The Best of You

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...

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

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're tackling a topic that continues to strike a chord with so many of you: how to make a change when you're stuck between loyalty and growth, guilt ...

156: Why Fear Shows Up When You’re About to Grow & How to Break Free from Self-Sabotage with Mary Marantz

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if fear isn’t a warning sign—but a signal you’re stepping into something that matters? I’m joined by the brilliant and creative Mary Mar...

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

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I feel guilty for protecting my time or energy? Is this a boundary—or am I just avoiding someone? Boundaries stir up a lot of emotions. But...

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

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted—even while doing all the “right” things—this episode is for you. I’m sharing a personal story an...

Episode 153: Embodied Healing, Spiritual Trauma, and the Journey Home to Your Body with Dr. Hillary McBride

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m joined by someone whose work has profoundly shaped my own healing journey—Dr. Hillary McBride. A psychologist, researcher, author, ...

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

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel constantly driven to get everything right—to be the perfect partner, parent, worker, or friend? On this week's solo episode, Dr. Alison ...

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

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the invisible yet relentless responsibilities that occupy your mind every single day? You’re not alone. In today’s...

Episode 150: The Great Sex Rescue—Debunking Harmful Messages About Intimacy in Christian Marriage with Sheila Wray Gregoire

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Alison talks with Sheila Wray Gregoire, groundbreaking author of The Great Sex Rescue. They confront harmful mi...

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

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Dr. Alison explores the pervasive issue of narcissism—a term that's become increasingly relevant in today's culture. From ...

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

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Dan Allender, a pioneer in Christian counseling and founder of The Allender Center, joins Dr. Alison to explore the raw, real wor...

Episode 147: The Hidden Trauma of Being the Chosen Child & a Path Toward Healing—Making Sense of Your Family Story with Therapist Adam Young

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, Dr. Alison welcomes Adam Young, a psychotherapist and author of the new book, “Make Sense of Your Story”, to dive into t...

Episode 146 BONUS: Why Fun Matters, the Difference Between Escape & Relief, and a Journey Through Loss with Annie F. Downs

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode of The Best of You podcast, Dr. Alison welcomes Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Tha...

Episode 145: From Rejection to Redemption—Transforming Your Rejection Story Into One of Loving Empowerment

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dr. Alison dives into a heartfelt exploration of rejection, including how we internalize rejection from early life experiences, and how thes...

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

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this profoundly insightful episode, Dr. Alison explores the often overlooked "young places" within our souls with John Eldredge, New York Times bes...

Episode 143: Reparenting Your Younger Self—How to Stop Seeking Approval From Others & Find Inner Security

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're diving deep into something that touches so many of us—why we seek external validation and approval from others, and how healing our you...

Episode 142 BONUS: Digital Detox—Surprising Insights from 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks & Amish Farmers Featuring Carlos Whittaker

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this unmissable bonus episode, Dr. Alison chats with Carlos Whittaker, best-selling author and podcast host, about his life-changing experience of ...

Episode 141: Unlocking Your True Power—How Self-Compassion Strengthens Resilience & Helps You Advocate For Yourself with Aundi Kolber

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how to transform daily stress into personal strength and resilience? In today's must-listen episode, Dr. Alison is joined by t...

Episode 140: If You Struggle with Guilt and Second-Guessing Yourself, This Will Set You Free – How to Stop Blaming Yourself for Things That Aren’t Your Fault

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel guilty for not doing enough—or take responsibility for things that aren’t yours to own? Today Dr. Alison tackles the complex feelings ...

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

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the behaviors you turn to for comfort—whether it’s overworking, people-pleasing, or numbing out—aren’t the real problem, but rather a ...

Episode 138: Breaking Free from Overfunctioning—Discover the Hidden Costs of Always Being 'The Responsible One’

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you always the one taking care of and fixing problems for everyone else? Today, I'm taking a deep dive into the heart of overfunctioning—explor...

Episode 137: The Mindful Marriage—Overcome Pain Cycles and Discover the Surprising Secret to Lasting Love with Ron and Nan Deal

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the secret to healing marriage struggles and fostering deep connection? In this heartfelt and incredibly vulnerable conversation, Ron and Na...

Episode 136: Sacred Attachment—Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love with Michael John Cusick

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you experience loving attachment when trauma leaves you feeling shattered? In this incredibly profound and insightful episode, therapist and a...

Episode 135: Tackling the Holiday Hangover—Recognizing Holiday People Pleasing and Setting the Stage for an Emotionally Healthy New Year

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling exhaustion or post-holiday blues? How can we step into the New Year feeling refreshed and empowered? ‍ In this honest and vulnerable convers...

