Manipulation, Toxic Patterns, and Gaslighting with Dr. Alison Cook

Hey fam! Have you ever been in a situation that felt toxic, uncomfortable, or made you feel cornered? Have you ever felt manipulated or persuaded into doing something you didn’t want to do? If so, this episode is for you. Today I have Dr. Alison Cook on the podcast and we dive into some heavy hitting topics that most of us can relate to. Some talking points on this episode: red and yellow flags to look for in relationships with friends and family unpacking manipulation tactics and how to recognize them how to stop gaslighting yourself practical tools to apply to your everyday life for your emotional wellbeing  distinguishing fact from fiction in your relationships If you would like more information on Dr. Alison Cook, want to connect with her on social media, or would like to buy her book “I Shouldn’t Feel This Way” – you can do so using the links below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/dralisoncook Facebook: www.facebook.com/dralisoncook Website: www.dralisoncook.com Book: https://www.dralisoncook.com/i-shouldnt-feel-this-way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Have you ever walked through trial after trial questioning how much more you can endure? Have you ever doubted how in the world God would call you to something with your broken past lurking around every corner? Have you ever just doubted God? Well sis, this might be the podcast for you. The Bible tells us that the storms of life are inevitable in this lifetime. I’ll dare to say that when you jump into the deep end with Jesus, that’s actually where the waters get rough. But the storm set out to drown you is the very storm that God will use to refine, chisel, and call you. In the Chiseled and Called podcast, Brittany Dawn is authentically raw about her walk with the Lord as she shares past struggles, biggest failures, and current uphill battles. This is a space where all are welcome and no story is too far past the point of redemption. Hey girl! I’m Brittany Dawn. A born and raised Texan, wife, foster mom, and founder of She Lives Freed. In 2019, I had a radical, unexplainable incomprehensible encounter with Jesus that would forever change my life. Since that night, no aspect of my life has looked the same. Since that pivotal moment four years ago, I have walked through excruciating seasons of pruning. I’ve lost everything and everyone, I’ve navigated divorce, walked through the flames of cancel culture, faced hardship, and found myself broken amidst heartbreak. Yet through every high and low, I can confidently say that my constant has been Jesus. That my constant always will be Jesus. And I’m here to encourage you that at the end of it all, if all you have is Him, He is all you need. I joke with friends that I skip the surface level talk and dive right in to the deep conversations over a cup of coffee… but truthfully, that’s what I’m here to do. And through it all, point your focus right back to the King. Think of each episode as a big sister talk. I’m here through your worst day, tilting your chin up towards the King and reminding you that you can, in fact, continue on. I’m here to point you to scripture that speaks truth when your circumstances shout otherwise. I’m here to remind you that your past is not too broken and you’re not too far gone. Connect with Brittany Dawn: https://www.instagram.com/realbrittanydawn https://www.tiktok.com/realbrittanydawn https://www.youtube.com/brittanydawn https://www.pinterest.com/realbrittanydawn https://twitter.com/itsbrittanydawn