Episode 73: True Belonging vs. Groupthink, Cliques, & Trying to Fit In—How to Belong to Others While Staying True To Yourself

The Best of You

Dr. Alison Cook

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

5 • 710 Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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If you’ve ever struggled to feel like you belong, this episode is for you. I’ve struggled with belonging for decades. I couldn't understand how other people seemed to find large groups of friends. But I’ve figure out how to belong on my own terms. And, paradoxically, I realized—that’s exactly what belonging is. Today’s episode is personal, hopeful, and practical. Here's what we cover: 1. The myth of belonging (9:08) 2. The 2 roads to isolation (5:36) 3. What about social anxiety? (9:50) 4. The surprising path to belonging (20:19) 5. 3 easy steps you can take TODAY (29:50) Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here. Related Episode: Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self. Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout. 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. 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. Do you ever find that just as you're trying to fall asleep,
0:05.5	your brain suddenly won't stop talking. Your thoughts are racing everywhere and you can't get them to
0:11.7	slow down? It turns out that one great way to make those racing thoughts go away is to talk
0:16.9	through them. Therapy gives you a place to do that so you can get out of your negative
0:20.9	thought cycles and find some mental and emotional peace. Therapy is a great way to improve
0:26.4	your mental and emotional health. It's helpful for learning positive coping skills,
0:30.6	how to set boundaries, and it empowers you to become the best version of yourself. If you're
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0:58.7	That's BetterHelp, H-E-L-P.com slash Best of You.
1:08.0	Hey, everyone. I'm Dr. Allison, and I'm so glad you're here to discover what brings out the best of you.
1:14.8	This podcast is all about breaking free from painful patterns, mending the past, and discovering our true selves in God.
1:22.8	I can't wait to get started as we learn together how to become the best version of who we are with God's help.
1:32.3	Hey, everyone, and welcome back to this week's episode of The Best of You podcast. I'm so glad you're here.
1:39.0	I'm so glad you keep coming back for these conversations. I love showing up each week knowing we have this appointment
1:46.3	with each other where we're going to connect in this way. And actually I have a little bit of a
1:50.3	spoiler alert for next week's episode. I have a very special guest who actually in his own way
1:56.7	put his own neurobiological understanding on what is actually happening between me as I'm talking
2:03.5	here on this podcast and you as you're listening. And it was a really beautiful moment. I cannot
2:09.0	wait to share it with you. I think about you and I imagine you, whether you're driving in your car
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