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Apr 24
37m 37s

Permission to Choose You: Redefining Wor...

Lorilee Binstock
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🎙️ Choose You First: Michelle Bishop on Shedding the Masks and Reclaiming Your Authentic Self

In this empowering episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast, host Lorilee Binstock sits down with Michelle Bishop, Master Life Coach and author of Choose You First, to explore the life-changing power of putting yourself first—without guilt, shame, or apology.

Michelle shares how so many of us live behind masks, shaped by stories we’ve been told and narratives we’ve told ourselves. Through personal insight and practical wisdom, she guides listeners on how to break free from people-pleasing, let go of limiting beliefs, and reconnect with their most authentic, empowered self.

💥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why choosing yourself is essential for healing and growth

  • How to identify and release the masks you've worn to survive

  • Tools for rewriting internal narratives rooted in trauma

  • How authenticity leads to emotional freedom and personal power

  • The connection between self-worth, boundaries, and transformation

Whether you're on a healing journey, navigating trauma recovery, or ready to stop playing small, this episode offers the insight and encouragement you need to finally choose you.

📘 Learn more about Michelle’s work and her book Choose You First 🎧 Subscribe to A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast for more expert interviews on healing, self-discovery, and mental wellness.

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