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b"This episode is so special! I sit down with my 3 childhood friends, including my older sister, as we describe what happens when you bring your past self into your present. We were close all through high school, but life took us on different paths, to different cities, and through different experiences of faith, marriage, and family life.\\n\\nOver 2 decades later, we reconvened and replayed the tape of our lives\\u2014each one of us bearing witness to the other. Today, we share with you what we discovered about the power of reclaiming your past.\\n\\nI pray this episode sparks your imagination and ignites your desire as you consider pulling in old and new friends as companions on your journey toward wholeness. Here's what we cover:\\n\\n1. Why 4 childhood friends reconnected to each other\\u2014and our past selves\\n\\n2. How diverse perspectives strengthened, not divided, our rekindled friendships\\n\\n3. Confronting & overcoming regret\\n\\n4. How revisiting my sister\\u2019s teen pregnancy became a catalyst for healing\\n\\n5. What we'd each say to our younger selves now.\\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\\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\\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\\nRelated Episodes:\\n\\nEpisode 58: How to Find Friends Who Bring out the Best of You with Dr. Curt Thompson, Amy Cella, and Pepper Sweeney\\n\\nEpisode 59: Overcoming Past Hurt & Deepening Friendships Through Intentional Community with Jennie Allen\\n\\nEpisode 60: How to Make New Friends, Identify Red and Green Flags, & Extract Yourself From an Unhealthy Situation with Aundi Kolber and Dr. Monique Gadson\\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"