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The Best of You

Dr. Alison Cook
Mental Health
God
Jesus
Faith
The Secure Soul
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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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

Today’s Scripture: James 3:13–18

How do you know whether the voice guiding you is actually wisdom—or fear dressed up as certainty, responsibility, or discernment? James gives us a very different way to recognize wisdom: not by confidence, volume, or... more

What if some of the qualities you’ve learned to call “strength” are clues to a wound underneath?

You may be responsible, independent, productive, and good at taking care of everyone else. But when those patterns become extreme, they can sometimes po... more

Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11–14

What if the next faithful step isn’t as far away as it feels? When fear and uncertainty take over, we can turn discernment into an exhausting search for perfect clarity. But Scripture offers a more grounded wa... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Melanie Schenkel
Guest discussed in episode as a conversation partner
Episode: 212. Why You Feel Everything So Deeply (and Other People Don’t): Childhood, Sensitivity & the Nervous System
Piera Gelardi
Creative visionary and author, co-founder of Refinery29, founder of New Maluma
New Maluma; Refinery29
Episode: 211. Is Productivity Ruining Our Mental Health? Why We Need More Play (Piera Gelardi)
Lindsay Gibson
Clinical psychologist and author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Private practice / author
Episode: 210: From Emotionally Immature Parents to Emotionally Mature Parenting with Dr. Lindsay Gibson
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

Host

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
  • 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
  • Love!

    Love this podcast. Thank you for sharing the truth and being so encouraging. The only reason for 4 starts is because the ads are really distracting at times.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MaryMTilson
    United States3 months ago
  • I’m so grateful for this podcast!

    I can’t remember how I discovered Alison’s podcast but I’m so glad that I did. I’ve been you going through a really hard time for over a year and Alison’s wisdom and gentle teaching have not only been a huge support but she is helping me to see God in a different way. When I became a Christian over 40 years ago I did not understand about the Pharisees and Sadducees so when I read Jesus’ harsh words to them, I thought those words were meant for me. This did not help me to feel loved by God and I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Puffmummy
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • SO grateful

    I’ve always loved Allison’s work, but this is such a beautiful gift to have a few minutes of her wisdom connect connecting the Bible to the body and helping us reintegrate. It’s my favorite thing to listen to getting ready in the morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justme514
    United States3 months ago

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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.
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.

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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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1. Sheila Wise-Rowe
2. Aubry Bracco
3. Leslie Vernick
4. Amy Ore-Ewing
5. Steven Tracy
6. Melanie Schenkel
7. Piera Gelardi
8. Lindsay Gibson

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