# How to Stop Abandoning Yourself in the Name of Success and Goals | Episode 351

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Podcast: [Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fragmented-to-whole-life-lessons-from-12-step-recovery-182478)
Published: 2026-05-11T11:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode 351 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m talking about a form of self-abandonment that many high-achieving people don’t recognize because it’s often disguised as ambition, productivity, or “doing it for yourself.” This episode explores the difference between genuinely caring for yourself and organizing your entire life around a future version of you while neglecting the person you are right now. I share a conversation with someone pursuing a long-hel...

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