Am I a Narcissist?
When we start choosing ourselves, it can stir up a lot of guilt and confusion—especially when we worry about being seen as "selfish" or "narcissistic." In my latest blog post, I unpack the difference between narcissism and self-care, and why it's perfectly okay to put yourself first without guilt. For more on this important conversation about boundaries, self-love, and the fear of becoming "too much," listen to the full episode of The Good Daughter Society Podcast.
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Am I a narcissist?”
It’s a question I know many women ask themselves when they start asserting their needs, speaking up for themselves, or drawing boundaries. We live in a world that often associates self-love and self-care with selfishness, so when we begin to put ourselves first, it can stir up a lot of guilt and confusion.
Here’s the thing:
If you’re asking yourself if you’re a narcissist, you’re probably not.
In fact, you’re likely doing something incredibly brave: You’re starting to choose yourself. You’re learning how to take up space, to prioritize your well-being, and to stop apologizing for your needs. And that’s not narcissism. That’s healing.
In this episode of The Good Daughter Society Podcast, I break down the difference between narcissism and self-care. I talk about:
How many of us confuse assertiveness with arrogance because we’ve been conditioned to prioritize others over ourselves.
The fine line between healthy self-esteem and narcissism—and how to navigate it without guilt.
Why choosing yourself doesn’t make you “too much” or “too selfish” and how it actually allows you to show up better for the people you love.
We often fear that drawing boundaries or claiming our worth will make us look like the very thing we’ve been trying to avoid: selfish, self-centered, or narcissistic. But the truth is, when we stop giving from an empty cup, we begin to show up in a way that’s truly aligned with our authentic selves.
You are worthy of love, respect, and care—not just from others, but from yourself. It’s time to stop apologizing for that.
✨ If you’ve ever felt guilty for choosing yourself, this episode is for you.
Listen now on The Good Daughter Society Podcast:
🎧 Am I a Narcissist?
This conversation will remind you that setting boundaries and choosing yourself isn’t narcissism—it’s self-respect. You’re allowed to take up space, and you’re allowed to exist without the weight of guilt.
XO, LB
Slow Down to Get Ahead: The Gift of Doing Less
In a world that constantly tells us to hustle, slowing down can feel counterintuitive. But in my latest blog post, I explore why taking the time to pause, reflect, and recharge is actually the key to moving forward. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to keep going, this post will remind you that sometimes, the best way to get ahead is to slow down. For more on how slowing down can help you show up more authentically and with more clarity, listen to the full episode of The Good Daughter Society Podcast.
I used to believe that the only way forward was through the hustle.
That success meant always being in motion—doing more, proving more, staying ahead by never slowing down.
But somewhere along the way, I started to unravel.
And I realized: I wasn’t really moving forward. I was spinning.
Motherhood, career, relationships, healing—so much of it had become performative. I was checking the boxes, burning myself out, and still feeling behind. Behind on the version of life I thought I should be living.
Slowing down felt terrifying. Like failure. Like giving up. But the truth is, slowing down saved me.
When I finally paused—really paused—I started to hear myself again. The real me. Not the voice shaped by productivity or comparison, but the one who had been whispering all along:
There’s another way.
Slowing down didn’t mean quitting. It meant reclaiming. Reconnecting. It meant becoming more intentional with my time, my energy, and my presence.
It meant healing my relationship with rest. With enoughness. With the lie that I had to earn my worth.
And here’s what surprised me most:
Once I slowed down, I actually began to move forward—with more clarity, confidence, and creativity than ever before.
I could finally hear my ideas. I could finally feel my joy. I could finally see the path that was mine—not someone else’s.
So if you’ve been caught in the swirl, believing that faster is better, I want to offer you this truth:
Sometimes, the most radical, productive, revolutionary thing you can do is… stop.
Breathe.
Walk away for a moment.
Let it be easier than you think.
You don’t have to prove anything to deserve peace.
And you don’t have to hustle your way into alignment.
✨ Ready to hear more?
Listen to this episode on The Good Daughter Society Podcast:
🎧 Slow Down to Get Ahead
We talk about what slowing down really looks like, why it’s so hard for “good daughters” to do, and how rest can become a radical act of self-trust.
XO, LB