The Best of You

EASTER: Love That Finds you Again

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

He is risen! After walking through this Holy Week together—from safety, to betrayal, to suffering, to loss—we arrive at the moment that changes e...

GOOD FRIDAY: Loss, Grief, and When Nothing Makes Sense

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ve been walking through a special Easter devotional journey—following the story of Jesus as it unfolds from safety, to rupture, to s...

HOLY WEEK: Love Offered But Not Yet Understood

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if love doesn’t wait until you’re ready… but meets you right in the middle of the mess? This week, as part of the Holy Week series on The ...

HOLY WEEK: Resilience in Suffering

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the week leading up to Easter, and each day we’re walking through the story of Jesus—moving from safety, to rupture, to suffering, and ulti...

HOLY WEEK: When a Friend Betrays You

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the week leading up to Easter, and each day we’re walking through the story of Jesus—moving from safety, to rupture, to suffering, and ulti...

HOLY WEEK: Whom Shall I Fear? Safety in God

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the week leading up to Easter, and so every reading this week is designed to guide us through the story of Jesus—moving from safety, to ruptu...

The Unseen Work of the Inner Life

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 When life feels like it’s wearing you down on the outside, ...

"This Must Be My Fault" — Why We Take Rejection So Personally (Ep 201)

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if heartbreak isn’t just about what happened to you—but what it reveals about what you believe about yourself? At its core, heartbreak isn’...

Not Taking the Bait: How to Stop Reacting

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Proverbs 19:11 When someone pushes your buttons and you feel that instant urge to rea...

What Jesus Says to the Weary

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Matthew 11:28–30 Feeling weary, burdened, or burned out? Jesus offers rest that mee...

When Life Feels Heavy & Unfair

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 13 This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, burdened, or emotionally exh...

How Healthy Conflict Works

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Ephesians 4:25–32 Topics covered: Why avoiding conflict can quietly damage rela...

200. Trauma, Safety, and Healing —3 Types of Trauma + 4 Ways to Restore Trust

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—but what your body learned about safety in relationships? If you’ve ever wondered why it’...

When You Walk Through the Fire

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Isaiah 43:1–3 Topics covered: How Isaiah 43 offers comfort during anxiety, grie...

Why Jesus Calls the Broken Blessed

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Matthew 5:3-10 Topics covered: A fresh look at the Beatitudes (Matthew 5) and wha...

Know My Anxious Thoughts

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 139:23–24 Topics covered: How to notice what’s really happening inside ...

True Guilt vs. Distorted Guilt

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 2 Corinthians 7:9–10 Topics covered: The kind of guilt that heals The kind ...

199. What the Body Teaches Our Soul with Justin Whitmel Earley

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when your body starts telling a story your mind cannot ignore? In this episode, Dr. Alison sits down with author Justin Whitmel Earley t...

Family Fractures, Family Secrets, & the Roles We Learn to Play

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Genesis 37:2-24 Topics covered: The family wound nobody names Different famil...

How to Be A Sheep Among Wolves

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Matthew 10:16 Topics covered: What “wise as serpents, innocent as doves” look...

Anger Without Spiraling

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 4:4–8 Topics covered: How to acknowledge anger without letting it hijack...

When Comparison Creeps In

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 1 Corinthians 3:3–7 Topics covered: Why comparison isn’t just a “social med...

198: Breaking Painful Generational Patterns—One Woman’s Story of Healing Childhood Wounds with Melanie Shankle

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when the person who was supposed to nurture you becomes the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode, Dr. Alison sits down with ...

Fear Isn’t Failure

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Isaiah 41:10 Topics covered: There's no shame in fear What God promises Str...

Forgiveness Does Not Equal Access

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Luke 17:1-5 Topics covered: Why Jesus starts with the reality of harm How to f...

Healing Shame

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 25:1-7 Topics covered: Why shame makes you want to hide A prayer to ...

Confident Humility

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Phillipians 2:1-11 Topics covered: Humility that isn’t self-erasure How to c...

