Episode 72: Resilience—Overcoming Failure, Handling Adversity, and Telling Yourself the Truth

The Best of You

Dr. Alison Cook

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

5 • 710 Ratings

🗓️ 28 September 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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We all feel defeated by the challenges we face from time to time. I have talked with so many people recently who are facing what feels like impossible mountains to climb. I recorded today's episode as a result of these conversations—I wanted to encourage you personally as you face what's hard in front of you. Here's what we cover: 1. The phrase I lean on for resilience (6:58) 2. The 2 pitfalls that tempt us when we face challenges (15:06) 3. Scripts for parenting yourself through a hard time (19:51) 4. How to develop mental & emotional strength (23:07) Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here. Related Episodes: Episode 69: Your Future Self—8 Challenges to Resolve As You Become the Person You Were Meant to Be Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships Episode 71: All About Therapy—Do I Need a Therapist, How Do I Find One, and What Type of Therapy Works Best? Thanks to our sponsors: Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. To start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life visit nutrisense.com/bestofyou and get $30 off your first month and one month of board certified nutritionist support. Go to Reliefband.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive 20% off plus free shipping. Sleep deeply and wake gently with Hatch Restore - go to hatch.co/bestofyou to get $20 off and free shipping! 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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0:53.8	Hey, everyone. I'm Dr. Allison, and I'm so glad you're here to discover what brings out the best of you.
1:00.7	This podcast is all about breaking free from painful patterns, mending the past, and discovering our true selves in God.
1:08.7	I can't wait to get started as we learn together how to become the best
1:12.4	version of who we are with God's help.
1:17.7	Hey, everyone, and welcome back to this week's episode of The Best of You podcast. I'm so glad you're
1:23.6	here, and I'm so glad you are joining me for these foundational building blocks,
1:29.5	these Psych 101 building blocks that we all need to build on in order to live the wholehearted
1:36.9	lives, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically that God designed us to enjoy.
1:43.5	And today's topic is such an important topic.
1:47.2	It permeates every conversation I have, just this last week in conversations with family members,
1:52.5	with friends, with myself, with clients.
1:55.1	We're all talking about these hard challenges.
1:59.0	What do you do when you are facing adversity, a really hard
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