Allie and licensed therapist RaQuel Hopkins dismantle today’s feel-good therapy culture. “Protect your peace” has produced fragile adults. RaQuel calls for optimization, not coddling. Tough love builds capacity; toxic empathy breeds victims. Reject self-obsession; embrace personal responsibility. Tune in for biblical clarity on emotions, resilience, and why your pain isn’t special — but God’s grace is.

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Timecodes:

(00:00) Intro

(03:30) Optimization

(11:50) Defining "Self-Care"

(14:05) Toxic Empathy

(17:25) Emotionally Rescuing Someone

(28:00) Defining "Capacity"

(34:50) Mental Illnesses

(39:30) Defining "Burn Out"

(42:00) Finding Fulfillment

(50:50) God Increases Your Capacity

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