The Sensitive & Soulful Show: Recent Episodes
Alissa Boyer
Have you been told you're "too sensitive" or "too emotional"? Do you often feel drained by other people? Are you moved to tears easily? If so... you just may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).
Join host and HSP Mentor, Alissa Boyer, as she breaks the stigma of sensitivity and teaches you how to embrace your sensitivity as a gift. Here, you'll always be welcomed exactly as you are.
New episodes every Tuesday!
For most highly sensitive people, advocating for a physical need feels like being a burden. Jen Fitzpatrick, a celiac advocate and founder of the Confident Celiac Community, joins Alissa to talk about the years she spent staying quiet about her own needs and the shift that finally changed it.
The tension is one a lot of HSPs with a chronic condition know well. Speaking up is what keeps you safe, but every people pleasing instinct says stay quiet instead. Alissa and Jen unpack why that instinct runs so deep and how to move through it anyway.
Pulling from Jen's diagnosis story, a study abroad trip where she watched everyone else eat what she couldn't, and Alissa's own experience navigating her daughter's recent diagnosis, the conversation moves through shame, community and self worth.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why highly sensitive people are especially likely to stay quiet about a chronic health need
- Jen's own story of cross contamination scares and learning to advocate for herself after years of people pleasing
- The simple swap that changed everything for Jen, saying thank you instead of sorry
- Why choosing ten seconds of social discomfort is almost always worth it over days of physical pain
- How finding community turned a hard diagnosis into something less isolating for both Jen and Alissa
Follow Jen:
Website: https://www.thenomadicfitzpatricks.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenomadicfitz
Self-Love Toolkit: https://the-nomadic-fitzpatricks-gluten-free.teachable.com/p/celiac-self-love-toolkit-1059254
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As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa breaks down why every hard season is building something in you that easy seasons never could, tracing the idea back to astrology, her own birth chart, and a realization that caught her off guard through her daughter Blaine's health diagnoses.
She walks you through how to see every uncomfortable, triggering situation as character development and opportunities for growth.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What your North Node and South Node reveal about your natural strengths versus the traits you're still growing into
- How raising her daughter through celiac disease and Type 1 diabetes diagnoses is developing the structured, disciplined side of Alissa that used to feel completely foreign
- Why a demanding boss, an unexplained health symptom, or another uncomfortable dynamic might be pointing to a part of your character that's ready to develop
- The difference between staying in a toxic environment and choosing a challenge that's actually building you
- What the growth gap is and why the space between your old identity and your new one feels so uncomfortable
- Why letting fear of judgment, like worrying what old classmates will think, keep you from starting something is really just self-sabotage in disguise
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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When someone's energy feels a little different than usual, quieter, colder, more reserved, your mind starts filling in the silence with a story about what you did wrong.
This week Alissa breaks down where that hypervigilance actually comes from and why your mind rushing to assume the worst rarely has anything to do with what's actually happening.
Pulling from her own patterns and stories from women in the Not Too Sensitive Club, Alissa walks through how to catch the spiral before it takes over.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why your mind rushes to fill in the silence when someone seems distant or short with you
- The childhood origin of hypervigilance and why it gets mistaken for high sensitivity
- How to create space between a triggering moment and the story you decide to believe about it
- The exercise for completing the anxiety loop and realizing you could survive the worst case scenario
- Why overcompensating to win over a cold or quiet person is really about your own comfort, not the connection
- How choosing a new response in triggering moments builds a steadier, more confident identity over time
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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This week's episode comes from a riff request in the Not Too Sensitive Club group chat, a question about how to stop taking it personally when someone seems committed to disliking you, especially when you're wired to feel that discomfort in your body.
It's uncomfortable to sense someone judging you, and every instinct says to win them over. Alissa offers a different move: recognizing whose story this actually is.
She walks through what projection usually means psychologically, the energetic practices she uses before and after being around someone who triggers this, and why she'd rather be disliked for being herself than loved for shrinking.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why someone projecting negativity onto you is usually about an unexamined part of them, not evidence of something wrong with you
- The difference between setting a boundary with someone and pretending their treatment of you doesn't hurt
- How to use an energetic bubble and cord cutting before and after spending time with someone who triggers this pattern
- Why staying small and people pleasing can protect you from the discomfort, but why that's not the goal
- How to let someone's dislike of you be their thing to carry instead of yours
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this solo episode, Alissa names the exhaustion of shape shifting to fit an imagined mold of what's acceptable, and offers the alternative: deciding, every day, who you are and how you want to show up.
Sparked by comments on a viral Instagram post about owning being "too much," Alissa calls out the excuse that other's won't let you be your true self. She's not buying the narrative that other people's discomfort is proof something is wrong with you.
Pulling from her own story and pattern she keeps hearing from women in the Not Too Sensitive Club, she shares ways you can take back your power and decide who you are going to be.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why trying to fit into everyone's idea of acceptable costs you pieces of yourself
- The real difference between wanting connection and needing everyone's approval
- What moving to California from Minnesota taught Alissa about owning her differences instead of hiding them
- Why overthinking after a social interaction is your nervous system reading it as a threat to belonging, not a character flaw
- How self-worth changes the entire experience of imperfect social moments
- Why healing your triggers matters as much as understanding where they came from
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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Alissa recently shared a post that said "please be too much," and it went viral, reaching over 2 million people after nearly two years of feeling like her work wasn't getting seen. But this episode isn't really about going viral. It's about what happened in those two quiet years before it, and why the willingness to show up anyway, even when you feel embarrassed, judged, or invisible, is what actually builds confidence and self-trust.
For sensitive people, the fear of being seen trying runs deep. Alissa offers two words that changed her life: so what?
She shares the stories behind it, from being mocked by people she went to high school with, to an email that hit her most painful insecurity square in the chest, to the six years of unseen work that led to her book deal with Penguin Random House. You don't wait until you feel healed and confident to start. You start, and that's what makes you confident.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why "so what?" are two of the most freeing words when you're afraid of being judged
- What showing up without applause does for your identity and self-trust over time
- Why waiting until you feel fully healed to take action is actually fear and control in disguise
- How saying you want something but never acting on it quietly erodes your trust in yourself
- What it looks like to treat triggers as stepping stones instead of stop signs
- The difference between responding from your sensitive shadow archetype and your sensitive strength archetype
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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Follow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissa
In this solo episode, Alissa shares the duality she's been living inside, where heartbreak over a forever diagnosis sits right next to genuine blessing, and offers a way to honor every feeling without letting those feelings run the show.
Through real moments from her own week, the 7am overwhelm she interrupted with gratitude, the choked up drive home from the doctor, the surprise of a new car the same afternoon, she gets honest about what it really means to be steady. Being unbothered was never about feeling less. It's about feeling all of it and still choosing how you move forward.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why holding duality, the joy and the grief together, is one of the most important skills for a sensitive person
- What it means to honor your feelings without letting your feelings make every decision
- How a quick gratitude rampage can pull you out of a morning spiral
- How to catch the moments you slip into "why is this happening to me" and choose a higher perspective instead
- The difference between pushing past a hard feeling and actually moving through it
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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Follow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissa
Being seen means being judged. In this episode, Alissa lays out why that's not a reason to stay small, and what it actually takes to let other people have an opinion of you without losing yourself in it.
For HSPs, this isn't just a confidence issue. It's energetic. You feel it when someone misreads you, when a comment lands sideways, when the room shifts after you share something you're proud of. The instinct is to pull back, smooth it over, or shrink to keep the peace.
Alissa pulls from her own experience, including a pointed DM from a stranger who made it clear she wasn't a fan, and from a client who just hit a major life milestone and immediately felt the weight of other people's reactions.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why being judged is actually a sign you're doing something that matters
- The "zoomed out lens": how to observe someone's reaction without taking it on as your own
- What it really means to allow someone the dignity of their own experience, including their jealousy or discomfort with your success
- Practical energy-clearing techniques for releasing what doesn't belong to you
- Why dimming yourself to protect other people's feelings costs you more than it saves them
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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Follow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissa
For HSPs navigating a world that wasn't built for them, the default can become: everything is hard, no one understands, and discomfort is a signal to retreat.
In this solo episode, Alissa challenges that frame directly. She shares how her life experience has shaped her view of challenges.
So even with the newest challenge life is giving her, to raise her daughter Blaine through a Type 1 diabetes and celiac diagnosis, she knows this discomfort is not something to escape but the exact thing that is building her confidence that she can handle the life she wants.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why expanding your tolerance for discomfort is the foundation of feeling steady and unbothered in your daily life
- How resilience shows up as curiosity about what a triggering moment is pointing to
- The cost of living as the "effect" of everything around you
- Why being an open-hearted, sensitive person in a non-sensitive world is something to own, not apologize for
- How every trigger and insecurity that surfaces is an invitation to strengthen something within yourself
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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Follow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissa
In this episode, Alissa revisits one of the most important distinctions for highly sensitive people: the difference between caring about someone and carrying their experience as your own. Using real examples from clients and her own life, she unpacks why the impulse to manage other people's emotions is actually anxiety disguised as empathy.
For HSPs who grew up as the peacekeeper, the fixer, or the emotionally responsible one, this pattern runs deep. The discomfort of watching someone be disappointed, frustrated, or hurt can feel so unbearable that smoothing it over becomes automatic. But Alissa names what that actually costs: your steadiness, your self-worth, and your ability to show up with any real integrity.
You’ll Learn:
- Why the urge to smooth things over or manage someone's reaction often comes from your own discomfort, not from genuine care
- The difference between high self-worth and self-abandonment when someone pushes back on a boundary you've set
- How HSPs who grew up as caretakers or peacekeepers learned to tie their sense of safety to other people's emotional states
- What it looks like to let someone have a hard feeling without making yourself responsible for changing it
- Why allowing people the dignity of their own experience is an act of respect, not indifference
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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Follow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissa
In this solo episode, Alissa explores one of the most deeply ingrained patterns she sees in highly sensitive people: the belief that having needs makes you a burden.
For HSPs, this is a story that gets built early, when your emotional reactions were “too big”, when your needs felt different from everyone else's, and when the people around you responded with frustration instead of understanding.
That story then follows you into adulthood, into relationships, and even into restaurants where you over-apologize to the waitress for ordering plain chicken.
You’ll Learn:
- Why HSPs are especially vulnerable to good girl conditioning and how it shows up in relationships, work, and health
- Ways you may be getting something out of being the over-apologizing, people pleaser that ends up keeping you stuck.
- How your triggers in moments of self-advocacy are actually your best opportunities to build self-worth
- What it means to expand your tolerance for discomfort so other people's reactions stop running the show
- Why letting people help you, and asking for what you need, is a signal of openness, not weakness
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this solo episode, Alissa shares a deeply personal update about her daughter's new celiac disease diagnosis and what it revealed about the way life equips you long before you understand why.
Years of navigating her own severe digestive issues, strict diets, and the emotional weight of feeling different gave Alissa a toolkit she never expected to need for her child. She connects that thread to the broader truth about how sensitivity, struggle, and the discomfort of being "too much" are never wasted.
You’ll Learn:
- The difference between riding the wave of hard emotions and getting stuck in "why is this happening to me" energy
- How confidence is built through withstanding discomfort
- A Not Too Sensitive Club member's story of staying steady in the face of someone else's judgment
- The shift from living as the effect of your environment to sourcing your own steadiness:
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
🦋🦋🦋
Follow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissa
Alissa opens up about the very challenging season of life her and her family have recently been thrust into.
Her three year old daughter Blaine was suddenly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and navigating it has revealed so much about the power of sensitivity, the discipline of steadiness, and the choice to see growth inside the pain.
In this episode:
- How Alissa's sensitivity helped her catch her daughter's diabetes early
- The practice of being steady and grounded for your child while separately making space to feel everything, cry, and lean on people who can hold it
- Why the adjustment period after a life disruption often means you stop caring for yourself first, and how to return to yourself.
- The shift from "this isn't fair" to "I was given this because I can carry it."
- How Alissa's faith has been an anchor for her through this experience.
- The Not Too Sensitive Club protocol reframes challenges as expansions.
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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This episode is one of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast, and for good reason!
Alissa chats with Matt Landsiedel about the pattern so many empaths know but rarely name: feeling overly responsible for everyone else's energy, emotions, and well-being.
Together they unpack the deeper reasons HSPs fall into overfunctioning, where empathy ends and codependency begins, and what it looks like to stop rushing in to save everyone around you.
If you missed this one the first time or need the reminder, this is your sign to press play.
You'll Learn:
- Why empaths often carry a sense of responsibility that was never theirs to hold
- The subtle difference between deeply feeling someone's pain and making it your job to fix it
- What overfunctioning actually looks like in everyday relationships
- Practical ways to pause before stepping into the "rescuer" role
Connect with Matt:
IG: @inspiredtobeauthentic
Youtube: Inspired to Be Authentic
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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This week, Alissa sits down with social anxiety coach and author Claire Eastham to unpack where that fear really comes from and what it takes to stop performing your way through every interaction.
Claire shares how years of masking and people-pleasing led to a nervous breakdown, and how embracing the very traits she'd been told were "too much" became the turning point. Together they explore why sensitive, empathic people are especially prone to over-scripting social situations and why the goal was never to stop feeling uncomfortable.
This conversation is equal parts honest and light, full of personal stories, practical strategies, and the kind of permission-giving reframes that change how you show up. The real shift isn't becoming someone who doesn't get anxious. It's becoming someone who doesn't need to hide it.
In this episode:
- Why social anxiety develops from early experiences of being told you're "not okay" the way you are, and how the brain starts treating social situations as threats
- The two patterns people fall into: total avoidance or over-preparing and scripting every interaction, and why neither leads to real connection
- How naming your anxiety out loud in the moment can cut it in half and why the shame of being "found out" is often worse than the anxiety itself
- Claire's approach to gradual exposure with a specific goal, broken into small steps, paired with genuine rewards
- The power of replacing small talk with real questions and why curiosity is a better social strategy than performance
- Why the most magnetic version of you isn't a polished persona but the one who's actually comfortable being themselves
Connect with Claire:
Website: https://substack.com/@thatsocialanxietycoach?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5bv5ps
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claireeasthamuk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wereallmadhere00
My new book 'Party with Panic: How to Conquer Panix Attacks (for good)' Is available to pre-order now and will be published on 11th May. For every copy sold I will donate 50p to the charity MQ . https://amzn.eu/d/06xOHhPO
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
🦋🦋🦋
Follow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissa
In this epsidoe, Alissa explores the post-social spiral that so many highly sensitive people get trapped in, and the surprisingly simple tool she uses to stop it in its tracks.
Alissa shares two recent experiences of her own, one at a casual social gathering where she felt quieter than usual, and one at a networking event that pushed her way outside her comfort zone. She also pulls from a live coaching call inside the Not Too Sensitive Club, where a member shared her own version of this breakthrough that stopped the spiral.
What you'll hear in this episode:
- Why the post-social replay isn't a sign you did something wrong: it's a self-protective pattern rooted in past experiences of rejection or judgment
- How Alissa mentally files a worry away and commits to not reopening it
- The difference between recognizing something you'd do differently next time and punishing yourself for how you showed up
- Why sensitive people often feel pressure to be "on" in every interaction, and what shifts when you stop trying to manage how others perceive you
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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Drawing from a recent coaching conversation inside the Not Too Sensitive Club, Alissa walks through the pattern so many highly sensitive women fall into: outsourcing their sense of self to how others respond to them. When that source gets disrupted (e.g., a boundary gets pushback, a workplace stops reflecting your value) it can feel like an identity crisis.
Alissa explores what happens when the external validation you've relied on disappears, and why that unraveling is actually the beginning of something more solid.
Because the real work isn't getting people to see you differently. It's learning to source your steadiness from within so that outside opinions stop running your life.
What you'll hear in this episode:
- How being the responsible, accommodating, always-available person becomes the thing you can't separate yourself from
- Why life sometimes removes your external sources of worth, and what the growth opportunity actually looks like when it does
- The inner critic that shows up when you try something new…what it sounds like and how to respond without crumbling
- Being okay with someone having the wrong idea about you (the skill most sensitive people were never taught)
- The difference between needing people to see you a certain way and deciding for yourself who you are
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this solo episode, Alissa explores the difference between people who tell you what you want to hear and the ones who love you enough to tell you the truth. Because validation feels good, but it can also keep you stuck.
Alissa makes the case for honest, loving challenge as one of the most underrated forms of care, and reflects on what changes when you finally have people in your corner who won't let you stay small.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why saying what someone wants to hear isn't kindness. It's just comfort in disguise.
- How a blunt comment from her husband stung, landed, and lit a fire that changed everything.
- Relating to your struggle and helping you actually move through it are two very different things.
- What it looks like to hold space AND hold people to a higher standard at the same time.
- The relationship audit: do you actually have people in your life who will lovingly call you out?
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this solo episode, Alissa unpacks what's actually happening when you measure yourself against someone else, and how to use those moments as information rather than evidence of your own inadequacy.
The reflex most of us have when comparison hits is either self-diminishment or quiet resentment. What Alissa offers instead is a way to get curious.
Alissa shares personal examples and client stories to show what it looks like to catch the comparison mid-spiral and redirect it. The more grounded you are in who you are and what you actually care about, the less comparison has to take you out.
In this episode:
- Why the first instinct is often self-criticism or justifying why the other person "doesn't count,"and how that keeps you stuck
- How to read what you're comparing yourself to as data pointing toward your desires and values
- A simple question to ask when comparison hits:"Do I actually care about this?", and how it can dissolve the charge almost instantly
- Why staying in frustration or victim energy doesn't just feel bad. It follows you into every conversation and relationship
- How knowing yourself deeply changes the way comparison lands, and how fast you can move through it
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this solo episode, Alissa takes an honest look at why validating your feelings too much can be a problem. Your feelings can be completely valid and still not be an excuse to stay stuck.
Alissa shares examples from her own life like the overstimulation of motherhood, the chaos of a busy household, the moments where snapping feels like the only option; and gets real about what it actually looks like to validate your experience without letting it run the show.
She also opens up about writing her entire 70,000-word book while postpartum, not because she felt inspired and ready, but because she showed up anyway.
This episode isn't about pushing through or toxic positivity. It's about the difference between having your feelings witnessed… and hiding behind them.
You will learn:
- Why emotional validation is essential, and where it starts working against you
- The "growth gap": the space between who you've been and who you're becoming, and why your biggest triggers live there
- What it means to hold a higher vision for yourself, even on the hard days
- How sensitive people can get stuck in awareness without action (and what to do about it)
- Why waiting until you "feel ready" is quietly keeping you from the life you say you want
- The relationship between self-trust and follow-through, and how your actions either build or erode it
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this episode, Alissa is joined by poet and author Bri, whose work speaks directly to the experience of being deeply sensitive in a world that often doesn’t understand it.
They talk about what it actually feels like to grow up highly sensitive, and how that shapes your identity, your relationships, and your sense of belonging.
