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The Best of You

Dr. Alison Cook
Mental Health
Anxiety
Relationships
Faith
Healing
Grief
God
Trauma
Boundaries
Psychology
Personal Growth
Therapy
Parenting
Resilience
Hope
Mindfulness
Joy
Jesus
Internal Family Systems
Self-Care

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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Latest Episodes

Today's Scripture: Colossians 3:12–15

Every morning, we get dressed before stepping into the world—but what are we wearing on the inside? In today’s episode, we reflect on Colossians 3. This isn’t about performing spiritual maturity or pretending ha... more

What does it actually mean to raise an emotionally mature child?

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Alison Cook sits down with renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, whose groundbreaking book "Adult Children of Emotional... more

Today's Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1–10

Have you ever wondered if God was speaking, but you weren’t sure? In today’s episode, we look at the story of Samuel learning to recognize God’s voice. His story reminds us that discernment is not always instant cl... more

Today's Scripture: John 2:1–11

What do you do when you’ve run out of energy, patience, joy, or capacity? In today’s episode, we look at Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana, where the wine runs out and Jesus quietly meets a hidden need. This ... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Flanagan
Clinical psychologist, author, speaker
The Road Less Triggered / The Less Triggered Tribe
Episode: 209. Triggered in Marriage, Parenting, or Friendship? How to Respond Without Overreacting OR Shutting Down
Tish Harrison Warren
Anglican priest and award-winning author
Author of What Grows in Weary Lands
Episode: 208. Spiritual Dryness, Burnout, and the Desert Seasons of Faith with Tish Harrison Warren
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Award-winning science journalist and author, expert in neuroscience and emotional healing
Mind Drama / Author
Episode: 207. Why You Can’t Stop Overthinking—and How to Break the Spiral
Jenna Riemersma
Licensed professional counselor, IFS therapist, author of Move Toward
Move Toward (author)
Episode: 206. Getting Unstuck: When Parts of You Are in Conflict (And How to Find Relief)
Dr. James C. Jackson
Clinical psychologist and researcher
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Episode: 205. It’s Not Just Physical: The Emotional Trauma of a Medical Diagnosis
Jon Acuff
New York Times bestselling author; speaker; coach; expert on overthinking goals and getting unstuck
Author, Speaker, Coach
Episode: 204. Procrastination Isn’t Laziness: What’s Really Holding You Back with Jon Acuff
Dr. James Cordova
Clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at Clark University; author of The Mindful Path to Intimacy
Clark University
Episode: 203. Staying Close When Connection Feels Hard: The Relationship Skills No One Has Taught You (with Relationship Expert Dr. James Cordova)
Dr. Peace Amadi
Psychology professor, speaker, coach and mental health expert
The Wholehearted Way / author of The Wholehearted Way
Episode: "This Must Be My Fault" — Why We Take Rejection So Personally (Ep 201)
Justin Whitmel Earley
Lawyer, author, husband and father of four; author of The Common Rule, Habits of the Household, and The Body Teaches the Soul
Author, Attorney
Episode: 199. What the Body Teaches Our Soul with Justin Whitmel Earley

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Dr. Alison Cook
Host and therapist/author guiding discussion and practice from a faith-informed psychology perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • The perfect addition to my day!

    I am amazed at how timely each episode is to my daily life! There are so many takeaways that have changed my perspective, illuminated my circumstances, or simply encouraged me to tears. Thank you Dr. Alison!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    musicdenise
    United Statesa month ago
  • Refreshing

    This podcast has been such a refreshing addition to my daily routines. I enjoy the combination of Bible verses and psychology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LilyofGod
    United States2 months ago
  • Best devotionals you will hear

    I have loved Dr Alison’s weekly show for years but the daily contemplations set a new level for devotionals. So impactful, beautiful, real.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elz Mac
    Australia2 months ago
  • Daily podcast

    I've always been a Dr. Alison fan, but I really love the new daily podcast. They are short, encouraging nuggets of wisdom that are great way to start my morning. This is definitely on my daily lesson.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    waynes3girls
    United States2 months ago
  • Soothing

    I like these shorter episodes and less commercials! Keep is up Alison!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MG1776KC
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners describe the show as a grounding mix of scripture and psychology that feels practical for daily life.

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208. Spiritual Dryness, Burnout, and the Desert Seasons of Faith with Tish Harrison Warren
Q: Can you share more about how you talk about resilience practices without turning them into a quick-fix checklist?
Yes. The book emphasizes stability as a holistic practice—stability in prayer, community, and daily habits—while also acknowledging doubt, exhaustion, and the reality of not feeling energized. It invites ongoing growth rather than a rush to end the desert season, focusing on deepening character and trust in God.
208. Spiritual Dryness, Burnout, and the Desert Seasons of Faith with Tish Harrison Warren
Q: Where can people find your book and how should they approach the message of staying rather than escaping?
The book, What Grows in Weary Lands, is available anywhere books are sold, including independent bookstores and online retailers. The core message is that staying in the place you are, rather than searching for a dramatic solution, is where growth and resilience are cultivated; it invites accompaniment rather than a promise of easy fixes.
208. Spiritual Dryness, Burnout, and the Desert Seasons of Faith with Tish Harrison Warren
Q: What would you want to say to someone who feels stuck in this weary land during their daily life?
I would tell them that this is normal and not a sign that they are failing. There is valuable growth happening in the ordinary, sometimes painful moments, and staying engaged with the people around them and the practices they value will open space for transformation over time.
207. Why You Can’t Stop Overthinking—and How to Break the Spiral
Q: How does the book approach rumination as a brain and body issue?
It links rumination to the default mode network and childhood trauma, then provides a practical MIS T framework to decode and address the patterns, followed by somatic exercises to re-engage the body in the healing process.
206. Getting Unstuck: When Parts of You Are in Conflict (And How to Find Relief)
Q: What do you mean by Move Toward in practical terms?
Move Toward is a three-step process—notice, know, and need—that helps people recognize an activated part, understand its story, and respond in a way that meets the part's underlying need while staying led by the true self.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best of You

What is The Best of You about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends scripture with psychology to help listeners break patterns, heal from trauma, and live with greater presence and integrity. Across episodes, topics include self-worth, people-pleasing, burnout, power and voice, inner parts work, and navigating faith-based resilience. Guests span clinicians and researchers, but the host remains the steady guide, weaving faith, practical tools, and compassionate storytelling into bite-sized, actionable insights. Unique elements include daily devotionals, integration of biblical narratives with modern psychology, and promotion of related books and resources, which often deepen the listener journey beyond each episode. This combination makes it appealing to Christians seeking mental-health-info... more

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1. Kelly Flanagan
2. Tish Harrison Warren
3. Donna Jackson Nakazawa
4. Jenna Riemersma
5. Dr. James C. Jackson
6. Jon Acuff
7. Dr. James Cordova
8. Dr. Peace Amadi

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