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If you’ve ever felt like it is selfish to care for yourself or to acknowledge your own needs and desires, then  today’s episode is for you. I sat down with Dr. Alison Cook to discuss her new book, The Best of You. Most of us struggle with confidence and trusting ourselves. 

Dr. Alison Cook is a psychologist and writer who has earned the trust of thousands of women through her practical, wise, and compassionate approach to becoming a whole person. Her popular blog and podcast reach over 50,000 women each week. For over two decades, she has helped women heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, forge healthy relationships with others, and experience a loving God who is for them.

Listen in to learn more about: 

• What does it mean to be the best of you?
• The importance of trusting yourself. 
• Roadblocks to your confidence.
• How Jesus modeled healthy emotions AND boundaries.

Quotes I loved: 

• “You can’t heal what you don’t acknowledge.”
• “Trusting yourself is necessary to trust other people.”
• “When you live from a strong sense of self, your yes and your no become strong, clear, and powerful.”
• “You don’t heal in the context of shame, criticism, or spiritual bypassing. You heal—and become your true self in God—in the context of safety, honesty, love, and compassion.”

Resources: 

• Dr. Alison Cook
• Purchase your copy of The Best of You
• The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook

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Have a great week! 

Melissa