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Episode 19: My Stroke, A Process of Healing, and How I Began to Write The Best of You
At the exact moment I began to bring The Best of You to life, I encountered a trauma that would literally knock me off my feet, forcing me to test e…
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 18: Selfhood vs. Selfishness
This week on the podcast, we’re talking about selfhood. Many of us have been taught that "self" is bad. But there’s a big difference between selfhood…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 17: What is Church Hurt and How do I Heal?
Today’s podcast episode is all about church hurt. A church is a family—at its best it’s a place to learn about God, a place to heal, and a place to g…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 16: What are attachment styles and why does it matter?
Today’s podcast episode is one of your top requests: it’s all about attachment. Be sure to listen to the end for my thoughts on how attachment wounds…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 15: CPTSD—The Pain of A Million Paper Cuts
Today’s podcast episode is packed. Phew! You wanted to talk CPTSD (or complex trauma) so that’s where we’re going, with a side note on trauma & faith…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 14: The Fawn Response & The Hidden Root of People Pleasing
Psychology Buzzwords are back, only this time you picked the topics! This week we're focusing on the 4 Fear Responses, often called Survival Response…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 13: Criticism, Narcissism, and Boundaries—Dr. Alison Answers Your Questions
Season 1 Episode 13
This week on the podcast, I’m answering 3 of your questions! All of these questions relate to dealing with our parents as adults:
1. How do you cope w…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 12: Overcoming the Pain of Divorce
Divorce is so rarely discussed yet it touches all of us—whether you've gone through a divorce or love someone who has. That’s why I’m so grateful tha…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 11: How to Start Loving Your Body
If you struggle with body image or how to make wise decisions on behalf of what you *actually* want out of your life, please do not miss this episode…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 10: What are limiting beliefs and how do I overcome them?
Episode 10
This podcast is a gold mine of rich, hopeful nuggets for anyone who has struggled to overcome limiting beliefs. My guest, Mary Marantz, is so gentle …
4 years, 3 months ago