Yesterday
261. "I Can Survive Being Disliked" (And So Can You): The Good Girl Conditioning Episode
In this episode, Alissa revists the topic of good girl conditioning and why so many highly sensitive women build an entire identity around being the responsible one, the kind one, the person who never rocks the boat. She looks at what happens when agreeableness stops being a natu ... Show More
30m 29s
Sep 8
260. Am I Overreacting, or Do I Actually Need a Boundary? An HSP Guide to Trusting Your Own Reaction
In this episode, Alissa tackles a question she hears constantly. "How do you know if you're actually allowed to be upset, or if you're just being too sensitive?" If you've ever replayed a conversation for days, questioned your own reaction, or wondered if you made something out o ... Show More
25m 39s
Oct 2025
I Am Not Here To Manage Other People's Emotions
In this bonus release, I am sharing an episode of my other podcast, MANTRA. This week's mantra is I Am Not Here to Manage Other People’s Emotions. It's a common trap to feel responsible for the feelings of those around us, often at the expense of our own emotional well-being. But ... Show More
32m 24s
Jul 2024
Do You Have Enough Boundaries To Be Happy?
<p>Struggling with setting boundaries? You're not alone. Many of us feel guilty, obligated, or worried about upsetting others, leading us to say yes when we really want to say no. In this episode, we dive into the discomfort of self-reflection and the importance of honoring our t ... Show More
10m 18s
Oct 2025
102 | “Feelings Aren’t Facts” Is Harmful! Here’s Why You Need to Listen to Your Emotions
<p>You’ve probably heard the phrase “feelings aren’t facts” before. Maybe from a therapist, a friend, or even in a moment when someone was trying to help you calm down. But if you’re a highly sensitive or introverted woman, that phrase can actually do more harm than good. </p><p> ... Show More
14m 34s
Oct 2023
Own Your Part: How to Foster Healthier Relationships Through Self-Awareness
In order to have happy, healthy relationships, we need to take responsibility for ourselves. But it's really hard to examine our own behavior or feelings in the midst of it all, isn't it? In this episode I will teach you to own your part, in a kinder, simpler way that will lead t ... Show More
14m 49s
Nov 2024
#167: How to Balance Compassion for Others with Boundaries for Yourself
<p>In today's episode, we're talking about the delicate balance between compassion for others, and boundaries for ourselves. For those of us who tend towards empathy and curiosity towards others' inner worlds, it's easy to fixate on the "why" behind ... Show More
23m 13s
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 ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">Do you notice micro changes in people's facial expressions and ask yourself, "What did I do wrong?"</p> <p dir="ltr">Are you able to sit with someone in pain without trying to fix them?</p> <p dir="ltr">Are you so emotionally attuned to everything and everyone that y ... Show More
