392: Dr. Alison Cook on The Lifetime Journey of Healing, What Stops Guilt from Becoming Shame, Why Surrender Positions You for Wisdom, and How to Emotionally Attune to Others

Dr. Alison Cook is back on the podcast this week and let me tell you right now, she brought it. We’re talking about the lifetime journey of healing, what stops guilt from turning into shame, why surrender positions us for wisdom, and how to emotionally attune to the people in our lives. One of my favorite parts of the conversation was when Alison took us down the road of talking about whole-body compassion. This is part and parcel of transformation, so I’m confident this conversation will add tremendous value to your life.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Alison Cook is a therapist and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast. She is the author of the ECPA bestselling book The Best of You and coauthor of Boundaries for Your Soul. Widely recognized as an expert at the intersection of faith and psychology, Dr. Alison empowers individuals to heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, forge healthy rela­tionships, and experience a loving God who is for them.

Originally from Wyoming, Alison trained at Dartmouth College (BA), Denver Seminary (MA), and the University of Denver (PhD), where she specialized in integrating psychology and theology. Alison’s doctoral dissertation centered on the relationship between religion and prejudice. She is certified in IFS.

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Featured Resources

• I Shouldn’t Feel This Way: Name What’s Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action
• The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God
• Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out

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