I AM SELF-ISH

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.

I AM SELF-ISH is a education podcast hosted by Will Wright, with 87 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Will Wright hosts I AM SELF-ISH, a education show with 87 episodes published.

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  Episode #87

  I Am a Feminist

  Sep 29, 202613 min

  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 he pushes back on the idea that equality requires making someone else smaller. For Will, feminism is not about being anti-man. It is about challenging the systems, expectations, and behaviors that limit people from being fully human. The conversation also becomes deeply personal. Will reflects on years of feeling like he was always in the wrong room, constantly adjusting himself to fit the space around him while never feeling completely true to who he was. Finding language for what he believed helped him understand something that had been there for a long time. No one should have to shrink, hide, or apologize for who they are in order to deserve dignity, opportunity, or respect. Will also speaks about the pressures men face, including expectations around strength, vulnerability, and mental health, and why he believes those struggles can exist alongside conversations about equality. This episode also connects to the larger mission of I Am Self-ish. For Will, putting yourself first is not about disregarding other people. It is about giving yourself enough permission to question what you were taught, understand what you actually believe, and live in a way that feels more honest. Will is no longer interested in telling a smaller version of his story to make other people comfortable. This is part of that story. Produced and Edited by Will Wright William Wright Certified Master Practitioner Career & Leadership Coach Will@iamself-ish.com 646-645-1509 www.iamself-ish.com Be bold. Be SELF-ISH. Less stress. More choice.

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  Episode #86

  Built From the Inside

  Sep 22, 202611 min

  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, and purpose shaped the way he understands coaching. He explains that coaching is not about giving someone a formula, telling them what to do, or pretending to have all the answers. For him, coaching is about creating space. Space to think. Space to tell the truth. Space to hear yourself more clearly. Space to be challenged without being judged. William also talks about why this work is so personal. There was a time when he did not have a safe place to put his own pain, shame, and questions. That experience became part of the reason he created the I Am Self-ish Podcast and built a coaching practice centered on choice, self-trust, and permission. He is also clear about something else: He is still doing the work too. Growth does not require perfection, and support should not be reserved for people who have already hit a breaking point. You do not have to wait until things get worse before asking for help. At the heart of this episode is the meaning behind SELF-ISH. Not selfishness as disregard for others, but permission to take up space, care for yourself, and stop abandoning your own needs. The podcast, the brand, and the coaching work all came from something William needed himself. Now, he creates that space for others. You do not need a perfect person to give you permission to start doing your own work. Produced and Edited by Will Wright William Wright Certified Master Practitioner Career & Leadership Coach Will@iamself-ish.com 646-645-1509 www.iamself-ish.com Be bold. Be SELF-ISH. Less stress. More choice.

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  Episode #85

  Episode 85 – Paces & Places More Than the Finish Line

  Sep 15, 202642 min

  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 she went from a non-athletic kid to completing 22 marathons around the world. Over time, races became less about simply crossing a finish line and more about experiencing new places, connecting with local culture, and creating memories around movement. That idea eventually became Paces & Places , a small-group race travel company built around challenge, connection, and discovery. Each trip pairs a destination race with curated experiences, training support, and a built-in community for runners of different paces and experience levels. Will and Noa talk about the nerves and excitement that come with a starting line, the difference between chasing a time and chasing an experience, and why support can sometimes be the thing that helps us finally take the leap. Noa also shares how the inaugural Paces & Places trip to Tromsø, Norway, brought runners together for the Midnight Sun Marathon and an Arctic adventure under 24-hour daylight. At the heart of the conversation is a simple reminder: You do not have to be an elite runner to do something bold. Sometimes the next race, trip, or challenge is not about proving something. It is about giving yourself permission to create a memory you will never forget. About Noa Besner Noa Besner is a longtime marathoner, RRCA-certified running coach, NYRR group coach, and co-founder of Paces & Places. After completing 22 marathons around the world, she created the company to combine her love of running, meaningful travel, and community. Website: pacesplaces.com Instagram: @paces.places Connect with Paces & Places Upcoming destinations include Bermuda, Greece, Norway, and Scotland. “Run smart, run strong, run happy.” Produced and Edited by Will Wright William Wright Certified Master Practitioner Career & Leadership Coach Will@iamself-ish.com 646-645-1509 www.iamself-ish.com Be bold. Be SELF-ISH. Less stress. More choice.

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  Episode #84

  Re-released: Why You Don't Trust Yourself

  Sep 8, 202610 min

  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 told you are too sensitive. Sometimes your concern gets redirected into a conversation about your tone, your delivery, or your reaction. Over time, the original issue gets lost and your perception becomes the thing under question. Will explores how these patterns can begin early in life and continue into relationships, workplaces, faith communities, and family dynamics. The deepest damage is not always the argument itself. It is what happens afterward. You begin hesitating on decisions you already know how to make. You overexplain. You look outside yourself for confirmation. You start questioning what you felt, what you saw, and whether your experience was valid in the first place. That is where self-trust begins to disappear. The turning point is not necessarily confronting the person who hurt you. It is learning to pause when you feel something, name what happened, and stop abandoning your own experience simply because someone else disagrees with it. “Healing doesn't come from confronting the person who hurt you. It comes from choosing to stop outsourcing your reality.” This episode is being re-released because rebuilding self-trust remains at the center of so many conversations about boundaries, relationships, leadership, and personal growth. Recognition is not the end of the story. It can be the beginning of a different one. Produced and Edited by Will Wright William Wright Certified Master Practitioner Career & Leadership Coach Will@iamself-ish.com 646-645-1509 www.iamself-ish.com Be bold. Be SELF-ISH. Less stress. More choice.

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  Episode #83

  Inside the Session: When Anger Is All You Have

  Sep 1, 202614 min

  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 largely alone while also dealing with family conflict, resentment, guilt, and the pain of being legally blocked from seeing her before she died. James initially came into coaching asking for direction and clarity about what to do next. But underneath that practical question was something deeper: fear about what might happen if he stopped moving long enough to fully feel the grief. William explains that James was not resisting the work simply to be difficult. Anger and forward motion had become survival tools. They helped him function when slowing down did not feel safe. The sessions explore the belief that healing requires closure, even though closure is not always available. Rather than pushing James toward emotion or forcing a breakthrough, William allowed the conversation to move where it needed to go and returned to the deeper issue when the moment felt safer. One question became central: “What permission do you want to give yourself right now?” The episode reframes anger as something that may have served an important purpose. The problem is not that anger existed. The question is what happens when the emergency begins to pass and anger is no longer the only thing required to survive. William also challenges the idea that every coaching session should end with a breakthrough. Real coaching is not performance. Healing is not a race, and resistance does not mean someone is incapable of change. Sometimes resistance simply means the burden is heavy. Sometimes the most courageous thing a person can do is stay in the room long enough to begin understanding what the anger has been protecting. “The resistance you feel toward your own healing is not evidence that you cannot heal.” Produced and Edited by Will Wright William Wright Certified Master Practitioner Career & Leadership Coach Will@iamself-ish.com 646-645-1509 www.iamself-ish.com Be bold. Be SELF-ISH. Less stress, more choice.

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