197: Am I Under Attack—or Just Overwhelmed? Spiritual Warfare and Personal Responsibility with Joel Muddamalle

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if there’s something spiritual happening beneath what you’re carrying? You’re doing the work.You’re praying.You’re g...

The First Blame Shift

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Genesis 3:12–13 Go Deeper: Episode 178: How to Recognize Toxic Tactics & Stop Taki...

Grace Runs Toward You

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Luke 15:11–32 Go Deeper: Episode 78: Thoughts on Grace with Max Lucado Episode 13...

The Exhale Your Soul Needs

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 23 Go Deeper: Episode 176: Intimacy with God in a Noisy World Episode 191: Th...

Love Must Be Sincere

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Romans 12:9–18 Go Deeper: Episode 194: Discernment in Relationships: How to Sta...

196: Humor as Healing—The Nervous System, Embodied Delight, and the Need for Safe Connection

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“A joyful heart is good medicine.” But not the kind of joy you fake. In this episode, Dr. Alison explores the difference between healthy humor...

Hope As Resilience

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Lamentations 3:19–26 Go Deeper: Episode 190: Self-Brain Surgery, Overcoming Tra...

When You Doubt

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: John 20:24–29 Go Deeper: Episode 159: Spiritual Drowning, Honest Questions, and...

Do Not Put Your Hope in Rulers

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 146 1:-10 Go Deeper: Episode 119: Drawing Strength From the Past—The Spir...

Strength Through Fragility

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 2 Corinthians 4:7–10 Go Deeper: Learn more about strength through fragility thr...

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

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt exhausted — not because you don’t care, but because you’re carrying more than you can name? Dr. Alison is joined by therapis...

Dealing With Fools

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Proverbs 26:4–5 Go Deeper: Episode 1: What is Narcissism Really? Read: Gasligh...

Trauma, Touch, and the Courage to Reach

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Luke 8:43–48 Go Deeper: Episode 4: What do I need to know about trauma? Episod...

The Psychology of Joy

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Psalm 16:5–11 Go Deeper: Episode 172: Daring Joy & Breaking Free From Toxic Pos...

Love Is Not Gaslighting

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 1 Corinthians 13:1–7 Go Deeper: Read more on my blog here: Gaslighting & the Bi...

194: When Relationships Start to Drain You—Using Discernment to Stay Connected Without Losing Yourself

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Connection matters deeply — and yet for many of us, it’s never felt more confusing. In this solo episode, Dr. Alison explores the tension many ...

Wrestling With God

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Genesis 32:22–30 Go Deeper: Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: https://www.ins...

Gratitude

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Luke 17:11–19 Go Deeper: Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: https://www.instag...

Resting a Dysregulated Nervous System

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 116:5-7 Go Deeper: Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Emotional Maturity

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Galatians 5:22–25 Go Deeper: Episode 96: Signs of Emotional Immaturity & How to...

193. Why Relationships Feel Hard Even When You Care: An Unfiltered Conversation with Relationship Expert Debra Fileta

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever left a conversation thinking, That’s not what I meant — and still felt the distance linger? Do you ever wonder why relationships fe...

Why all Work is Sacred

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Exodus 31:1–6 Go Deeper: Episode 192: The Work Only Humans Can Do—Why Connect...

Recognizing Toxic Fruit

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Matthew 7:15–20 Go Deeper: Episode 178: How to Recognize Toxic Tactics & Stop T...

When God Feels Far

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 42:1–5 Go Deeper: Episode 77: The Dark Night of the Soul—Why It Happen...

Growth That Doesn't Feel Good

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today's Scripture: Hebrews 12:11. Hebrews 12 uses language about discipline and parenthood that may feel t...

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

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to live out our calling in a world increasingly shaped by technology, efficiency, and automation? In this episode, Dr. Alison explo...

Burnout

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 1 Kings 19:1–13 Go Deeper: Episode 99: I Shouldn't Feel Like My Spirit is Broke...

