What does it mean to choose yourself? Not as a feel-good mantra, but as a bold, often uncomfortable, and necessary act of self-love and self-loyalty?
In Episode 2 of my conversation with Edith Karimi on The Woman Experience, we explore the silent inner shift that happens when a woman says, “I’ve had enough! This time, I’m choosing me.”
This is the second part of a four-part series where we dive into what it truly takes to rewrite your story, do less while achieving more, own your worth, and move from overwhelm to empowerment.
If you missed Episode 1, where we explored burnout, emotional healing, and the quiet collapse behind “having it all”, you can watch it here. You can also read my accompanying blog post, where I talked about moving from burnout to breakthrough.
Why Choosing Yourself Feels So Hard (But Matters So Much)
Choosing yourself is rarely easy.
For many high-achieving women, the idea of prioritizing your needs, dreams, and truth can feel selfish, or even dangerous. We’re conditioned to carry others, to meet expectations, and to be everything to everyone.
But what happens when you finally look in the mirror and realize you’ve left yourself behind? What happens the day you realize that you’re not in your own picture…you’re standing on the outside looking in?
In this episode, Edith and I explore the complex, courageous journey of choosing yourself even when it costs comfort, approval, or relationships.
We talk about:
- How to honour your old story without erasing it.
- Conquering the fear of being truly seen.
- Healing from cultural and generational expectations.
- The intersection of ego, success, and shifting relationships.
- What it really means to choose joy, on your own terms.
Watch Episode 2: “When You Finally Choose You: The Good, The Hard, and The Necessary” below, or click here to watch it directly on YouTube.
Prioritizing Yourself Isn’t Selfish, It’s Sacred
Too often, women pour endlessly from cups that are running on empty. We show up for others while abandoning ourselves, until the weight becomes too heavy, and something has to give.
Choosing yourself isn’t just a radical act of healing, it’s also an act of leadership. Because when you choose yourself, you don’t just change your life, you lead by example.
You stop waiting for someone to rescue you, fix you, or give you permission. You also give other women permission to do the same. And you become the safe space you’ve been seeking.
Pause, Reflect, and Begin Again
As you watch this episode, I invite you to go deeper with a few reflection questions. You can journal these or simply sit with them in quiet thought:
- Where in your life have you been shrinking or silencing yourself?
- What beliefs about womanhood, success, or sacrifice are ready to be unlearned?
- What would it look like to choose yourself today, in one small, intentional way?
You don’t have to have all the answers. But you deserve to ask the right questions and begin answering them for yourself.
You’re Not Alone in This
Choosing yourself isn’t always comfortable, but it’s the beginning of real freedom.
This episode is for you if you’re standing at a crossroads, where everything looks fine on the outside, but feel off on the inside.
It’s for you if you have always put others first and now feel like you’re trying to pour from an empty cup.
And it’s also for you if you want to have a happier and more fulfilled life, where you take care of yourself and not just the world.
More From This Series
This is Part 2 of a four-part series with Edith Karimi. Here’s a peek at the other episodes:
- “I Was Tired of Pretending”
- When You Finally Choose You: The Good, The Hard, and The Necessary
- How to Do Less and Achieve More
- From Overwhelmed to Empowered – The Secret to Designing a Life That Serves You
I’ll share the other episodes here as they are published.
Over to You
I’d love to hear from you, so let’s keep this conversation going.
- Have you ever had to choose yourself, even when it came at a cost?
- What part of this episode resonated with your own journey?
Feel free to leave a comment and share your experiences. Your story might just be the mirror someone else needs right now.
(Image and Video Credit: The Woman Experience on YouTube)
Ready for Your Own Reset?
If this conversation resonates with you and you’re ready to start prioritizing yourself while still working on your BIG goals and being fully present to those who matter to you, here are a few ways that I can help you take the next step:
➡️ Get The Clarity Blueprint for High-Achieving Women, my free 5-day email course: This free 5-day email course reveals the five common mistakes women make while climbing the success ladder and provides simple, actionable solutions. Gain clarity, avoid setbacks, and step into leadership with confidence.
➡️ Book a Discovery Call: Let’s explore how personalized coaching can support your growth and alignment. Together, we will identify areas for growth and create a tailored plan to achieve your personal, professional, and leadership goals.
➡️ Book a 1-1 Clarity or Strategy Session: This is a focused session to help you break through a current challenge or decision point, and it’s ideal if you need a clear roadmap. You will get the clarity, direction, confidence, and strategy to move forward in your career, business, or personal life.
➡️ Join the 28 Days of Loving Yourself Challenge: This low-cost program is designed to help you prioritize yourself without going overboard. You also get to connect with me and other women who are working on their personal growth, self-care and self-love.
