Emotional Strength: The Hidden Key to Thriving with Dr. Alison Cook

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days   We’re diving back into our Health & Wellness Series today, and I’ve got a treat for you—Dr. Allison Cook is back! She’s one of your all-time favorite guests (and mine too), and every time she joins me, it’s like a masterclass in emotional health with a side of grace. Allison is a brilliant therapist who helps women understand their emotions without shame—no guilt trips, no fluff, just real, practical wisdom. She has an incredible way of making life's messy parts feel manageable and even hopeful. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that's always relevant: how to handle emotions in a way that’s actually helpful. It's not just about managing them; it's about learning to make them work for you, not against you. This conversation is one you won't want to miss and will likely find yourself revisiting because it’s that good.   Timestamps: (04:33) - Untangling the Messy Mix of Emotions We All Carry (05:17) - Why Quick-Fix Emotional Solutions Can Be So Dangerous (11:38) - How to Name, Frame, and Brave Your Way Through Hard Emotions (13:28) - The Life-Changing Gift of Conscious Awareness (17:16) - Spotting and Stopping Self-Gaslighting in Your Daily Life WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Alison’s Song Recommendation - Fortnight Alison’s TV Recommendation - Couples Therapy Alison’s Movie Recommendation - Inside Out 2 Alison’s Book Recommendation - Wayfaring Alison’s Product Recommendations - LMNT Drink Mix, L'Oreal Paris Root Cover Up, Brooklinen Down Comforter I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo,   Alli

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days Let’s start with a little truth bomb—because you know I’m all about cutting through the noise. You don’t need more information. You need movement.   We live in a world that worships knowledge, but here’s the kicker: knowing doesn’t change your life. Doing does. You can have a brain full of brilliant ideas, bookmarked podcasts, and underlined books—but still feel stuck. Like you’re hustling hard and getting nowhere.   Sound familiar? You’re not broken. You’re not lazy. You’ve just been chasing the wrong fix. This episode is your permission slip to stop consuming and start creating. You don’t need another strategy or self-help quote—you need structure, courage, and a whole lot of grace to act on what you already know.   We’re talking about how to let your emotions serve you instead of control you, how to move through the hard stuff without shame, and how to build the life God designed for you to live, finally. It’s practical, powerful, and packed with wisdom you’ll want to revisit again and again. Let’s go!   Listen in to learn more:  (03:00) - Why Knowing Alone Won’t Change Your Life (and Why Doing Always Does) (03:40) - Escaping the Knowing Trap and Stepping Onto the Real Path of Growth (04:08) - How Overconsumption Breeds Guilt Instead of Growth (06:05) - The “Application Gap” Where Your Growth Secretly Dies (7:50) - Practical Steps to Move From Just Knowing to Truly Becoming   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE     Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind Alli’s Hair Recommendation - Magic Grip Hairpins   I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous!    xo, Alli

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days We’re in our Health & Wellness Series, and today I’ve got my dear friend and favorite repeat guest, Lisa Whittle, back on the show. Honestly, at this point, she’s basically my co-host—and every time she joins me, the conversation is fire.   Lisa just released her new Bible study, Body and Soul, and we’re diving into what she calls “whole body theology.” It’s powerful, it’s eye-opening, and it’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about faith, health, and how God designed your body.   We’re talking about how the enemy twists body image into a weapon, how to break free from those lies, and what Scripture really says about honoring your body—not out of vanity, but out of reverence.   If you’ve ever struggled with how you see yourself, this episode is for you. It’s truth-packed, grace-filled, and might change the way you walk through the world.   Listen in to learn more:  (01:55) - Why So Many Women Still Feel at War With Their Own Bodies (03:00) - Whole Body Theology: What It Really Means for Your Faith and Health (05:14) - The First Step to Living Out Whole Body Theology in Daily Life (11:08) - How the Enemy Uses Shame and Comparison to Keep Women Stuck (18:52) - The Truth About Writing a Book, Launching a Podcast, or Stepping Onto a Stage   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Called Creatives Lisa’s Book - Body & Soul Join Catalyst Mastermind I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous!    xo, Alli

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days Think back to the person you were five years ago. The routines you swore by, the songs you couldn’t stop playing, the things you thought mattered most. Funny right? That version of you feels familiar, but also like someone you barely recognize. Now rewind twenty years. You’ll probably see a completely different woman—different dreams, different struggles, different victories. And you know what? That’s not a mistake. That’s growth. That’s grace in motion. We don’t just wake up one day and arrive at who we’re meant to be. Most of us drift, wondering how we got here. But what if you didn’t drift? What if you chose? Partner with the Lord, bring intention to your days, and design the next version of you with purpose.    Listen in to learn more:  (00:36) - The Illusion of Permanence: Why We Think Today’s Version of Us Is the Final Draft (03:09) -Present Self vs. Future Self (05:40) - Legacy, Not Hustle: How to Build a Life That Outlasts the To-Do List (06:50) - One-Year Vision Exercise (08:57) - Practical Steps Your Future Self Will Thank You For Links to great things we discussed:  Catalyst Mastermind Alli’s Sunscreen Recommendation - Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Alli’s Makeup Recommendation - IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Protecting yourself from skin cancer as a truck driver   I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo, Alli

