Book Q&A with Deborah Kalb

— An interview with Deborah Kalb. See the original interview here.

Deborah Kalb

What happens when a woman decides to stop surviving and start choosing herself first?

In this intimate Q&A, author and life coach Michelle Bishop opens up about the personal journey behind her powerful memoir, Choose You First. From surviving a traumatic childhood and domestic abuse to facing breast cancer and the devastating loss of her soulmate, Michelle shares what pushed her to reclaim her life—and why she now helps others do the same.

She talks about the meaning behind the book’s title, the impact of writing her story, and how her complicated relationship with her parents shaped the woman she is today. With honesty and heart, Michelle reminds us that healing doesn’t mean erasing the past—it means using it to grow, to forgive, and to step into your full power.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-worth, boundaries, or the belief that you’re allowed to come first, this interview will leave you feeling seen—and deeply inspired.