Bri shares her experience navigating intense emotions from a young age, the pressure to suppress them, and the journey of reclaiming sensitivity as something meaningful rather than something “wrong.”
This conversation goes into:
- The difference between feeling something and carrying it
- Why sensitivity isn’t caused by trauma (even if trauma exists)
- The healing power of creativity and self-expression
- Navigating social media as a deeply sensitive person
- Letting go of the need to be perceived a certain way
- Learning to trust your own way of doing things
Connect with Brianna:
https://briannapastor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/briannapastor/?hl=en https://www.threads.com/@briannapastor https://www.tiktok.com/@briannapastorpoetry
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa explores how highly sensitive people can keep their “channel clear” so they can access their intuition, creativity, and natural gifts.
While sensitivity comes with powerful strengths—like empathy, intuition, and emotional intelligence—many HSPs feel disconnected from those gifts because their inner channel is cluttered by outside noise, old conditioning, and self-doubt.
Alissa shares three ways to clear that channel so you can trust yourself more deeply, connect with your authentic perspective, and stop letting insecurity or comparison block your natural strengths.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why consuming too much outside input can disconnect you from your intuition
- How shadow patterns like overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing block sensitive strengths
- Why doing deeper inner work helps highly sensitive people access their gifts
- How to develop your own perspective instead of constantly outsourcing answers
- What it means to “keep your channel clear” so your authenticity and wisdom can come through
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this episode, Alissa sits down with therapist and author April Snow to talk about writing books, being seen as a highly sensitive person, and building resilience in a world that isn’t always HSP-friendly.
They share what it’s really like to write a full-length book (including the vulnerability of putting your words on a printed page), how confidence is built through discomfort, and why highly sensitive people are uniquely positioned to lead with empathy right now.
From fawning and people-pleasing to navigating criticism, creative risks, and visibility online, this conversation is an honest look at what it takes to trust your voice, even when it feels scary.
If you’ve ever held yourself back because you’re “too sensitive,” this episode will challenge that narrative in the best way.
You’ll learn:
- Why highly sensitive people need more representation and resources
- The healing power of being seen (especially after relational trauma)
- How to stop making visibility “about you” and anchor into purpose instead
- Why discomfort is unavoidable, and how to choose the empowering kind
- The difference between confidence and arrogance for HSPs
- Building resilience without burning yourself out
- How to create a “supportive bubble” that allows you to show up in the world
- The importance of reducing consumption to reconnect with your intuition
- Why HSPs are emotional leaders and changemakers in subtle but powerful ways
Connect with April:
https://www.sensitivestrengths.com https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths
Sensitive Circles community: an online hub for HSPs to find meaningful connection without the noise of social media. https://www.sensitivestrengths.com/sensitive-circles
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this solo episode, Alissa dives into a core pillar of her work: expanding your tolerance for discomfort as a highly sensitive person.
She shares how she is navigating an intense season of motherhood with little sleep and full emotional capacity, while also watching clients move through their own challenging chapters. She explores what it actually takes for sensitive people to build resilience and thrive through life’s ebbs and flows.
Alissa unpacks how a sensitive nervous system can default to overwhelm, avoidance, and self-doubt, and how those patterns quietly reinforce the belief that “I can’t handle this.” She challenges listeners to see discomfort not as proof of inadequacy, but as evidence of growth.
In this episode, she shares:
- Why avoiding discomfort keeps you stuck
- The subtle ways you weaken or build self-trust through your actions
- The “growth gap” between who you are and who you’re becoming
- Why empowered action often feels uncomfortable at first
- How perspective, faith, and intentional thinking transform hard seasons
- The importance of choosing expansion over staying small
Join us for Sensitive & Steady! My free 3-day workshop for highly sensitive women happening March 2nd, 4th, & 6th. CLICK HERE to register for free.
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this episode, Alissa sits down with her longtime Instagram friend Bailey for a deep and honest conversation about creativity, self-worth, friendship dynamics, and what it really means to be an empowered highly sensitive person.
Bailey shares her journey of feeling like an outsider growing up, watering herself down to fit in, and eventually finding her voice through poetry.
This episode is a powerful reminder that sensitivity is not a life sentence of overthinking and overwhelm. It’s a strength when you take ownership of your inner world and stop outsourcing your worth.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why creativity is deeply healing for highly sensitive people
- The difference between healthy validation and victim mentality
- How victim narratives can quietly keep you stuck
- Why “hurt people hurt people” isn’t an excuse for poor boundaries
- How to stop choosing friendships based on potential
- The empowering shift from “this is who I am” to “this is something I experience”
- Why waiting to be “fixed” keeps you from living now
- How taking ownership of your role in relationships creates freedom
Join us for Sensitive & Steady! My free 3-day workshop for highly sensitive women happening March 2nd, 4th, & 6th. CLICK HEREto register for free.
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this episode, Alissa sits down with writer and speaker Case Kenny for a conversation about self-expression, confidence, and what it really means to stop shrinking yourself.
They explore why embracing your “cringe,” intensity, and nonconforming traits is actually magnetic, and why the fear of being judged keeps so many Highly Sensitive People playing small.
The conversation expands into relationships. How to know if someone amplifies you, why “low maintenance” is often code for self-abandonment, and why we should aim to “settle up,” not settle down.
This episode is an invitation to raise your standards, trust your essence, and choose relationships that expand you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why accepting judgment is more empowering than avoiding it
- How your “cringe” attracts aligned people
- What confidence really is (a willingness to be uncomfortable)
- How to use regret as a decision filter
- The difference between settling down and settling up
- Why healthy relationships amplify who you already are
- The truth about being “high maintenance” vs. having high standards
Connect with Case Kenny:
https://www.casekenny.com/
https://www.instagram.com/case.kenny/
Join us for Sensitive & Steady! My free 3-day workshop for highly sensitive women happening March 2nd, 4th, & 6th. CLICK HEREto register for free.
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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Season 2.0 of the Not Too Sensitive Podcast is officially here, and Alissa is back after a much-needed break with a renewed vision for the show.
In this episode, Alissa shares what shifted during her time away. Then from there, the conversation turns to one of the most common (and painful) patterns Highly Sensitive People experience in relationships: betraying themselves in order to keep the peace.
Alissa breaks down how people-pleasing, over-giving, and self-silencing often stem from low self-worth and abandonment wounds, and why relationships that require you to abandon yourself were never sustainable to begin with.
This episode is an honest invitation to take ownership of your role in relationship dynamics and to step fully into the version of yourself who no longer self-abandons for approval or safety.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why Alissa took a break and what inspired Season 2.0 of the podcast
- How living as your future self changes what you attract and tolerate
- The subtle ways HSPs betray themselves to avoid conflict or abandonment
- Why low self-worth fuels people-pleasing and over-giving patterns
- What it means to “teach people how to treat you” (without self-blame)
- Why some relationships fall apart when you stop self-abandoning
- How choosing yourself becomes less painful than staying silent
- What reciprocal, aligned relationships actually require from you
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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As 2025 comes to a close, Alissa shares a reflective and personal episode about endings, rebirth, and learning how to live in true alignment, especially as a Highly Sensitive Person.
This year held profound milestones and massive shifts: signing a book deal, welcoming a new baby after pregnancy loss, navigating postpartum life while writing a book, and feeling the internal pull to realign how she shows up creatively and professionally.
Alissa also shares what’s been lighting her up lately, from writing long-form essays on Substack to witnessing the depth, courage, and growth happening inside the Not Too Sensitive Club.
At the heart of this conversation is a powerful reminder: alignment isn’t about forcing consistency. It’s about listening closely to what feels true now.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Reflections on the major personal and professional shifts of 2025
- What it’s been like writing a book while postpartum and raising two young children
- Why Substack has become a creative home for deeper, slower, more meaningful connection
- How the Not Too Sensitive Club supports identity, growth, and living as your future self
- Why Highly Sensitive People are uniquely suited for this next era of depth, authenticity, and connection
- The intuition-led decision to pause and reimagine the podcast before returning in 2026
Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this episode, Alissa gets real about one of the biggest struggles Highly Sensitive People face: the constant overthinking, analyzing, and self-editing that comes from worrying what others might be thinking.
She breaks down how this pattern can quietly run your life—influencing your choices, your boundaries, your energy, and even your self-worth— and why learning to unhook from other people’s perceptions is essential for emotional freedom.
Through personal stories and client experiences, Alissa explores why sensitive, empathetic people often end up shapeshifting, people-pleasing, and abandoning themselves in order to feel liked or safe, and what needs to change in order to stop that cycle for good.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- The difference between healthy empathy and self-erasing empathy
- Why HSPs often feel responsible for how others react
- How obsessing over others’ perception slowly erodes your self-worth
- Why shapeshifting to be liked never creates real connection
- The two core skills that free HSPs from external validation traps
- What it looks like to feel safe being judged, misunderstood, or disliked
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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This week’s episode is a gentle reminder for all of us: you’re doing more than you realize, and it’s okay to acknowledge it. 💛
Alissa dives into a practice that she often share with her 1:1 clients and in the Not Too Sensitive Club. The practice is all about zooming out on yourself to witness all that you’re holding and doing. This is especially helpful during busy seasons (hello, holidays!) when it’s easy to get stuck in the “what’s missing” or “I’m not enough” mindset.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How to show yourself compassion in the middle of overwhelm.
- A simple visualization practice to observe yourself from the outside.
- Why self-compassion is so much more effective than self-criticism, especially for highly sensitive people.
- How small acts of noticing, validating, and softening toward yourself can shift your energy and make your day feel lighter.
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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This week’s episode is a little different in the best way!
Alissa is sharing a raw, unfiltered audio drop straight from Lucky Girl Radio, the private chat inside The Not Too Sensitive Club where she opens up about her personal growth, lived experiences, and the inner work she’s navigating in real time.
In this behind-the-scenes glimpse, Alissa explores what it looks like to improve yourself from a place of self-acceptance rather than shame. She shares a recent real-life moment where she noticed a part of herself she wants to strengthen, and how she lovingly coached herself through it without spiraling into “what’s wrong with me?” energy.
What You’ll Learn
- What it looks like to adopt a true growth mindset as a highly sensitive person
- Why self-improvement rooted in shame keeps you stuck
- How to notice growth opportunities without making them mean something negative about you
- A real-life example of Alissa catching an old pattern, and choosing a different response
- The difference between “I have something to work on” and “something is wrong with me”
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
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In this episode, Alissa offers a refreshing, grounded reframe for navigating holiday gatherings, especially when you’re a highly sensitive person anticipating old triggers, complicated family dynamics, or emotionally draining interactions.
Instead of bracing yourself or rehearsing every response, she invites you to see these moments as a kind of “spiritual assignment” or gentle experiment: an opportunity to practice confidence, curiosity, boundaries, and self-regulation in real time.
This perspective doesn’t dismiss the pain, history, or lived experience behind these moments. Instead, it provides a lighter, more empowered way to move through them so you can show up as the version of yourself you’re becoming.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why holidays and family dynamics often feel overwhelming for highly sensitive people
- How to bring a sense of levity and curiosity into emotionally charged situations
- A powerful reframe for viewing triggering moments as opportunities instead of threats
- Why confidence and self-trust grow through discomfort, not in perfect environments
- Ways to reward and support yourself after challenging interactions
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
That's it! 😊
🦋🦋🦋
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In this episode, Alissa shares a powerful behind-the-scenes moment from the very first Not Too Sensitive Club call, where the group explored how to use triggers as opportunities for healing instead of evidence that something is “wrong” with you.
Through a real client example, she breaks down exactly how to move from blaming, spiraling, or shutting down to curiosity, self-validation, and empowered action.
This conversation offers a grounded, compassionate reminder that being highly sensitive doesn’t mean you’re fragile. It means you have a deeper invitation to grow, self-advocate, and trust your own worth.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to shift from “Why is this happening to me?” to “What is this showing me?”
- The essential first step in working with any trigger
- The difference between self-validation and relying on others to feel worthy
- Why confidence can feel like “arrogance” for HSPs — and how to reframe it
- A guiding question to help you choose the most empowered response
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
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As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
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In this episode, Alissa shares a deeply personal lesson about learning to stay grounded when others are triggered by your authenticity.
From feeling like an outsider as a sensitive child to navigating judgment as an adult and business owner, she opens up about how these moments have shaped her self-trust and confidence.
This is an invitation to stop watering yourself down, to let others have their reactions, and to find freedom in knowing that being true to yourself is not something you need to apologize for.
What you'll learn:
- Why highly sensitive people often feel “othered” or misunderstood
- How people-pleasing develops as a safety mechanism
- What it really means when others are triggered by your authenticity
- The deeper lesson behind rejection and judgment
- How to reframe triggers as opportunities for empowerment
- Steps to expand your tolerance for discomfort and self-trust
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
Join the Not Too Sensitive Club 🦋 My group coaching container for highly sensitive women where self-doubt becomes certainty, second-guessing turns into self-trust, and overthinking transforms into rock-solid intuition. CLICK HERE to learn more!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this special guest episode, Alissa sits down with therapist and author Jessica Baum to explore how attachment styles develop, how they relate to sensitivity, and what healing secure attachment actually looks like.
Jessica explains why so many highly sensitive people lean anxious in relationships, what it means to internalize safety, and how to start rewiring our attachment patterns through co-regulation and safe connection.
This conversation offers compassionate insight into the “too much / not enough” wound, emotional neglect, and the cultural obsession with independence that often keeps us disconnected from true intimacy and support.
What you'll learn:
- What the four attachment styles are—and how they develop in childhood
- Why highly sensitive people often fall into anxious attachment
- How attachment patterns show up in adult relationships (and how they can shift)
- The role of anchors in healing attachment wounds
- How to find emotional safety when your partner isn’t ready for therapy
- The anxious–avoidant dance and how to break the cycle
- Why emotional neglect is so misunderstood—and how to recognize it
- Reframing sensitivity as a strength and path to deeper connection
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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Do you find yourself replaying conversations, worrying what someone thinks of you, or holding back your truth because you don’t want to be “too much”?
In this episode, Alissa dives into one of the biggest traps for highly sensitive people: overreliance on other people’s approval and perception. She shares how constantly scanning for others’ validation keeps you disconnected from your own self-trust—and how to shift into deeper self-acceptance and grounded confidence.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why relying on others’ approval keeps you stuck in self-doubt
- How to stop letting people’s opinions define your self-worth
- What it means to “have your own back” when you feel misunderstood or judged
- How to regulate your nervous system through the discomfort of being disliked
- Why true safety as an HSP comes from within—not from being liked by everyone
For presale details about the Not Too Sensitive Club, DM me on Instagram@lifebyalissa!
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The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa gets real about one of the biggest reasons highly sensitive people stay stuck—overthinking instead of acting.
She shares why consuming self-help content isn’t enough, why confidence doesn’t come from journaling or affirmations alone, and how taking small, messy action steps is what actually rewires your identity and builds self-trust.
Through client stories, personal reflection, and her own journey from blog posts to a Penguin Random House book deal, Alissa shows how you can stop waiting to feel ready and start becoming the version of yourself who already does the thing.
What You’ll Learn:* Why awareness alone won’t create transformation * The difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it * Why confidence is built through discomfort, not perfection * Simple ways to practice self-trust in low-stakes situations * How small, consistent steps compound into massive growth over time
For presale details about the Not Too Sensitive Club, DM me on Instagram @lifebyalissa!
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The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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Today Alissa is diving into a pattern she sees often in highly sensitive women—and one she's personally navigated herself—the instant sinking feeling that you’re “in trouble” whenever someone disagrees with you, gets upset, or pushes back.
This episode explores the roots of this response—often tied to the fawn response, good girl conditioning, and past experiences with unpredictability or invalidation—and how it can leave you feeling frustrated, insecure, and walked over.
Whether you’re 20 or 70, it’s never too late to start reclaiming your confidence, self-worth, and ability to show up authentically without letting fear or past patterns dictate your actions.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why you default to blaming yourself or apologizing even when you’re not in the wrong.
- How good girl conditioning and past experiences shape your responses to conflict.
- Ways to begin building self-trust and honoring your own boundaries.
- How to expand your tolerance for discomfort so conflict doesn’t feel unsafe.
- How to hold empathy, kindness, and strong boundaries all at the same time.
- Steps to shift your identity from “people pleaser” to confident, empowered you.
For presale details about the Not Too Sensitive Club, DM me on Instagram@lifebyalissa!
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa shares a powerful reflection on the connection between personal growth and expanding your tolerance for discomfort.
She explains how the moments that stretch us, challenge us, and make us uncomfortable are actually the in-between spaces where transformation happens.
Using real examples from her postpartum fitness journey and her early days coaching highly sensitive people, Alissa reminds us that confidence and self-trust are built through showing up in the messy middle, not avoiding it.
You’ll learn why avoiding discomfort keeps HSPs stuck in people-pleasing, how to recognize the growth hidden inside your triggers, and why the tension between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming is exactly where your evolution lives.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why expanding your tolerance for discomfort is essential for growth
- How to reframe tension and discomfort as signs of transformation
- Why “the messy middle” is where confidence and self-trust are built
- How to move through people-pleasing and fear of judgment
- What it really means to take ownership of your life and healing
For presale details about the Not Too Sensitive Club, DM me on Instagram @lifebyalissa!
Uncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOW
Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa talks about why comparison and imagined judgment keep you from enjoying the things you love—and how owning your values (not everyone else’s) is the shortcut to feeling steady, confident, and truly free.
Inspired by a conversation with a new 1:1 client, Alissa digs into how small decisions become litmus tests for self-worth. She shares honest, everyday examples and offers a simple perspective shift.
When you know what you value and own it without apology, you stop performing for other people and start living from the inside out.
What You’ll Learn
- Why your insecurities make you assume everyone is judging you (and how that distorts reality)
- A practical perspective flip: own your choices instead of apologizing for them
- How clarity about values cuts through comparison and quiets second-guessing
- When a mindset shift isn’t enough—and how inner work (healing self-worth) helps you actually stay confident
- Where to go next: tools and courses that help HSPs build unshakable self-worth
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The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a review of this podcast
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa dives into one of her core beliefs: that life is always working in your favor, especially when it doesn’t feel like it.
Through personal stories, spiritual wisdom, and honest reflections, she explores how setbacks, triggers, and everyday annoyances can be invitations into growth.
From ancient teachings like Buddhism’s lotus flower to her own journey with chronic illness and sleepless nights as a mom, Alissa shares how challenges can become catalysts for resilience, self-trust, and transformation.
This episode is a reminder that your hardest seasons often contain the very gold that will shape your most confident, unshakable self.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why highly sensitive people are impacted more deeply—but also benefit more fully—from life experiences
- How spiritual traditions across the world view struggle as a path to growth
- Why setbacks and “dark nights of the soul” can prepare you for your greatest breakthroughs
- A mindset shift that turns daily frustrations into opportunities for empowerment
- Real-life examples of how painful seasons can lead to unexpected miracles
Curious about the Not Too Sensitive Club? Send Alissa a DM on Instagram @lifebyalissa to get the presale details and reserve your spot!
