Many of us tend to judge our most intense or unpleasant emotional responses which only increases their intensity by piling on shame. In this episode, Dr. Allison Cook talks with host Carol McCracken about her latest book, I'm Not Supposed to Feel This Way, how we can gain healthy emotional distance when we feel overwhelmed, and options for dealing with toxic people. 

(Check out Faith Over Fear's GodTube Channel: https://www.godtube.com/faith-over-fear/)

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
Consider your inner critique. How might he/she be trying to help, although in an unhelpful way?
How might recognizing the various moments that comprise your complex emotional system help you feel less consumed by them?
Consider an area in which you typically feel guilt. Using Dr. Allison's discussion on conditioned guilt as a guide, what emotions might your guilt be masking?
What is the difference between numbing and self-soothing?
How might learning to name your emotions without judgement help you become more aware of what is occurring within you?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

Resource mentioned:I Shouldn't Feel This Way: Name What’s Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action by Dr. Allison Cook

Find Dr. Allison Cook:

On her website

On Instagram

On Facebook

On Amazon

Find Carol McCracken:

On her website 

On Facebook

On Instagram

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

(Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.)

Many of us tend to judge our most intense or unpleasant emotional responses which only increases their intensity by piling on shame. In this episode, Dr. Allison Cook talks with host Carol McCracken about her latest book, I'm Not Supposed to Feel This Way, how we can gain healthy emotional distance when we feel overwhelmed, and options for dealing with toxic people. 
(Check out Faith Over Fear's GodTube Channel: <a href="https://www.godtube.com/faith-over-fear/">https://www.godtube.com/faith-over-fear/</a>)
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>Consider your inner critique. How might he/she be trying to help, although in an unhelpful way?</li>
<li>How might recognizing the various moments that comprise your complex emotional system help you feel less consumed by them?</li>
<li>Consider an area in which you typically feel guilt. Using Dr. Allison's discussion on conditioned guilt as a guide, what emotions might your guilt be masking?</li>
<li>What is the difference between numbing and self-soothing?</li>
<li>How might learning to name your emotions without judgement help you become more aware of what is occurring within you?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>
Resource mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shouldnt-Feel-This-Way-Self-Sabotage-ebook/dp/B0CFJH6N2K/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.p3qhEx1U-OIAanJ-ZGopzaxs_8lMn4kP_a9JYm_SUmpwLlMlBRxfZ46bROGHaUQyLnJXhZiizOhJZvbrSAWLVvwfa6QdnR74c6ybocqVPZleyLGsVDfnCTUAcJEP_9mEBxFbYgWKccEY1Fc3DOCZGQ.yXG6Kv1PeaiQwGz-3DvRg0Fo5DNm9u3tnV5WJ9hlnvI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=695635031945&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1019973&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=10843707356206040564&amp;hvtargid=kwd-316805504151&amp;hydadcr=22565_13493330&amp;keywords=i+shouldn%27t+feel+this+way&amp;qid=1732915607&amp;sr=8-1">I Shouldn't Feel This Way: Name What’s Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action</a> by Dr. Allison Cook
Find Dr. Allison Cook:
<a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dralisoncook/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dralisoncook/">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alison-Cook-PhD/author/B079NRC2SX">On Amazon</a>
Find Carol McCracken:
<a href="https://www.carolmccracken.com">On her website </a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
(Inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>.)

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...

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