Meet Your Gremlins

Episode 67 – Meet Your GremlinsI Am Self-ish PodcastIn this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright explores the voice that shows up in moments that matter most. The one that questions whether you are ready, capable, or deserving. Instead of treating it as something to ignore or fight, Will reframes it as something to understand.He introduces the concept of the gremlin, not as a flaw, but as a pattern. These thoughts are not random. They are shaped by past experiences, environments, and expectations that were internalized over time. What sounds like your voice is often an echo of something much older, something that once tried to protect you but now keeps you from moving forward.Will shares the story of a client named Marcus, who found himself stuck after being passed over for a promotion. At first, the response was immediate self-blame. As the conversation unfolded, it became clear that the reaction was not about the moment itself. It was tied to a deeper pattern rooted in childhood, where achievement was expected but never acknowledged. That experience shaped an internal voice that constantly questioned his worth.Once Marcus named that voice “The Inspector,” something shifted. Creating separation allowed him to recognize when that voice was active instead of automatically believing it. That awareness opened the door for a different response.This episode focuses on the beginning of that process. Not eliminating the voice, but recognizing it. Not proving it wrong, but questioning where it comes from. When you understand the origin of your internal dialogue, you create space between the thought and your identity.Meeting your gremlin is not about fixing yourself. It is about understanding yourself in a way that allows you to move forward with more clarity and less self-doubt.Produced and Edited by Will WrightCreator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method🌐 iamself-ish.com📸 Instagram: @selfish.will💼 linkedin.com/in/selfish-willBe bold. Be SELF-ISH.Less stress. More choice.