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a review of this podcast
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa dives into one of the biggest blocks highly sensitive people face: insecurity. She explores how self-doubt and second-guessing can cloud your emotional intelligence—turning what should be a powerful superpower into a source of hypervigilance and overthinking.
Through personal stories and practical examples, Alissa explains how insecurities often cause HSPs to take things personally, spiral into self-blame, and unintentionally block authentic connection. She shares how doing the inner work of healing old wounds allows you to show up with clean energy, hold space for others, and leverage your sensitivity as the gift it truly is.
What You’ll Learn:
- How insecurity clouds your emotional intelligence and keeps you stuck
- Why taking others’ moods personally blocks authentic connection
- The difference between empathy and energy-matching
- A grounded way to support loved ones without making it about you
- Tools to transcend insecurity and fully access your sensitive strengths
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a review of this podcast
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this bonus, un-edited episode, I explore the role I believe we're called to play in the world as highly sensitive people and how we can support ourselves through challenging times.
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The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
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- Leave a review of this podcast
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In this episode, Alissa explores the concept of lucky girl energy—the magnetic way of living where things seem to effortlessly work out for you. While the term has become popular online, Alissa shares how cultivating this energy is actually the natural result of healing self-worth, neutralizing triggers, and embodying your most confident, unshakable self.
Through personal stories—from meeting her husband, to landing her book deal, to finding her dream home—Alissa reveals how challenges and setbacks can become doorways into expansion when approached with the right mindset.
This episode is an invitation to see life’s struggles not as punishments, but as divine opportunities that ultimately make you more magnetic.
What You’ll Learn:
- What lucky girl energy really means (beyond the trend)
- Why healing self-worth is the foundation for magnetism
- How rejection and setbacks can actually speed up your growth
- The mindset shifts that make “miracles” feel inevitable
- How to start embodying lucky girl energy in your own life
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a review of this podcast
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa reflects on her intense season of life—transitioning to two kids, writing a book, and navigating all the layers of motherhood, marriage, friendships, and business—and how these experiences have deepened her embodiment of the Not Too Sensitive movement.
She shares how identity is constantly evolving through challenges, transitions, and defining moments, and why allowing ourselves to be shaped (rather than resisting change) opens the door to growth, creativity, and new parts of ourselves we didn’t know were there.
Alissa highlights the power of creating space to hear your own voice, experiment with curiosity, and rediscover joy in unexpected places.
What You’ll Learn:
- What it really means to embody the “Not Too Sensitive” soul
- Why challenges, triggers, and life transitions are powerful identity shapers
- How to soften and surrender when life feels overwhelming
- The surprising benefits of a no-consumption cleanse
- Why play, experimentation, and curiosity unlock new parts of yourself
Join External Validation Cleanse: https://www.sensitiveandsoulful.com/offers/QNkTRnYQ/checkout
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a review of this podcast
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa explores the powerful truth behind the phrase “needing nothing attracts everything.”
She shares how relying on external validation keeps us stuck in low self-worth—and how building confidence within creates a magnetic energy that draws the right people and opportunities into your life.
Questions answered within this episode:
- What does “needing nothing attracts everything” really mean?
- How does external validation hold back highly sensitive people?
- What shifts when you stop needing others’ approval to feel good?
- How can healing self-worth make you more magnetic in life and relationships?
Join External Validation Cleanse: https://www.sensitiveandsoulful.com/offers/QNkTRnYQ/checkout
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a review of this podcast
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa opens up about her personal journey with external validation and how her identity became tethered to achievements, praise, and being the “star employee.” After experiencing burnout, illness, and a toxic work environment, she shares how it all became a spiritual wake-up call to look within.
Whether you’re a high achiever, people pleaser, or someone who finds worth in how others see you, this episode invites you to explore the deeper spiritual roots of validation. Alissa introduces the idea that repeated triggers are not punishments but divine invitations to heal old wounds, shed false identities, and build true self-worth from within.
She also shares a powerful four-step process to begin detaching from the need for external validation and offers a sneak peek into her new course, The External Validation Cleanse, (with an optional business add-on for sensitive entrepreneurs!)
In this episode we coverered: How external validation becomes a false source of identity and safety * The emotional and physical toll of chasing approval * Why achievements and praise can never truly fill the inner void * The spiritual significance* of being triggered * Releasing the need to be seen as “impressive” *
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The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
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In this episode, Alissa is joined by her client and friend, Elena Willitts, a home organizing coach who helps women, especially Type B and Type C personalities to ditch the shame, create simple systems, and feel confident in their space. They talk about why traditional organizing advice doesn’t work for everyone, how clutter impacts your mental well-being (especially for highly sensitive people), and the deeper self-worth work behind creating a home you love. Elena’s unique approach blends mindset shifts with practical, low-pressure strategies so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start partnering with your home in a way that feels good.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to separate your self-worth from the state of your home.
- Why decluttering first makes organizing so much easier.
- How “home validation” pep talks can shift your mindset about daily tasks.
- Simple, sustainable systems for people who aren’t naturally Type A.
About Elena:
Elena Willitts is a home organizing coach, mom of three, and founder of Kind Organizing. She specializes in helping women who have struggled with organization, many of whom are Type B or C, live with ADHD, or just don’t resonate with rigid, perfectionistic systems, find practical, shame-free ways to care for their homes. Her signature approach combines decluttering, realistic systems, and mindset shifts so clients can feel lighter, more confident, and more connected to their space.
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Elena's Links:
Everyday Ease, Four Daily Anchors for a Calmer Home: https://kindorganizing.mykajabi.com/store
Audio course, The Home Validation Toolkit: https://kindorganizing.mykajabi.com/home-management-for-type-b-moms-sales-page-1
All freebies, courses and coaching options: https://kindorganizing.mykajabi.com/store
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kind-organizing-podcast/id1693004651
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The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
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Do you shrink yourself around confident or intimidating people? Do you feel the need to “chameleon” into who others want you to be...just to feel accepted or safe?
In this episode, Alissa explores one of the biggest challenges for highly sensitive people (HSPs): shrinking to be liked. Inspired by a client conversation, Alissa shares why discomfort isn’t dangerous, why you don’t need to match someone else’s energy to be enough, and how to shift from people-pleasing to power. This is your reminder that your sensitivity is a gift and it’s needed.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to stop shrinking yourself in intimidating environments
- Why trying to be “likable” often means abandoning your authenticity
- How to reframe judgment and handle the discomfort of being perceived
- The danger of defining success by how others react to you
Listen to Sensitive Soul REWIND
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
As a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my workshop for HSPs called Not "Too Sensitive" (usually $35)!
All you have to do is:
- Leave a review of this podcast
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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In this episode, Alissa shares a collective energetic shift she’s been sensing...one that’s deeply impacting how many of us relate to social media, content creation, and digital connection. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) and mentor, Alissa explores the rise of AI, the changing feel of Instagram, and the growing desire for more authentic, slower-paced, and meaningful forms of communication. She opens up about her evolving relationship with technology, her new writing space on Substack, and her vision for deeper, more intentional connection beyond social platforms.
Whether you’re an HSP in business or simply navigating your own sensitivity in today’s fast-moving digital world, this episode offers a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and stay open to what’s next.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- The collective shift around social media and AI (especially ChatGPT)
- How HSPs tend to feel changes before others
- The disconnection and overwhelm of curated, AI-driven content
- Why depth, originality, and slowness are more important than ever
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Welcome to the Not Too Sensitive podcast!! Alissa shares why the podcast name change, and how what began as a journal entry turned into a powerful intuitive shift, marking the next era of her work with highly sensitive people. Alissa shares the personal story behind the rebrand, the deeper meaning behind the phrase “not too sensitive,” and how this isn’t just a title change, but the start of a cultural movement rooted in self-worth, confidence, and HSP empowerment.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why Alissa closed the Sensitive & Soulful Vault after 5+ years
- What sparked the podcast name change to Not Too Sensitive
- The deeper meaning behind the phrase Not Too Sensitive, and how it reflects the HSP experience
- How cultural change begins when HSPs stop apologizing and start owning who they are
- Why sensitivity is NOT a weakness and how to reframe it as a strength
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In this episode, Alissa addresses a pattern many highly sensitive people struggle with...feeling like a burden and constantly putting others on a pedestal. She unpacks how these feelings stem from low self-worth and how they shape the way others respond to us. With compassionate but honest insight, Alissa shares how shifting your energy and healing your self-worth can radically transform your relationships, confidence, and opportunities.
What You’ll Learn:
- How low self-worth leads to feeling like a burden or “too much”
- Why highly sensitive people often shrink themselves in relationships and work
- The subtle ways insecurity shows up in your body language and behavior
- How over-apologizing and people-pleasing backfires
- How group coaching environments can help HSPs practice taking up space
- What happens when you stop assuming you’re less than others
- The importance of healing your “sensitive shadow” archetype
- Real-life examples of how self-worth work impacts confidence and magnetism
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In this episode, Alissa shares her current life season as a mom of two, author, and business owner, and how this pressure has illuminated areas for healing and self-evolution. Through powerful reflections and raw honesty, Alissa invites highly sensitive people (HSPs) to view pressure not as punishment, but as a spiritual opportunity to become the next version of themselves.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why seasons of pressure and overwhelm are actually signs of soul-level growth
- How to surrender to discomfort instead of resisting it
- The connection between spiritual refinement and personal expansion
- How old wounds and triggers resurface as invitations to heal
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In this episode, Alissa shares a personal mindset shift that can be a game-changer for highly sensitive people focusing on being proud of how you show up, rather than relying on others to validate you. Through real-life stories including awkward happy hours to Instagram posts to toddler mealtime critiques, she explores how to stop chasing external approval and instead ground yourself in self-trust, self-respect, and authentic expression.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to recognize when you’re depending on external validation
- The internal shift that leads to more peace and less overthinking
- Practical examples of showing up in ways you’re proud of—at work, socially, and in relationships
- Why being in integrity with yourself matters more than anyone else’s reaction
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In this episode, Alissa unpacks the hidden reasons why highly sensitive people (HSPs) often struggle with self-trust, and how that lack of trust leads to people-pleasing, being overly tolerant, and losing connection with their own worth. Through personal stories and client breakthroughs, she explores how being overly empathetic can actually lead to self-abandonment, why being “too understanding” hurts more than it helps, and how to finally rebuild your self-trust from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt like you “know” something in your gut but still second-guess yourself, this episode will hit home.
You’ll learn:
- Why self-trust is essential for highly sensitive people and how to rebuild it
- How being “too understanding” can lead to self-abandonment and low self-worth
- The difference between empathy and over-tolerating poor behavior
- How to hold your own standards and teach others how to treat you
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In this episode, Alissa explores what it means to rest, surrender, and find steadiness in the silence. Whether it’s waiting on a job, a text, or clarity in a relationship, these “in-between” moments can stir up anxiety and self-doubt...most especially for highly sensitive people. Alissa opens up about hitting a wall, listening to her energy as a Manifestor, and embracing the sacred invitation of stillness. She also offers practical, compassionate tools to shift how you relate to waiting, rest, and the need for external validation.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to handle silence without spiraling into shame or overthinking
- The power of choosing rest and honoring your energy cycles
- Why stillness can be an invitation for deep inner healing and growth
- Mindset shifts and practices to anchor into self-trust and peace
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In this episode, Alissa explores the raw, emotional process of moving through self-abandonment and into a fuller, more authentic sense of self-worth. Speaking candidly from her car post-Pilates (in true real-life mom mode), Alissa reflects on her personal journey and what she’s seeing come up for her clients, especially highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigating the discomfort of change. She unpacks the emotional layers of guilt, fear of rejection, and identity shifts that emerge when we stop people-pleasing and start living in alignment. From regulating your nervous system to honoring your light, this episode is a loving call back to self.
You’ll learn:
- What self-abandonment looks like in everyday life (and how to spot it)
- Why choosing yourself can trigger deep guilt—and how to move through it
- How HSPs can navigate the fear of judgment or rejection
- Tools for regulating your nervous system in moments of discomfort
- Why shifting your identity is often a painful—but necessary—rebirth
- The surprising connection between self-worth and chronic health issues
- How dimming your light to avoid triggering others is actually abandoning yourself
- Ways to reclaim internal validation and shed the “good girl” identity
- How to manage the emotional backlash from setting boundaries with family
- The empowering message behind Alissa’s trio of transformational courses
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In today's episode, Alissa shares the powerful story of a private client who transformed her self-worth and friendships by healing sisterhood wounds and learning to break free from overgiving tendencies. Alissa offers deeply relatable insights for HSPs who struggle to feel truly accepted in friendships—and gives you the exact mindset shift to start creating friendships that feel soul nourishing and aligned.
What you’ll learn:
- How past relational wounds (especially with your mother) can affect your adult friendships
- Why overgiving is a symptom of low self-worth—and how to shift out of it
- The “do the opposite” method to rewire old relational patterns
- What it really means to create your own “cool table” and attract aligned friends
- How radical self-acceptance leads to magnetic friendships
- Why healing self-worth is foundational for HSPs to thrive socially
Questions answered in this episode:
- Why do I feel like I always give more than I receive in friendships?
- What does it mean to have a sisterhood wound?
- How do I stop people-pleasing in my relationships?
- Can I build new, better friendships after outgrowing old ones?
- What steps can I take to feel more confident and grounded socially?
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If you’re someone who spirals when a friend doesn’t text back or seems distant, this episode is a powerful reminder: it might feel personal...but it probably isn’t. Alissa explores why highly sensitive people often take things personally in friendships and how past wounds may be showing up in the present. You’ll learn how to identify your triggers, assume the most generous, and support yourself with compassion—so you can experience more peace in your relationships.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why HSPs often take things personally in friendships—and how to stop
- The connection between overreacting and unresolved past hurt
- How your nervous system goes into “threat mode” over neutral situations
- The difference between assuming the worst and assuming the most generous
- How to check in with your triggers instead of blaming yourself or others
- Why personal growth means not projecting past pain onto present people
- What it looks like to show yourself compassion in emotionally activated moments
- Tools to ground yourself before jumping to conclusions
- How to gracefully approach honest conversations when needed
- Why real friendships can survive seasons of less communication
Questions Answered in This Episode:
- Why do I always take things personally with my friends?
- How can I stop overanalyzing texts or slow replies?
- What if I’m triggered by a friend pulling away—how do I manage it?
- Why does silence or distance from someone I care about feel so threatening?
- How do I know if it’s a real issue or an old wound being activated?
- What does it mean to “assume the most generous” in friendships?
- When is it time to bring up concerns—and how do I do that with care?
- How do I stop letting other people’s actions define my worth?
- What’s the link between friendship struggles and abandonment wounds?
- Can I really feel safe in my relationships, even when things aren’t perfect?
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If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I always care more?”—this episode is for you. Alissa Boyer unpacks the deep emotional pattern many highly sensitive people experience in friendships: the “I care more” wound. When you’re constantly overgiving, anticipating everyone’s needs, and doing the emotional heavy lifting, it can leave you feeling unseen and burned out. This episode helps you uncover why that dynamic keeps repeating—and how to shift out of it so you can create friendships that feel mutual, supportive, and deeply fulfilling.
What you’ll learn:
- The root of the “I care more” wound that many HSPs carry
- Why you might give too much in friendships—and how to stop
- How to tell the difference between genuine care and giving from insecurity
- What happens when your empathy lacks boundaries
- How past family dynamics shape your friendships today
- Why being overly responsible in relationships doesn’t make you more lovable
- How to expand your identity beyond the “helper” or “fixer”
- What it looks like to give from a place of security vs. fear
- How to take empowered ownership of your friendship patterns
- What it really means to be authentic and emotionally available as an HSP
Questions Answered in This Episode:
- Why do I always feel like I’m doing more than others in friendships?
- What’s the difference between healthy empathy and self-abandonment?
- How do I stop overgiving without feeling guilty or selfish?
- Why am I afraid people will leave if I stop being “the one who does everything”?
- How do I create friendships that feel more mutual and emotionally safe?
- What role do past wounds play in my current relationship patterns?
- Can I still be kind without constantly bending over backwards?
- How do I set boundaries without shutting people out?
- How can I be more myself in friendships and still feel loved?
- What kind of friendships am I a match for when I stop overgiving?
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You are a good person—and you’re still allowed to say no. In this soul-nourishing episode, in today's episode, Alissa dives into one of the biggest emotional blocks for highly sensitive people: guilt. Whether it's over setting a boundary, saying no to a social invite, or not stepping in to solve someone else's problem, guilt can feel like too much to bear. But what if the work isn't to avoid guilt, but to learn how to hold it with compassion? This episode is here to help you build that emotional resilience—and remember that you can be kind and have boundaries.
What You'll Learn:
- Why HSPs often feel guilty for setting boundaries or saying no
- How to identify where your guilt is really coming from
- The difference between avoiding guilt and expanding your capacity for it
- Why you don’t have to fix other people’s problems to be loving
- The identity traps HSPs fall into (helper, peacemaker, overgiver)
- How your upbringing and past wounds shape your emotional reactions
- Ways to build a new self-image rooted in authenticity—not approval
- How to choose between two types of discomfort: people-pleasing or self-honoring
- How guilt doesn’t mean you did something wrong—it’s just a feeling
- A new, empowering way to define kindness and care as a sensitive soul
Questions Answered in This Episode:
- Why do I feel so guilty when I say no—even for small things?
- What if I hurt someone's feelings when I set a boundary?
- How do I stop feeling responsible for everyone else's emotions?
- Can I still be a good person if I need space?
- How can I stop tying my self-worth to being “the helpful one”?
- What does it look like to expand my emotional tolerance as an HSP?
- How do I hold compassion for myself when guilt comes up?
- Is there a healthier way to handle guilt without ignoring it?
- How do I create space for rest and authenticity without self-judgment?
- What are practical steps to reclaim my energy in friendships and relationships?
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This episode is your gentle but powerful reminder: people are not thinking about you as much as you think they are. And yes—that truth can set you free. Alissa invites you into a much-needed conversation about the discomfort of being misunderstood, the fear of judgment, and how to find emotional safety within yourself. If you've ever spiraled after a group text or overanalyzed a social media post, this one's for you. Learn how to reclaim your peace and stop outsourcing your self-worth!
What you'll learn:
- Why your fear of judgment often comes from an old wound—and how to heal it
- How to stop placing your self-worth in the hands of others
- The mindset shift that will free you from overthinking every interaction
- Tools to help you feel safe when you're misunderstood
- Why discomfort doesn’t mean danger—and how to survive it
- How to build your internal sense of validation as an HSP
- The power of expanding your “window of tolerance” for stress
- What emotional self-regulation really looks like in everyday life
- How to break free from the prison of perfectionism and people-pleasing
- Why authenticity will always feel better than approval
Questions answered in this episode:
- How do I stop overthinking after social situations?
- Why do I care so much about how others perceive me?
- What do I do when I feel like people are judging me?
- How can I build confidence as a highly sensitive person?
