Episode 35: Change is Hard: Why We All Need to Detox From Unhealthy Dependencies From Time to Time

The Best of You

That Sounds Fun Network

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

5 • 710 Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Today, we're digging into the hidden dependencies that creep in and keep us from the good things we need. The New Year tends to be a time of hope. We sense the possibility of change and are energized to set goals. But so often we move forward without first addressing the hidden dependencies that thwart our best efforts. Here's what we discuss in today's episode: 1. Why we all need to “detox” from time to time 2. Examples of “good things” we can start to depend on in unhealthy ways 3. The role of pleasure, comfort, and healthy escape 4. The essential question to ask yourself before you consider introducing any change 5. What I learned by going offline for 6 weeks Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp —Go to www.betterhelp.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 10% off your first month! Organifi —Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today! Sign up for The Best of You Book Club launching January 9th. Get 2 books free + free shipping when you buy 3. Find a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. When you're at your best, you can do great things, but
0:05.6	sometimes life gets you bogged down. It happens to all of us. You may get overwhelmed or start to
0:12.8	notice that you're not coping in the healthiest of ways. Working with a therapist can help you get
0:19.1	closer to the best, healthiest version of yourself.
0:23.1	You know, there have been times in my life, especially during transition seasons, after moving to a new city, or when starting a new job, or trying to find a healthy, life-giving community, when I have found it so helpful to simply have someone
0:39.4	checking in on me every week. You don't have to do it alone. A therapist can help you bridge
0:46.2	from where you are now to the better place that you want to be. They can help you learn how to
0:52.0	cope in healthy ways, how to set boundaries, and how to
0:55.1	discover the healthy, life-giving relationships and community that you crave. If you're thinking
1:02.0	of giving therapy a try, better help is a great option. It's convenient, flexible, affordable,
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1:49.4	Hey, everyone. I'm Dr. Allison, and I'm so glad you're here to discover what brings out the best of you.
1:56.3	This podcast is all about breaking free from painful patterns, mending the past and discovering our true
2:02.7	selves in God. I can't wait to get started as we learn together how to become the best version of
2:08.7	who we are with God's help. Hey, everyone, and happy New Year, and welcome back to The Best of You podcast. I'm so glad you're here to join me this 2023. I love the new year. I love the opportunity to look back and also look ahead. Personally, I'm coming off of almost two months of being completely offline, started with going off social media, but it really led to so much more awareness in my own life, which led me right into the series that we're going to launch today, three ways that you might need to consider detoxing your heart, soul, and mind in order to
2:53.3	create space for the good things you crave. Before we dive in, I want to remind you that I am
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