Episode 134: Bridging Mysticism and Science—A Personal Journey Through OCD with Therapist Ryan Kuja

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about how science and spirituality intersect in understanding and treating mental health conditions like OCD? This week, therapist an...

Episode 133: From Feeling Numb to Meaning-Making — Navigating the 6 Stages of Grief with Renowned Grief Expert David Kessler

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you move from feeling stuck to finding meaning and healing in your grief? In today’s episode, I’m honored to speak with David Kessler, one...

Episode 132: Caring for Everyone but Yourself? 3 Strategies for Managing Overwhelm and Emotional Stress in the Sandwich Generation

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you’re constantly caring for others, whether it’s aging parents, your kids, or even your career—and there’s little time left ...

Episode 131: Navigating Holiday Emotions—An Honest, Heartfelt Conversation About Guilt, Nostalgia, and Exhaustion with Author & Spiritual Director Anjuli Paschall

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do the holidays bring a mix of joy and complicated emotions for you? We're supposed to feel grateful, and parts of us do. But other parts of us feel ...

Episode 130: Is This Autism? Understanding Neurodiversity, Navigating Social Cues, & How to Support Loved Ones with Neuropsychologist Dr. Donna Henderson

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if someone you know might be on the autism spectrum—or even questioned it about yourself? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is ...

Episode 129: Understanding Your Anxiety—A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Calm, Advocating For Yourself, and Cultivating Inner Resilience

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel stuck in anxious thoughts? Are you longing for more moments of calm throughout your day? Every single one of us has a relationship w...

Episode 128: Generational Trauma—Overcoming Inherited Dysfunction & Legacy Burdens with Therapist Gina Birkemeier

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you carrying burdens that aren't entirely your own? Could understanding your family's past be the key to unlocking a healthier future? In this po...

Episode 127: Healing Childhood Wounds—The Enmeshed Family & 5 Toxic Patterns that Affect Your Ability to Thrive in Adult Relationships

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are patterns from your past influencing how you show up in relationships today? In this episode, we explore how early family dynamics—like criticis...

Episode 126: Restoring Wonder & Play in Intimacy—Navigating Sexual Brokenness, Safety, and Vulnerability with Therapist Sam Jolman

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that by adulthood, most people have experienced some form of sexual wounding? Today's conversation with Sam Jolman, therapist and author...

Episode 125: Recovering From Purity Culture: Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, and Move Forward in Your Faith with Dr. Camden Morgante

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a fascinating conversation about the phenomenon of "purity culture." You've heard the phrase, but my guest today, licensed therapis...

Episode 124: Boundaries & Numbing—How to Set Healthy Limits and Stop Avoiding Your Feelings

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries or wondered why it’s so hard to respect them in others, this episode is for you. We dive deep into how ...

Episode 123: How to Heal When You’ve Been Hurt—Healing What’s Within with Narcissism Expert Chuck DeGroat

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do after someone hurts you? How do you heal the pain that lingers inside of you? This is such an incredibly helpful, honest and vulnerabl...

Episode 122: Navigating Anxiety, Therapy, and Spiritual Formation—Balancing Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health with John Mark Comer

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has anxiety ever made it hard for you to connect with God? Do you love God but sometimes struggle with church? Today's episode is such a breath of ...

Episode 121: The 5 Languages of Faith—Caring for the Disillusioned, Doubting, and Disconnected Parts of You

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all face doubt, disappointment, and even disillusionment at times. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you my framework for cultivating a vib...

Episode 120: Navigating Celebrity Culture—How Personas, Platforms, & Profits Are Hurting the Church with Katelyn Beaty

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s conversation is a fascinating deep-dive into celebrity culture with Katelyn Beaty, editor and author of Celebrities For Jesus: How Personas,...

Episode 119: Drawing Strength from the Past —The Spirit of Justice & True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance with Dr. Jemar Tisby

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was an absolute honor to sit down with New York Times bestselling author & public historian Dr. Jemar Tisby for an incredibly rich conversation abo...

Episode 118: Types of Therapy, the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care, & the Role of Sin in Therapy

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Cindy and I are tackling your questions about therapy, shedding light on research, common challenges, and insights to help you on your own heal...

Episode 117: Healing in the Messy Middle—How to Transform Churches, Families, & Communities with Dr. Monique Gadson

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you’ve grown and healed, but the people around you haven’t? In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend and therapist...