- What’s the difference between healthy validation and needing approval?
- Why do I get triggered by being left out or overlooked?
- How do I heal past wounds that make me feel “not good enough”?
- What practices can help me regulate when I feel overwhelmed by judgment?
- How do I stop playing small out of fear?
- Can I really feel confident without needing others to approve of me?
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This episode is a love note to the fellow HSPs, the deep feelers, the ones who felt like you were too much! In this heartfelt episode, Alissa reminds you that feeling deeply is NOT a flaw—it’s a GIFT. Sharing her own journey of growing up feeling "too much" and now raising her spirited daughter, Alissa offers powerful reflections and lessons for you as a highly sensitive person. Through her honest experiences, you'll be encouraged to embrace your emotional depth, recognize your sensitivity as a strength, and extend compassion to yourself through every high and low.
What You'll Learn:
- The different ways highly sensitive people (HSPs) adapt to feeling "too much"
- How emotional patterns from childhood can resurface in adulthood
- Why it's normal for deep-feelers to experience intense highs and lows
- The importance of emotional regulation and how it empowers you as an HSP
- How parenting—or any triggering relationship—can highlight hidden areas for healing
- Why your passion and intensity are strengths, not burdens
- Practical mindset shifts to help you honor your emotional experience
- The role of self-compassion when you feel you've "messed up"
- How to stop comparing yourself to people who seem more "chill" or "easygoing"
- Why true self-acceptance is your most important work as a sensitive soul
Questions Answered in This Episode:
- Why do HSPs often feel like they're "too much"?
- How can childhood wounds show up again in adult life or parenting?
- What does healthy emotional regulation look like for sensitive people?
- How can you break free from shame after emotional outbursts?
- In what ways is sensitivity actually a superpower?
- How can you support yourself when emotions feel overwhelming?
- Why is self-regulation essential for thriving as an HSP?
- How can you view emotional challenges as opportunities for healing?
- What role does compassion play in your growth journey?
- How do you fully embrace your intense emotional experience without judgment?
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In this episode, Alissa’s diving deep into how to move through life’s disappointments with faith, self-compassion, and a spiritual perspective. She shares powerful reflections and a moving client story that illustrates how our most painful moments can hold hidden lessons, ultimately leading us closer to who we're meant to become. This is a must-listen for any highly sensitive person navigating uncertainty, regret, or self-blame.
What you'll learn:
- Why a spiritual perspective is essential for emotional resilience
- How to shift from victimhood to empowerment in tough situations
- Ways to reframe past regrets and find the lessons in them
- The importance of detaching self-worth from external circumstances
- How Alissa’s own health journey and job path taught her to trust the bigger plan
Questions answered in this episode:
- What if something I was excited about didn’t turn out how I expected?
- How can I stop blaming myself for situations that went wrong?
- What’s the role of spirituality in handling life’s challenges?
- How do I find purpose and peace in the middle of pain or uncertainty?
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In this episode, I dive into the process of how personal growth and healing can change your relationships and friendships. As you evolve and step into your authentic self, your standards for the people in your life naturally rise. This can lead to some friendships evolving, some fading away, and even the need to have tough conversations about boundaries. I share how important it is to recognize your values and how they shape your relationships, and how owning your worth is a vital step in attracting healthier, more aligned connections.
What you'll learn:
- How personal growth leads to higher standards in relationships
- The importance of recognizing your values when evaluating friendships
- Why some friendships may change or fall away as you evolve, and why that’s okay
- How to discern who you should be vulnerable with and who isn’t the right fit for deeper emotional connection
- The importance of self-compassion when navigating changes in your relationships and honoring your personal growth
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In this episode, I explore the concept of vulnerability for highly sensitive people (HSPs) and the emotional risks we take when we share parts of ourselves. I discuss how we can approach vulnerability with courage, especially when our openness isn’t met with the response we hoped for. I also share tips on how to discern who is safe to be vulnerable with and how to be compassionate with yourself when things don’t go as planned.
What you'll learn:
- How to embrace vulnerability as a courageous act, even if it doesn’t always receive the desired response.
- The importance of discernment in choosing who to share your vulnerability with and recognizing when someone isn’t the right person for deeper emotional connection.
- Practical ways to check in with yourself before sharing to ensure you are sharing with intention, not out of discomfort or to fill silence.
- How to avoid the cycle of oversharing and protect your emotional energy while still fostering deep connections.
- The value of self-compassion and using moments of vulnerability as opportunities for growth and learning.
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In this episode, I dive into how overstimulation and overwhelm impact me as a highly sensitive person (HSP) and how understanding these traits has helped me better support myself in managing them. I share personal examples of what overstimulates me, like noise and visual clutter, and the simple steps I take to reduce these stressors and maintain balance. I emphasize the importance of not judging myself for my sensitivity but rather embracing it, and how this mindset shift allows me to thrive.
- How overstimulation manifests for HSPs (e.g., noise, clutter, or too many people).
- Practical strategies to manage overstimulation, like tidying up, taking breaks, or going outside.
- The importance of owning your sensitivity and not feeling ashamed of it.
- How self-awareness and self-compassion can help you thrive as an HSP.
- Tips for creating your unique "guidebook" to managing sensitivity and avoiding overwhelm.
- The power of establishing boundaries and communicating your needs confidently.
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In this episode, I dive into the process of rebirth and transformation, especially when stepping into a new identity. I share how, during times of growth, you may feel like you're caught between the person you were and the person you're becoming. You'll learn how to handle this in-between space, the importance of visualizing the person you want to become, and how to practice shifting into that new version of yourself.
What you'll learn:
- How to embrace the discomfort and awkwardness of shifting into a new identity
- Why having a vision of the person you want to become is essential in navigating transformation
- How to practice responding as your future self in everyday situations
- The significance of acknowledging and appreciating your old self while embracing new growth
- The importance of patience and self-compassion during the process of transformation
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In this episode, we talk about and explore the freedom that comes with being true to yourself, even if it means being disliked or misunderstood by others. I discuss how trying to please everyone can lead to self-abandonment and how embracing your authentic self, no matter who disagrees, will empower you. You'll learn how healing your self-worth can help you stand firm in your authenticity and attract more aligned relationships.
What you'll learn:* Why it's impossible to be loved by everyone, and why that's a good thing * How to stop abandoning yourself in the pursuit of being liked * The power of standing firm in your authenticity, even if others disagree * How healing your self-worth helps you show up as your true self * Why being disliked or misunderstood can actually be a sign you're doing things right
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In this episode, I dive deep into the idea of taking radical responsibility for our lives and how embracing triggers can lead to personal growth. I explain how being open to uncomfortable moments and reflecting on the role we play in our own struggles can help us step into our empowered, authentic selves. I also introduce tools like the Sensitive Shadow Archetype Quiz and the Unbotherable Workshop to help you uncover blind spots and learn how to use triggers as opportunities for growth.
What you'll learn:
- How to shift from a victim mentality to an empowered mindset.
- The importance of taking radical responsibility in your own life.
- Why triggers are opportunities for growth and healing.
- How to identify your blind spots and what they reveal about your struggles.
- How to use triggers to unlock personal growth and expand your self-awareness.
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In this episode, I discuss the importance of surrendering versus forcing, especially for highly sensitive people. I explore how embracing the natural ebbs and flows of our energy, rather than constantly pushing ourselves, is key to thriving and finding peace. I share my personal experience as a second time mom and offer practical insights on how to slow down, release control, and trust that the right answers will come when we allow space for them.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How can I stop feeling guilty when I don't feel productive or inspired?
- What can I do when I'm frustrated because things aren’t going as planned?
- How can I manage my need for constant achievement and perfectionism?
- What does it mean to "surrender" and how does it help me heal?
- How can I navigate times of uncertainty or feeling "stuck" in life?
- What are the benefits of slowing down and trusting the process instead of forcing results?
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In this episode, I dive into the power of using triggers as opportunities for personal growth and healing. I share how seemingly minor frustrations, like a chipped nail or a social media post that doesn’t perform, can reveal deeper insecurities and lead to valuable lessons when approached with the right mindset. I explain how to transform these moments into a chance for up-leveling and self-discovery.
What you'll learn:
- How to reframe frustrations and challenges as opportunities for growth
- The importance of using triggers to uncover and heal deep-rooted insecurities
- A practical mindset shift: turning "Why me?" into "What can I learn from this?"
- How embracing triggers can fast-track your personal development and manifestation
- How to manage and neutralize triggers using a step-by-step process (Learn how in my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our Un-Botherable Workshop)
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In this episode, I discuss the challenges highly sensitive people (HSPs) often face in friendships, particularly the tendency to overgive and feel unappreciated. I share insights from my work with clients who struggle with abandonment wounds and the patterns of overcompensating to avoid rejection. By healing your self-worth and understanding your own needs, you can shift away from overgiving and create healthier, more balanced friendships.
What you'll learn:
- How overgiving in friendships can stem from abandonment wounds and insecurity
- The importance of assessing your energy in friendships and whether you're giving from a genuine place or out of anxiety
- Why it’s essential to unapologetically own your desires in friendships and not settle for unfulfilling relationships
- How to heal your self-worth to stop feeling the need to earn love and validation through overgiving
- The benefits of letting go of misaligned friendships and creating space for more authentic connections
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In this episode, I reflect on how my relationship with my husband, who is not highly sensitive, has been a journey of growth and healing for both of us. I share the lessons I've learned about embracing our differences and using them to complement each other’s lives. I also discuss how healing my self-worth allowed me to step into a healthy, loving relationship and how we can all thrive in relationships, whether we're with an HSP or not, by learning to accept ourselves first.
What you will learn:
- How embracing differences in a relationship can lead to personal growth and strength
- The importance of healing your self-worth to build healthy relationships
- How to accept your partner’s unique qualities without trying to change them
- Ways to communicate your needs confidently in any relationship
- How to use challenges in relationships as opportunities for healing and self-awareness
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In this episode, I share the story of how I landed a book deal with Penguin Random House (!!) and the lessons I’ve learned along the way! I talk about how navigating through triggers, criticism, and insecurity has been essential for my growth and manifestation process. These experiences have helped me heal my self-worth and become the person capable of achieving big dreams. I encourage you to embrace challenges as opportunities for expansion and trust that your dreams are meant for you. This journey is all about showing up, healing, and believing in yourself, no matter the obstacles.
What you'll learn:
- How triggers and criticism are opportunities for growth
- Why healing your self-worth is key to manifesting your desires
- The importance of showing up and staying committed even when facing rejection
- How to use discomfort as a stepping stone to becoming the person you need to be to reach your goals
- The power of embracing your dreams and taking inspired action toward them
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In this episode, we're talking about why we often take things personally, especially as highly sensitive people, and how those feelings are actually tied to our own insecurities. I talk about how healing your self-worth can help dissolve the tendency to assume others are judging you, empowering you to let go of these negative thoughts and embrace self-compassion. It's time that you shift your perspective and shake up what you thought you knew.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why taking things personally often stems from insecurities within yourself
- How healing your self-worth can dissolve the tendency to assume others are judging you
- The importance of viewing situations neutrally and not through the lens of your insecurities
- Practical ways to shift your mindset and stop assuming people are criticizing you
- Why other people are often too focused on their own lives to judge you as much as you think
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Learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!
The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!
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In this episode, we're diving into a powerful mindset shift that can help reduce anxiety and improve your experience of challenging situations. By adopting the perspective of "What if it goes better than expected?" I share about how reframing anxious thoughts can lead to better outcomes, increase your inner peace, and help you manage uncertainty with more confidence!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How to shift from anxiety and fear to optimism about the unknown
- The impact of changing your perspective on outcomes and managing stress
- How to embrace challenges and view them as opportunities for growth
- Practical ways to reduce mental suffering before an event even happens
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of setting boundaries with yourself, a practice that has helped me feel more empowered, grounded, and in control. We dive into the ways you can take ownership of your experience by recognizing where you feel resentful, burnt out, or anxious, and how setting personal boundaries can help alleviate these feelings. From establishing clear boundaries around time, social media, and self-talk to learning how to redirect ruminating thoughts, setting boundaries with yourself empowers you to thrive. By implementing these boundaries, you can regain mental energy, reduce anxiety, and improve your overall sense of self-respect.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How setting boundaries with yourself can help you feel more empowered and less overwhelmed
- Practical ways to create boundaries around time, social media, and self-talk
- How to redirect anxious and ruminating thoughts and stop them from draining your energy
- Why taking ownership of your experience and keeping your side of the street clean is crucial for personal growth
- The power of small shifts in boundaries to create lasting change and more peace in your life
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In this episode of Sensitive & Empowered, Matt and I dive into the topic of self-trust and chat through big questions like why highly sensitive people struggle to trust themselves, what it looks like when you don't trust yourself, and HOW you can begin to trust yourself after a lifetime of not being able to do so.
As always, we get vulnerable, share our personal experiences, and provide you with actionable takeaways that'll leave you empowered and inspired to embark on your own self-trust journey.
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In today's episode, I guide you through the powerful practice of connecting with your highest self and using that version of you as a blueprint to navigate life’s challenges - not only this upcoming year but ANY TIME. You'll learn how triggers and obstacles aren't meant to stop you but to serve as opportunities for growth and healing, isn't that wild? By tapping into the confident, authentic version of yourself aka your highest self, you'll be able to face discomfort, heal insecurities, and take aligned actions toward the life you want. And, let's not forget how to respond to certain situations and how this approach can lead to greater confidence, self-acceptance, and alignment with your goals!
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to connect with your highest self and use it as a guide for navigating life’s challenges
- Why triggers and obstacles are opportunities for growth and healing
- How to shift from feeling insecure to responding confidently in difficult situations
- The importance of embracing discomfort and seeing it as part of your journey
- How to practice self-acceptance and alignment with your true self in real-life scenarios
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In this episode, I dive into the challenges of stepping into your authentic self, especially when it comes to navigating pushback from others. Inspired by my group program, Breaking the Good Girl Cycle, I discuss how highly sensitive women can transition from being people-pleasers to confident, boundary-setting individuals without the guilt. We explore the discomfort that arises when you change the way you show up in relationships and how it’s essential to allow others to have their own experience. I share stories from my clients who have gone through similar struggles and how they’ve navigated these challenges while remaining true to themselves.
What you will learn in this episode:
- How to handle pushback when you shift into your authentic, empowered self
- Why it's important to let others have their own experience and not feel responsible for their emotions
- How setting boundaries can impact your relationships, and why that’s okay
- The power of standing firm in your new authentic version, even when it’s uncomfortable
- Why holding two truths at once (feeling guilty yet empowered) is part of your growth
This episode is an invitation to stop people-pleasing and start living as the empowered, confident person you were always meant to be.
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In this episode, I share the power of quiet confidence and how embracing your authentic self can transform your life. As a highly sensitive person (HSP), you may feel pressure to be more extroverted or outgoing, but true confidence comes from being unapologetically yourself, whether that means being more reserved or preferring deep, meaningful conversations. I dive into how accepting your quiet nature and stepping into radical self-acceptance can help you show up confidently in any situation, without fear of judgment. This episode is a call to embrace who you truly are and carry yourself with confidence.
What you will learn in this episode:
- How embracing your authentic self leads to true confidence
- Why quiet confidence is just as powerful as loud, extroverted confidence
- How to stop second-guessing yourself and fully accept your quiet nature
- The importance of building self-worth and self-acceptance to feel grounded in who you are
- How embracing your authenticity can positively impact your relationships and how others perceive you
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In this episode, I dive into the powerful connection between self-worth and manifestation, sharing how improving your self-worth can help you manifest your deepest desires. I talk about how I learned manifestation isn't just about thinking positively—it's about aligning your actions with your higher self and becoming the person who already has what you want. Through my own journey of manifesting a dream opportunity, I explain how triggers and challenges are actually opportunities for growth on the path to manifestation.
What you'll learn:
- How self-worth directly impacts your ability to manifest what you desire
- The importance of aligning your actions with your ultimate goals
- How to take aligned actions despite discomfort or fear of rejection
- Why challenges and triggers are opportunities to grow into your next-level self
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In today’s episode, we dive into a powerful lesson that will change the way you approach your relationships and manage stress, especially during the busy holiday season. If you’re someone who constantly feels the need to manage others’ emotions, fix situations, and ensure everyone around you is happy and comfortable, this episode is for you. I’ll teach you how to let go of this overwhelming need to "fix" others and why allowing people the dignity of their own experience is not only freeing but crucial for your own emotional well-being.
As we unpack this idea, I share insights from my personal life and how I learned to stop trying to control others’ feelings, including a powerful story about my husband. You’ll learn how shifting this mindset can help you feel more grounded, resilient, and unbotherable in all situations.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The importance of allowing others to have their own experience without trying to manage or control their emotions
- How the need to "fix" others is rooted in a fear of discomfort and rejection
- Why constantly trying to make others happy can lead to burnout, stress, and chronic illness
- How to cultivate healthy empathy without carrying the emotional burdens of others
- The role self-worth plays in learning to let go of controlling behaviors and how to heal it
- A powerful story illustrating the importance of letting go of control in relationships and allowing others their own journey
This episode will help you shift out of the "people-pleasing" mindset and embrace a healthier, more balanced way of interacting with others, especially during stressful times like the holidays. If you’ve been feeling the weight of managing everyone’s experience, it’s time to release that burden and step into a space of greater self-care and self-trust.
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In this episode, I dive into the concept of becoming "unbotherable" and how Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) can thrive in any environment, no matter what life throws at them. As an HSP, external circumstances—like lack of sleep, stressful situations, or challenging behaviors from others—can easily disrupt our inner peace. However, the key is learning how not to let the outside world control your internal experience.
You'll hear about how I’ve embraced this idea in my own life, especially as a mom balancing totally unpredictable days. I share practical tools I use to stay grounded, even when external situations challenge my sense of calm. One of the tools I use is a six-step process for managing and neutralizing triggers, which helps me regain my center, even during tough moments.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to shift from reacting to responding in tough situations
- Ways to maintain internal peace, even when external circumstances are challenging
- Why it’s important to view difficult moments as opportunities for growth
- A six-step process for managing triggers that you can use in real-time, no matter where you are
- The mindset shift required to stop letting external chaos control your internal state
This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to stop being controlled by the stresses of daily life and start thriving as an HSP.
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In today's episode, I talk about strategies for managing and neutralizing triggers, especially as a highly sensitive person (HSP). We talk about the importance of grounding yourself before entering challenging situations, setting boundaries, and taking ownership of your energy. Hit play to be encouraged! I promise you need to hear this!
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In this episode, Matt and I discuss the difference between having needs and being needy. We explore why it’s common for Highly Sensitive People to feel “needy” in their relationships, and share ways you can reframe having needs as a sensitive person. The conversation thoroughly explores how to discern when a need should be met by others, and when it should be met by ourselves. Having needs can feel vulnerable, and it’s important to normalize having conversations about our needs. Come join us in feeling empowered to have your needs met too, you deserve it!
