Podcast Episodes

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

“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 and h…

3 months, 1 week ago

Hope As Resilience

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.

Today’s Scripture is: Lamentations 3:19–26

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Episode 190: Self-Brain Surgery, Overcoming Trauma, and…

3 months, 1 week ago

When You Doubt

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.

Today’s Scripture is: John 20:24–29

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Episode 159: Spiritual Drowning, Honest Questions, and a God W…

3 months, 1 week ago

Do Not Put Your Hope in Rulers

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.

Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 146 1:-10

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Episode 119: Drawing Strength From the Past—The Spirit of Ju…

3 months, 1 week ago

Strength Through Fragility

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.

Today’s Scripture is: 2 Corinthians 4:7–10

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Learn more about strength through fragility through inn…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 therapist and …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dealing With Fools

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.

Today’s Scripture is Proverbs 26:4–5

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Episode 1: What is Narcissism Really?

Read: Gaslighting & th…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trauma, Touch, and the Courage to Reach

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.

Today’s Scripture is Luke 8:43–48

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Episode 4: What do I need to know about trauma?

Episode 114: He…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Psychology of Joy

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.

Today’s Scripture is Psalm 16:5–11

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Episode 172: Daring Joy & Breaking Free From Toxic Positivity …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Love Is Not Gaslighting

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.

Today’s Scripture is: 1 Corinthians 13:1–7

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Read more on my blog here: Gaslighting & the Bible: How…

3 months, 3 weeks ago