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Do you ever catch yourself dismissing your feelings or letting your inner critic boss your emotions around? 
‘I should be happier…’
‘I just need to think more positively…’
‘I shouldn’t feel this way…’
Join Mary and Dr. Alison Cook, therapist, author, and podcaster, as they discuss the science behind our shame spiral, the gift of liminal space, and the three-step framework that will transform your mental and emotional health.
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The science behind our shame spiral Why your inner critic is sabotaging your growth How to make decisions that break cycles of defeat  
If you are tired of trudging through life with unresolved emotions and the guilt that you should be responding differently to what you are going through, this conversation will set you on a new trajectory. 
Say goodbye to staying stuck in the endless cycle of self-sabotage and hello to clear-minded and brave action toward the life you dream of. 
Just remember friend, the only way forward is through.
Follow Dr. Alison here! https://www.instagram.com/dralisoncook/ 
Check out her new book here: https://www.dralisoncook.com/books
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More About Dr. Alison Cook: Dr. Alison Cook is a therapist and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast.  Originally from Wyoming, Dr. Alison studied at Dartmouth College (BA), Denver Seminary (MA), and the University of Denver (PhD), where she specialized in integrating psychology and theology. Dr. Alison’s doctoral dissertation centered on the relationship between religion and prejudice. She is certified in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and is the author of the ECPA bestselling book The Best of You and coauthor of Boundaries for Your Soul, with nearly 100,000 copies sold–  based on the popular IFS therapy model.  Widely recognized as an expert at the intersection of faith and psychology, Dr. Alison empowers individuals to heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, and forge healthy relationships. In her new book,  I Shouldn't Feel This Way: Name What’s Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action, Dr. Alison will help you name, tame, and transform conflicting feelings into clear solutions with purpose and confidence.

Have you ever found yourself, phone in hand, involuntarily reaching to check notifications that haven't even buzzed, to scroll through a digital stream of consciousness, or to lose yourself in the infinite grid of pictures?
Join Mary and Joey Odom, storyteller, podcaster, and co-founder of Aro, as they dive into the worlds we carry within our pockets, the science of habit formation, and the changes we can make to move towards a more engaged, present, and gratifying life.
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The three reasons why you have a relationship with your phone Why your willpower will never be enough to make a change The discipline of noticing  If you are tired of doom scrolling your life away and longing for actionable steps to reroute your digital habits, this episode is a master class in goal setting and habit formation!
So friend, pull up a chair and grab your notebook, your life won’t be the same after this conversation!
Follow Aro here! https://www.instagram.com/goaronow/
Check out Aro here: https://www.goaro.com/
 
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More About Joey Odom: Joey is a natural storyteller and a dynamic leader known for his ability to inspire and foster deep connections with others. His own experience with technology as a husband and dad led Joey to help create Aro alongside co-founder Heath Wilson. Aro is a disruptive technology company that uses technology to help us put down our phones and be fully present in the moment with the people who matter most. The Aro platform leverages the science of habit formation to create patterns and rhythms of presence for families. Every member of Aro’s team is passionate about fulfilling the company’s vision, which is to create an entire generation of intentional families. Joey also hosts The Aro Podcast, which is a weekly conversation with leaders and influencers who strive to live intentionally. Joey and his wife of nearly 20 years, Cristin, live in Knoxville, TN with their son, Harrison (15) and Gianna (13).
 

Do you feel caught between where you want to be and where you “should” be in life? 
Join Mary and Stephanie May Wilson, author, podcaster, and speaker, as they dive into the importance of conscious decision-making, the value of assembling a trusted board of advisors, and the impact of societal expectations on our life choices.
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How to sideline the opinions of the couch cushion coaches in your life Build security and peace in both who you are and the season you're in What we can learn from shopping for a pair of pants If you find yourself bending to the opinions of others and overwhelmed by the pressure to figure your life out, Stephanie is the trail guide you have been looking for!
Friend, whatever season of life you find yourself in this conversation will be the nudge you need to reconsider the narratives that are holding you back and the longings you have quieted along the way. 
Loving your life is not off the table and today is the perfect day to start!
Follow Stephanie here! https://www.instagram.com/smaywilson/?hl=en
Check out her new book here:  https://stephaniemaywilson.com/create
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More About Stephanie May Wilson: is an author, a podcaster, a speaker, and the go-to guide for 20- and 30-something women as they navigate their most important relationships. Through her books, her courses, and her chart-topping podcast, Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson, she has mentored more than a million women as they cultivate healthy, thriving relationships with God, their friends, their significant others, and with themselves. Stephanie got her start as a writer when she packed up her backpack and traveled around the world for a year, keeping a blog of all her adventures. Stephanie’s writing has been featured on NBC, the Anthropologie blog, and in Relevant Magazine. She has also been a long-time blog contributor for CNBC’s Nightly Business Report, Darling magazine, and Christian Mingle. In her newest book, Create a Life You Love: How to Quiet Outside Voices So You Can Finally Hear Your Own, Stephanie helps women shrug off the pressure of what they think their lives are supposed to look like and take on the next big decision or life transition with intentionality and confidence.
 