Links from today's episode:
- Authentic Relating & Empowerment for HSP
- Blog post referenced by and written by Matt
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In today's episode, I discuss the powerful idea that no one can make you feel a certain way and how adopting this mindset can transform your life. I explain how taking ownership of your emotional responses can lead to greater peace and control. I share practical examples, including a frustrating customer service situation that I'm dealing with right now, plus parenting challenges, to illustrate how you can choose your reactions and regulate your nervous system! It's not easy but it can be done! Hit play for some encouragement!
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In today's episode, I discuss the importance of building self-trust through taking action before you're ready. I share how a lack of self-trust can lead to overthinking, second-guessing, and inaction. Drawing on a pivotal moment in my life when I moved to California for an internship with very little self-belief, stepping out of my comfort zone, and being authentic helped me build my self-trust. The answers truly lie within each of us - hit play to hear more and be encouraged!
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In today's episode, I discuss one of my favorite topics: empowered discomfort and choosing your discomfort. This concept is crucial for anyone, especially highly sensitive people, who want to build self-confidence and trust themselves. Through real-life examples from my coaching program, I illustrate how vulnerability and honest conversations, although uncomfortable, are essential for building self-trust and authenticity. This approach to managing discomfort is key to healing past wounds, overcoming fear of judgment, and achieving a powerful sense of self-worth.
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In today's episode, I discuss the idea of expanding your capacity through life's challenges. These situations serve us by promoting growth and evolution, making us stronger whether dealing with personal setbacks or professional disappointments, it's important to view challenges as opportunities for development. In this episode, I showcase how facing adversity teaches valuable lessons, such as speaking up, understanding one's optimal environment, and becoming more independent. The key takeaway is to shift from a 'why me?' mindset to a 'let's go' attitude, seeing difficulties as chances for growth, fostering resilience, and returning to our authentic selves.
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In today's episode, we're diving into the concept of living in alignment as a highly sensitive person, challenging the misconception that alignment is always easy and feels good. I explain how choosing to follow our intuition and align with our true selves often involves discomfort and facing our biggest insecurities. Through my journey from the corporate world to starting my blog, I show you how commitment and facing discomfort can lead to growth, healing, and living a life filled with passion and fulfillment.
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In this episode of Sensitive & Empowered, Matt and I discuss our personal journeys with self-abandonment and how we've shifted from always being available to others to becoming discerning about who gets access to us. We discuss how you can manage the guilt for prioritizing yourself when you've always been available to others and Matt leads us through four powerful questions you can ask yourself to get to the root of why you're self-abandoning in any given situation.
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Connecting with your self-abandoning part (ask the part these 4 questions)
What feeling are you protecting me from?
What is the emotional need you are fulfilling?
What are you afraid would happen if you stopped self-abandoning?
How can I nourish you? (ask the part)
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In this episode, I discuss the challenges we face as highly sensitive people (HSPs), particularly women, when we cling to the 'good girl' identity. I explore how deeply ingrained behaviors from childhood can lead to chronic stress and health issues in adulthood due to a lack of healthy boundaries. I emphasize the importance of balancing empathy and kindness with self-care, and outline the steps needed to develop a new, empowered identity. I introduce the concept of the 'authentic woman' and highlight the critical role of awareness, emotional processing, and setting boundaries in achieving a healthier, more balanced life.
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In today's episode, we're talking all about the importance of intuition for highly sensitive people and the need to trust yourself and move past the fear of others' opinions. I share techniques like breath work, meditation, and EFT tapping to manage anxiety BUT ultimately, address the deeper issues of low self-worth and self-abandonment. The significance of keeping promises to oneself to build self-trust and shares personal anecdotes about trusting your intuition is so important. Tune in to be encouraged to develop a regular practice of meditation, observe body reactions, and be playful with your intuition.
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In today's episode, I share about my intense week dealing with a wildfire near my home and the subsequent evacuation...also dealing with husband actually being head on and in it as a volunteer firefighter! We talk about the importance of remaining grounded and resilient in chaos- because the truth is; highly sensitive people can thrive in imperfect circumstances by cultivating their own inner strength and flexibility. The fact is- ideal conditions aren't necessary for well-being and that's not realistic, either. It's time to view your challenges as opportunities for growth and empowerment, embrace discomfort, and build resilience.
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In today's episode, we talk about the challenges of being a people pleaser, particularly highlighting the 'good girl' archetype that many highly sensitive women identify with. We explore the internal conflicts and conditioning that lead to self-abandonment and the fear of offending others. It's time to reflect on what you ACTUALLY gain from these behaviors and I'm giving insight into how to begin changing these patterns. Through my personal experience and client success stories, I'm going to illustrate the transformative power of stepping into your authentic self and setting healthy boundaries.
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In today's episode, we discuss the concept of the 'good girl' identity and its impact on highly sensitive women. I explain the four archetypes: perfectionism and achievement, over-responsible relationships, disconnection from self, and the nice girl. I also emphasize the importance of moving from a 'good girl' mentality to becoming an authentic woman, highlighting the benefits of self-awareness and personal growth. Hit play and let's overcome self-abandoning behaviors!
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In today's episode, we talk about how to manage personal triggers and emotional responses as a highly sensitive person (HSP). I touch on the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and learning and share a recent personal experience of handling negative comments and messages on social media, explaining the emotional impact and the strategies used to remain unaffected. In this episode I also highlight the significance of setting boundaries, recognizing when others project their insecurities onto you, and the practice of mental techniques such as cord-cutting to protect one's peace. The ultimate message here is about choosing to be less affected by external triggers and seeking growth from difficult experiences.
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I'm pregnant with my second baby! And it was a journey to get here.
In this episode, we're getting deep and talking about my journey of struggling with miscarriages. I reveal how I experienced multiple miscarriages, questioning my ability to have more children after successfully carrying my first daughter. I talk about how a divine intervention led me to a fertility doctor who finally gave me the answers I was looking for.
Of course in this episode, I highlight the importance of trusting the process, having faith, and trusting your intuition. With this episode, I hope to give inspiration to others going through similar experiences, because no one is alone and there's always a reason behind the struggles.
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In today's episode, we're talking about the topic of rejection, particularly how it affects Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). We dive into practical advice on how to view rejection as an opportunity for growth and self-improvement and look at rejection from a neutral perspective, analyze their insecurities, and focus on personal development. I also emphasize the importance of self-worth independent of external validation. This episode will empower you to view life challenges as chances to become stronger and more confident versions of yourself.
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In today's episode, we are talking about comparison. You may have heard the saying, "Comparison is the thief of joy". And it's so true, particularly for highly sensitive people (HSPs). As always in this episode I share my personal experiences with perfectionism and comparison, highlighting the importance of staying true to myself and building self-worth. In this episode you'll be encouraged to focus on your own paths, set boundaries, and view inspiring comparisons as motivation rather than a source of self-doubt.
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In today's episode, we talk about the importance of making quicker decisions and building self-trust as a highly sensitive person (HSP). I share my personal story, including moving to California on a whim and starting her HSP membership, to illustrate how action and self-trust can lead to confidence and life-changing opportunities. Hit play to be encouraged to trust your intuition, overcome overthinking, and avoid seeking external validation. Self-trust is built through taking action and learning to support yourself through challenges - you got this!
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In today's episode, we talk about the importance of tuning out external noise to reconnect with one's authentic self. I share my personal journey from sidelining my creative passions to rediscovering my love for writing, which led me to start a blog and eventually write a book. There are so many challenges and rewards of living in alignment with one's true self, on top of addressing the societal pressures that can lead individuals astray. In this episode learn how to stay true to yourself and the significance of understanding what genuinely lights YOU up.
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In this episode, we're discussing the importance of not letting others' perceptions determine your self-worth. Highlighting real-life examples and personal experiences, I explore why people might form negative opinions, including past traumas and differing social preferences. She emphasizes the value of authenticity, emotional intelligence, and the need for highly sensitive people to manage triggers. Staying true to yourself despite external judgments and the importance of self-acceptance is so important as an HSP. Hit play and let's dive in!
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In today's episode, we talk about how highly sensitive people (HSPs) can navigate life with empowerment and confidence despite feeling frustrated when others don't share their level of empathy and care. We also talk about the need for HSPs to build self-worth and self-confidence to become leaders and positively impact the world. Hit play to hear about the importance of self-acceptance and viewing sensitivity as a special gift rather than a burden.
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Today's episode is all about who you're actually BEING when life feels hard. We talk about the importance of personal growth through the challenges we face, of course sharing my personal take and client stories that highlight the significance of stepping out of default responses and learning to navigate life with empowerment and self-trust. Hit play for a much-needed reminder that life's challenges often serve as a deep reflection on how to find opportunities for growth.
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In today's episode, we talk about five actionable steps for highly sensitive people to improve self-worth and confidence when feeling "not good enough" or being overly self-critical. We cover positive self-focus, inner child compassion, the importance of supportive social connections, physical movement, and the powerful practice of EFT tapping (SUCH a huge game changer!). As always this episode provides practical techniques for self-love and empathy to help you tackle moments of self-doubt and enhance your overall well-being.
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In today's episode, we're talking about the pervasive issue of external validation and how it impacts our lives. I share my personal experience with the addiction to external validation, fueled by social media and past insecurities (are you ready to let that go, too?!) Learn how to identify and address these triggers, understand the importance of self-validation, and find opportunities for growth and healing. Hit play in for a heartfelt and insightful discussion on becoming more self-reliant and resilient!
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Does it feel HARD for you to slow down? Maybe you're worried about "falling behind", disappointing others, or not living up to your potential. In this Sensitive & Empowered conversation, Matt and I get vulnerable and share our experiences with struggling to prioritize ourselves, what we're doing to change that, and practical things you can do as an HSP or empath to show yourself that YOU matter.
In this conversation, we cover:
- Different ways we may neglect ourselves
- What we get out of overgiving ourselves to others
- Practical things we can to do prioritize ourselves
- Finding ways to show ourselves that we MATTER
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In today's episode, we explore the profound impact of people pleasing, challenging the notion that it is purely selfless (trust me - you'll gasp just like I did!). We talk about how people pleasing often stems from avoiding personal discomfort, the importance of expanding our tolerance for discomfort, and choosing to speak up for ourselves- even when it feels challenging. Hit play for practical advice and inspiration for you to shift your perspective on discomfort and people pleasing!
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In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of self-trust for highly sensitive people (HSPs). I'm sharing insights into why HSPs often struggle with self-confidence and self-reliance, tracing it back to childhood experiences and societal misunderstandings, the need for self-awareness, and of course practical steps to actually build self-trust, starting with small daily actions. As always this episode gives you real-life examples and provides actionable advice for you to take away right now!
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In this final episode of the six-part relationships series, we talk about the concept of emotional triggers and implications for highly sensitive people (HSPs) in relationships and how triggers can expose unmet needs or past wounds and of course, examples to illustrate how individuals can take ownership of their reactions and emotions. I give tools and practices to transform from feeling anxious and defensive to peaceful and confident. You ready?
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In today's episode, we dive into the topic of inner healing and personal development within relationships, specifically focusing on the anxious overthinker archetype. I talk about my journey of transforming my relationship through self-work and how it positively influenced my husband to also engage in personal development. I also touch on the underlying causes of relationship anxiety such as anxious attachment styles, and strategies for individuals to work through their anxieties to foster healthier, more secure relationships. I passionately advocate for the importance of internal work and self-regulation as foundations for building stronger, more peaceful connections with others - tune in to hear how!
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In today's episode, we focus on the 'misunderstood empath' archetype. We dive into the struggles faced by highly sensitive people, particularly in relationships, focusing on feelings of being misunderstood, avoiding situations due to overwhelming energy, and seeking acceptance. Of course, this episode also offers insights, tools, and encouragement to embrace your sensitivity, set boundaries, and foster self-acceptance to transform relationships.
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We are diving into Part THREE of the 6-Part Relationships Series where we’re diving into each of the HSP Relationship Archetypes in preparation for my brand new relationships course for HSPs, Confident & Content Relationships!
In this episode, Matt and I talk about the "Overfunctioning Empath" aka the person who often finds themself feeling overly responsible for everyone else -- their energy, emotions, mood, and overall well-being.
In this conversation, we dive into the deeper reason why HSPs and empaths often feel responsible for everyone else, how to discern between empathy and codependency, and practical steps we can take to avoid rushing in to "save" everyone else.
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In this episode, part 2 of a 6 part relationship series, we dive into the "insecure self-doubter" relationship archetype, particularly focusing on how low self-worth and insecurity can lead to an unhealthy relationship. I also share my personal experience to illustrate exactly how a lack of self-worth caused me to tolerate poor treatment in relationships. This is one you truly don't want to miss!
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In today's episode, part 1 of a 6 part relationship series, we dive into the 'good girl' persona and its challenges for highly sensitive people (HSP's). I discuss the struggle with setting boundaries and expressing needs due to fear and uncertainty. We focus on the people-pleasing good girl archetype, exploring why it forms, how it affects us, and how to slowly step out of this role by accepting discomfort as part of growth and embracing our true selves.
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In today's episode, we talk about the common tendency among highly sensitive persons (HSPs) to choose overwhelm as an excuse to avoid uncomfortable situations and feelings. We, as HSPs, can become easily overwhelmed due to our sensitive nervous systems and today's episode is all about how we can better manage our sensitivity, overcome procrastination, and still achieve our goals.
Recommended complimentary episode - Episode 6: What You Should Know About Energy Leaks
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In this episode, we're talking about a common blind spot among HSPs: letting other people's actions, moods, and energies overly influence your emotional state. Recognizing this disempowerment, advocating for the practice of cutting energetic cords, and encouraging you to take ownership of your feelings and triggers is exactly what you'll get in this episode.
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In today's episode, I share a mindset shift that promotes self-confidence and reduces the urge to overexplain or justify your actions. As a highly-sensitive person, enhancing your self-esteem and how it can transform interactions in both personal and professional settings is right around the corner for you! I encourage you to adopt this mindset of owning your choices confidently without feeling the need to overjustify them!
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In today's episode, we talk about the challenges that highly sensitive people face in relationships, especially when partners are not as sensitive. We talk about feeling misunderstood and how to communicate needs effectively to improve relationships.
In this episode, you'll learn:
-What you personally can take ownership of TODAY to start making changes and noticing a difference
-How to navigate relationships when your partner is quite different from you
-How to communicate needs effectively
-Tips on explaining HSP traits to non-HSP partners
-Advocating for open communication and understanding as key to bridging gaps in relationships
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Today's episode is all about the common struggles of highly sensitive people and why simply focusing on calming techniques and nervous system regulation may not fully address the root causes of overwhelm and overthinking. Through personal experiences and client examples, I explain the importance of understanding the deeper reasons behind our struggles and how these are often interconnected with self-worth & the need for holistic healing and deeper self-awareness to truly address the underlying issues.
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In this episode, Matt and I talk about the challenges HSPs can have leaning into discomfort, and what to do about it. We each share personal stories about leaning into what makes us uncomfortable and how we've managed to come out the other side feeling more empowered. Come and learn new ways to face fears and lean into the discomfort that life can throw at you. On the other side of learning to be with discomfort is a more empowered and peaceful version of you!
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In today's episode, I dive deep into a mindset shift that has been a game changer for me and my clients! I discuss how challenging life circumstances are opportunities for growth and expansion, rather than obstacles meant to make our lives harder.
We are given the exact circumstances we need to practice becoming the person we desire to be and the importance of embracing discomfort as a path to self-improvement is so crucial!
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If you've ever had the feeling that people may not be telling you everything because they're afraid of how you might react, you're not alone.
I had two different people ask me this similar question and knew I had to make a podcast episode on it because it definitely rings true!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About recognizing when you may be reacting too quickly
- How to move through and regulate your emotions
- My simple phrase to let other know you're available to talk to
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The way we carry ourselves impacts how we interact with the world and build relationships with others. And this one simple tweak could have a huge impact on your confidence.
You belong in all the rooms you walk into and I want you to act like it! Because you are a light and you belong.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Some tips to boost your confidence
- That you can always be a light and a leader in your life
- That you sensitivity is your strong suit
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Life doesn't have to be so gosh dang hard all the time.
What if we started treating the scary things in our lives as expirements?? What if that work event we're afraid to go socialize at, we just treat as an experiment?
What about the business you want to start? What if you just try!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why life is so much more fun when you shift your mindset.
- How experimenting can help grow your business.
- The importance of play and flowing through life.
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As an HSP, you have two options: "I hate my sensitivity. How can I hide it so no one finds out?" OR "How can I use my sensitivity as a super power?"
Spoiler: the people who view it as a strength are the ones who will change the world!
You get to decide that as an HSP, you have special gifts and talents that no one else has. You get to bring balance to a world that needs it.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About the effects of hiding and masking your sensitivity
- Why playing small is serving no one
- How to harness your new found super power and THRIVE
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Let me know if this sounds familiar: you feel stuck but you know you're meant for more. You want to take action but you don't know if it's the right action. You're scared to make a mistake or publicly fail.
I know these feelings so deeply but I also know what's on the other side of these fears. So join me in this episode where I give you a loving little pep talk!
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I grew up thinking that I shouldn't have big dreams or go after what I wanted. We are fed this narrative to take it slow and rest and you don't always have to be productive - which is true to a point.
I felt wrong for wanting more. I felt like I had to hide the fact that I was an overachiever. But I've learned to stop apologizing for that. I've learned to be grateful for where I am but always pushing for more if that's what lights me up!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my journey with overachieving
- Why it's important to be grateful with where you are
- That it's okay to be an HSP and ambitious
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As HSPs it can be all too easy to absorb everyone else emotions and energy. This can lead to us feeling drained and tired and not wanting to leave the house.
But what if you could stand confident in your own grounded, calm energy everywhere you went? You get to decide the vibe when you enter a room. It just takes a little confidence and inner self-work. But it will be worth it!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to get out of victim mindset when it comes to "energy vampires"
- Why it's so important to be confident in yourself when entering a room
- How to set the vibe and energy of a room
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Just popping on to let you know I'm taking a quick break to focus on some of my super fun offerings and getting things organized on my end.
In the meantime, listen to Episode 34: How I Started My HSP Business (and any other episodes that pop out at you!)
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If you're anything like me, you're constantly stressing about when the "other shoe is going to drop." Sadly, this is a super common thing for a lot of people. We start to worry when things are going "too well."
It seems counterintuitive but it's something we all face. And I share how I've learned to get through it.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why it's so common to have fears about the "other shoe dropping"
- How you can raise your level of standard happiness
- Why it's important to notice when you start to worry
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As HSPs, we are highly attune to other peoples feelings. Maybe more attune than we'd like to be because we end up compromising our own feelings for others.
It's important for our mental wellbeing to realize that other people's feelings are not for us to control.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to stay firm in your boundaries when it feels selfish
- Why it's not your responsibility to control others' emotions
- How to regulate yourself through the discomfort.
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As HSPs, triggering moments can hit us very hard and at super random times. It can be something small that causes us to blow up and it's totally normal.
