# 71. Be More Selfish: Here's Why

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Podcast: [It's Not You, It's Your Hormones](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-s-not-you-it-s-your-hormones-7334255)
Published: 2026-06-23T11:31:00+00:00
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"Selfless" women are sick, hate their bodies, and no one around them is actually benefitting. Let's break down what selfish actually means and how being the martyr is keeping you sick, tired and unhappy.

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