We’ve been taught that being selfish is wrong. That to be a good person, you give, you serve, you put others first.

But what if that’s exactly what’s burning you out?

In this episode, I unpack the truth behind the phrase “to be selfless is to be selfish” and why protecting your energy is not selfish—it’s necessary.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, drained, or resentful from always showing up for others… this conversation is for you.

What we talk about:

• Why people-pleasing disconnects you from yourself

• The difference between selfishness and self-honoring

• Why you can’t pour from an empty cup (and what happens when you try)

• How over-giving creates resentment in relationships

• Why “saving” people can actually hold them back

• The truth about breakdowns and becoming

• How your outer world reflects your inner world

• The role of boundaries in self-mastery

Key Takeaways:

• Protecting your energy allows you to give from alignment, not obligation

• You are not meant to save everyone

• Real love starts with self-connection

• Boundaries are your filter for a peaceful life

Reflection Questions:

• Where am I overgiving out of guilt or fear?

• What would choosing myself look like today?

• Am I giving from fullness or from depletion?

Work With Me:

If you’re ready to go deeper into this work, you can explore my 1:1 mentorship here:

👉 https://libni.co/thementorship

See you on the other side,

Libni