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b'Have you ever felt isolated because you can\'t open up to others?\\nDo you worry that showing vulnerability might lead to more hurt?\\nYou are in for such a special treat today. This is such an honest, incredibly real conversation about the risks of vulnerability, the hurts that come from letting others in AND the incredible opportunities for intimacy, connection, and healing when we do.\\nMy dear friends, Kathy Tuan-MacLean and Tara Edelschick, authors of the new Bible study experience, "Moms at the Well," surveyed over seven hundred moms and discovered most women struggle with worry, anger, comparison, escapism, a desire for control, and heartbreak. Yet most women feel alone in these struggles. \\nIf you\'ve ever felt lonely or skeptical about finding community with other women, this episode is for you. Here\'s what we cover:\\n* The dissonance we feel about vulnerability (2:21)\\n* How 1 marriage crisis launched a 20 year small group (11:28)\\n* 2 essential ingredients to safeguard trust (16:00)\\n* How they dealt with gossip (21:50)\\n* Strategies for dealing with hurt feelings, ruptures & repair (24:38)\\n* One shocking result from their survey (34:43)\\n* The strategy Alison used to find a friend when lonely (43:35)\\n* The one thing that kills group trust (48:43)\\nFor 20% off + free shipping for Moms at the Well, use code IVPPOD20 here\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nGet 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.\\nWhether you\'re exploring distant lands or enjoying a staycation at home, Cozy Earth has your back. Visit cozyearth.com and unlock an exclusive 35% off with code BESTOFYOU.\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\\nGo to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 103: Name, Frame, and Brave Gossip\\nEpisode 85: The Goal of a Healthy Family & 6 Roles We Take On In Dysfunction\\nEpisode 66: The Truth About Anxiety & How to Become a Worry Free Parent with Sissy Goff\\nEpisode 65: Vulnerability, Parenting, and Letting Go of Control\\u2014Inside A Guy\\u2019s Perspective With Our Friends From Dadville\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile 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.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'