7. I’m Being Good… And I Need You to Notice
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Do our good deeds really count if they also make us feel good? In this episode, psychotherapist Sarah Dosanjh and coach Stefanie Michele unpack the messy middle between selflessness and self-interest. From love languages to financial guilt, they explore how early conditioning, ego, and the need for connection shape our most generous acts. With personal stories and candid reflections, this conversation invites you to rethink what it means to give—and whether “selfish” is really a bad word after all. 00:12 Exploring Selfless Acts 00:58 Client's Struggle with Gift Giving 02:10 Love Languages and Self-Interest 04:43 Personal Stories of Generosity 08:34 Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset 16:27 Reflecting on Generosity and Identity 21:19 The Psychology of Connection and Gift Giving 22:13 Understanding Guilt and Morality 23:04 The Dynamics of Motivation 24:20 Selfishness and Self-Care 27:55 Balancing Generosity and Self-Interest 30:23 Navigating Social Interactions and Personal Boundaries Love the episode? Leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more than you’d think (and yes, we actually read them). Not sure what to write? You can literally just copy and paste this: BEST PODCAST EVER — A UNIQUE REVIEW We won’t argue with you.
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