Just the other day I was triggered because my husband didn't want to eat pizza...
I'm thankful for the self work I've done because in that moment I was able to realize what was happening and stop myself from starting a fight that didn't need to be a fight.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to empower yourself to move through triggering moments.
- Why showing yourself love and compassion is always the first step.
- How we can gain better awareness of our triggers.
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Sometimes we can feel super guilty about boundaries we set and then wonder if we're being too inflexible. We question whether we're being "too sensitive" about the issue and if we should just grow up and do the thing...
My answer: You can have it both ways! You can set boundaries but you can also do the things when you want to. You can push yourself outside your comfort zone when you want to.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- My thoughts on whether Highly Sensitive People need to be "more flexible"
- That life is not black and white and you can always make a new decision
- Some tips on how to deal with the overwhelm of doing things outside our comfort zone
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It's the holiday season and it can feel like there's a million and one things to do, parties to attend, and friends & family to visit with. Sometimes we can make ourselves sick with dread thinking about it.
But your to-do list doesn't have to be filled with dread!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my top tips for getting through situations you're dreading
- A simple phrase I use to calm my nerves and anxiety
- How you can make it through this holiday season cool and collected
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In this Sensitive & Empowered series, Matt and I talk about how we can navigate life's challenges through an empowering and expansive lens, instead of feeling like a victim to our circumstances.
We discuss our personal experiences with breaking old habits, going through hard times, and how all of this is part of a divine plan that brings us closer to the highest version of ourselves.
This is an inspiring and empowering conversation that will shift the way you view your current circumstances.
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Navigating the holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person should be an Olympic sport. Between numerous parties, outings, and big family gatherings, it can feel like a recipe for overwhelm.
In this super exclusive sneak peek into The Sensitive and Soulful Vault, you'll learn:
- About my top tips for handling holiday stress
- How to deal with grief during the holidays
- About ways to cope with overstimulation
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Join me in this episode as I share my feelings on life's challenging and triggering moments. I recently had a very real and raw moment where my high self-worth allowed me to see past the comments of someone and not let it ruin my whole day.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About healing your self-worth to take on life's challenges
- Why it's important to know that you are worthy and valuable as you are.
- How to not take things so personally.
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It can be common for HSPs to not want to be in limelight. We shy away from compliments and tone down our achievements.
We could do this because of how we were raised or because we just don't want to make other people feel bad.
Well I'm here to tell you to SHINE!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my experience with being judged while chasing my dreams
- Why we tend to hide away from the spotlight
- About getting over the discomfort of being seen and moving into your best life
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This audio was originally recorded in August 2022 for The Sensitive & Soulful Members (now "The Vault"). If these types of "trainings" are something you'd like access to, please send me a DM on Instagram @lifebyalissa
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You can be a kind-hearted, empathetic person without burning yourself out.
With so much going on in the world today, it can be extra painful for Highly Sensitive People. It can be overwhelming and heavy and hard to navigate.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About having healthy boundaries around your empathy
- How you can use your compassionate, sensitive heart without burning out
- About the importance of making an impact without losing yourself
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Tell me if these thoughts sound familiar:
"I just need to learn a little bit more..."
"Once I read this book, then everything will fall into place..."
"I've read all the things but it's still not working!"
I know, cause I've been there. It can be so frustrating when things aren't working out like you'd hope. Maybe your business hasn't taken off or your scared to take time off and rest.
Join me in this episode where I share some tough love and real life examples of how to get unstuck!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to get unstuck
- Why it may be time to put the books down
- About my top tip for implementing new things
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I recorded this from my bed today because sometimes you just need to be as cozy and comfy as possible and I'm giving you permission to do the same.
We are always capable of doing all the things but that doesn't mean we have the capacity, and that's okay!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to know when you're approaching burn out
- About some solid steps to avoid this
- Why it's important to have things that energize you
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In this episode, Matt and I unpack the hot topic of vulnerability.
We share our relationship with vulnerability and how transformative it's been for us.
Vulnerability is not easy. Actually, it's terrifying and it takes a lot of courage to overcome the fear of revealing our most authentic selves -- the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Come spend 30 minutes with us and learn how we've learned to overcome some of the fears we have around vulnerability, and how it has transformed our lives and businesses for the better.
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This is such a good episode and reminder from March 2022.
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Our heart starts racing, our stomach drops to the floor, and we feel under attack. Even if you're not an HSP, criticism is painful to receive and in all honesty, it can bring out our Hyper Sensitivity.
Sometimes the feedback and criticism is there to genuinely help up and sometimes it's just a mean troll on the internet. Either way, our bodies tend to react in the same way and so we need healthy ways to cope with these feelings.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why criticism affects up so much.
- How to discern hurtful criticism versus helpful criticism.
- How to deal with feedback from loved ones.
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Growing up as an HSP, we would tend to notice the emotions of everyone around us and at such a young age it could be hard to discern if they were mad at us or something else. Sadly, we've internalized that as adults and can often feel guilty if people are upset.
The good news? You can free yourself from these feelings.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my struggles with low self-worth
- Why it's important to feel safe in your self
- About the power of setting yourself free
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Join me for this quick tip on how to immediately reduce overwhelm!
Look, I get it. We are busy with jobs and family and friends that when we get a free moment we are overwhelmed and don't know what to do. We get so worried with making the "right choice" instead of just making a choice.
The quickest way to get over indecision is by making a decision!
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Life by Alissa started as a blog with hardly any readers or followers on social media. But I was still so fired up to get up at 5am to write before my corporate job or write on the weekends or whenever I could find free time.
It wasn't easy but it was worth it. This journey has been so fulfilling and empowering. So, I want to invite you to explore the things the light you up!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why HSPs tend to be entrepreneurs.
- About my journey being a business owner.
- Why it's so important to follow your dreams!
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This was one of my very first episodes and also a favorite because I still talk about and believe in the importance of triggers and how they can help us grow.
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Triggers can show up in all sorts of ways - from an immediate emotional reaction like anger or sadness to a physical gut reaction like shaking, feeling sick, or nauseous. It can be overwhelming and happen so suddenly that we aren't aware until we're deep in the feels.
It can be easy to blame others when we're triggered but instead we should empower ourselves to find the root cause of the issue and why what that person did triggered us in the first place. Turn the focus inward and respect yourself enough to work through the problems.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to know when you're being triggered
- What triggers actually mean
- How to find the root cause of these emotions
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Manifestation might feel a little too "woo-woo" for some people but it's always been part and honestly feels second nature at this point.
If you've been struggling to manifest your desires and what you want in life, listen to this episode for some inspiration because I am bursting at the seams with this manifestation story!
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We tend to hold things so tightly and stress about the details when really we come make it so much more fun!
I try to stop and ask myself regularly, "How can I make this more fun?" and it's such a mind shifter!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About the art of letting go and taking the first step.
- How to trust yourself more.
- About adding more fun to your life!
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This one's too good not to re-share! Originally published December 28th, 2021.
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When every weird look, snide remark, or unfriendly punctuation in a text can cause us to go into a tailspin - it's easy to see that we may take things a little too personally.
Because we are constantly taking in more information than others, we tend to notice every mood change or every slight difference in a person's communication which causes us to feel as if things are our fault or direct at us.
But ready for some ground breaking news?!
9 times out of 10, another person's behavior or mood is not your fault or even your responsibility (this is just my own opinion).
I know you don't want to take things personally but it's just the way our brains are wired. But it's time to break free of this self-imposed prison and find joy and happiness in not taking things personally.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The number one secret to stop taking things personal.
- Tools to use in daily life when you notice you're taking things personally.
- About how I broke free of this cycle.
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How do you balance being Highly Sensitive and being an over achiever? Because we want to do all things and take advantage of all our life has to offer but we can easily get overwhelmed and dysregulated if we aren't careful.
Yes, you should push yourself outside your comfort zone but do it in a safe way where you can practice embracing expansion and ensuring you have space for self-care.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About the importance of grounding yourself amidst chaos.
- How I've managed my jam-packed summer schedule (with a 14-month old)!
- Why you should push yourself out of your comfort zone more often.
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My spiritual practice changed my life. It gave me a sense of freedom and expansion that I didn't know was possible. It helped me enjoy my life so much more and surrender with grace and ease.
We are just one small part of a larger whole and realizing that has been so freeing and supportive.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About how I found my spiritual practice
- How meditation and yoga can be so powerful for HSPs
- About the fun and magic of asking for and seeing signs in your life
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Happy 100 Episodes!! Thank you so much for being here!
Join me on this very special episode with someone who had a HUGE impact on my HSP journey, Dr. Ray Gin.
Dr. Ray Gin is a graduate of the Southern California University of Health Sciences. He is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and has been in private practice for 22 years. He maintains a practice in Laguna Hills, CA. He is a published author, media personality, and lectures nationwide. Previously, he was a radio host for a prime time talk radio show on health.
Gin discovered the connection between food intolerances/sensitivities and significant emotional traumas over 14 years ago and has helped many people regain their ability to enjoy foods and previously triggering environmental things again. His search for methods to help bring this liberating process to more people who suffer has brought him to develop the groundbreaking Emotional Allergy Technique™.
Learn more about Dr. Gin's New Course
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Being Highly Sensitive comes with so many unique and wonderful gifts. Sometimes we view these as bad things but I'm here to tell you how amazing they are!
Before you listen, I recommend you take the Empath Archetype Quiz so you know which one to listen for in this episode!
However, you can still get so much out of this because all the traits I talk about are present in all of us!
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I knew having a daughter was going to change my entire life and that your children are your greatest teachers...and whew, it's the truth!
Through parenting my daughter, I'm able to parent myself too and heal parts of my inner child that I didn't know needed healing and it's been such a beautiful experience.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About some of my struggles as a parent.
- How I'm able to heal parts of my inner child.
- That there is such beauty in your intense sensitivity.
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Burnout is real and can be tricky to navigate especially if you're like me who is a chronic overachiever and highly motivated?
We can feel ourselves on the edge of burnout but we don't want to stop and pause, we don't want to lose all the ground we've worked so hard to cover...
But I'm learning to give myself space when burnout starts to pop up and I encourage you to do the same.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my experiences with burnout
- How I'm currently tackling burnout symptoms
- Why it's so important to choose yourself first
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(Trigger warning: miscarriage)
The past few weeks have been such a rollercoaster ride...full of happy, light-me-up moments and moments of complete struggle, hurt, and confusion.
I had to take time off to give myself space and time to feel these feelings and move through them. I hope this episode gives you permission to do the same when needed.
Join me in this episode as I share about triggering moments, happy moments, and deep sorrowful moments.
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An oldie but a goodie! (Originally published September 27th, 2021)
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Maybe you grew up being told your emotions were "too much" or you were in a household where it was literally unsafe to express how you were feeling...now as an adult you find it difficult to handle these emotions and feelings. As I currently work through feelings of grief in my own life, philosophies on Emotional Regulation have been coming up a lot. It can be so much easier to numb out or blow up instead of just feeling the feelings and moving on.
Growth, expansion, and a stronger version of yourself is on the other side of your emotions. You must be willing to move through them in order to live your healthiest life.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to deal with your emotions in a healthy way.
- Knowing the difference between over-regulation and under-regulation.
- Some tools to move through your emotions instead of shoving them down.
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Today's episode is such a treat and I hope you love listening to it as much as I loved recording it I felt so nourished after this conversation with Graciela and I hope you will too!
Graciela Rasor is a healer, intuitive and multidimensional creative. She uses her many tools including breathwork, Human Design, Reiki, art therapy, Gateless writing and behavioral psychology to help her clients and community recognize the magic, gifts and wholeness within.
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The other week I hosted an amazing virtual retreat for HSPs and it gave me so much life. I had tons of positive feedback on this meditation and I wanted to share it with my podcast listeners too!
Like I mention in the recording, take some time to journal about your highest self and how she moves through the world and then come back to this meditation any time you need to reconnect with her. She's always there.
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Join me and my first official podcast guest as we talk all about the trauma of not feeling seen as a Highly Sensitive Person. Marina is the perfect person to bring on for this topic!
Marina Yanay-Triner is the compassionate somatic coach, published author, trauma suvivor and expert on top summits and podcasts on the topics of trauma, the nervous system and emotional healing. She has supported thousands with big visions who felt stuck through her 1-1 coaching, group programs and online courses.
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Sometimes it can be really hard to tell the difference between being nice and self-sacrificing. It's hard to say no to people we care about and it can feel very dysregulating.
Life gets better when you learn to take care of yourself first, set those boundaries, and show yourself that it's safe.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About people-pleasing tendencies
- The difference between self-sacrificing and being nice
- How boundaries can help you
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We all just want to be seen and accepted for who we truly are. In the age of social media it can often feel like we're yelling into the void and no one is answering. I've felt like this so often while running my business and I want to tell you that it gets easier. It all starts with your inner child.In this episode, you'll learn: How to tell if your inner child is in charge of your emotions About the importance of seeing yourself first That you are amazing and perfect just the way you are🌸 🌸 🌸Enroll now in The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth CourseFollow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissaLearn more: sensitiveandsoulful.comThe Sensitive & Soulful Show is managed by Happy Pod Productions
I remember feeling like I was along on this journey. I was feeling so misunderstood and trying to fit into a box so people wouldn't think I was weird or "too much". I didn't feel accepted because I wasn't accepting myself.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why it's so important to accept yourself first.
- About the things you can do to feel like you belong.
- How to build confidence in who you truly are.
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As a non-HSP, it can be hard to understand what HSPs go through. While it's not good or bad to be an HSP or not, there are some major differences between the two and it's important that both sides understand each other.
We can learn to support and encourage each other but it first starts with empathy. So here I am to cast some light on what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- That being an HSP is a genetic trait (not something that is learned).
- About some tell tale signs someone is Highly Sensitive.
- How we can balance each other instead of making life hard for the other.
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As an HSP, it can be so tough to keep putting yourself out there when people judge you or say mean things. I've dealt with this as an HSP business owner and I'm here to tell you that it does get easier. In this episode, you'll learn: About my confidence journey as an HSP business owner How important it is to trust yourself and have your own back Why you should keep showing up for yourself even when it's hard🌸 🌸 🌸Get the replay of The Sensitive & Worthy WorkshopApply for The Soulful HSP Business MastermindJoin me inside The Sensitive & Soulful VaultFollow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissaLearn more: sensitiveandsoulful.comEnroll now in The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth CourseThe Sensitive & Soulful Show is managed by Happy Pod Productions
"I should be doing more." A thought that pops into my head A LOT. Especially as a new mom. We can often be consumed by what others are doing and compare ourselves but there is so much freedom in just trusting yourself and letting go of what others are doing.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my struggles with comparison as a new mom.
- Why it's so important to let go of guilt and trust yourself.
- How being in alignment is better for everyone!
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You know what's so amazing? We get to make our life as special as we want! We get to have our fizzy little drinks in the afternoon and light a candle when we want and take a deep breath of fresh air. We can make our lives magical. I know it can be all too easy to get caught up in life and the endless to-do list and get overwhelmed by all we have to and want to accomplish but we can also enjoy our lives right now exactly how they are! In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's important to slow down and enjoy the little moments The small things you can do today to enjoy your life a little bit more Why HSPs have an easier time finding the joy in everyday moments🌸 🌸 🌸Join me inside The Sensitive & Soulful VaultFollow along on Instagram: @lifebyalissaLearn more: sensitiveandsoulful.comEnroll now in The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth CourseThe Sensitive & Soulful Show is managed by Happy Pod Productions
I had someone unsubscribe from my email list and I wasn't triggered by it! My stomach didn't drop when I read it. I didn't go into a negative shame spiral thinking no one wanted to hear what I had to say. I just thought, "Okay, no worries!"
It felt so freeing. The hard work I've put into releasing people-pleasing has really started to pay off and I want all HSPs to be able to experience this feeling.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my people-pleasing past and how I overcame it
- How to manage triggers
- That small steps are always the best path forward
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Motherhood is hard. Running a business is hard. Being an HSP on top of that definitely adds a whole other dimension. I really try to always be positive about being an HSP but at the end of the day, I'm only human and things tend to wear us down much harder if we aren't careful.
HSPs tend to get stuck in overthinking and overanalyzing and needing breaks before we burn out - and that's OK! It's all about learning how to take care of ourselves and nourish ourselves or ask for help.
I recently had an experience as a mother and business owner that was new to me and I wanted to share about it. Because I always want to be real with you guys and share what I'm going through.
Get cozy and join me in this episode as I get a little vulnerable - hopefully it will help you through your struggles too.
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Join me in this conversation with my dear friend with Patrick Murphy. It was originally an episode recorded in October 2022 for Patricks podcast and it was too good of a chat to not share with you all!
We cover so many amazing topics from setting boundaries, to meditation and EFT tapping, to even how I'm feeling as a new mom.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About how HSPs tend to gaslight themselves
- Why it's so important to sit with and grow through discomfort
- How to tell when it's time to get out of the self-help books and just live your life!
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The greatest experiences in my life, came on the other side of surrender. When I was hitting walls and feeling so beyond frustrated by life, I surrendered and the most magical things happened.
If you’ve been doing all the things and exhausting every possible resource (and exhausting yourself), I invite you to surrender.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why we have road blocks in our lives
- The importance of surrender
- Why surrender is a spiritual and courageous act
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In this episode, Matt and I explore the process of creating renewal and realignment in our lives. We share candidly the ways we've been uncovering what is no longer working for us and the steps we're taking to align with what does feel good for us. In this raw conversation, we chat about facing our fears as recovering people-pleasers, becoming fierce with our boundaries, bringing playfulness into our lives, and the magic of messy action.
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When reaching for new levels, I've found that my energetic boundaries need to be reinforced. I'm always learning and that's ok! We aren't always going to be perfect and there's always room to grow.
If you feel like your once solid boundaries are starting to slide, it might be time for a little reset and a little more intention.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About the signs that you need to strengthen your boundaries.
- How easily HSPs carry others energy
- About the power of mindful cord-cutting practices.
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I can't be the only one who constantly feels like I'm going 100 miles per hour with no breaks and no time to breath and no time to even eat away from my desk...
Being a high-achiever and an HSP has always had it's challenges and I'm learning everyday how to achieve the things I want while also being present in my life and giving myself rest.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How I've started to incorporate rest into every day.
- Why it's so important to slow down and choose yourself.
- About my journey to healing my relationship with time.
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Happy Valentines Day! I thought it was the perfect time to re-share this Sensitive & Soulful Podcast episode from October 2021 talking all about relationships as an HSP.
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HSPs make up only about 15-20% of the population which means most people you meet and have relationships with are not HSPs. This is why it's so important to learn about your trait and understand the HSP characteristics fully in order to communicate them to your partner. Our partners can't read our minds, we must be willing to have those conversations with them. In most cases, the people we have strong relationships with will be open (and eager) to learn more about you and what makes you, YOU!
But sadly, it is all too common for HSPs and empaths to find themselves wrapped up with a narcissistic person who doesn't care about their good-natured traits but instead uses your empathy, love, and kindness to their advantage.
