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b"Imagine if someone sat with you and listened to you attentively for as long as you needed. That\\u2019s what I experienced through a series of spiritual listening retreats. And today, I invited the Rev. Dr. Stephen Macchia and spiritual director in training, Rowena Day to talk with us about the practice of spiritual direction and deep listening as one component of your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. \\n\\nThis episode is so rich, so soothing, and so deeply nourishing. As a therapist, I have found spiritual direction to be a powerful part of my own mental health practices. It\\u2019s also taught me how to become a better listener in my relationships with others. Here\\u2019s what we discuss:\\n\\n1. The deepest need we all have\\n\\n2. How to attune to your own soul \\n\\n3. The neurobiology of presence\\n\\n4. What to do if quiet is hard for you\\n\\n5. The links between spiritual and mental health\\n\\nConnect with Dr. Stephen Macchia and Spiritual Formation resources here.\\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\\nIf you've been searching for a better alternative to traditional healthcare and want to take your health to new heights, visit www.WildHealth.com/Premium to apply for membership.\\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\\nHead to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive UP TO 39%! \\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 31 and Episode 44 with Rowena Day\\n\\nEpisode 36: An Update on My Social Media Detox & How to Create Boundaries With Toxic Distractions, Numbing, & Unhealthy Coping Tactics\\n\\nEpisode 32: Productivity and the Never Ending To Do List: How to Stop Hustling & Embrace the Joy of Enough\\n\\nEpisode 47: Spiritual Bypassing vs. Embodied Faith & How Not to Harm Those Who Are Hurting, Including Yourself\\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"