Are you overwhelmed by all the unfinished projects around your home? Do you feel stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to making design decisions? 
Join Mary and Myquillyn Smith, author, speaker, and designer, as they delve deep into the wisdom of imperfection, the power of limitations, and embracing the journey of creating a home that's true to you.
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How to break through the mental blocks of decision making The one rule of design that is really worth living by Why limitations can be a gift to you and your space This conversation  will revolutioize the way you approach your home and, quite frankly, your life. 
Friend, today is the day to unravel the knot of design paralysis and open yourself up to the possibility of creating a space you love one step at a time. 
Follow Myquillyn here! https://www.instagram.com/thenester/
Check out her new book here: https://thenester.com/houserules
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More About Myquillyn Smith: Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home. For the past 17 years, she’s been encouraging women to embrace their space—imperfections and all—and make it their own. Her previous homes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies’ Home Journal, and Cottages & Bungalows. She recently purchased and redecorated a 1905 Queen Anne Victorian home in Morganton, North Carolina, the inspiration for her new book House Rules. She’s never met a home she didn’t love.

Do you ever wish you could skip to the “good part” of your life?
Join Mary and Ruth Chou Simons, author, artist, and founder of GraceLaced.com, as they discuss the fear of missing out on our life, why we numb out and avoid our disappointment, and the art assignment that changed Ruth’s life.
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The one question you need to ask yourself when you feel behind Why chasing ‘someday’ devalues your diligence today How to live faithfully in the tension between what is and what is not yet If you are tired of chasing after “someday” in your life or running away from the restlessness within, this episode is for you!
Friend, today is the day you stop waiting for your life to begin and experience the richness being formed within and around you right now. 
Follow Ruth here! https://www.instagram.com/gracelaced/ 
Check out her new book here: https://nowandnotyetbook.com 
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More About Ruth Chou Simons: Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies, including Now and Not Yet, GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, When Strivings Cease, and TruthFilled. She is an artist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker, using each of these platforms to sow the Word of God into people’s hearts. Through social media, and her online shoppe at GraceLaced.com, Simons shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.

Have you ever felt like you have heard clearly from the Lord about a decision or direction, and yet there still seems to be resistance? Like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get beyond what is standing in your way? 
Join Mary and Nick Connolly, author, speaker, and pastor, as they dive into the myths that lead us to burnout, simple strategies to reconnect with ourselves, and the gifts hidden in our weakness.
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The one posture shift you need to make in your thinking Seven different areas of our lives where resistance shows up and wreaks havoc How to hope without the fear of disappointment If you feel like you have lost yourself and are longing for practical ways to move from numbing to living your life fully alive, this episode is a must listen!
Follow Nick here! https://www.instagram.com/nconnolly/?hl=en
Check out his new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Give-Just-Yet-Overwhelming/dp/1496478363
 
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More About Nick Connolly: Nick Connolly is the founding and lead pastor of Bright City Church. Bright City is passionate about being a light in culture, living out the way of the bright, and creating a space where people can not only come to church, but encounter a living and powerful God who loves them. Additionally, Nick loves to be involved in entrepreneurial endeavors. In 2013, he helped his wife create Naptime Diaries, an online print shop that eventually became All Good Things Collective. He now helps Jess run Go + Tell Gals and coaches other entrepreneurs, pastors, and small business owners when he isn’t busy pastoring Bright City Church. In his debut book, Don’t Give Up Just Yet: Choosing Persistence in a World of Overwhelming Resistance, Nick wants to help people keep going in their individual callings as they experience the power and presence of God in their daily lives.