Oct 20
266. Why Do I Always Have to Be the Bigger Person? Resentment, Self-Abandonment, and Good Girl Conditioning
In this episode, Alissa gets into what it’s like to be the one who holds it all together. Your always the listener and the bigger person for everyone else.She names the anger, the resentment, and the physical toll of keeping yourself small, and offers a way out that starts with w ... Show More
26m 21s
Oct 13
265. You Are A Match for Your Mountain: Finding the divine lessons in life's greatest challenges w/ Jeminee Ternus, Author
In this episode, Alissa sits down with Jeminee Ternus, author of You Are a Match for Your Mountain and fellow mom to a daughter with type 1 diabetes, to talk about what it means to meet a hard diagnosis with acceptance instead of a fight.When life hands you a mountain you never a ... Show More
48m 29s
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