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days.   I’ve gathered the most powerful insights from my conversations with Dr. Josh Axe and Rebekah Fedrowitz—two brilliant minds in women’s wellness—and I’m bringing them straight to you.   We’re diving into topics every woman needs to know to take charge of her health, the sneaky ways sugar is sabotaging your skin and energy, and simple strategies to support your hormones and calm your stress.   You’ll also hear about food sensitivities that quietly drain your strength, why gut health is the cornerstone of everything (yes, everything), and what burnout is really doing to your body—and how to stop it in its tracks.   If you’ve been feeling worn out, stuck in survival mode, or just craving a fresh start, this episode is your invitation to step into renewed energy, clarity, and joy. I love sharing these truth-packed clips to help you live strong, stay balanced, and walk boldly into the life God has for you.   Listen in to learn more:  (01:09) - Three Things Every Woman Must Know to Take Control of Her Health (10:33) - The Surprising Stress Relievers That Actually Work (16:52) - Food Sensitivities: How They Drain Your Energy (and What to Do About It) (18:58) - Gut Health 101: Why It’s the Foundation of Your Wellness (24:42) - Burnout and Stress: What They’re Really Doing to Your Body   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE Join the Catalyst Mastermind    I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo,   Alli

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days What if I told you that overthinking isn’t proof of brilliance—it’s fear in a fancy outfit? It looks productive. It feels responsible. But let’s be honest—it’s just mental busywork dressed up like wisdom. Overthinking is like binge-watching the same three episodes of worry on repeat, hoping the plot twist will finally reveal itself. Here’s the truth, friend: you don’t need more time to think. You need a fresh approach to move forward. Because after a couple of hours, your brain turns into a GPS stuck in “recalculating”—lots of noise, zero progress. But today? We’re done with that. No more spiraling. No more second-guessing. No more talking yourself out of the very thing God keeps nudging you toward. This is your permission slip to stop overanalyzing and start obeying. This episode is your exit ramp from analysis paralysis—and a bold eviction notice to those rent-free thoughts that have overstayed their welcome.   Timestamps: (03:15) - Why Smart Women Fall Into the Trap of Overthinking (04:19) - How Overthinking Pretends to Be Wisdom (But Isn’t) (04:38) - Why Certainty Is a Myth and Clarity Is What You Really Need (07:32) - God Doesn’t Need Your Perfection to Use You Powerfully (09:18) - Simple, Practical Steps to Finally Get Unstuck WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind Alli’s Makeup Recommendation - IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous!    xo, Alli

Pelvic Floor Secrets No One Told You with Dr. Sara Reardon The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days   Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s quietly affecting so many women—and yet, almost no one’s talking about it: pelvic health. If you’ve ever wondered whether leaking when you laugh, painful intimacy, or pelvic floor issues are “part of being a woman,” I want you to know: they’re not. And you’re not alone.   The amazing Dr. Sara Reardon joins me—also known as The Vagina Whisperer (don’t worry, we’ll explain that one!). She’s a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist who’s made it her mission to help women stop suffering in silence and start getting real answers.   This conversation is honest, practical, and eye-opening. We talk about why Kegels aren’t always the answer, how the medical system often dismisses women’s pain, and what every woman over 40 needs to know about her pelvic floor. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and answers to questions you didn’t even know you needed to ask.   Listen in to learn more: (03:06) - The Biggest Lie Women Still Believe About Their Pelvic Floor (03:37) - The Surprising Truth About Kegels (and Why They May Not Work) (07:32) - Why Bladder Leakage is Not Normal and Ways to Stop It (24:57) - Smart Pelvic Health Tips Every Woman Needs While Traveling (28:41) - How Childbirth Changes Your Body: The Short-Term and Long-Term Effects   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Sara’s Book: Floored Sara’s Song Recommendation: Mystical Magical Sara’s TV Recommendation: Amy Bradley is Missing Sara’s Skincare Recommendation: Lion Pose Sara’s Book Recommendation: The Nightingale Join the Catalyst Mastermind!  I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous!    xo,   Alli

