The Cult of Self-Love: How Culture Is Keeping Women Weak | Allie Beth Stuckey

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Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

4.9 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Is empathy actually hurting your health, family, and faith? In today’s thought-provoking episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive into one of the most misunderstood cultural values of our time: empathy. Dr. Axe sits down with Allie Beth Stuckey — bestselling author of Toxic Empathy, host of the popular Relatable podcast, and a leading Christian voice on culture and truth. Together, they expose how unchecked empathy can lead to destructive choices, manipulation, and even societal harm. Is empathy always good? Or can it blind us to truth, compromise our convictions, and negatively impact our health? Get ready for a bold, eye-opening conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn: The surprising difference between empathy and compassion — and why it matters How toxic empathy is being used to manipulate women, parents, and entire communities The health consequences of being led by emotions instead of truth What the Bible actually says about love, truth, and boundaries Why gender-affirming surgeries and permissive parenting are driven by toxic empathy — and the dangerous impact on children How progressive “self-love” culture is fueling anxiety, depression, and confusion among women Why Christians and church leaders must confront cultural lies with clarity and courage If you’ve ever wondered why our culture seems more confused and anxious than ever — and how you can protect your family and faith from deceptive narratives — this episode is for you. Tune in and walk away with biblical truth, clarity, and practical wisdom for living with strength in today’s emotionally charged world. #alliebethstuckey #draxe #toxic Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Allie Beth Stuckey Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe ------ Links: Check out Allie Beth Stuckey’s latest book, Toxic Empathy → https://www.toxicempathy.com/ ------ Ads: Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.5	How did those same people who are telling women, put yourself first, your feelings, your desires, your dreams matter most, are also feeding them this idea that
0:39.4	in order to be a good person, you have to feel how others feel. Do you have to be led by empathy?
0:45.1	I went through 10 studies on showing what truly makes people happy. And the evidence is this.
0:51.0	If you focus on yourself and self-goals and self-fulfillment and self-happiness,
0:55.2	you will be much more miserable in three months and throughout your life.
0:58.6	Wow. I want to ask you about abortion. Some people would argue that you don't have compassion
1:05.3	for or empathy for the woman who is in that situation in life and now they're essentially
1:10.7	forced to do something they don't want to do.
1:13.5	What would be your response to that?
1:15.1	Yeah.
1:15.7	Hey, everyone.
1:16.5	Welcome to Dr. Josh Axe show where each and every week I dive deep into the science and principles behind how to grow in body, mind, spirit, and take your health in your life to the next level.
1:26.8	Today, we're going to be focusing more on the mental and spiritual aspects of your health in your life to the next level. Today we're going to be focusing more
1:28.2	on the mental and spiritual aspects of your health. I've got a special guest coming on,
1:33.8	Ali Beth Stucky. She's the bestselling author of Toxic Empathy. She's got an incredibly popular
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