Episode 50 – A Conversation With My Future Self – I Am Self-ish Podcast

In this milestone episode of the I Am Selfish podcast, Will Wright steps into a powerful moment of self-reflection. Instead of interviewing a guest or exploring a single coaching theme, he turns inward and has a conversation with his future self. The result is an honest and transformative dialogue about self-acceptance, voice, emotional permission, and the journey from survival to freedom.

Will reflects on how far he has come, the lessons that shaped him, and the truth he can no longer avoid. He speaks openly about the importance of trusting your own voice instead of trying to be relatable, and the freedom that comes when you stop apologizing for your growth.

This episode marks a shift for the podcast, stepping into deeper emotional waters and inviting listeners to explore their patterns, their choices, and the future versions of themselves waiting to be acknowledged.

The conversation highlights Will’s belief that your future self is not a fantasy. It is a real version of you living the life you are capable of, urging you to stop shrinking and start leading. He shares the difference between peace and avoidance, the guilt people carry for choosing themselves, and the power of walking like success is already expected of you.

This episode is a turning point for the show and an invitation to anyone who is ready to stop surviving and start becoming.

Themes from the episode
You already know the truth. Stop pretending you do not.Peace is a choice, not a reward.Your truth is leadership. Do not justify your voice.Freedom is the voice you are meant to teach from.
You are allowed to create a life different from your past.Let go of guilt for choosing yourself.Stop trying to be relatable and start being real.Walk like you are expected to succeed.This podcast is stepping into deeper emotional exploration.There is a future version of you already living your dreams.

Produced and Edited by Will WrightHost | Certified Life Coach and Stress Management CoachCreator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method

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Episode 49 – Keep Calm and Parent On – I Am Self-ish Podcast

In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, host Will Wright has a heartfelt and grounded conversation with parenting consultant and educator Kelly Burtnick.

Kelly shares her journey from classroom educator to parent coach and opens up about the emotional work behind conscious communication. Together, they explore how understanding child development, managing personal triggers, and practicing empathy can transform the entire parenting experience.

Kelly explains how her Teach Through Love training influences her approach and why self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence in parenting. She talks about the importance of lowering unrealistic expectations of children and how doing so can bring more peace, patience, and connection into the home. Will and Kelly discuss the pressures parents feel, the fear of getting it wrong, and the reality that parents are learning just as much as their kids.

The conversation highlights stress management, community support, and the ongoing practice of self-care as essential tools. Kelly reminds listeners that parenting is not about perfection. It is about consciousness and presence. Will reinforces that every day offers a new opportunity to grow and build confidence as a parent.

This episode encourages parents to slow down, breathe, and embrace the messy parts of parenting with compassion. It is a reminder that calm is possible, connection is teachable, and parents deserve support too.

About Kelly Burtnick
Kelly Burtnick is a parent consultant, certified educator, and Teach Through Love Facilitator who helps parents strengthen their connection with their children and bring more peace into their homes. She created Shore to Thrive as a safe and accessible space where parents can learn practical tools for building calm, connected, and cooperative family relationships. Kelly offers sessions both in person and via Zoom.

Shore to Thrive LLCTeach Through Love Facilitator | Parent Consultant | Certified Educator

Website: www.shoretothrive.com

Email: shoretothrive@gmail.com

Phone: 732 440 9312Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoretothrive

Facebook: Shore to Thrive

Favorite quotes from Kelly:"Conscious, not perfect.""Keep calm and parent on."

Produced and Edited by Will Wright
Host | Certified Life Coach and Stress Management CoachCreator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method📱 646 645 1509

📧 will@iamself-ish.com

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Be bold. Be SELF-ISH.

Less stress, more choice.

Episode 48 – The Hot Seat – I Am Self-ish Podcast

In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, the roles reverse and Alma Vicencio interviews Will Wright. For the first time, Will steps fully into vulnerability and shares the experiences that shaped his identity, his healing, and his work as a coach.

Will opens up about leading a recent workshop for a group of exhausted Verizon workers. The room was tense and resistant, which forced him to reflect on how burnout and emotional overload can make people shut down even when they need support the most.

The conversation moves into Will’s childhood and the impact of growing up in a chaotic home without a consistent father figure. He talks about the instability he lived through and the complicated relationship he had with religion, which gave him community but also created internal conflict.

Will reflects on mentoring troubled youth and the struggle of reconciling his faith with the real challenges the kids were facing. That period sparked his commitment to honesty, empathy, and emotional intelligence. He also shares how the Big Apple Circus opened his world and introduced him to diversity, performance, and the possibility of a different life. Fatherhood, therapy, and the pandemic became turning points that pushed him to confront old pain and rebuild trust in himself.

This conversation is a raw and honest look at the trauma, faith, doubt, and resilience that shaped Will’s journey. Alma guides him through the moments that broke him and the moments that built him. It is a reminder that healing begins with truth and becoming yourself requires courage and self-awareness.

Connect with Alma VicencioInstagram: https://instagram.com/almasaurus_styles

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmaStyles

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@almasaurus_styles

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alma-vicencio

Produced and Edited by Will WrightHost | Certified Life Coach and Stress Management CoachCreator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method

📱 646 645 1509

📧 will@iamself-ish.com

🌐 iamself-ish.com

💼 linkedin.com/in/selfish-will

📸 Instagram: @selfish.will

Be bold. Be SELF-ISH.
Less stress, more choice.