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

Published: June 22, 2023, 8:15 a.m.

b"I loved this beautiful and honest conversation about friendship with Jennie Allen, bestselling author of Find Your People and founder of IF:Gathering. She shares candidly about a painful season where she felt alone and how she\\u2019s learned to lean into deep community, even when it's messy. \\n\\nIf you\\u2019ve ever struggled with feeling lonely, misunderstood, or like it\\u2019s hard to trust other people, please listen to this episode. There are so many gems in it, including:\\n\\n1. Our greatest fear in friendship\\n\\n2. How to say \\u201cthat hurt\\u201d to a friend\\n\\n3. What prompted Jennie to close off to friendship for a season\\n\\n4. How she found her way into trusting relationships again\\n\\n5. The healing power of knowing others & being known by them\\n\\nOrder Find Your People here\\n\\nFor tips on finding support: 7 Ways to Increase Your Support Network and Why It Matters \\n\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\n\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\n\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\n\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. \\n\\nVisit hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.\\n\\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.\\n\\nRelated Episodes:\\n\\nEpisode 58: How to Find Friends Who Bring out the Best of You, Why it Matters, and How a Good Friend Can Transform Your Life\\n\\nEpisode 33: People Pleasing & Developing Your Own Inner Compass: Thoughts on Depression, Mental Health & the Church, and Finding Hope in Dark Places\\n\\nEpisode 17: What is Church Hurt and How do I Heal?\\n\\nEpisode 27: 7 Ways We Manage Perceptions Instead of Forging Real Connections\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\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.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"