I don’t think we talk enough about Podcast: Being Selfish with Suzy Reading

I don’t think we talk enough about Podcast: Being Selfish with Suzy Reading

What if being “selfish” was actually the most generous thing you could do? In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist, author, and self-care expert Suzy Reading to talk about her brand new book, How to Be Selfish. Together, we explore what it really means to prioritise yourself in a world that glorifies self-sacrifice, and how healthy selfishness can transform your relationships, energy, and emotional well-being. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt guilty for needing space, struggled to say no, or found themselves constantly prioritising everyone else’s needs before their own. Suzy shares accessible, compassionate tools for reclaiming your time, your boundaries, and your sense of self – without apology! Let’s redefine selfishness as self-respect, and discover how caring for your own needs can be one of the most loving things you do – for yourself and everyone around you.
Stompcast Podcast: Why you need to be more selfish.

Stompcast Podcast: Why you need to be more selfish.

Suzy Reading is a psychologist, self-care expert and author, whose latest book focuses on selfishness, and what it actually means to be selfish.

In part one, Suzy and Dr Alex George unpack what selfishness actually is, why being selfish has been demonised in the past, and why our self-care practices need to be more honest.

Plus, Suzy discusses the impact low self-worth can have not just on our own wellbeing, but on our wider relationships too.

Podcast: Regarding Me – Struggling to Speak Up? Suzy Reading on Finding Confidence Through Self-Care

Podcast: Regarding Me – Struggling to Speak Up? Suzy Reading on Finding Confidence Through Self-Care

This is one of the most frequently asked questions: how can women confidently advocate for their health when they’re overwhelmed, and being a ‘good’ patient is often seen as being quiet, compliant and not representing themselves?
 
In this open-hearted episode, Luan is joined by psychologist and coach Suzy Reading to gently and curiously unpack what it really means to self-advocate. And they explore why community, compassion and permission are essential to recovery.
 
Suzy shares beautifully simple physical movements – from the chicken wing stretch to the face hug – that you can use to prime your body and mind to speak up. She also offers phrases to help you ask for support from friends and family, so you can confidently co-create both a treatment plan with your healthcare team and a support plan with your loved ones.
 
Suzy and Luan also unpack what she calls energetic bankruptcy: those moments when there’s just nothing left in the tank.
 
This episode is an invitation to be tender with yourself, to let go of old expectations (of self and others), and to see how self-care can become the foundation of self-advocacy.
 
Whether you’re in survival mode, emerging from a tough season, or just need a reminder that it’s okay to ask for help, this episode is a soft landing. It’s your moment to pause, breathe and come back to yourself with love.
 
I promised Suzy I’d pull together a blog post with all the physical practices we talked about – from the chicken wing stretch to the face hug – and you can read it here!
 
For the links to all the resources mentioned in this show, go to the episode blog page.
Podcast: Connected with Natalie Costa – Why reconnecting with our emotions is vital for navigating life’s big changes

Podcast: Connected with Natalie Costa – Why reconnecting with our emotions is vital for navigating life’s big changes

Joining the show today is Suzy Reading, a chartered psychologist, coach, yoga teacher and mother of two. She’s also a prolific author of several well-known books, including Self-care for Winter, How to be Selfish and Rest to Reset: The busy person’s guide to pausing with purpose.
 
Whether I’m chatting with Suzy or just scrolling through her content online, I always come away from each interaction like I’ve just received a big hug from a dear friend. And I’ve learned so much from her about why it’s invaluable to attend to my own needs, that as much as I like to give to others, I need to make sure I top myself up too.
 
In this one, Suzy and I speak about:

🔹 Navigating life’s big changes

🔹 If it’s actually okay to be selfish

🔹 Why every emotion has its place

🔹 Two live(!) exercises to help center yourself

🔹 Dealing with grief while celebrating new life

🔹 What to do if your child is feeling nervous about going back to school

And much more…

So sit back, and enjoy this amazing conversation with Suzy Reading

How to Belong Podcast: Self-Care is How We Come Home to Ourselves with Suzy Reading

How to Belong Podcast: Self-Care is How We Come Home to Ourselves with Suzy Reading

In this episode of How to Belong, I sit down with Suzy Reading, a psychologist, yoga teacher, and self-care expert who has helped thousands navigate change, grief, and stress with more kindness and resilience.

Suzy is an Instagram superstar in the wellbeing space, known for her gentle wisdom and practical tools that make self-care accessible to everyone. But her journey hasn’t been without challenges. She shares her experience of moving from Australia to the UK, becoming a mother, and facing profound loss. Through it all, she discovered that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

We talk about the power of small daily rituals that help us feel grounded in times of uncertainty, how to nurture ourselves through grief, and the deep connection we can still have with our loved ones even after they’ve gone. Suzy’s insights remind us that self-care is essential because it’s how we come home to ourselves, no matter what life throws our way.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt lost in transition, struggled to put themselves first, or wondered how to find belonging after loss.