Episode 116: Blended Families—How to Heal, Build, & Sustain a Healthy Family Through Grief, Loss, & Complicated Circumstances

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you grow up in a blended family? Are you navigating the complexities of creating one? Blended families face unique challenges, and it can be over...

Episode 115: 4 Ways to Transform Your Relationship—Expert Tips to Heal Pain Points and Deepen Intimacy

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to learn how to strengthen your relationship over time? Do you want to have better communication and deeper intimacy with your partner? ...

Episode 114: Healing Trauma— How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, & Restore Your Faith With Trauma Therapist Kobe Campbell

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to let go of pain from your past? If so, you do not want to miss today's episode! Kobe Campbell is a trauma therapist and the author ...

Episode 113: A New Vision of Human Flourishing—A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Duke University Psychiatrist & Theologian Warren Kinghorn

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I struggle with mental health? How do I respond to Christians who claim there's no such thing as mental illness? What does my mental health dia...

Episode 112: Navigating Anxiety—Practical, Powerful Tips to Recognize and Transform Anxiety In Your Life

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if anxiety isn't your enemy? What if it's trying to help? We all feel anxious at times. As we close out this series on Inside Out, we're bring y...

Episode 111: The Enneagram For Moms—How to Transforms Parenting Triggers & Blind Spots Into Growth & Connection With Beth McCord

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever get activated by your kids—even when they’re not really doing anything wrong? It happens to the best of parents! Today’s episode, f...

Episode 110: How to Be Wise When People Are Difficult—Biblical Strategies For Keeping Your Emotional Health & Mental Sanity

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all need to tune up our boundaries from time to time, especially when encountering difficult people. Today, I'm sharing an encore episode about the...

Episode 109: Healing Burdens From the Past—How to Overcome Childhood Wounds and Heal Your Younger Self with Tammy Sollenberger

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever struggle with negative beliefs about yourself, even though you know they aren't true? We all carry burdens that we pick up in childhood, a...

Episode 108: Inside Out—Internal Family Systems, Therapy, and High-Performing Protectors with Jenna Riemersma

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you're wearing a mask, hiding how you really feel from others? Do you find yourself in conflict with different aspects of your p...

Episode 107: Name, Frame, & Brave Depression: Science-Backed Strategies to Treat Mild and Stubborn Depression & Recover Your Joy with Dr. Len Lantz

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you or someone you love struggled with depression? If so, you’re not alone. Rates of depression have increased in the past few years, and my gu...

Episode 106: Transform Limiting Beliefs, Embrace Critical Thinking, & Navigate Holistic Health with Dr. Josh Axe

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you wondered how a single negative comment can shape your beliefs about yourself? In this episode, we dive into the crucial distinction between c...

Episode 105: 4 Lies We Tell, the Mental Health Benefits of Honesty, & How to Stop Lying In Your Relationships

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ever tempted to lie to spare someone’s feelings or avoid conflict? You're not alone. Research shows that most people tell at least one lie e...

Episode 104: Overcoming the Fear of Vulnerability—Strategies to Stop Feeling Alone and Build Meaningful Connections

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt isolated because you can't open up to others? Do you worry that showing vulnerability might lead to more hurt? You are in for such ...

Episode 103: Name, Frame, and Brave Gossip

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We don't want to gossip, but most of us do it. What if gossip actually plays a deeper role in our lives and relationships? So often in life we bump i...

Episode 102: I Shouldn’t Feel Conflicted About God—How to Name, Frame, and Brave Complicated Emotions About Faith & God

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel distant from God? Do you struggle with conflicting emotions or unanswered questions that make it hard to feel God's presence in your ...

Bonus Episode: Aundi Kolber & Dr. Alison on Writing & Launching Books

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Book Launch day! Today I Shouldn't Feel This Way is out in the world AND it's the two-year anniversary of The Best of You Podcast . To celebrat...

Episode 101: I Shouldn’t Feel Angry—Exploring the Violence that Shapes Our Family Stories & How to Heal with Lisa Jo Baker

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you navigate anger in your family? What do you do when a parent who was supposed to love you and keep you safe actually caused you harm? Fami...

Episode 100: I Shouldn’t Feel Betrayed By Someone I Trust—How to Grieve, Breathe, & Receive in the Wake of Broken Trust with Steve Carter

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you thought you could trust? It's a deeply painful experience that can leave you questioning not only the betra...

Episode 99: I Shouldn’t Feel Like My Spirit is Broken—Exploring a Broken Spirit & the Dark Night of the Soul with Christopher Cook

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like your spirit is broken? Do you feel like you can't put yourself back together despite your best efforts? Please do not miss this ...

