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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 11 MIN

Ep. 78 | How to Ask for What You Need Without Feeling Selfish

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when my best friend's car was blocking me in at 5:45am - and what it taught me about asking for what you need even when you're supposed to be taking care of someone else.  I share the story of book boot camp with my friend Michelle, and how asking for her keys instead of skipping my workout was one of the bravest things I could do.  We'll explore why asking isn't selfish - it's how you stay full enough to be of real service to the people you love. Question to carry into your day: Where in your life have you been abandoning your own needs to take care of someone else - and what would it look like to ask for what you need instead? Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System. Let's Stay Connected:  Subscribe on YouTube Instagram: @mollycarmel Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront Questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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