I am so thrilled to have my friend, Dr. Curt Thompson, on the podcast today. I have been deeply transformed by Curt\u2019s work, and in today's conversation, Curt breathes fresh life into a topic that is too easily tossed around and oversimplified\u2014Hope.\nWe take a deep dive into the intricacies of hope from a neurobiological, relational, and spiritual perspective. It's a must listen for anyone going through hard times.\nHere's what we unpack in our conversation:\n* What's happening inside our brains when we hope? (11:59)\n* Steps you can take in daily life to foster hope (17:55)\n* The link between hope and secure attachment (15:35)\n* How we embody and become hope for one another (21:04)\n* Reimagining hope in today\u2019s world (22:41)\nCheck out Curt's new book The Deepest Place.\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\u2060 Leave them here.\nRelated Episodes:\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 with Dr. Curt Thompson, Amy Cella, and Pepper Sweeney\nEpisode 73: True Belonging vs. Groupthink, Cliques, & Trying to Fit In\u2014How to Belong to Others While Staying True To Yourself\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\nGo to \u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\nGo to Reliefband.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive 20% off plus free shipping.\nVisit seed.com/BESTOFYOU and use code BESTOFYOU to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01\xae Daily\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