Dr. Alison Cook Confronts Shame, Inner Critics, & Competing Emotions

Why Is Your Inner Life So Complicated?

 

Host Curtis Chang and therapist Dr. Alison Cook connect dive into conversation about the intersection of Christian faith, psychology, and emotional health. Together they explore how overcoming shame, naming emotions, and quieting one’s inner critic can lead to spiritual growth and deeper empathy. Drawing on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, Dr. Cook provides tools to manage the competing voices within.

 

(00:01) - Exploring Inner and Outer Complexity

(03:45) - Compassionate Curiosity and Inner Complexity

(17:16) - Unlocking Inner Complexity Through Exploration

(22:28) - Navigating the Inner Soul Complexity

(33:48) - Cultivating Inner Harmony for Leadership

(37:45) - Journey of Inner Exploration

 

Drawing upon material from a past conversation, this episode provides ideas about emotional health and inner well being.

 

Join .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}