Have you ever been called "selfish" for setting a boundary, asking for space, or putting yourself first—and then spiraled into wondering if you’re the narcissist?

This episode helps you untangle the guilt from the growth—so you can stop confusing healthy self-focus with toxic behavior.

In this episode you will:

• Learn the key differences between selfishness and narcissism so you can stop second-guessing yourself
• Learn how to rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first
• Discover how to make small shifts that build your confidence and momentum needed for bigger changes

Press play now to start embracing the version of “selfish” that actually saves your sanity—and your future.

MENTIONED:

• 🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first: https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)
• Michelle’s website: Bishoplife.com
• Michelle’s IG: MichelleBishopLife
• MIchelle’s book: Choose You First

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Submit an interest form⁠ to work with me: https://tinyurl.com/interest-form-htwshownotes

❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brewolta.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

🫶🏻 Get the free 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes

🫶🏻 ⁠Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE⁠: https://tinyurl.com/rrg-htwshownotes

• Learn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)
• Navigate triggering moments without shutting down
• Feel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationship
• Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

In this gripping podcast, listeners explore the complex dynamics of toxic relationships, unpacking themes like narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation, while delving into how empathy, attachment styles, and people pleasing behaviors contribute to codependency, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse, as hosts share real stories of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak—all while guiding survivors through letting go of an ex, identifying red flags, reclaiming self worth and confidence, establishing boundaries, and rebuilding emotional safetyafter love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.