Episode 18: Selfhood vs. Selfishness

<p>This week on the podcast, we’re talking about selfhood. Many of us have been taught that "self" is bad. But there’s a big difference between selfhood and selfishness. Furthermore being selfless is not always the right choice.</p> <p>Reclaiming a healthy sense of self is not opposed to faith. In fact, learning to honor yourself goes hand-in-hand with honoring the One who made you.</p> <p><br></p> <p>I get personal this week, because this journey is deeply personal for me. We discuss:</p> <p>1. My own story of loving God but not having a self </p> <p>2. What is the difference between selfhood and selfishness? </p> <p>3. Why is selfhood key to healthy relationships? </p> <p>4. How selfhood is the missing first step to setting healthy boundaries </p> <p>5. What does the bible have to say about selfhood? </p> <p>6. Jesus’s example of selfhood</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thanks to our sponsor Better Help —Go to <a href="//www.betterhelp.com/bestofyou" target="_blank">www.betterhelp.com/bestofyou</a> and use code BESTOFYOU for 10% off your first month!</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/tboy-pre-order-bonuses/" target="_blank">Preorder The Best of You</a> and get loads of free healing resources.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Find a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode <a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/?p=5646&preview=true" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Music by Andy Luiten </p> <p>Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik</p> <p><br></p> <p>While 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.</p>

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