrust Myself? Why Trusting Yourself is Necessary to Establishing Healthy Relationships With Other People

This week we're talking all about self-trust—how we develop it, and why it's so crucial to the health of our... more

25 May 2023 · 49 minutes
Episode 54: Can I Pray My Anxiety Away? A Surprising Approach to the Anxiety Pandemic & How to Walk Yourself & Your Kids Through It

Today’s conversation is pure fire! We're talking all things anxiety with Curtis Chang, author of a brand new book, The... more

25 May 2023 · 55 minutes
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I loved this beautiful and honest conversation about friendship with Jennie Allen, bestselling author of Find Your People and founder of IF:Gathering.... more