The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

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Join me each week as we learn together how to bring out the best of you. I'm a psychotherapist, author, and podcast host who uses science-backed tools and spiritual wisdom to help you heal from the inside out—and thrive. I'm also a former teacher, and I love taking complex topics and breaking them down into practical tools you can apply in your everyday life. Episodes come out every Thursday and we'll invite some friends and other experts to share their stories too. We'll also answer your questions along the way. The Best of You Every Day is an audio-only daily devotional that can be listened on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

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What Humor Heals (Or BREAKS)—The Nervous System, Embodied Delight, and the Need for SAFE Connection

What Humor Heals (Or BREAKS)—The Nervous System, Embodied Delight, and the Need for SAFE Connection The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

162 views - 3 days ago

Caring For Others vs. Carrying Them—How to Build Healthy Dependencies with Nedra Tawwab

Caring For Others vs. Carrying Them—How to Build Healthy Dependencies with Nedra Tawwab The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

228 views - 1 week ago

When the Relationship Starts to Drain You—Use Discernment and Stay Connected Without Losing Yourself

When the Relationship Starts to Drain You—Use Discernment and Stay Connected Without Losing Yourself The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

495 views - 2 weeks ago

Relationship Expert Shares the Skills We Were Never Taught About Relationships (Debra Fileta)

Relationship Expert Shares the Skills We Were Never Taught About Relationships (Debra Fileta) The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

402 views - 3 weeks ago

The Work Only Humans Can Do: Why Connection, Vocation, and Meaning Still Matter in a World of AI

The Work Only Humans Can Do: Why Connection, Vocation, and Meaning Still Matter in a World of AI The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

272 views - 1 month ago

The 5 Most IMPORTANT Things I wish I'd Known Sooner When It Comes to Healing

The 5 Most IMPORTANT Things I wish I'd Known Sooner When It Comes to Healing The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

748 views - 1 month ago

You Are Not Your Thoughts: The Brain Science Behind Real, Lasting Healing from a Neurosurgeon

You Are Not Your Thoughts: The Brain Science Behind Real, Lasting Healing from a Neurosurgeon The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

1.1K views - 1 month ago

A Grounded Way To Begin 2026

A Grounded Way To Begin 2026 The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

514 views - 1 month ago

Tiny Joys, Big Healing: Retraining the Brain for Hope

Tiny Joys, Big Healing: Retraining the Brain for Hope The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

709 views - 2 months ago

You're Allowed to Rest: Finding Peace in the Chaos

You're Allowed to Rest: Finding Peace in the Chaos The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

467 views - 2 months ago

TOP Neuroscientist Reveals the #1 Tool to Break Coping Habits

TOP Neuroscientist Reveals the #1 Tool to Break Coping Habits The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

520 views - 2 months ago

Why People Pleasing Actually Makes You Feel More Alone

Why People Pleasing Actually Makes You Feel More Alone The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

465 views - 3 months ago

Psychology Professor Reveals the Breakthrough to Healthy Anxiety

Psychology Professor Reveals the Breakthrough to Healthy Anxiety The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

377 views - 3 months ago

Comparison Isn't A Bad Thing

Comparison Isn't A Bad Thing The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

325 views - 3 months ago

Is Therapy Culture Getting Unhealthy? (Sharon Hodde Miller)

Is Therapy Culture Getting Unhealthy? (Sharon Hodde Miller) The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

458 views - 3 months ago

181: Finding Safe People (Not Just Safe Spaces) with Toni Collier

181: Finding Safe People (Not Just Safe Spaces) with Toni Collier The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

612 views - 3 months ago

180: 5 Must Have Skills You Need When Dealing With Difficult Behavior From A Harvard Psychologist

180: 5 Must Have Skills You Need When Dealing With Difficult Behavior From A Harvard Psychologist The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

1.9K views - 4 months ago

179: How to rebuild trust—without building walls: What to do when trusting again feels impossible

179: How to rebuild trust—without building walls: What to do when trusting again feels impossible The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

1.4K views - 4 months ago

Doing the Hard Work Emotionally, Spiritually, and Mentally in this ALL NEW Season of The Best of You

Doing the Hard Work Emotionally, Spiritually, and Mentally in this ALL NEW Season of The Best of You The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

155 views - 4 months ago

178: How to Recognize Toxic Tactics, and Stop Taking the Bait

178: How to Recognize Toxic Tactics, and Stop Taking the Bait The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

896 views - 4 months ago

177: Meeting God on the Bathroom Floor - Amber Smith on Faith, Hope, and Life After Loss

177: Meeting God on the Bathroom Floor - Amber Smith on Faith, Hope, and Life After Loss The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

211 views - 4 months ago

176: My Reflections on Love in an Age of Violence · Plus Dr. Stephen Macchia on Intimacy with God...

