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I AM SELF-ISH
by Will Wright
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.
Episodes
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This Is Not a Drill- Activist Ohaji Free
Episode 89 – This Is Not a Drill- Ohaji Free on Truth, Propaganda, Mental Health, and Activism I Am Self-ish Podcast What happens when misinformation becomes easier to consume than the truth? In this episode, Will Wright sits down with activist and educator Ohaji Free, also known as Simple Black...
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They Did Not Believe Her The Cornell Case and Every System That Failed Her
Episode 88-They Did Not Believe Her The Cornell Case and Every System That Failed Her I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode, Will Wright responds to the Cornell case involving a former student who alleges that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members. Will looks at what...
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I Am a Feminist
Episode 87 – I Am a Feminist I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode, Will Wright says something plainly and without qualification: I am a feminist. Will explains what that word means to him and why it has become an important part of how he understands his identity, his work, and the community he...
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Built From the Inside
Episode 86 – Built From the Inside I Am Self-ish Podcast I do not coach because I have everything figured out. I coach because I know what it feels like not to. In this episode, William Wright gets personal about the real reason he does this work and why the idea of a “perfect” coach can be so...
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Episode 85 – Paces & Places More Than the Finish Line
Paces & Places I Am Self-ish Podcast Running can be more than a sport. It can become a reason to travel, take a chance, meet new people, and discover what you are capable of. n this episode, Will Wright sits down with Noa Besner, marathoner, running coach, and co-founder of Paces & Places, to…
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Re-released: Why You Don't Trust Yourself
Episode 84 – Re-released: Why You Don't Trust Yourself I Am Self-ish Podcast Some conversations deserve another listen, especially when the pattern they explore keeps showing up. In this re-release of Episode 64, Will Wright returns to a conversation about gaslighting and the quiet way it can…
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Inside the Session: When Anger Is All You Have
Episode 83 – Inside the Session: When Anger Is All You Have I Am Self-ish Podcast What happens when anger is the only thing keeping you moving? In this Inside the Session episode, William Wright reflects on two coaching sessions with a client he calls James, with identifying details changed for...
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Wired Differently- When the Problem Isn’t the Person, It’s the System
Episode 82 – Wired Differently I Am Self-ish Podcast What happens when talented people spend more energy trying to fit into the workplace than actually doing their best work? In this episode, Will Wright sits down with Ray Gordon, founder of Lumi Workplace, for a candid conversation about...
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Turning Lead Into Gold The foundation of the E-R-D™ Framework
Episode 81 – Turning Lead Into Gold Frank Mesa on Turning Pain Into Power with the E-R-D™ Framework-I Am Self-ish Podcast What if the hardest parts of your life did not have to become the rest of your life? In this episode, Will Wright sits down with Frank Mesa, author, leadership strategist, and...
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Stop Pushing Through
Episode 80 – Stop Pushing Through I Am Self-ish Podcast We are often taught that strength means pushing through. Push through the pain. Push through the grief. Push through the stress. Keep moving. Keep functioning. Do not let anything slow you down. But what happens when pushing through becomes...
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Stop The Stigma-A Mental Health Conversation
Episode 79 – Stop the Stigma A Mental Health Conversation I Am Self-ish Podcast Mental health affects how we think, connect, make decisions, and move through the world, yet too many people still feel pressured to hide when they are struggling. In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will...
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I'm Still Here. The Story Behind My Purpose.
Episode 78 – I'm Still Here. The Story Behind My Purpose I Am Self-ish Podcast This is one of the most personal episodes Will Wright has ever recorded. For years, listeners have heard Will talk about stress, self-trust, boundaries, and living intentionally. In this episode, he shares the...
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The Way I See It: You Woke Me Up!
Episode 77 – The Way I See It: You Woke Me Up! I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of The Way I See It, Will Wright explores the moral questions at the heart of the movie Passengers. What begins as a science fiction love story quickly becomes a deeper conversation about loneliness, consent,...
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Inside the Session: The Power of Honoring Your Needs
Episode 76 – Inside the Session: The Power of Honoring Your Needs I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright takes listeners behind the scenes of a real coaching session to explore what can happen when we begin paying attention to our needs instead of...
