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b"I read country music singer Granger Smith's new book in one sitting and cried my way through it. It\\u2019s a powerful story of the unspeakable loss of his 3-year old son and what happened in the aftermath.\\nGranger tried everything to cope with the trauma, including numbing and every self-help hack. It didn't work. This is an incredible story of what happens when self-help fails and God shows up. Here\\u2019s what we cover:\\n1. The traumatic \\u201cslide show\\u201d that ran through Granger's mind for months (10:44)\\n2. Why we numb (16:19)\\n3. Granger's rock bottom moment and what happened after (24:33)\\n4. What grief looks like when transformed (30:38)\\n5. How self-help messages gaslight us (40:59)\\nThis episode contains discussions about suicide which may be distressing for some listeners. Please prioritize your well-being and proceed with caution. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential support.\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nVisit seed.com/BESTOFYOU and use code BESTOFYOU to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01\\xae Daily Synbiotic.\\nGo to Reliefband.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive 20% off plus free shipping.\\nSleep deeply and wake gently with Hatch Restore - go to hatch.co/bestofyou to get $20 off and free shipping!\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 75: Your Secret Weapon Against Stress & Anxiety\\u2014How to Transform Your Mind Through the Power of Prayer\\nEpisode 74: The Neurobiology of Hope and How to Find Hope in Hard Times with Dr. Curt Thompson\\nEpisode 67: The Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing\\u2014Gen Z, College Life, & A Hidden Search for Meaning\\nEpisode 65: Vulnerability, Parenting, and Letting Go of Control\\u2014Inside A Guy\\u2019s Perspective With Our Friends From Dadville\\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"