176: My Reflections on Love in an Age of Violence · Plus Dr. Stephen Macchia on Intimacy with God... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

154 views - 5 months ago

175: A Game-Changing Toolkit to Help Kids Conquer Worry and Build Courage

175: A Game-Changing Toolkit to Help Kids Conquer Worry and Build Courage The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

126 views - 5 months ago

174: TikTok Therapy Trends, Overprotective Parenting, and Raising Resilient Kids with Trey Tucker

174: TikTok Therapy Trends, Overprotective Parenting, and Raising Resilient Kids with Trey Tucker The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

96 views - 5 months ago

173. From Silence to Safety: Reclaiming Women’s Stories in Faith Spaces with Therapists Christy &...

173. From Silence to Safety: Reclaiming Women’s Stories in Faith Spaces with Therapists Christy &... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

155 views - 5 months ago

172. Daring Joy: Breaking Free from Fear, Cynicism, and Toxic Positivity with Therapist Nicole Za...

172. Daring Joy: Breaking Free from Fear, Cynicism, and Toxic Positivity with Therapist Nicole Za... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

264 views - 6 months ago

171: Why People Pleasing Actually Makes You Feel More Alone, and 3 Steps to Create Real Connection

171: Why People Pleasing Actually Makes You Feel More Alone, and 3 Steps to Create Real Connection The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

258 views - 6 months ago

170: The Truth About Venting, Numbing, and Finding Real Relief - Science-Backed Tools to Actually...

170: The Truth About Venting, Numbing, and Finding Real Relief - Science-Backed Tools to Actually... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

261 views - 6 months ago

169: When Caretaking Becomes Compulsive – How to Break Free from the Urge to Help Everyone Except...

169: When Caretaking Becomes Compulsive – How to Break Free from the Urge to Help Everyone Except... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

182 views - 6 months ago

168: How Do I Trust God After Loss? Navigating Spiritual Disorientation and the Quiet Path Back w...

168: How Do I Trust God After Loss? Navigating Spiritual Disorientation and the Quiet Path Back w... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

74 views - 6 months ago

167: Can I Pray the Anxiety Away?

167: Can I Pray the Anxiety Away? The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

164 views - 7 months ago

166: When Your Emotions Are at War – Here’s How to Set Boundaries Inside Your Own Soul

166: When Your Emotions Are at War – Here’s How to Set Boundaries Inside Your Own Soul The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

238 views - 7 months ago

165: Reboot Your Boundaries — A Practical Guide to Help you Reset, Protect Your Peace and Create ...

165: Reboot Your Boundaries — A Practical Guide to Help you Reset, Protect Your Peace and Create ... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

149 views - 7 months ago

164: Rewriting Your Narrative – What If the Hardest Parts of Your Story Hold the Key to Your Growth?

164: Rewriting Your Narrative – What If the Hardest Parts of Your Story Hold the Key to Your Growth? The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

285 views - 7 months ago

163: Healing Spiritual Wounds – Understanding Abuse in Faith Spaces with Rachael Clinton Chen

163: Healing Spiritual Wounds – Understanding Abuse in Faith Spaces with Rachael Clinton Chen The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

198 views - 8 months ago

162: When Reconnection Feels Impossible—Family Estrangement Expert Dr. Joshua Coleman on Grief, B...

162: When Reconnection Feels Impossible—Family Estrangement Expert Dr. Joshua Coleman on Grief, B... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

380 views - 8 months ago

161: Finding Yourself Without Losing Your Family - Healing from Dysfunctional Family Patterns wit...

161: Finding Yourself Without Losing Your Family - Healing from Dysfunctional Family Patterns wit... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

412 views - 8 months ago

160: When You Feel Unwanted—Meeting the Parts of You That Long to Belong with IFS Therapist Tammy...

160: When You Feel Unwanted—Meeting the Parts of You That Long to Belong with IFS Therapist Tammy... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

191 views - 8 months ago

159: Spiritual Drowning, Honest Questions, and a God Who Doesn’t Let Go with Heather Thompson Day

159: Spiritual Drowning, Honest Questions, and a God Who Doesn’t Let Go with Heather Thompson Day The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

150 views - 9 months ago

158: Your Pain Has a Name: The Deeper Hurt Behind Distressing Thoughts with Therapist Monica DiCr...

