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The Best of You

Dr. Alison Cook
Mental Health
God
Jesus
The Secure Soul
Faith
Boundaries
Anxiety
Relationships
Attachment Theory
Healing
Psychology
Hope
Joy
Grief
Nervous System
Resilience
Jesus Christ
Trauma
Mindfulness
People Pleasing

Join therapist and author, Dr. Alison Cook, as she guides you through some of your toughest challenges with wisdom, kindness, and grace. Together with friends and experts we'll unpack the best of psychology from a faith-based perspective. You’ll discover how to break free from painful patterns, mend your past, and discover what brings out the best of you.

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What happens to your capacity to trust God when life has taught you to brace for disappointment?

You may still believe God is good. You may know the Scriptures and have walked with Him for years. And yet there can be places inside of you that still ... more

Sexual wounding shows up in so many different ways, and it affects so many men and women.

Maybe something happened that felt off, invasive, confusing, or inappropriate, but you told yourself it wasn’t a big deal. Maybe you’ve never used the words se... more

Have you ever walked into a room and almost automatically started adjusting yourself?

Maybe you hold back what you really think. You soften your opinions. You make yourself more agreeable. Not because you’re trying to be dishonest, but because some ... more

You love the kids you've been called to care for. You’re grateful most of the time.

But sometimes your hidden feelings are still, well.... complicated.

You may feel frustrated by how much is asked of you, lonely in the load you’re carrying, jealous... more

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Patricia Hewlin
Professor at Columbia University, author of Staying True to You
Columbia University
Episode: 225. The Cost of Changing Yourself to Fit In—and How to Belong Without Abandoning Yourself with Dr. Patricia Hewlin
Kathy Tuan-MacLean
National Director of Faculty Ministry for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; author
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Episode: 224. The Feelings You Think a Mom Shouldn’t Have: What to Do With Shame, Resentment, and the Pressure to Get It Right
Tara Edelschick
Teacher and writer; author
Independent/Authors of Moms at the Well
Episode: 224. The Feelings You Think a Mom Shouldn’t Have: What to Do With Shame, Resentment, and the Pressure to Get It Right
Sheila Wise-Rowe
Therapist, author, and educator focused on trauma and racial healing
Trauma and leadership work, author of Seeds of Racial Healing
Episode: 223. The Hidden Trauma Behind People-Pleasing, Perfectionism & Self-Sufficiency with Sheila Wise-Rowe
Ian Morgan Cron
Therapist, author, Enneagram teacher; host of Typology podcast
Independent/Author
Episode: 220. Is Your Faith Falling Apart—or Growing Deeper? With Ian Morgan Cron
Aubry Bracco
Winner of Survivor 50; reality-television survivor and public figure
Survivor
Episode: 218. From Panic Attack to Survivor Season 50 Winner: How Aubry Bracco Learned to Trust Herself Again
Leslie Vernick
Licensed clinical social worker, relationship coach, author of The Emotionally Destructive Marriage and The Emotionally Destructive Relationship
Leslie Vernick; Conquer/Destructive Relationships resources
Episode: 217. What to Do When You’re the Only One Trying: Leslie Vernick on Emotionally Destructive Relationships
Amy Ore-Ewing
International author, speaker and theologian; founder of Advocate Collective
Advocate Collective
Episode: 216. Forgiveness Without Self-Abandonment: How to Forgive Without Ignoring the Harm with Amy Orr-Ewing
Steven Tracy
Theologian and co-founder of Mending the Soul
Mending the Soul
Episode: 214. The Difference Between God's Voice and Spiritual Manipulation with Theologian Steven Tracy

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Dr. Alison Cook
Host and therapist/author guiding listeners through psychology from a faith-based perspective; leads faith-based psychology conversations and daily devotions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Thank you!!!

    I began my counseling journey four years ago, and was beyond blessed to find this podcast!! Dr. Allison is absolutely incredible bringing phycology alongside Gods word!! You’ve been a huge part of my healing journey! I’m so thankful for your vulnerability, and realness in each one!! Thank you for the work of love you pour into each of these!! Thank you for being brave!! You’ve been a part of my healing journey and for that I’ll forever be thankful for you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindsay A Short
    United States21 days ago
  • Thank you God!