Episode 98: I Shouldn’t Feel Alone in My Grief—Why Your Grief Matters & How to Support Those Who Are Grieving with J.S. Park

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you're grieving? How do you support others through grief? Grief shows up in all of our lives—whether you’re grieving the loss ...

Episode 97: I Shouldn't Feel This Anxious—Insights on Trauma & Healing with Monique Koven

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is just so special and so deeply personal. If you’ve experienced trauma, please listen. If you love someone, please listen. Trauma...

Episode 96: Signs of Emotional Immaturity & How to Bring Emotional Health Into Your Relationships

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you walk on eggshells with someone you love? Do you sometimes feel like you can't have an honest conversation? Signs of emotional immaturity are ev...

Episode 95: 4 Toxic Behaviors You Need to Recognize & the #1 Way to Protect Yourself

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re human, you’ve encountered some toxic behaviors. We all have. And it’s not wise to be naive about them. I’m passionate about helping ...

Episode 94: Should I Stay or Should I Walk Away? How to Discern When It’s Time to Leave with Emily P. Freeman

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you decide when it’s time to leave a place or a relationship behind? We have to make decisions all the time. Yet most of us struggle with it...

Episode 93: 3 Ways to Stop Guilt-Tripping Yourself, Untangle Complicated Emotions, & Discover the Joy of Clarity

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emotions are complicated. They're also beautiful. When you don't honor the complicated mix of fears, frustrations, and also the good things that you f...

Episode 92: How to Honor Loss & Why It Matters With Rachel Marie Kang

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We experience big and little losses all the time. A friend moves away. An opportunity passes you by. A relationship ends. Learning how to recogniz...

Episode 91: Self-Worth–How to Believe You Are Enough & Transform Your Life with Jamie Kern Lima

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you doubt yourself? Struggle to respect your own worth? Self-worth is foundational to both our psychological and our spiritual health, and today's...

Episode 90: Parenting Through Transitions—How Their Challenges Catalyze Your Growth

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating transitions with your children is a deep dive into raw emotions, facing conflict, and your own unhealed wounds. These transitions aren't e...

Episode 89: When A Relationship Has to Change—How to Tolerate Discomfort, Face an Attachment Void, & Resource Yourself

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We need attachments to other people, places, and to God. Yet transitions have a way of shaking up those attachments—even healthy ones! Today we’re...

Episode 88: Navigating Transitions—What to Do When Change Stirs up Anxiety, Uncertainty, or Confusion

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when life feels disorienting or uncertain? Maybe a relationship ends, you change jobs, or your children no longer need you in the same ...

Episode 87: A Surprising Way to Break Free From Self-Criticism & Comparing Yourself to Others

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like others are doing better than you? Do you struggle with an inner critic? Do you see the strengths in others, but struggle to see them ...

Episode 86: Embracing Conflict—Why It's Essential & 4 Simple Ways to Tackle It

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict is a part of every relationship. It’s normal to disagree from time to time - even (especially!) with the people you love the most. Yet so m...

Episode 85: The Goal of a Healthy Family & 6 Roles We Take On In Dysfunction

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to lead a family! It's even harder when you didn’t experience health in your own family as a child. Today, I’m walking you through wha...

Episode 84: The Truth About Happiness and 4 Proven Ways to Feel Happier

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us want to be happier, but we don't even know what true happiness means! We walk around feeling unmotivated, stuck, and unsure of our next ste...

Episode 83: How to Turn Anger, Sadness, and Fear Into Powerful Allies

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people feel anger, sadness, or fear at some point during the day. It's normal to feel these emotions. The question is, what will you do when they...

Episode 82: Why We Overreact—How Big Emotions Can Help You Unburden Past Hurts

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all over-react at times. I know I do! Maybe someone is late, and you get really angry instead of a little annoyed. Or your colleague gives you cons...

Episode 81: Finding God Through Your Feelings—How to Practice the Presence of God No Matter What You’re Feeling

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re struggling to feel connected spiritually or stuck in negative emotions, you’re in good company. Research shows that 9 out of 10 people s...

Episode 80: Navigating Overwhelming Emotions—2 Essential Steps to Bring Calm to the Chaos Within

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if your emotions aren't your enemies afterall? What if they actually help? This holiday season, I'm taking you on a deep dive into my proven 5-st...