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Why Do We Do This?
Episode 75 – Why Do We Do This? I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright explores one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves: Why do we continue doing things that once hurt us? The conversation examines how beliefs, traditions, and emotional...
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Letting Your Guard Down
Episode 74 –Letting Your Guard Down I Am Self-ish Podcast 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...
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Why The Bear Wins: Understanding Safety and Uncertainty for Women
Episode 73 – Why the Bear Wins: Understanding Safety and Uncertainty for Women I Am Self-ish Podcast 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? At...
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Re-released: Lonely Was the Cost
Episode 72 – Re-released: Lonely Was the Cost I Am Self-ish Podcast Some conversations deserve a second listen. 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...
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When The Unexpected Shows Up
Episode 71 – When the Unexpected Shows Up I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright sits down with certified financial planner Ross Levine for an important conversation about financial security, preparation, and what it means to protect yourself when life…
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Stop Guessing. Start Dressing.
Episode 70 – Stop Guessing. Start Dressing. I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright sits down with wardrobe therapist and stylist Alma Vicencio for a conversation about confidence, identity, and the impact of dressing in a way that truly reflects who you…
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Notice The Difference
Episode 69 – Notice The Difference I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright sits down with entrepreneur and business owner Ardon Daley for a conversation about authenticity, relationships, and building a business rooted in trust. Through Ardon’s journey in…
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Ready. Set. Action.
Episode 68 – Ready. Set. Action.I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright sits down with Megan Quick for a conversation that bridges the gap between creativity and professional growth. Megan shares how her background in theater has shaped the way she...
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Meet Your Gremlins
Episode 67 – Meet Your Gremlins I Am Self-ish Podcast In 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…
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Stand Taller
Episode 66 – Stand Taller I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright sits down with communication expert and founder of Stand Taller, Dave Tenenbaum, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to show up with confidence in your conversations. Dave...
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Are You Living… or Still Getting Ready To?
Episode 65 – Are You Living… or Still Getting Ready To? I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright explores the quiet habit of preparing for life without actually living it. He reflects on how easy it is to stay focused on what is next while missing what is...
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Why You Don’t Trust Yourself
Episode 64 – Why You Don’t Trust Yourself I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright explores the subtle but powerful impact of gaslighting and how it slowly erodes self-trust over time. He breaks down how manipulation can shift your perception of reality,...
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Confident in the Room
Episode 63 – Confident in the Room I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright is joined by special education advocates and educators Paige Fitzgerald and Kate Magaldi for a powerful conversation about confidence, advocacy, and navigating complex systems with...
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Judge You Anyway
Episode 62 – Judge You Anyway I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, William Wright explores the reality of judgment and what it means to stay grounded in your decisions even when other people have opinions about them. He breaks down how easily we begin shaping our...
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Permission to Evolve
Episode 61 – Permission to Evolve I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, William Wright explores the idea that growth often requires permission, not from others, but from ourselves. Using observations from cooking competition shows, particularly Beat Bobby Flay…
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My Best Friend
Episode 60 – My Best Friend I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, William Wright shares a personal story about the unexpected lessons he learned from caring for his dog, Omega. What began as a simple act of companionship gradually became a deeper reflection on...
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The Way I See It: Pluribus (Season One Breakdown)
Episode 59 – The Way I See It: Pluribus (Season One Breakdown) This episode marks the beginning of a new segment on the I Am Self-ish podcast called The Way I See It, where Will Wright steps into culture, storytelling, and media through a reflective and conversational lens. Joined by guest Zack...
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Borrowed Worth
Episode 58 – Borrowed Worth I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright explores the quiet but powerful habit of comparing ourselves to others and the impact it has on how we see our own value. He unpacks how comparison slowly pulls us away from self-trust,...
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Passing Down Pain
Episode 57 – Passing Down Pain I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, William Wright explores the deeper meaning of generational wealth and challenges the idea that legacy is only about money. He reframes wealth as the emotional environment we pass down to the next...
