I AM SELF-ISH

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...

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 happening right now, and how that pattern creates distance between where we are and how we experience it....

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, leaving you questioning your thoughts, your feelings, and ultimately your sense of self. Will explains gas...

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 clarity and intention. Paige and Kate share their experience working with families and schools, helping...

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 choices around how they will be received instead of whether they are actually true for us. Over time, thi...

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 , William reflects on how tradition and innovation coexist both in the kitchen and in our lives. Cooking comp...

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 responsibility, presence, and the meaning of authentic connection William explains how the quiet routines of...

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 Tolmie, Will dives into a deep discussion about the first season of the series Pluribus , exploring the...

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, leading us to measure our lives against someone else’s highlight reel instead of our own truth. Will discu...

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 generation, whether we are aware of it or not. William speaks honestly about how inherited stress, fear,...

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 your truth can shift relationships in ways you do not expect. Healing, he explains, is not always celebrat...

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 emotional fatigue continue to show up in his coaching work, this episode felt important to bring back into th...

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 fear. Will and Chris explore how self-doubt and imposter syndrome quietly keep capable professionals un...

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 loud, obvious fear. It is the subtle kind that shows up as hesitation before speaking, confidence dropping...

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 explore how our environments influence our mental health, energy, and sense of peace, and why organization is...

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, they explore how understanding our inner world shapes the way we show up in relationships, leadership,...