Name Your Desire

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Mark 10:46–52 Go Deeper: three chapters of The Best of You and download a free PD...

Pour Out Your Heart

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 62:5–8 Go Deeper: Episode 176: Intimacy with God in a Noisy World Episode 159...

Love Without Overfunctioning

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Galatians 6:2–5. Go Deeper: Episode 138: The Hidden Cost of Overfunctioning Episode...

191: The 5 Most Important Things I've Learned About Faith, Attachment, & The Inner Life

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you actually heal and change—not just cope or try harder? In this solo episode, Dr. Alison reflects on five core insights about faith, attac...

Habits Shape Your Heart

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Deuteronomy 6:4–9. Go Deeper: Episode 186: A Simple Practice to Interrupt Stress, O...

Why We Project

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.Today’s Scripture is Luke 10:38–42 .Go Deeper: Episode 95: 4 Toxic Behaviors & How to Protect Yourself Get...

Rooted & Resilient

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Psalm 1:1-4. Go Deeper: Episode 141: How Self-Compassion Shapes Resilience with Aundi...

Life Beyond Ego

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Romans 8:5-6 . Go Deeper: Episode 56: Am I Really Supposed to Die to Myself Episode 2...

190: Self-Brain Surgery, Overcoming Trauma, and the Courage to Change How You Think with Dr. Lee Warren

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if healing doesn’t start with managing your emotions—but with understanding how your brain responds to fear, grief, and hope? In this episod...

Honor Your Parents

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Exodus 20:12. Go Deeper: Episode 161: Healing from Dysfunctional Family Patterns Epis...

Where is Your Attention?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Luke 10:38-42. Go Deeper:⁠ Episode 185⁠: For the Ones who are Overwhelmed ⁠Episo...

Securely Attached

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Psalm 131. Go Deeper: Episode 16: What are Attachment Styles? Episode 143: Reparent...

Do Not Worry

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day! Today's Scripture is Matthew 6:25–29 & 34. Go Deeper: ⁠Episode 129⁠⁠: Understanding Your Anxiety—...

189: Introducing The Best of You Every Day (A New Daily Practice)

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

January has a way of pulling us straight into the how. How will I fix what feels off? How will I be more disciplined? How will I finally get it right...

188: Tiny Joys, Big Healing: Retraining the Brain for Hope

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If gratitude and grief seem to arrive hand in hand this season or hope feels costly, like putting your armor down in the middle of a battle… Nothing...

187: Finding Your Way Back to Peace This Holiday Season

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If the holidays bring up a lot for you, old roles, old emotions, or the pressure to keep everyone happy, you’re not alone. Christmas has a way of ...

Stuck in Overthinking? A Simple Practice to Interrupt Stress, Overwhelm, and Habit Loops

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If stress or discomfort sends you into overthinking, numbing, or trying to fix what you can’t control… If certain habits feel automatic no matter...

185: For the Ones Who Are Overwhelmed and Tempted to People-Please — A Real-Time Practice to Help You Return to God’s Loving Presence

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at night replaying a conversation If you spiral through guilt after setting even the gentlest boundary If...

184: Stop Running From Anxiety - How to Tell Normal Stress from Unhealthy Anxiety and Find Peace Over Panic

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We spend so much energy trying to silence anxiety. But what if it isn’t an enemy to defeat—what if it’s a signal to understand? This week, Dr. ...

183: The Real Reason You Compare Yourself (and How to Heal It)

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It can happen so fast - you feel grateful one moment, and five minutes on Instagram later you’re suddenly feeling small or behind. But what if compa...

182: Self-Esteem Culture, Therapy Culture, and the Case for Wholeness in Christ

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When insecurity takes over, most of us double down on self-improvement. But what if freedom doesn’t come from focusing more on yourself - but less? ...

181: The Healing Power of Safe People (Not Just Safe Spaces)

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when relationships feels risky after you’ve been hurt, betrayed, or let down, yet you still crave real connection? This week, Dr. Al...

