I Am Self-ish: This podcast is your daily dose of inspiration and motivation, designed to remind you that prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Tune in to discover how putting yourself first can transform your life, empowering you to show up as your best self in every area. Whether you're looking for a spark of motivation or a fresh perspective, "I Am Self-ish" is here to help you reclaim your power and embrace the idea that you deserve to be at the top of your own priority list.
I AM SELF-ISH
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I Am Self-ish: This podcast is your daily dose of inspiration and motivation, designed to remind you that prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Tune in to discover how putting yourself first can transform your life, empowering you to show up as your best self in every area. Whether you're looking for a spark of motivation or a fresh perspective, "I Am Self-ish" is here to help you reclaim your power and embrace the idea that you deserve to be at the top of your own priority list.
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June 16, 2026
Letting Your Guard Down
<p><strong>Episode 74 –Letting Your Guard Down</strong><br>I Am Self-ish Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright opens the door to a real coaching conversation as part of the Inside the Session series. Through the story of one client, Will demonstrates how coaching often goes far beyond the problem someone brings into the room.</p><p><br></p><p>What began as a conversation about stress quickly revealed something deeper. As Will listened beneath the words, a pattern emerged. The client had spent years protecting himself behind emotional armor, believing that staying guarded was the safest way to move through life. The stress he was experiencing was not the root issue. It was a symptom of something much deeper.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout the session, Will explores the connection between safety, vulnerability, and authenticity. He highlights how many people spend their lives trying to manage stress without ever addressing the fear that sits underneath it. By naming the client's "guard," Will helps make the invisible visible, creating awareness around a pattern that had quietly shaped relationships, emotions, and self-expression for years.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation shifts away from fixing stress and toward a more meaningful question: What do I want, need, and deserve? That simple question becomes an invitation to move beyond survival and toward emotional honesty.</p><p>This episode is a powerful reminder that vulnerability is not weakness. It is courage. Real change begins when we stop hiding behind the versions of ourselves we created for protection and allow ourselves to be seen for who we truly are.</p><p><br></p><p>At its core, this session is about letting your guard down long enough to discover that what you have been protecting may be the very thing keeping you stuck.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Produced and Edited by Will Wright</strong><br>Creator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method</p><p>📧 <a href="mailto:will@iamself-ish.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">will@iamself-ish.com</a></p><p>🌐 iamself-ish.com</p><p>📸 Instagram: @selfish.will</p><p>💼 linkedin.com/in/selfish-will</p><p><br></p><p>Be bold. Be SELF-ISH.<br>Less stress, more choice.</p>
June 9, 2026
Why The Bear Wins: Understanding Safety and Uncertainty for Women
<p><strong>Episode 73 – Why the Bear Wins: Understanding Safety and Uncertainty for Women</strong><br>I Am Self-ish Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright explores the viral question that sparked countless conversations: Would you rather encounter a bear or a man while alone in the woods?</p><p><br></p><p>At first glance, the question seems simple. The reactions it generated reveal something much deeper.</p><p><br></p><p>Will unpacks why so many women chose the bear and what that response says about safety, trust, and the realities women navigate every day. The conversation is not about labeling all men as dangerous. It is about understanding the mental calculations, precautions, and awareness many women carry with them whenever they move through the world.</p><p><br></p><p>The episode explores the difference between predictable danger and uncertainty. A bear behaves like a bear. Human behavior, on the other hand, can be far less predictable. That uncertainty shapes decisions, routines, and the level of vigilance many women feel they must maintain simply to stay safe.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Will also examines the cultural factors that contribute to this reality, including the ways silence, dismissal, and inaction can unintentionally reinforce environments where women feel unheard or unsupported. He challenges listeners, especially men, to move beyond defensiveness and toward curiosity, empathy, and understanding.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation is not about blame. It is about awareness.</p><p><br></p><p>By listening without immediately trying to explain, defend, or debate, we create space for a deeper understanding of experiences that may be very different from our own. Real change begins when people feel seen, heard, and believed.</p><p><br></p><p>At its core, this episode is an invitation to reflect on safety, accountability, and the role each of us plays in creating a world where more people feel free to move through it without fear.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Produced and Edited by Will Wright</strong><br>Creator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method</p><p><br></p><p>📧 <a href="mailto:will@iamself-ish.com">will@iamself-ish.com</a><br>🌐 iamself-ish.com<br>📸 Instagram: @selfish.will<br>💼 linkedin.com/in/selfish-will</p><p><br></p><p>Be bold. Be SELF-ISH.<br>Less stress, more choice.</p><p><br></p>
June 2, 2026
Re-released: Lonely Was the Cost
<p><strong>Episode 72 – Re-released: Lonely Was the Cost</strong><br>I Am Self-ish Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>Some conversations deserve a second listen.</p><p><br></p><p>In this re-release, Will Wright revisits a deeply personal reflection on healing, truth, and the loneliness that can come with both. As themes of self-trust, boundaries, and personal growth continue to show up in coaching conversations, this episode felt important to bring back into the spotlight.</p><p><br></p><p>Will speaks openly about the emotional cost of growth and how standing firmly in your truth can shift relationships in ways you may not expect. Healing is not always celebrated. Sometimes it creates distance. Sometimes it changes dynamics you once relied on. And sometimes the very growth you prayed for requires you to let go of people who only knew the version of you that no longer exists.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from his own experiences with trauma, faith, and personal transformation, Will explores the difference between inherited beliefs and lived truth. He reflects on the tension between seeking external validation and learning to trust yourself, while emphasizing the role personal responsibility plays in lasting change.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is not about blaming the past. It is about owning the present. It is about recognizing that self-acceptance is not selfish and that choosing peace may require disappointing people who preferred the old version of you.</p><p><br></p><p>Lonely was the cost. Freedom was the reward.</p><p>If you are navigating a season of change, questioning old beliefs, or learning how to choose yourself without guilt, this conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Produced and Edited by Will Wright</strong><br>Host | Certified Life Coach and Stress Management Coach<br>Creator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method</p><p><br></p><p>📧 <a href="mailto:will@iamself-ish.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">will@iamself-ish.com</a><br>🌐 iamself-ish.com<br>📸 Instagram: @selfish.will<br>💼 linkedin.com/in/selfish-will</p><p>Be bold. Be SELF-ISH.<br>Less stress, more choice.</p>
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