158: Your Pain Has a Name: The Deeper Hurt Behind Distressing Thoughts with Therapist Monica DiCr... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

156 views - 9 months ago

157: Braving Change—3 Ways to Get Unstuck & Transform Guilt and Regret

157: Braving Change—3 Ways to Get Unstuck & Transform Guilt and Regret The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

155 views - 9 months ago

156: How to Break Free from Self-Sabotage with Mary Marantz

156: How to Break Free from Self-Sabotage with Mary Marantz The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

206 views - 9 months ago

155: A Fresh Take on Boundaries—Prioritize What Matters, Avoid Burnout, and Navigate Toxicity

155: A Fresh Take on Boundaries—Prioritize What Matters, Avoid Burnout, and Navigate Toxicity The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

186 views - 9 months ago

Episode 154: The Cost of Denying Your Own Needs—When Emotional Exhaustion Tells a Deeper Story

Episode 154: The Cost of Denying Your Own Needs—When Emotional Exhaustion Tells a Deeper Story The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

242 views - 10 months ago

Episode 153: Embodied Healing and Spiritual Trauma with Dr. Hillary McBride

Episode 153: Embodied Healing and Spiritual Trauma with Dr. Hillary McBride The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

243 views - 10 months ago

Episode 152: The Anxiety Beneath Perfectionism—Why Trying Harder Won't Set You Free

Episode 152: The Anxiety Beneath Perfectionism—Why Trying Harder Won't Set You Free The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

191 views - 10 months ago

Episode 151: The Hidden Reason You Feel Overwhelmed—The Mental Load with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

Episode 151: The Hidden Reason You Feel Overwhelmed—The Mental Load with Dr. Morgan Cutlip The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

276 views - 10 months ago

Episode 150: Debunking Harmful Messages About Intimacy with Sheila Wray Gregoire

Episode 150: Debunking Harmful Messages About Intimacy with Sheila Wray Gregoire The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

256 views - 10 months ago

Episode 149: Narcissism in the Bible—5 Toxic Behaviors to Avoid & How to Protect Your Soul

Episode 149: Narcissism in the Bible—5 Toxic Behaviors to Avoid & How to Protect Your Soul The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

227 views - 11 months ago

Episode 148: The Truth About Marriage—Dan Allender on Healing, Intimacy & Hard Fights

Episode 148: The Truth About Marriage—Dan Allender on Healing, Intimacy & Hard Fights The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

300 views - 11 months ago

Episode 147: The Hidden Trauma of Being the Chosen Child & a Path Toward Healing with Adam Young

Episode 147: The Hidden Trauma of Being the Chosen Child & a Path Toward Healing with Adam Young The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

207 views - 11 months ago

Episode 146 BONUS: Why Fun Matters and the Difference Between Escape & Relief with Annie F. Downs

Episode 146 BONUS: Why Fun Matters and the Difference Between Escape & Relief with Annie F. Downs The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

78 views - 11 months ago

Episode 145: From Rejection to Redemption—Transforming Your Rejection Story

Episode 145: From Rejection to Redemption—Transforming Your Rejection Story The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

180 views - 11 months ago

Episode 144: Healing the Soul Through Encounters with Jesus Featuring John Eldredge

Episode 144: Healing the Soul Through Encounters with Jesus Featuring John Eldredge The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

453 views - 1 year ago

Episode 143: Reparenting Your Younger Self—How to Find Inner Security

Episode 143: Reparenting Your Younger Self—How to Find Inner Security The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

248 views - 1 year ago

Episode 142 BONUS: Digital Detox—Surprising Insights from 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Carlos Whittaker

Episode 142 BONUS: Digital Detox—Surprising Insights from 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Carlos Whittaker The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

71 views - 1 year ago

Episode 141: Unlocking Your True Power—How Self-Compassion Strengthens Resilience & Helps You Adv...

Episode 141: Unlocking Your True Power—How Self-Compassion Strengthens Resilience & Helps You Adv... The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

144 views - 1 year ago

Episode 140: If You Struggle with Guilt and Second-Guessing Yourself, This Will Set You Free

Episode 140: If You Struggle with Guilt and Second-Guessing Yourself, This Will Set You Free The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

232 views - 1 year ago

Episode 139: IFS, the 12 Steps, and A Way to Heal When You’re Tempted to Numb Your Pain

Episode 139: IFS, the 12 Steps, and A Way to Heal When You’re Tempted to Numb Your Pain The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

237 views - 1 year ago

Episode 138: Breaking Free from Overfunctioning

Episode 138: Breaking Free from Overfunctioning The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

272 views - 1 year ago