The Best of You Podcast
1) 174: TikTok Therapy Trends, Overprotective Parenting, and Raising Resilient Kids with Trey Tucker
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, the pitfalls of over-identifying with a diagnosis, ...Show More
2) 173. From Silence to Safety: Reclaiming Women’s Stories in Faith Spaces with Therapists Christy & Andrew Bauman
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 Bauman and Andrew Bauman, who are doing groundbreaking ...Show More
3) 172. Daring Joy: Breaking Free from Fear, Cynicism, and Toxic Positivity with Therapist Nicole Zasowski
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 at arm’s length. We tell ourselves it’s safer not ...Show More
4) 171: Why People Pleasing Actually Makes You Feel More Alone, and 3 Steps to Create Real Connection
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 the most common struggles she hears from so many ...Show More
5) 170: The Truth About Venting, Numbing, and Finding Real Relief - Science-Backed Tools to Actually Restore Your Brain and Body
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-filled conversation might just change your entire app...Show More
6) 169: When Caretaking Becomes Compulsive – How to Break Free from the Urge to Help Everyone Except Yourself
Are you tired of holding it all together for everyone else? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Alison explores the hidden ache of emotional caretaking—the quiet ways we overfunction, over-give, and...Show More
7) 168: How Do I Trust God After Pregnancy Loss? Navigating Spiritual Disorientation and the Quiet Path Back with Stephanie Duncan Smith
What does it mean to risk love again—after loss, heartbreak, and the disorientating grief that follows? In this incredibly tender and powerful conversation, I’m joined by Stephanie Duncan Smith, au...Show More
8) 167: Can I Pray the Anxiety Away?
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 downloaded episodes, Dr. Alison sits down with theologian and m...Show More
9) 166: When Your Emotions Are at War – Here’s How to Set Boundaries Inside Your Own Soul
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 psychology and spiritual wisdom. In this powerful ...Show More
10) 165: Reboot Your Boundaries — A Practical Guide to Help you Reset, Protect Your Peace and Create Space for What Matters Most
Is summer leaving you more frazzled than refreshed? Between travel, family gatherings, long days, and shifting routines, summer can test your limits in unexpected ways. If you’re feeling stretched thi...Show More