Episode 81: Finding God Through Your Feelings—How to Practice the Presence of God No Matter What You’re Feeling

The Best of You

Dr. Alison Cook

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

5 • 710 Ratings

🗓️ 7 December 2023

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

If you’re struggling to feel connected spiritually or stuck in negative emotions, you’re in good company. Research shows that 9 out of 10 people struggle with stress during the holidays. In today’s episode, I walk you through my simple but life-changing strategy for unlocking spiritual connection and experiencing more of God’s loving presence. Here’s what we cover: 1. 3 reasons painful emotions get heightened at the holidays (2:32) 2. A simple hack for experiencing more spiritual vitality (8:22) 3. The neurobiology of what happens when you connect with God (9:43) 4. How to transform mundane moments into spiritual encounters (12:18) 5. How to harness your external environment to change your mental habits (23:03) Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here. Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email here. Related Episodes: Episode 80: Navigating Overwhelming Emotions—2 Essential Steps to Bring Calm to the Chaos Within Episode 50: 9 Types of Intelligence, the Trap of Comparison, and How to Connect More Authentically with God 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. Listen to Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson wherever you get your podcasts! 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. 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.
0:02.8	The holiday season can bring up so many emotions.
0:05.8	It's normal to feel sad or even anxious about holiday gatherings.
0:09.6	I hear so many people talking about the different stressors and complicated feelings that come up as a result of the holidays.
0:15.3	Adding something new and positive to your life during the holidays is a great way to counteract some of those feelings.
0:21.7	Therapy can be a bright spot amidst all the stress and overwhelm of the holidays, something to look
0:26.4	forward to to, make you feel grounded and to give you the tools to manage everything going on.
0:31.9	You know I'm a big proponent of therapy. I think it's something everyone can benefit from,
0:36.6	whether you're dealing with wounds
0:37.7	from the past or whether you just need to talk through, how to set healthier boundaries with
0:41.6	your work or with your time or even with certain family members. Therapy is a fantastic
0:45.7	resource for anyone. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give better help a try. It's
0:50.4	entirely online, which makes it super accessible and super easy to schedule, especially if you work during the day or if you have a hard time finding somebody locally who can meet with you. You fill out a brief questionnaire, which helps you find someone who's a good fit. You can always mention that your faith is important to you. And be sure to ask for someone who will honor that aspect of your life. You can switch therapists at any time for no additional charge.
1:12.7	Find your bright spot this season with BetterHelp.
1:15.5	Visit BetterHelp.com slash Best of You today to get 10% off your first month.
1:20.2	That's BetterHelp, H-E-L-P.com slash Best of You.
1:28.9	Hey, everyone. I'm Dr. Allison, and I'm so glad you're here to discover what brings out
1:34.5	the best of you. This podcast is all about breaking free from painful patterns, mending the
1:40.7	past, and discovering our true selves in God. I can't wait to get started as we learn
1:45.6	together how to become the best version of who we are with God's help.
1:52.9	Hey everyone and welcome back to this week's episode of the Best of You podcast. I'm so glad you're
1:58.4	here. I'm so glad you keep coming back each week. The response to this
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