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days You know those women who walk into a room and own it? The ones who walk in grace and boldness, not because they have it all figured out—but because they’ve learned the secret. They don’t hustle harder. They don’t bury themselves in books or podcasts. They refuse to do life alone.   Let me flip the script for you—because everything you’ve been taught about growth? It’s backwards. You don’t need more noise, more content, more overwhelm. You need clarity. You need connection. You need the right people in your corner.   Here’s the truth no one’s saying out loud: the women who rise fast aren’t buried in a sea of self-help. They’re in rooms that challenge them, conversations that stretch them, communities that see them.   So today, I’m pulling back the curtain. The real difference between spinning your wheels and breaking through? It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about choosing to be surrounded by people who remind you of who you are—especially on the days you forget.   Confidence isn’t a solo sport. Real confidence is built when you surround yourself with the right people, who uplift and empower you.   Listen in to learn more:  (04:14) - The Secret Every Confident Woman Knows (05:25) - Why the Right Inner Circle Accelerates Your Growth (06:05) - Community vs. Inner Circle: The Crucial Difference (07:05) - What Happens When You Finally Step Into the Right Room (10:32) - How Catalyst Mastermind Sparks the Transformation You’ve Been Waiting For WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE     Links to great things we discussed:    Join the Catalyst Mastermind! Alli’s Book Recommendation - Remarkably Bright Creatures I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo,   Alli

  The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days We’re right in the heart of our health and wellness series, and today we’re shining a light on something that often gets pushed to the back burner: your mental health. I am thrilled to welcome back my dear friend Valorie Burton. She’s a bestselling author, powerhouse speaker, and one of the most trusted voices in personal development. Her insights have been invaluable to me over the years, and I'm excited for you to discover how they can transform your life too.   Valorie joins us to unpack how we can build emotional resilience—so we bounce back quicker, stand taller, and choose joy on purpose, even when life feels like a hot mess. This isn’t your typical feel-good fluff. It’s grounded, research-backed wisdom that actually works in real life.   We’re diving into practical tools and mindset shifts that can radically transform how you manage stress, setbacks, and those days when everything feels overwhelming. And trust me, you’ll want to stick around to the end—Valorie shares a behind-the-scenes story that had me laughing out loud. It’s the kind of joy-filled moment we all need.   Listen in to learn more:  (00:56) - The #1 Mistake Women Make About Resilience (and How to Fix It) (02:48) - The Preventive Choices That Set You Up for Long-Term Success (07:24) - Hanging On by a Thread? Here’s the First Step to Start Strong Again (18:02) - The Unique Challenges Women Face in Building True Resilience (21:04) - What Holds Women Back From Big Changes (Even When We Know We Need Them)   WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE Links to great things we discussed:    Valorie’s Books: Let Go of the Guilt & Rules of Resilience Valorie’s Song Recommendation: Tour the States Valorie’s Product Recommendation: Vibration Plate Join the Catalyst Mastermind -- https://www.learnwithalli.com/catalyst  I hope you loved this episode! 🎉Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a thing. And guess what? We're on YouTube! If you're loving the content, show us some love by leaving a review and giving us some stars—it means the world to me! Take care, and stay fabulous!    xo, Alli

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days   I need to tell you something, and it may sting a little. You know that woman who’s always the helper? She’s the first to say yes, the one solving everyone’s drama, answering texts like it’s her full-time job. She’s incredible—but here’s the hard truth: she’s vanishing. Slowly, yes, by yes, she’s losing herself. She’s so busy showing up for everyone else that she’s forgotten how to show up for herself. And if you’re thinking, “Oh goodness… that’s me,” then we need to talk. Because what you’ve been calling kindness might actually be quiet self-betrayal. What appears to be selflessness is often just dysfunction in disguise. And today, I’m handing you the roadmap to stop people-pleasing, reclaim your voice, and start honoring your own God-given needs—without guilt, without apology. You were never meant to be everyone’s fixer. You were meant to live free, bold, and beautifully aligned with who God created you to be. Let’s get you back to that. Listen in to learn more:  (02:31) - 3 Reasons Smart Women Keep Putting Everyone Else First (05:39) - Why You’re Absolutely Allowed to Have Needs (and Not Feel Guilty About It) (06:11) - The Brain Science: Why What You Don’t Name Never Gets Prioritized (07:50) - The Powerful Shift: When You Honor Your Needs, Everything Changes (08:13) - Simple, Practical Steps to Start Honoring Your Needs Today WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE     I hope you loved this episode! 🎉 Don't forget to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’re always in the loop. And hey, while you're at it, why not pop over to our YouTube channel and check us out? If you're feeling the love, leave a review and sprinkle some stars—your support truly means the world to me! Take care, and keep shining bright!    xo, Alli