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Prayer is where self-awareness meets God-awareness. I\u2019ve come to cherish it as an intimate, deeply grounding practice. But I haven\u2019t always felt that way. It used to evoke anxiety and activation inside of me as I worked to earn God's favor.\nThat\u2019s why I love this conversation with Kayla Craig, author of the new book Every Season Sacred. In this candid conversation, we talk about prayer in a fresh new way that will transform how you practice it. Here\u2019s what we cover:\n1. Scientific research into the effectiveness of prayer (3:57)\n2. What prayer is (11:19)\n3. How to pray when your emotions are chaotic (38:43)\n4. Calming your nervous system (37:25) vs. hail mary prayers (10:44)\n5. Different types of prayer (33:02)\nCheck out Kayla's new book Every Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nourish Your Family Throughout the Year\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\u2060 Leave them here.\nRelated Episode:\nEpisode 72: Overcoming Failure, Handling Adversity, and Telling Yourself the Truth\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 AquaTru.com and enter code BESTOFYOU at checkout to get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee so if you don\u2019t like it just send it back for a refund, minus shipping.\nGet 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.\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.\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