Either way, it may be time for some tough conversations with yourself and others. Tune in to this episode to get the lowdown on relationships as an HSP and empath.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to feel more understood by your partner.
- How to set energetic boundaries in close relationships.
- Narcissists with HSPs and Empaths.
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I was feeling a little dramatic the other day when I canceled my HSP Business Mastermind Zoom call and IG Live because I was overwhelmed and not feeling my best. I made the decision to cancel these things because I needed to give myself space to breath and reset. And something very interesting happened when I did this that I was so proud of (listen to find out)!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why it's important to trust yourself and your needs.
- That you are not dramatic, you just have different needs than non-HSPs.
- About my recent experience with letting my needs take priority.
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After a short break, Matt and I are back for the Sensitive & Empowered Series.
In this episode, Matt and I explore the concept of Dharma and how this concept connects us to our soul path and purpose in this life. We talk about our own struggles trying to understand our Dharma throughout life and how we came into connection with the path we both choose to walk. We also explore how we both feel stuck at times in our lives especially when life asks us to pivot as we grow and change, and the resistance we have met and continue to meet along the way.
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I will always, always, always believe that HSPs make the best business owners. Between our empathy, our need for flexibility, and our life experiences, we can truly be great leaders and find so much purpose in running our own businesses.
I know for me, becoming a business owner just kind of happened but I’m so grateful it did and I wouldn’t change anything.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why I think HSPs make the best business owners
- About how I went from writing a blog to writing a book proposal
- How empathy can be our greatest strength
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I had another episode planned for today but felt I needed to be super real with you all. I've been experiencing a lot of transitions in my life (corporate to full-time business owner, becoming a mother) and it has been A LOT, to say the least.
I wanted to share what's been going on behind the scenes with me and my business. I've started following my passions and some people don't like it and that has been hard for me. But I'm learning and trusting that I will find my people.
If this resonates, join me on January 18th for the Sensitive & Worthy Workshop
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Look, when it comes to overachieving and pushing boundaries, I was the queen of it. BUT it lead to major burnout, exhaustion, and chronic illness. I don't recommend this path.
We, as Highly Sensitive People, have to take better care of ourselves in order to thrive. We have to set healthy boundaries and stick to them.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About how my first corporate job drove me to burnout
- Why it's essential to take good care of ourselves
- Why we need to stop ignoring the signs
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I remember struggling as a kid to feel like I belonged. I always felt that the other girls were prettier, smarter, and more fun. And then there I was, tall and awkward and never saying the right things.
Sadly, this carried with me into adulthood and I've had to consciously do the deep inner work to heal these past wounds.
You're not alone in feeling like you're not enough but I'm here to tell you that you are so much more than enough! You are perfect and loved just the way you are.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How I struggled with insecurity and lack of confidence while growing up
- The tools I use in my everyday life for moments of not feeling good enough
- About where these feelings of not enough-ness are actually coming from
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Whatever trials or hardships you're currently going through, and even though it feels like it will never end...you will get through it.
I'm sending love and grace to anyone in a tough season and I hope you'll give yourself the same love and grace.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- That every season and cycle will eventually come to an end
- About an extremely difficult time in my life
- How you can get through anything
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You know that feeling where you have so many things to do but you don't know where to start so you just don't do anything? Yeah, I feel that a lot.
But I'm here to share the magic bullet to beating overwhelm! Tune into this episode to find out what it is!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to deal with an overwhelming to-do list
- Why you need to take care of energy leaks
- How tiny micro steps can lead to big results
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Join Matt and I on this episode of the Sensitive & Empowered Series, where we talk about our own personal journeys toward developing self-trust.
From people-pleasing and conformity, to learning to listen to the whispers of our intuition, we have both come a long way when it comes to learning how to trust ourselves.
We both live by the motto “feel the fear and do it anyway” and this has been the mindset we have needed to take the necessary action to put ourselves in situations where we can develop trust in ourselves.
You can do this too, and we encourage you to move through self-doubt and fear so you can step more into your power.
When you learn to stop outsourcing your authority to others, you will come home to yourself and find the trust you have been seeking all along.
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Winter is coming! And you might be in a season of winter right now and it can feel so frustrating when you feel like you always have to be going, doing, and creating.
Embrace whatever season or cycle you’re in and you’ll move through it so much faster.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why it's important to embrace where you're at
- How to let go and let the seasons and cycles guide you
- Why it's okay to have times of rest and reflection
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I've had enough of over consumption - whether it's social media, the news, podcasts, or just other people. We all have our own thoughts and opinions but when we only consume and never create, we tend to tone down our own messages to fit the collective.
So, no more agreeing with everyone for the sake of agreeing with everyone. It's time to take back our power and understand how important it is to be still, quiet, and listening to our own voices.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About how your message gets watered down
- Why taking a social media and podcast break is important
- How to get in touch with your own beliefs and what's true for you
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Your dreams are worth it. Your passions are worth it. Start committing and devoting your attention to yourself and your business and watch how it starts to grow and blossom. It won't happen over night but it will be worth it.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About how devotion to my blog got me where I am today
- Why showing up for your passions is an act of self-care
- About how following through boosts your self-confidence
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Join Matt and I on this episode of the Sensitive & Empowered Series (a monthly Instagram chat)! This month we talked about loneliness. We've both been experiencing bouts of loneliness in our lives right now and we wanted to share openly and vulnerably about the cause and how we're dealing with it.
Being an HSP can be such a gift but it can also be challenging to navigate as well. Social isolation and hyper-independence are two common defense mechanisms many of us tend to use to cope with loneliness. In the episode we both unpack some of the day-to-day psychology involved and how it shows up in our lives personally.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How we've been experiencing loneliness in our lives
- What we're doing to move through it and support ourselves
- That loneliness is not something to feel guilty about it
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Motherhood is no joke! This is a huge transition in my life that has really been bringing up a lot of "stuff" I thought I had moved through. I felt very grounded and solid in my self-worth and then I had a baby and everything changed.
If you're a new mom or have been one for a while and feel like you've been hard on yourself or holding onto shame, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How being a new mom can bring up past traumas
- Why we need to loosen the reins and give up some control
- How to release the shame around not being a "perfect mom"
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Hey, you. News flash, you don't have to do all the things. I'm here to give you permission to drop the "shoulds" in your life.
"I should be working on my business."
"I should be journaling more."
"I should be eating healthier."
And while yes, these things are good for you and your mental well being, sometimes the guilt that comes with the "shoulds" is worse than just not doing the thing!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my struggle with new business "shoulds".
- Why it's okay to drop the ball every once in a while.
- How "shoulds" put too much pressure on ourselves.
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We've all gotten little hits of inspiration at random times or in random places. Most people tend to ignore those hits. But as HSPs we can only ignore it for so long before our hearts start to yell at us. Our intuition is naturally strong but if we've been ignoring it for too long or listening to other peoples' opinions over our own, it's probably gotten lost somewhere deep inside of us.
This episode comes to you straight from my Sensitive & Soulful Membership vault! During the time of recording, my word for the year was Trust. Learning to trust myself and my intuition was one of the best things I could have done for myself.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About the magic already within you
- My five steps for tapping into your intuition
- Why taking care of yourself is so important
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Join Matt and I on this episode of the Sensitive & Empowered series (a monthly Instagram chat)! We talk about learning how to invite more simplicity into our lives by being aware of our relationship with perfectionism and urgency.
We are both at a stage in our lives where we are learning balance, and we want to share all the wisdom we've accrued over the last couple years when it comes to living a life where we can still achieve our goals while also practicing peacefulness and calmness.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About finding balance in a masculine-heavy world
- Why it's more important to rest than it is to push through
- How comparison is fueling your burnout
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If I could bottle up the energy I had while recording this episode, I totally would!
I’m so beyond passionate about helping other HSPs find their passions! (I know, so cheesy!) But in all seriousness, you are worth it. You are worth investing in yourself and in your business.
If there’s been something whispering to you, nudging you to start something or do something, you should tune in.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· What happens when you follow your passions
· How following my curiosities got me to where I am now
· Why we need more HSP leaders and business owners in the world
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As a new mom, I need all the help I can get and sometimes sitting down for a lengthy meditation just won’t cut it.
Being a new mom (or going through anything new) can bring up lots of things we thought we had already worked through and we need a way to work through this stress and anxiety in a healthy way.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· Why support is so important
· How to deal with anxiety and ruminating thoughts
· About a free and simple tool to reduce stress
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I recently made a MAJOR business decision. I knew I had to make a change because I was feeling super out of alignment...and that is no way to live or run a business.
Deep down I know that if it's not serving me, then it's not serving my amazing clients.
So in this episode, you'll learn:
- About my major business decision
- How to notice when you're out of alignment
- Why it's okay to "let yourself off the hook" sometimes
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Let's be real, life would be a lot easier sometimes if we weren't Highly Sensitive. But as much as being an HSP can sometimes feel like a curse, it's just as much a blessing, if not more so.
You were created this way on purpose and you're not alone.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my experience as a kid and feeling misunderstood
- Why HSPs feel different than others
- About accepting yourself for who you are
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Is it just me, or does life feel really overwhelming right now? Running a business, being a new mom, and just getting through life in general can feel like…a lot.
So I knew I had to share this audio training from the very first month of The Highly Sensitive and Soulful Membership. It's a reminder to slow down, reconnect, and to ground back into yourself.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why HSPs tend to get overstimulated more easily
- About my favorite tips for grounding yourself in overwhelming situations
- Why having a solid foundation is the best place to start
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As HSPs and empaths, we tend to rely heavily on our feelings and gut reactions – and we should! We should always trust our intuition. But what if that feeling is a feeling of discomfort? Do we take it as a sign to stop what we’re doing and turn back?
I know the discomfort of other people’s judgements and opinions and I know it’s not a good feeling. It can often times feel like a sign that we should stop doing something, especially if that opinion comes from a friend or loved one.
Maybe the judgement is so strong that all you want to do is crawl into your bed and never do anything again…
Please don’t.
Please continue to make beautiful art, talk to new people, try new things, and share your light and gifts despite what others say or how they react.
Join me in this episode to learn how to fight through the discomfort and learn how to navigate it in a healthy way.
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Anxiety often happens when we feel that we don't have any control over situations in our lives. It can be unnerving and overwhelming. But with all things, we can learn to manage our anxiety and get better at self regulating during stressful times.
As a new mom there are so many things that are out of my control and I've had to learn how to release and let go and it's made all the difference.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why HSPs tend to feel anxious more easily
- About my experience with anxiety
- How to self-regulate and let go
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When you have every excuse in the world to not go and do something that's when you know you should do it! As HSPs we tend to stay in places we know and feel comfortable in. Why wouldn't we? But some of our greatest opportunities and experiences come from places of discomfort, and pushing ourselves to do something challenging.
Think about the last time you were scared to do something new but it ended up being one of the best experiences or you ended up meeting some amazing people. That's exactly what happened to me recently which I share all about in this episode!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why we tend to stay in and say no to unknown events
- About healthy stress and destress tolerance
- About my recent experience with getting out of my comfort zone
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We all know the feeling of stepping into something new; a new job, a new business, being a new mom. It's scary and it's frustrating when we expect ourselves to be great at it.
Starting something new is not for the faint of heart and I'm so extremely proud of everyone who starts new things! Go, you! So I wanted to share some encouragement and tips for getting through the "clunky" phase.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why starting new things lead to second-guessing yourself
- How to handle new beginnings as an HSP
- About my mindset when I do something for the first time
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After a much needed maternity leave and enjoying all the moments with my new little one, I am so happy to be back recording podcast episodes!
I knew my whole world was going to change once this baby arrived, so I spent a lot of time preparing for postpartum. Now that I'm about 10 weeks postpartum, I wanted to share my experience so far and how I was able to set myself up for success.
I have to give a huge shoutout to my amazing doula! She's provided so much guidance and support for me before, during, and after Blaine's birth. You can find her on Instagram @madirosedoula
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This is a beautiful practice for when life feels like a lot. When the waves keep coming and you're not sure if you can keep treading water, this meditation is for you.
Make sure you can practice this when you can safely close your eyes and fully surrender for at least 10 minutes!
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This is a replay of The Sensitive Soul's Relationship Retreat - a masterclass I hosted in February 2022 on relationships for Highly Sensitive People. Because relationships are my most requested topic on the podcast, I thought it was perfect to bring this masterclass to the podcast!
This is another jam packed episode with so many goodies and actionable tips - grab a notebook and get comfy!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About the common struggles HSPs face in relationship
- Why we tend to over-extend ourselves for others
- How increasing our self-worth leads to better relationships
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Join me on the Money with Madison Podcast as we talk about managing money as an HSP! Money is a big part of our lives and if it's something you currently struggle with just know that you come from a long line of advisors and everything you need is already inside you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why HSPs tend to better with money than they realize
- About how I view money and the things I've learned
- That there's no wrong way to manage your money
A huge thank you to Madison for having me on her podcast and for producing the Sensitive & Soulful Show! Connect with Madison on Instagram @moneywithmadison
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Join me for Day 2 of The Sensitive Soul's Retreat - a two-day online workshop I hosted in August 2021. If you haven't already go listen to Day 1 of the retreat so you can be all caught up - or enjoy the episode on its own!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About managing emotions, energy, and overwhelm
- About nervous system regulation
- How to use your emotions as a compass
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This is a replay of my Sensitive Soul's Retreat - a two-day online retreat I hosted in August 2021. I believe the wisdom and guidance in this retreat is too good not to share again.
You may want to grab a notebook and take it all in!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About thriving as an HSP and radical self-acceptance
- About relationships with other HSPs and non-HSPs
- How to use your sensitivity as a super power
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We live in an age where self-help books, online gurus, and endless podcasts are the norm. We also grew up with people basically telling us that we were too much and that we needed to stop being so dramatic. Combine those two things and you get an HSP who is always looking to others for the answers.
But its okay! Because I used to be there myself. With a little self-work, reflection, and integration, we can start to trust ourselves more and look within for the answers.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why the next self-help book may not be the answer
- How one of my clients has grown exponentially since she started listening to herself
- That going slow and integrating one thing at a time is so much more powerful
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Join me as a guest on Matt Landsiedel's podcast, Inspired to Be Authentic. We chat about all the reasons HSPs are amazing and special and needed in this world. It was a great reminder of all the gifts we have and the power they can have over us if we aren't careful.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Turning perceived curses into blessing
- Honing your gifts to better your life
- The many, many reasons HSPs are awesome
A special thank you to Matt for having me on his podcast:
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When you are always being the care giver and group therapist for friends and family, it can be easy to start feeling resentful. And I don't blame you! When we constantly feel like we do the most for everyone else, we're going to be exhausted and feel like we are our last priority.
I'm dropping some tough love in this episode where you'll learn:
- Why we tend to feel taken advantage of
- About setting boundaries and communicating them
- How to take your power back
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Join me and my friend, Katelyn Parsons, as we dive deep on life as an HSP. In this guest appearance episode on the Body Truth Podcast, I share my journey to discovering and embracing my Highly Sensitive trait, experiencing a miscarriage, and everything in between.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About my life growing up and my journey to self-acceptance
- The power of embracing the HSP trait
- About introverted vs extroverted HSPs
A special thank you to Katelyn for having me on her podcast:
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In this episode, I share my personal experience of pregnancy as an HSP!
Trigger Warning: Please note that there is mention of a previous miscarriage before I became pregnant with our Rainbow Baby.
In this episode, I share:
- My pregnancy experience through the trimesters
- My favorite pregnancy books and when to read them
- Some encouragement and love
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When you're rushing around from task to task and day to day, life starts to feel overwhelming. When we're going through the motions and getting worked up and stressed-out we need to remember to stop and ask ourselves one question. This one question could be the difference between a peaceful, calm day or an overwhelming, hectic day.
Tune in to learn the number one question I stop and ask myself when life starts to feel hard.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why it's important to check in with yourself throughout the day
- The one question you can ask yourself to calm your nervous system
- How we tend to make life harder than it needs to be
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Each time we don't stick up for ourselves, each time we don't tell the server we got the wrong dish, each time we stick our feet in a cold pedicure bowl of water without saying anything, we continue to shrink and lose confidence in ourselves.
I get it. You don't want to be a burden or inconvenience anyone. You don't want to be rude or mean. So how do we make sure our needs are met while not coming across as rude or ungrateful? Tune in as I share my journey to slowly building self-confidence in a way that feels good.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why it's not rude or mean to stand up for yourself
- How to lovingly and kindly stand up for yourself
- How to build self-confidence in a sustainable way
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Tell me if this sounds familiar:
“There are not enough hours in the day. I don’t have time for myself.”
It may be triggering when you hear people say that self-care is the number one thing. I know you have kids to take care of, demanding jobs, and a household to run. I'm here to tell you that you don't need long lengthy morning routines in order to connect with yourself and stay grounded.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to start taking advantage of even an extra 5 minutes in your day
- Why you don't need crazy long morning routines (if you don't want them)
- Creating slowness when it seems impossible
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I often find myself wanting to hide away from this harsh world. Life would be so much easier if I could just stay safe inside my house curled up in my warm bed. The world can feel scary especially for Highly Sensitive People who absorb and soak everything up.
But life as a whole is too beautiful and too magical to stay hidden away in our houses all our lives. The world needs us – we just have to learn how to put ourselves first, protect our energy, step into our confidence, and set strong boundaries.
Join me in this episode as I bust a few common HSP myths!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to let go of the energy we pick up during the day
- Why healthy amounts of stress is a good thing for HSPs
- More about the strengths as a highly Sensitive Person
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You said something you didn’t mean or you regret saying. Maybe you thought you sounded dumb or the comment didn’t belong in the moment you said it.
Whatever it was... it happened and it's over now but the memory of that mistake is on constant replay inside your head. Over and over again. And you ask yourself, “Why the heck did I say that?! I’m such an idiot!”
My friend, I’m here to tell you that it’s certainly not the end of the world. In all reality, the other person has long forgotten about it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to let go of misspoken words
- How to know when to apologize and when to just let it go
- My number one tip for moving on from second-guessing
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When I began my blog back in 2019 I was just following a creative spark, I had no idea what it would grow into.
I won't lie and say it was a walk in the park and everyday was easy - it took a lot of commitment and consistency. But it was so worth it and I never once thought of giving up or quitting, I always knew this is what I was supposed to be doing.
If you feel a pull to start something that makes you happy and brings you joy, start today.
Take small, imperfect, messy action and enjoy the process.
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Tell me if this sounds familiar: You feel empowered to take care of yourself and put your needs first, you set a boundary to support yourself, and then the guilt sets in. You feel bad and wonder if you were too harsh or too selfish for setting this boundary.
At this point, we have two options...either go back on our word and let others step all over our boundaries OR we remind ourselves why we set this boundary and we stay strong.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why feelings of guilt tend to pop up.
- How to move through the guilt to support yourself.
- How to stay strong in your boundaries.
