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Rooted & Resilient
New Jan 12, 2026 6 min

Rooted & Resilient

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 Kolber Episode 76: Finding the Strength to Move...

Life Beyond Ego
New Jan 09, 2026 9 min

Life Beyond Ego

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 29: How to Stop Chasing Approval and Start Living ...

What Does It Mean to Honor Your Parents?
New Jan 07, 2026 8 min

What Does It Mean to Honor Your Parents?

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Exodus 20:12. Go Deeper: Episode 161: Healing from Dysfunctional Family Patterns Episode 162: When Reconnection Feels Impossible Epis...

Where is Your Attention?
Jan 06, 2026 7 min

Where is Your Attention?

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 ⁠Episode 170⁠: The Truth About Venting ⁠⁠I Shouldn’t Feel Th...

Securely Attached
Jan 05, 2026 6 min

Securely Attached

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Psalm 131. Go Deeper: Episode 16: What are Attachment Styles? Episode 143: Reparenting Your Younger Self ⁠I Shouldn’t Feel This Way...

Do Not Worry
Jan 02, 2026 7 min

Do Not Worry

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day! Today's Scripture is Matthew 6:25–29 & 34. Go Deeper: ⁠Episode 129⁠⁠: Understanding Your Anxiety—A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Calm Episode 167: ...

188: Tiny Joys, Big Healing: Retraining the Brain for Hope
Dec 18, 2025 45 min

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

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 is wrong with you. Your brain is doing exactly w...

187: Finding Your Way Back to Peace This Holiday Season
Dec 11, 2025 36 min

187: Finding Your Way Back to Peace This Holiday Season

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 activating the patterns and survival strategies t...

183: The Real Reason You Compare Yourself (and How to Heal It)
Nov 06, 2025 35 min

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

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 comparison isn’t the problem itself, but a messenger? ...

181: The Healing Power of Safe People (Not Just Safe Spaces)
Oct 23, 2025 49 min

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

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. Alison is joined by speaker, and author Toni Collie...

Celebrating a New Season of The Best of YOU Podcast!
Oct 09, 2025 2 min

Celebrating a New Season of The Best of YOU Podcast!

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 psychologist, author, and former teacher who’s passi...

178: How to Recognize Toxic Tactics, and Stop Taking the Bait
Oct 02, 2025 55 min

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

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 often a signal that something toxic is at play. The ...