    I needed this podcast more than you know. Last night I prayed for Jesus to guide me and help me to love myself. I know God loves me, but sometimes loneliness can be overwhelming. Thank you for providing me with some relief from my grief! May God bless you and keep you well. Love Allegra

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alleranf
    United Statesa month ago
  • My thoughts 💭

    I really like your podcast Dr. Alison and my Mom likes it too and they really help us with our day. Thank you for your wonderful gift of speech and wisdom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    White Dove 🕊️ 
    United Statesa month ago
  • Giving a voice

    This podcast has been transformational in giving me my God given agency and voice- and been a resource I share with dear friends and loved ones to give them permission to BE themselves. Dr Allison speaks with so much gentleness and tender mercy, grace and compassion, truth and love. The wisdom she shares is valuable and practical and the questions are given with compassionate curiosity. This podcast and her resources are a gift of Gods grace and nurturing care.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christina Dunn
    United States2 months ago
  • Soul filling truth

    I’m so grateful that Dr. Alison not only records excellent interviews with interesting guests, but also takes the time to give us daily bite-sized podcasts based on Scripture. She packs so much insight into just ten minutes— giving us really practical help for things we struggle with every day. There is just nothing else like this that can make such a difference in our lives. Thank you Dr. Alison!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susie Crosby
    United States2 months ago

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Daily devotions feel grounding and actionable.
Gentle, practical faith-psychology blend is uniquely uplifting.
Ads can be distracting but content stays deeply helpful.

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226. When Sexual Wounding Shapes Your Story—or Someone You Love: Healing Shame, Trust, and the Body with Dr. Dan Allender
Q: What role can communities play in supporting survivors?
Communities can provide grounding in care, reduce stigma around naming abuse, offer resources like recovery weeks or workshops, and ensure ongoing, compassionate support rather than shaming or blaming survivors.
226. When Sexual Wounding Shapes Your Story—or Someone You Love: Healing Shame, Trust, and the Body with Dr. Dan Allender
Q: How should parents respond when a child discloses abuse?
Parents should listen without gaslighting, invite the child to share at their own pace, seek to understand with permission-based questions, thank the child for their courage, and establish safety and accountability, including protective boundaries for the child moving forward.
223. The Hidden Trauma Behind People-Pleasing, Perfectionism & Self-Sufficiency with Sheila Wise-Rowe
Q: How do you think about trauma?
Trauma exists on a spectrum (big T and little t). Personal experiences vary, and God cares about each person's suffering and meets them where they are, regardless of whether others understand it.
218. From Panic Attack to Survivor Season 50 Winner: How Aubry Bracco Learned to Trust Herself Again
Q: Did you have a history with anxiety or panic before going in, or was that a surprise?
Aubry explains she has always navigated anxiety with a strong achievement drive, later diagnosed as mild generalized anxiety, and that the on-air panic was a complex mix of heat, isolation, and being out of her element, which she gradually reframed through therapy.
210: From Emotionally Immature Parents to Emotionally Mature Parenting with Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Q: What does emotional maturity look like in a child, and how can parents recognize it at different developmental stages?
Children show growing emotional maturity when they turn toward important people with eye contact, express their inner world, and demonstrate moments of empathy appropriate to their developmental stage; signs vary by age, with autonomy in toddlers and identity seeking in teens, all within a secure, attuned relationship.

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A faith-forward, psychology-informed show that blends scripture with practical mental-health strategies. Episodes frequently center on gentle self-compassion, attachment theory, belonging, and healing from trauma through grace, with a strong emphasis on compassionate coaching for inner parts and everyday resilience. Listeners can expect short daily devotions, longer conversational episodes with guests, and sponsor messages integrated into the content. Noteworthy is the clear commitment to tying spiritual practices to tangible psychological tools, plus recurring mentions of new books and programs to deepen growth and healing.

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The Best of You launched 4 years ago and published 369 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Patricia Hewlin
2. Kathy Tuan-MacLean
3. Tara Edelschick
4. Sheila Wise-Rowe
5. Ian Morgan Cron
6. Aubry Bracco
7. Leslie Vernick
8. Amy Ore-Ewing

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