Episode 79: Surviving Trauma & A Path to Forgiveness—Finding God In the Hardest Parts of Your Story With Esau McCaulley

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I was thrilled to have this conversation about a book that's easily one of my favorites this year. The brilliant author, professor, and public theolog...

Episode 78: The Mental Health Benefits of Forgiveness & Thoughts on Grace with Max Lucado

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is packed! First, I walk you through some practical, research-backed thoughts on forgiveness and grace. Then I invite you into a con...

Episode 77: The Dark Night of the Soul—Why It Happens & What It Means

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you felt far from God? Do you find yourself wondering what in the world God is doing amidst all that is hard? I would argue that a dark night of ...

Episode 76: When Self-Help Isn't Enough—Finding the Faith & Strength to Move Forward after Loss & Heartache With Granger Smith

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I read country music singer Granger Smith's new book in one sitting and cried my way through it. It’s a powerful story of the unspeakable loss of hi...

Episode 75: Your Secret Weapon Against Stress & Anxiety—How to Transform Your Mind Through the Power of Prayer

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prayer is where self-awareness meets God-awareness. I’ve come to cherish it as an intimate, deeply grounding practice. But I haven’t always felt t...

Episode 74: The Neurobiology of Hope and How to Find Hope in Hard Times with Dr. Curt Thompson

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am so thrilled to have my friend, Dr. Curt Thompson, on the podcast today. I have been deeply transformed by Curt’s work, and in today's conversat...

Episode 73: True Belonging vs. Groupthink, Cliques, & Trying to Fit In—How to Belong to Others While Staying True To Yourself

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever struggled to feel like you belong, this episode is for you. I’ve struggled with belonging for decades. I couldn't understand how ot...

Episode 72: Resilience—Overcoming Failure, Handling Adversity, and Telling Yourself the Truth

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all feel defeated by the challenges we face from time to time. I have talked with so many people recently who are facing what feels like impossible...

Episode 71: All About Therapy—Do I Need a Therapist, How Do I Find One, and What Type of Therapy Works Best?

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking allll about therapy. I've gathered up the big questions people ask and we're tackling them head-on. Remember, therapy isn't jus...

Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to level up your emotional intelligence! In this week's episode, we're diving deep into the heart of emotional intelligence, revealing why i...

Episode 69: Your Future Self—8 Challenges to Resolve As You Become the Person You Were Meant to Be

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are all creating the future version of ourselves every single day. We're either moving toward wholeness—or we're moving toward fragmentation. In ...

Episode 68: How *Not* to Lose Yourself—Remaining You While Raising Them with Alli Worthington

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I absolutely loved this conversation with Alli Worthington. We get so real about the toxic traps all around and how to stay sane as a parent. From "pa...

Episode 67: The Inextricable Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing—Gen Z & A Hidden Search for Meaning

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is straight up 🔥🔥🔥. I got to know Cindy Gao last year, when she reached out to me about an internship. As a student at Harv...

Episode 66: The Truth About Anxiety & How to Become a Worry Free Parent with Sissy Goff

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am thrilled to be back this week, diving into an incredible conversation with beloved therapist, Sissy Goff! We're tackling the topic of anxiety and...

Episode 65: Vulnerability, Parenting, and Letting Go of Control—Inside A Guy’s Perspective With Our Friends From Dadville

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows that many men are struggling and not sure how to get support. So I asked our friends from the Dadville podcast to come on and talk abou...

Episode 64: Women’s Health—Menopause, Hormones, Depression and How to Advocate for Yourself Through Your Body’s Changes

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an absolute must-listen! If you're a woman journeying through your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, or if you're parenting a daughter, you d...

Episode 63: Spiritual Direction, the Power of Listening, & How to Attune to Yourself and to Others

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if someone sat with you and listened to you attentively for as long as you needed. That’s what I experienced through a series of spiritual l...

Episode 62: Your Questions About Friendship—How to Test a New Relationship, Manage Your Capacity Through Different Life Seasons, & Become a Friend to Yourself

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're trying something new! We've gathered up your most-asked questions about friendship and discuss them on the podcast. These are such thought...

Episode 61: Reconnecting With Old Friends—Healing the Past, Naming Regret & Bringing Your Whole Self into the Future

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is so special! I sit down with my 3 childhood friends, including my older sister, as we describe what happens when you bring your past se...

Episode 60: How to Make New Friends, Identify Red and Green Flags, & Extract Yourself From an Unhealthy Situation with Aundi Kolber & Dr. Monique Gadson

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Making new friends is hard as an adult! We’ve been hurt. We’ve changed and outgrown old ways. So how do we find new friends? And how do we learn t...