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Let's be real. HSPs have some BIG emotions. We learned early on in our lives that our emotions made others uncomfortable and caused rifts or issues in relationships...so we started hiding them. We even started repeating what others so often told to us: "It's not a big deal. Don't freak out. Just get over it."
I'm here to tell you that you and your experiences are valid. Period. That's it.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why we tend to hide and ignore our emotions.
- How to validate your feelings and advocate for yourself.
- How to support yourself and create self-trust.
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As an HSP, you have two options: "I hate my sensitivity. How can I hide it so no one finds out?" OR "How can I use my sensitivity as a super power?"
Spoiler: the people who view it as a strength are the ones that will change the world.
You get to decide that as an HSP you have special gifts and talents that no one else has. You get to bring balance to a world that needs it.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- About the effects of hiding and masking your sensitivity.
- Why playing small is serving no one.
- How to harness your new found super power and THRIVE.
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Our heart starts racing, our stomach drops to the floor, and we feel under attack. Even if you’re not an HSP, criticism is painful to receive and, in all honesty, it can bring out our Hyper Sensitivity and anger.
Sometimes the feedback and criticism is there to genuinely help us and sometimes it's just a mean troll on the internet. Either way our bodies tend to react in the same way and so we need a healthy way to cope with these feelings and to move through them so we can be the best that we can be.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why criticism affects us so much.
- how to discern hurtful criticism versus helpful criticism.
- How to deal with feedback from loved ones.
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This is a love note to my sensitivity and to all HSPs who have ever felt like they’ve had to put on a mask or numb themselves in order to fit in. So welcome to today’s podcast episode that I treated more like a diary than anything. In this episode, I get wayyy more vulnerable than I thought I would but I know these thoughts and feelings can resonate with so many of you. I want you to know that you are not alone!
So here I am, coming to you without a script or outline, just sharing my emotions openly. I’m taking the mask off and inviting you to do the same. It's time to get real and raw because that is you at your core. Your sensitivity is beautiful.
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Difficult conversations are usually the most important. But when we know we get overwhelmed easily and our intense feelings come out as tears in the middle of tough conversations, we start to shy away from them. We start to people please more and try to appease everyone so we never have to have those hard talks.
The answer to stepping into these conversations with confidence and grace may be a littler easier than you think. It starts with us, it always starts with us. We must know ourselves first before engaging in tough conversations with others.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to self-regulate in order to feel confident during difficult conversations.
- Why having more tough conversations makes them easier.
- Tips for getting your point of view across when your feelings seem overpowering.
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As HSPs and Empaths, it's only natural that we tend to absorb the energy around us. Under normal circumstances this is draining. Under negative circumstances it can feel like we've been bulldozed.
Of course there are tools to protect yourself from absorbing this negative energy in the first place, but let's be real, sometimes we cannot shield ourselves from everything. And what happens when the anger or sadness of others is directed AT us?
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why we tend to soak everything up.
- How to minimize the affects of other people's negative energy.
- How to release the need to "fix" or "solve" other people's problems.
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Work is without a doubt the biggest and most time consuming part of our lives. But when we come home each and every day exhausted, tired, and uninspired or heck, even getting sick to our stomach ON THE WAY to work... we know it's time to make a change (and no, I'm not telling you to quit your job on the spot).
In today's episode, I give you my top tools for handling work stress. Whether you run your own business or work for someone else, these tools are universal and can lead to an overall better work-life balance.
You'll learn:
- How to tell if your work is toxic.
- Signs that it's time to create boundaries or find a new job.
- How you can continue to be an amazing employee or business owner.
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In a world where there is a rigid set of rules to life, I dare you to ignore it all and listen to yourself.
Tap into your intuition and do things your way. Does a job look amazing and perfect on paper but the interview felt "meh" and not a good fit while the job that didn't seem to check all the boxes on paper feels like the most perfect next step and it makes no logical sense? Listen to your intuition.
Your intuition will guide you to such beautiful places in life - it's time to lean in. After all, you are an HSP - you're made to be intuitive.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why HSPs can sometimes have a hard time at tapping into intuition.
- How to know what is intuition versus what is anxiety.
- About practices you can do to strengthen your "inner-knowing" muscle.
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If you ever feel like you're always trying to be smart enough, accomplished enough, and like you have to do things perfectly in order to feel worthy – this episode is for you.
My perfectionist tendencies started from such a young age when I was in middle school and had hardly any self-confidence. I didn't like the way I looked and always felt less worthy than my friends. And so began my journey of perfectionism...spending hours getting ready for school and being in a bad mood if one hair was out of place.
This is no way to live, my friends. You are worthy and perfect just as you are.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- About my journey with perfectionism.
- About how overachieving is really a self-worth problem.
- How self-awareness is the key to changing old patterns.
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"I don't belong." "Who cares what I have to say?" "What if I say the wrong things?" "I just feel like a burden."
If you've ever thought these when going into a new (or familiar) social situation, this episode is for you.
So settle in as I share some amazing tools and tips to go from standing in the back of the room at events to OWNING the room. You have a gift and a light to share with the world. No more hiding. It's time to be your authentic self because I am telling you: you BELONG in any room you set foot in.
In this bonus episode, you'll learn:
- How to walk into any room with confidence.
- About my top journaling prompts to break through insecurity.
- Why comparison is stoping you before you even start.
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Time for another Q&A session! These are quickly becoming my favorite episodes so keep sending your questions!
Today's episode focuses on loving ourselves exactly as we are. Because when we have unshakeable faith in our worth and understand how powerful our HSP trait is, we can change the world!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to not feel ashamed about being an HSP.
- Learning it's normal to be annoyed with some of our HSP traits.
- How we can get better at self-acceptance.
- Plus a bonus inner child meditation to fill your cup!
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If you're anything like me you may not think you're codependent. You may be tempted to skip this episode all together but I highly encourage you to take a quick listen.
You see I always thought codependency was something other people dealt with, but never me. Until I realized what being codependent really means.
And I get it - you may want to choose an ignorance is bliss kind of thing BUT once you are aware of what is holding you back, sapping your energy, and making you resentful, you can move through it and get on with your life.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• What it means to be codependent.
• How you may be codependent without even realizing it.
• How boundaries can help.
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I used to second-guess myself all the time. I struggled to make my own decisions and always looked to others for guidance. I just didn’t trust myself to have the answers.
And it’s no wonder - because most HSPs are told their whole lives (either verbally or vibrationally) that they are different and weird and….wrong.
It took me a long time to finally start trusting myself and not look to others for answers. It starts small but once you get the ball rolling, life will open up to you when you stop second-guessing everything.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why HSPs are prone to second-guessing.
• How to build habits that lead to self-trust.
• About the tools I recommend to stop second-guessing yourself.
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What happens when we let our inner critic speak too much, too often, and for too long? We start doubting ourselves, we take less risks, and we believe every bad thing that little voice says.
Here’s the thing though, you are not your inner critic. You are so much more and so much better than that voice gives you credit for.
I’ve noticed that around this time of year, my inner critic comes out especially hard. We fail on our new goals before we even start because we let that voice run the show.
The inner critic comes out when you start hearing things like: “You should've worked out harder,” “I can’t believe you ate another cookie,” “You really messed up this time! No one will forgive you.”
If you’re fed up with that voice being so loud, this episode is for you!
You’ll learn:
• How to recognize your inner critic’s voice and give it a name.
• How to separate yourself from your inner critic.
• Some useful tools when that little voice gets a little too loud.
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One of my most highly requested topics!
Relationships & friendships as an HSP.
In this episode, I share about HSP’s with non-HSP spouses, how to make friends when you feel like you’re so different than everyone else, how to navigate the uncertainty of dating, and maintaining a healthy connection with your non-HSP friends and family.
I want to thank everyone who submitted questions through Instagram - you are the reason I do this! Always feel free to send questions via Instagram and keep an eye out for more Q&A sessions!
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When every weird look, snide remark, or unfriendly punctuation in a text can cause us to go into a tailspin – it’s easy to see that we may take things a little too personally.
Because we are constantly taking in more information than others, we tend to notice every mood change or every slight difference in a person’s communication which causes us to feel as if things are our fault or directed at us.
But ready for some ground breaking news?!
9 times out of 10, another person’s behavior or mood is not your fault or even your responsibility.
I know you don’t want to take things personally but it’s just the way our brains are wired. But it’s time to break free of this self-imposed prison and find joy and happiness in not taking things personally.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• the number one secret to stop taking things personal.
• tools to use in daily life when you notice you’re taking things personally.
• about how I personally broke free of the cycle.
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How many times have you walked into a room and immediately felt overwhelmed by everyone else's emotions and energy? I could bet that it’s a lot. Trust me, I know the feeling of taking on the energy around me and the sense of helplessness that I can’t do anything about it.
“I’m an empath, I can’t help but feel everyone’s feelings!” If this is something you’ve said to yourself before, it’s time to set some energetic boundaries.
You have the power to protect your soul and essence. Even if you’re an HSP and empath, you get to decide that your energy is too important to let it slip away to the people around you.
Join me as I share my top 5 tips on how to set energetic boundaries in your life. And trust me, it will be worth it!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Discerning your feelings from others.
• Finding a strong sense of self.
• How to take power and protect your energy.
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If you constantly feel like your battery is on low and you’re sprinting to a charger before you shut down, this episode is for you. Being drained as an HSP may feel like something you just have to live with....
But when you understand who you are, what energizes you, and what things calm you down you will notice that the days you feel drained become less and less frequent. It starts with boundaries, self-care, and understanding.
We often put so much pressure on ourselves to be the best every single day but the real magic (and change) comes when we commit to getting just a little bit better each day.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
· Finding the things that drain you.
· Simplifying life (even just a little bit).
· Tips to energize yourself when life feels exhausting.
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Welcome to the very first Q&A sesh on The Highly Sensitive and Soulful Show!
In this episode, I share some practical and easy action items that you can do at anytime, some common HSP myths, the balancing act of tackling your fears but staying safe and grounded, and what it means to be an extroverted HSP!
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|| Extra Resources ||
Gamut point video
Noise-reducing earplugs
Highly Sensitive vs. Hyper-Sensitive Article
"Quiet" by Susan Cain
We like to make life harder than it needs to be, don't we? We tend to overthink, overachieve, and over-stress. But what if it could all be easy?!
In this episode, I get a little vulnerable and share some of my current struggles and how I'm handling them. From breaking down after an interaction with a neighbor to holiday stress, it can feel like too much. But with these two simple questions, you can change your outlook on life (at least on a small scale). But what's so amazing is that these small shifts build into a life that is easy and fun.
It's all in your hands my fellow HSPs.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What to ask yourself when life seems hard.
- Why it's important to move through the day with ease.
- Giving yourself grace.
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Let It Be Easy (a book by Susie Moore)
Navigating the holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person should be an olympic sport. Between numerous parties, outings, and big family gatherings, it can feel like a recipe for overwhelm.
We know the holidays are supposed to be about love, happiness, peace, and joy but it can often feel like the most stressful part of the year. We feel guilty for letting the hustle and bustle get to us, we could be dealing with the loss of a loved one, or live in a new place without friends and family around. Holidays can bring up all sorts of things that we should not feel guilty about.
In this super exclusive sneak peek into The Highly Sensitive and Soulful Membership, you get some of my top tips for handling holiday stress, dealing with grief, and ways to cope with overstimulation. You're getting an inside look at the Members Only audio for November which comes with so many other amazing goodies once you join.
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Join me and some of my friends as we dive deep into the relationship between being an HSP and developing a chronic illness. No of course not all HSPs will develop a chronic illness but it can be more common for us and we should be prepared if it happens or if we are currently going through it.
A few weeks ago I was interviewed by Jess & Ben Fritz on the Chronically Healing Podcast and we had such an amazing conversation that I knew I had to share the episode on my podcast! We get real about dealing with and healing from chronic illness, doctors who tell us to "stop stressing", and so much more! So get comfy and let's jump in!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- My story with chronic illness (SIBO) which lead me to my HSP trait
- The link between HSPs and chronic illness
- How to take care of yourself as an HSP
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If you're anything like me, you grew up feeling like you were too much, too emotional, too sensitive - so you learned to counterbalance that with... que Spongebob putting a rainbow over his head people pleasing.
It's not uncommon as an HSP and empath to simply go with the flow; don't make waves, don't make suggestions in case someone hates it, don't state an opposing opinion because you may make enemies, etc. etc. etc.
But at the core of people pleasing is really just us trying to control other people's perceptions of us. AKA: trying to control others. It's a harsh reality but one we must learn.
Don't get me wrong, people pleasing comes from a very good place in our hearts but it might be time to reevaluate this habit of ours.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why HSPs tend to be people pleasers
- How people pleasing is actually a selfish thing
- Why good intentions are better than always making everyone else happy
Want to dive deeper on this topic? Check out my articles: People Pleasing is Selfish. Here's Why. and I'm Alissa and I'm a Recovering People Pleaser
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"Why do I feel so out of place here?" "Why does it feel so hard to make friends?" "Why don't people respect me and my boundaries?"
As an HSP, these types of thoughts can be all too common in our everyday life. We feel we aren't understood by others and that leaves us feeling unsure of ourselves and our traits. It can be hard to come to terms with the fact that yes, we are very different from non-HSPs...but I'm here to tell you: THAT'S OKAY!
You are not meant to be like everyone else. Your gifts and talents are so special and the sooner you realize that and harness the potential inside of you, the more other people will be accepting of it!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How you can give yourself the confidence boost you deserve.
- What can happen when we try to hide or diminish our sensitivity.
- The importance of being a part of an HSP community.
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As HSPs, we tend to get more overwhelmed and overstimulated more easily than our non-HSP friends, family members, and coworkers. This can be a challenge for us because we never to feel that our HSP traits are a bad thing. We don't want to be viewed as weak because we "can't keep up" or "get frazzled easily." Things that seem to be labeled as bad in our society.
The truth is, our nervous systems are just designed differently. Sometimes we aren't even aware of how much information we are taking in and how deeply we're processing it. Any normal day for an HSP could lead to overstimulation and that is nothing to be ashamed of. We are high precision instruments that need extra love, care, and attention. You wouldn't make fun of a Formula 1 race-car for being high maintenance so why do we feel like it's a bad thing when humans are high maintenance?
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The signs to look out for before or during overstimulation.
- Things that can be overstimulating and how to handle them.
- What to do when you're overstimulated.
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Other resources:
Weighted Blanket on Amazon.
The Free HSP Facebook Group: The Highly Sensitive Glow Co.
HSPs make up only about 15-20% of the population which means most people you meet and have relationships with are not HSPs. This is why it's so important to learn about your trait and understand the HSP characteristics fully in order to communicate them to your partner. Our partners can't read our minds, we must be willing to have those conversations with them. In most cases, the people we have strong relationships with will be open (and eager) to learn more about you and what makes you, YOU!
But sadly, it is all too common for HSPs and empaths to find themselves wrapped up with a narcissistic person who doesn't care about their good-natured traits but instead uses your empathy, love, and kindness to their advantage.
Either way, it may be time for some tough conversations with yourself and others. Tune in to this episode to get the lowdown on relationships as an HSP and empath.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to feel more understood by your partner.
- How to set energetic boundaries in close relationships.
- Narcissists with HSPs and Empaths.
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Energy Leak: something that is taking up space and leaking energy from you. It can be sneaky and small and you might not even realize it's leaking your energy.
When life starts to feel heavy and draining for no reason, it can usually be traced back to an energy leak or two. Because we, as HSPs tend to process everything around us so deeply (from our environment to the people we are with) energy leaks are going to be much more noticeable and draining to us. This is why it's so important to find them, deal with them, and patch up that leak.
If you feel like you always have pesky to-do items on your list that never seem to go away but always feel heavy, this episode is for you! Cozy up and let's dive in!
In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to discover your current energy leaks.
• Dealing with them so you can enjoy your life.
• What to do if an energy leak is a person.
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It all started from a genuine place to feel better...
We never intend for self-help to become like a bad habit that consumes us and every waking moment -- but it can if we aren't careful. We can get so caught up in "bettering ourselves" that it causes us immense anxiety and stress when we do things that are labeled as unproductive.
I share about my journey to discovering the self-help world, how I let it take over my life, and my light-bulb moment when I knew it had gone too far. I'd realized that I stopped doing the things I enjoyed or found simple pleasures in. Instead, I felt that every single minute had to be productive or else it was a waste. If this sounds like you then pop in those ear buds and hit play!
In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to tell when you're burned out from self-help.
• Finding balance between bettering oneself and enjoying life.
• Why life is better when you're not always trying to "fix" yourself.
Check out the post, "Why Your Obsession with Self-Help Might Not be Healthy"
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Triggers can show up in all sorts of ways -- from an immediate emotional reaction like anger or sadness to a physical gut reaction like shaking, feeling sick or nauseous. It can be overwhelming and happen so suddenly that we aren't aware until we're deep in the feels.
It can be easy to blame others when we're triggered but instead we should empower ourselves to find the root cause of the issue and why what that person did triggered us in the first place. Turn the focus inward and respect yourself enough to work through the problems.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to know when you're being triggered.
- What triggers actually mean.
- How to find the root cause of these emotions.
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Maybe you grew up being told your emotions were "too much" or you were in a household where it was literally unsafe to express how you were feeling...now as an adult you find it difficult to handle these emotions and feelings. As I currently work through feelings of grief in my own life, philosophies on Emotional Regulation have been coming up a lot. It can be so much easier to numb out or blow up instead of just feeling the feelings and moving on.
Growth, expansion, and a stronger version of yourself is on the other side of your emotions. You must be willing to move through them in order to live your healthiest life.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to deal with your emotions in a healthy way.
- Knowing the difference between over-regulation and under-regulation.
- Some tools to move through your emotions instead of shoving them down.
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This if the first of many podcast episodes on boundaries. As an HSP and empath, people pleasing can be our natural tendency which often leads to a lot of blurred lines and lack of boundaries. Every time we say yes to someone else and what they want, we are saying no to ourselves. Boundaries not only allow us to honor ourselves but also show others how to treat and respect us.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- When and where you need boundaries.
- How to enforce the boundaries you put in place.
- Why it's worth some uncomfortable conversations.
- Taking responsibility for your own actions.
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Sensitive & Soulful Show! I'm your host, Alissa Boyer - a spiritual writer, founder of the Highly Sensitive & Soulful Membership, and mentor to Highly Sensitive People (HSP). My mission in life is to help other highly sensitive souls learn how to embrace their sensitivity as a gift and lean into it instead of fighting against it.
In this episode, I talk about my own personal journey to discovering I'm an HSP and how I've turned it into my ultimate super power which has allowed me to now help thousands of others do the same! The world is a better place when more sensitive and deep-feeling people are comfortable and confident in their skin.
I'm so happy you're here.
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This is the trailer of the Sensitive & Soulful Show!
If you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and/or Empath, you've come to the right place and I'm so excited to take this journey with you. :)
We will officially launch in the Summer of 2021, so stay tuned!
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