180: When People Push Your Buttons: The Power of Curiosity Over Control With Harvard Psychologist Dr. Stuart Ablon

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when someone you love - whether it’s your kids, a spouse, or a friend - keeps doing the same maddening things?  This week, we’re ...

Celebrating a New Season of The Best of YOU Podcast!

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Best of You Podcast is your weekly space for wholehearted healing and soul-deep growth. Every Thursday you'll learn from Dr. Alison Cook—a psy...

179: Building Wise Trust - How to Protect Your Heart Without Closing it Off

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you weren’t meant to trust blindly, but to trust wisely? Trust is sacred - and when it’s broken, it’s easy to shut down or swing toward...

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

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when someone’s behavior leaves you feeling small, confused, or constantly on edge?  That uneasy feeling isn’t random, it’s ofte...

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

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you turn when heartache threatens to take over your whole life? This week, Dr Alison is joined by Amber Smith to talk about her journey from...

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

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the world feels on fire, how do our souls find rest in God alone? This week’s two-part episode is close to my heart. In the wake of recent v...

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

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world has changed, and raising kids now requires a new kind of courage. In this encouraging, yet practical episode, Dr. Alison is joined by couns...

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

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Alison is joined by counselor and podcast host Trey Tucker for an honest conversation about the rise of therapy culture online, t...

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

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to make the church a safer place for women’s voices? This week Dr. Alison is joined by husband-and-wife therapists Dr. Christy Ba...

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

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself afraid to feel joy - worried that if you celebrate, the other shoe will inevitably drop? So many of us quietly hold joy ...

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

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we work so hard to earn the approval of others? And what is it really costing us? In this candid, practical episode, Dr. Alison tackles one of...

170: The Truth About Venting, Numbing, and Finding Real Relief - Science-Backed Tools to Actually Restore Your Brain and Body

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if what keeps you going is also keeping you stuck? Does venting actually help, or is it actually making you feel worse? This powerful, hope-fil...

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

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of holding it all together for everyone else? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Alison explores the hidden ache of emotional caretak...

168: How Do I Trust God After Loss? Navigating Spiritual Disorientation and the Quiet Path Back with Stephanie Duncan Smith

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to risk love again—after loss, heartbreak, and the disorientating grief that follows? In this incredibly tender and powerful co...

167: Can I Pray the Anxiety Away?

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if anxiety isn’t something to pray away—or push down—but an invitation to deeper healing? In this week’s re-air of one of our most downl...

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

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or stuck in patterns of self-criticism, this episode offers a practical path forward rooted in both...

165: Reboot Your Boundaries — A Practical Guide to Help you Reset, Protect Your Peace and Create Space for What Matters Most

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is summer leaving you more frazzled than refreshed? Between travel, family gatherings, long days, and shifting routines, summer can test your limits i...

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

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your story—even the complicated parts—could become a doorway to deeper faith? In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Alison Cook is joined b...

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

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when the very place that was supposed to nourish your soul becomes a source of deep harm? In this deeply moving and necessary conver...

162: When Reconnection Feels Impossible—Family Estrangement Expert Dr. Joshua Coleman on Grief, Boundaries, and Hope for Healing.

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when repair in your family isn’t possible—at least not yet? In this powerful follow-up to last week’s conversation on family pai...

161: Finding Yourself Without Losing Your Family - Healing from Dysfunctional Family Patterns with Jerry Wise

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your family is the source of your deepest wounds? How do you hold onto your identity without cutting off the people who raised you...

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

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do with the ache of not feeling wanted? The part of you that wonders if you’ll ever truly belong? In this powerful conversation with IF...

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

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by the brilliant and beautifully honest Dr. Heather Thompson Day for a conversation on spiritual wrestling. Heather’s latest book, What...

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

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your most distressing thoughts aren’t who you are—but a signal pointing to pain that needs healing? Therapist and author Monica DiCristin...