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Lonely Was the Cost
Episode 56 – Lonely Was the Cost I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, William Wright shares a deeply personal reflection on healing, truth, and the loneliness that can come with both. He speaks openly about the emotional cost of growth and how standing firmly in…
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Re-released: When I Cry
Episode 55 – Re-released: When I Cry Some conversations don’t expire. They resurface because they are needed again. In this re-release, host Will Wright returns to a deeply personal reflection on crying as a powerful form of emotional release and healing. As themes of overwhelm, grief, and...
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Stop Doubting Your Value
Episode 54 – Stop Doubting Your Value I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright is joined by coach and consultant Chris Donohoe for a powerful conversation about self-worth, value recognition, and building a life and business rooted in truth rather than...
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Fear of Rejection Re-released
Episode 53 – Re-released: Episode 26 Fear of Rejection I Am Self-ish Podcast In this re-released episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright revisits one of the most quietly powerful themes he sees showing up again and again in his coaching work: fear of rejection. This is not the…
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Beautiful Systems
Episode 52 – Beautiful Systems – I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright sits down with professional organizer Melissa Park for a thoughtful conversation about the emotional and practical power of organizing spaces with intention. Together, they…
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Self-Awareness Is the Work
Episode 51 – Self-Awareness Is the Work – I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright sits down with psychotherapist Amy Meyers for a thoughtful and grounded conversation about self-awareness and its role in both personal and professional growth. Together,...
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A Conversation With My Future Self
Episode 50 – A Conversation With My Future Self – I Am Self-ish Podcast In this milestone episode of the I Am Selfish podcast, Will Wright steps into a powerful moment of self-reflection. Instead of interviewing a guest or exploring a single coaching theme, he turns inward and has a conversation...
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Keep Calm and Parent On
Episode 49 – Keep Calm and Parent On – I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright has a heartfelt and grounded conversation with parenting consultant and educator Kelly Burtnick. Kelly shares her journey from classroom educator to parent coach and opens…
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The Hot Seat
Episode 48 – The Hot Seat – I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, the roles reverse and Alma Vicencio interviews Will Wright. For the first time, Will steps fully into vulnerability and shares the experiences that shaped his identity, his healing, and his work as a...
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Becoming Requires Release
In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright explores the internal struggle so many face on their journey toward authenticity and personal growth. He speaks to the quiet tension between who we were taught to be and who we truly are, reminding listeners that becoming who you are...
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Unscripted Truth
Episode 46 – Unscripted Truth – I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright sits down with Tiffany Unruh and Stacey, the creators of Fuck Off Truth Tellers, for a raw and heart-centered conversation about vulnerability, authenticity, and the courage to…
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Level Four Energy: The Heart of Service
In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright explores the dynamics of compassion, validation, and the importance of setting boundaries in both relationships and personal life. He examines how the energy we bring into our acts of service often determines whether we feel fulfilled...
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Better After Baby
Episode 44 – Better After Baby – I Am Self-ish Podcast Welcome back to the I AM SELF-ISH™ Podcast—your space to explore the connection between mindset, emotion, and personal growth. I’m your host, Will Wright, certified life coach and stress management expert, here to help you redefine what it...
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Level Three Energy: The Illusion of Control
Episode 43 – Level Three Energy: The Illusion of Control In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright explores the concept of Level Three Energy—a state where individuals have learned to manage their emotions but haven’t yet fully healed from them. At this level, people often…
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When I Cry
Episode 42 – When I Cry – I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright explores the significance of crying as a powerful emotional release and a profound form of healing. He reminds listeners that crying is not a sign of weakness but a reflection of...
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Boundaries, Self-Love & Growth
Episode 41 – Boundaries, Self-Love & Growth – I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright is joined by psychotherapist Kelly Zemer for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation about the deep connection between self-love, boundaries, and personal...
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Level Two Energy: The Conflict Trap
Episode 40 – Level Two Energy: The Conflict Trap – I Am Self-ish Podcast In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright unpacks the concept of Level Two Energy—an energy state driven by conflict, competition, and a win-lose mindset. He explores how this energy shows up in our...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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