The Best of You

Episode 18: Selfhood vs. Selfishness


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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.

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.

I get personal this week, because this journey is deeply personal for me. We discuss:

1. My own story of loving God but not having a self 

2. What is the difference between selfhood and selfishness? 

3. Why is selfhood key to healthy relationships? 

4. How selfhood is the missing first step to setting healthy boundaries 

5. What does the bible have to say about selfhood? 

6. Jesus’s example of selfhood

Thanks to our sponsor Better Help —Go to www.betterhelp.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 10% off your first month!

Find a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here.

Music by Andy Luiten 

Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik


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.

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