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EPISODE · Apr 26, 2026 · 7 MIN

#157 Are you putting yourself first?

from Finding Joy in the Hard · host Suzanne Andora Barron

Are You Putting Yourself First?If that question made you cringe, this episode is for you. I share a small but revealing moment from my own week — a meeting, a 15-minute ask I wouldn't let myself make, and what happened when I got to campus anyway. It's a story about how quickly and automatically we abandon our own needs without even realizing it.In this episode:Why putting yourself first isn't selfish — it's necessaryHow we disappear from our own equation without noticingWhy "listen to your body" doesn't work when you've spent years overriding itA simple question to ask yourself when you're about to shrinkWhy it's okay — and brave — to speak up after the factTry this: Next time you're about to automatically accommodate, pause and ask: what would feel good right now? Then take that next brave step — not because it's easy, but because you matter.📩 I'd love to hear from you — reach out to me on IG here.The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions. 

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Are You Putting Yourself First? If that question made you cringe, this episode is for you. I share a small but revealing moment from my own week — a meeting, a 15-minute ask I wouldn't let myself make, and what happened when I got to campus anyway. It's a story about how quickly and automatically we abandon our own needs without even realizing it. In this episode: Why putting yourself first isn't selfish — it's necessaryHow we disappear from our own equation without noticingWhy "listen to you...

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