I AM SELF-ISH

Episode 90 – Energy Vampires with Frank Mesa I Am Self-ish Podcast Some people leave you feeling supported. Others leave you feeling depleted. In this episode, Will Wright sits down again with Frank Mesa, author, leadership strategist, and creator of the E-R-D™ Framework, to talk about energy vampires, boundaries, people-pleasing, and the cost of staying in relationships that constantly take more...

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 Theory, for a wide-ranging conversation about truth, propaganda, politics, mental health, Black masculi...

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 happened after she came forward, including the decision not to prosecute at the time, Cornell’s interna...

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 wants to build. He describes feminism as a belief in full social, political, and economic equality, and...

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 misleading. William shares how his own experiences with anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, identity, a...

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 talk about how running became a portal to travel, community, and personal growth. Noa shares how s...

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 erode self-trust over time. Gaslighting is not always loud or obvious. Sometimes it looks like being t...

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 privacy. James is grieving the death of his mother after carrying much of the caregiving responsibility...

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 neurodivergence, workplace masking, psychological safety, and why so many capable people struggle inside syste...

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 creator of the E-R-D™ Framework, to explore how adversity can become a source of growth instead of a l...

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 the very thing keeping us from actually healing? In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wri...

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 Wright speaks openly about his experiences with depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia. He reflects on...

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 experiences that shaped those conversations and the pain that nearly kept him from ever having them. Will o...

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, choice, and the stories we tell ourselves to justify our actions. Will examines Jim's decision to wa...

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 automatically pushing them aside. The session focuses on a client named Mike, who had been practicing a simple...

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 patterns are often passed from one generation to the next without ever being questioned. Many of the rule...

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 problem someone brings into the room. What began as a conversation about stress quickly revealed somethin...

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 first glance, the question seems simple. The reactions it generated reveal something much deeper. Will...

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 growth continue to show up in coaching conversations, this episode felt important to bring back into the...

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 takes an unexpected turn. Ross shares practical insights into why financial planning is about more than in...

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 are. Alma shares how style goes far beyond clothes and explains why the right wardrobe can reduce decisio...

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 the cleaning industry, the conversation becomes much bigger than cleaning. It explores freedom, purpose,...

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 communicates, collaborates, and navigates challenges in both creative and corporate spaces. The discussion hig...

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 fight, Will reframes it as something to understand. He introduces the concept of the gremlin, not as a flaw,...

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 shares his perspective on communication not as something you perform, but as something you experience i...