Episode 59: Overcoming Past Hurt & Deepening Friendships Through Intentional Community with Jennie Allen

<p>I loved this beautiful and honest conversation about friendship with Jennie Allen, bestselling author of <em>Find Your People</em> and founder of IF:Gathering. She shares candidly about a painful season where she felt alone and how she’s learned to lean into deep community, even when it's messy. </p> <p>If you’ve ever struggled with feeling lonely, misunderstood, or like it’s hard to trust other people, please listen to this episode. There are so many gems in it, including:</p> <p>1. Our greatest fear in friendship</p> <p>2. How to say “that hurt” to a friend</p> <p>3. What prompted Jennie to close off to friendship for a season</p> <p>4. How she found her way into trusting relationships again</p> <p>5. The healing power of knowing others & being known by them</p> <p>Order <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-People-Building-Community/dp/0593193385/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687390134&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Find Your People here</a></p> <p>For tips on finding support: <a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/support-network/">7 Ways to Increase Your Support Network and Why It Matters</a> </p> <p>Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode <a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-59-finding-your-people-overcoming-past-hurt-deepening-friendships-through-intentional-community/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p> <p>Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3N7QByNr1lLxXtAxPQG2DlbTQnCtLvp86RfWSxdkX-puz7Q/viewform">Leave them here</a>.</p> <p>Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email <a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/2-e-books-and-audio-file-web/">here</a>.</p> <p>Thanks to our sponsors:</p> <p>Go to ⁠<a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYOrganifi" target="_blank">www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠</a> today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. </p> <p>Visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYHiyaHealth" target="_blank">hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU</a> and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU</a> and get on your way to being your best self.</p> <p>Related Episodes:</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-58-friends-on-friendship-how-to-find-friends-who-bring-out-the-best-of-you-why-it-matters-and-how-a-good-friend-can-transform-your-life/">Episode 58</a>: How to Find Friends Who Bring out the Best of You, Why it Matters, and How a Good Friend Can Transform Your Life</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-33-the-pain-behind-people-pleasing-thoughts-on-depression-mental-health-the-church-and-finding-hope-in-dark-places/">Episode 33</a>: People Pleasing & Developing Your Own Inner Compass: Thoughts on Depression, Mental Health & the Church, and Finding Hope in Dark Places</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-17-what-is-church-hurt-and-how-do-i-heal/">Episode 17</a>: What is Church Hurt and How do I Heal?</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-27-7-ways-we-manage-perceptions-instead-of-forging-real-connections/">Episode 27</a>: 7 Ways We Manage Perceptions Instead of Forging Real Connections</p> <p>Music by Andy Luiten</p> <p>Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik</p> <p>While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.</p>

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