The Best of You

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...

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...