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The Sunday Reset Update: How To Stop Living In Survival Mode With Dr. Alison Cook EP 157

Season 8, episode 15748 min

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GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
Reimbursement for your pre-order ($20 value)
A $300 Amazon Sunday Reset Shopping Spree of my favorite wellness essentials
MAKE Wellness Hydrated packets ($55 value)
HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
Pre-order The Sunday Reset HERE: https://amzlink.to/az0wJONSn6I3m
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Then you're entered to win!!
To celebrate this exciting announcement, everyone who pre-orders The Sunday Reset will also receive 4 exclusive FREE bonuses, including the Sunday Reset Starter System, featuring:
Sunday Reset Starter Kit 80+ Page Workbook
Full One Month Meal Guide - Over 30 Healthy Recipes
Meal Planning Video Masterclass
Exclusive Audiobook Meal Planning Chapter Preview
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If you’re constantly taking care of everyone else but finding yourself overwhelmed, overthinking, or running on empty, this conversation with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Alison Cook is for you. Heather and Dr. Alison talk about survival mode, nervous-system regulation, healthy boundaries, difficult emotions, and the difference between operating from love versus fear. Together, they explore how compassion, not criticism, can help us become a safe place for ourselves with God, and offer simple practices for slowing down, grounding ourselves, and inviting God into the moments when life feels overwhelming. Heather also shares the heart behind her upcoming book, The Sunday Reset, and the importance of creating rhythms that help us return to what matters most.
00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest Dr. Alison Cook
04:01 The importance of a weekly reset and intentional living
08:10 How physical health impacts emotional and spiritual capacity
10:01 The journey of personal growth and legacy building
12:11 Pre-ordering the book and upcoming resources
13:56 Understanding the nervous system and stress response
16:10 Practical grounding techniques and quick calming strategies
17:55 The importance of grounding in nature and sensory awareness
20:04 Recognizing overfunctioning and setting healthy boundaries
21:50 Managing technology boundaries and social media use
24:07 How to notice and process emotions with compassion
27:10 The role of physical sensations and pain in emotional awareness
29:48 The inner critic and self-compassion practices
32:11 Bringing emotions to God and spiritual honesty
34:01 Handling change and transitions with a secure inner base
36:10 Becoming your own secure base with God's help
38:00 Practical steps for self-care and boundary setting
39:51 The vulnerability of sharing personal stories in faith and healing
42:08 The importance of community, support, and sharing resources
44:00 Final thoughts and how to stay connected with Dr. Alison Cook
Links from this episode:
Dr. Alison Cook’s new book The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come Easy: https://amzn.to/4xCUHK7
The Sunday Reset: https://amzlink.to/az0JFtC7D6tuF
All books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: https://amzlink.to/az02Bko8D7V84
Connect with Heather:
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Heather’s Make Wellness peptides: https://makewellness.com/8EBE36DAF7/Shopping/Share?promo=give10
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