Jul 28
254. Stop Reading Silence as Rejection: The HSP Fawn Response Explained
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 ... Show More
19m 2s
Jul 14
252. No One Else Gets to Decide That You're "Too Much" or "Not Enough"
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," ... Show More
19m 1s
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
