Episode 76: When Self-Help Isn't Enough—Finding the Faith & Strength to Move Forward after Loss & Heartache With Granger Smith

<p>I read country music singer Granger Smith's new book in one sitting and cried my way through it. It’s a powerful story of the unspeakable loss of his 3-year old son and what happened in the aftermath.</p><p>Granger tried everything to cope with the trauma, including numbing and every self-help hack. It didn't work. This is an incredible story of what happens when self-help fails and God shows up. Here’s what we cover:</p><p>1. The traumatic “slide show” that ran through Granger's mind for months (10:44)</p><p>2. Why we numb (16:19)</p><p>3. Granger's rock bottom moment and what happened after (24:33)</p><p>4. What grief looks like when transformed (30:38)</p><p>5. How self-help messages gaslight us (40:59)</p><p>This episode contains discussions about suicide which may be distressing for some listeners. Please prioritize your well-being and proceed with caution. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential support.</p><p>Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode <a href="https://wp.me/pa3WGh-1Js" 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" target="_blank">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/" target="_blank">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="http://seed.com/BESTOFYOU" target="_blank">seed.com/BESTOFYOU</a> and use code BESTOFYOU to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. </p><p>Go to <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TSFNReliefband" target="_blank">Reliefband.com</a> and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive 20% off plus free shipping. </p><p>Sleep deeply and wake gently with Hatch Restore - go to <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYHatch" target="_blank">hatch.co/bestofyou</a> to get $20 off and free shipping!</p><p>Related Episodes:</p><p><a href="https://wp.me/pa3WGh-1Jh">Episode 75</a>: Your Secret Weapon Against Stress & Anxiety—How to Transform Your Mind Through the Power of Prayer</p><p><a href="https://wp.me/pa3WGh-1J5">Episode 74</a>: The Neurobiology of Hope and How to Find Hope in Hard Times with Dr. Curt Thompson</p><p><a href="https://wp.me/pa3WGh-1Hw">Episode 67</a>: The Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing—Gen Z, College Life, & A Hidden Search for Meaning</p><p><a href="https://wp.me/pa3WGh-1H4">Episode 65</a>: Vulnerability, Parenting, and Letting Go of Control—Inside A Guy’s Perspective With Our Friends From Dadville</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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