Rationalizing Emotions — When “Being Rational” Becomes a Way to Avoid Feeling – Quick Bite

You’re Not Broken — The Fastest Way Off the Perfectionism Hamster Wheel — Quick Bite

Perfectionism isn’t the problem—the belief that you’re broken is. In this episode, Alyssia offers a simple but radical reframe: wholeness isn’t something you earn. It’s something you remember. A grounding reminder for anyone stuck in self-improvement mode. Show Notes: Episode 46 [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/blog/youre-not-broken] Instagram [https://instagram.com/alyssiasheikh] (@alyssiasheikh) Instagram [https://instagram.com/relishpodcast] (@relishpodcast) YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxTHv4_G9RUqefQtIXorig] Website & Newsletter [https://alyssiasheikh.com/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@alyssiasheikh] Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬ Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session] The Hoffman Institute [https://hoffmaninstitute.com/] (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

When Achievement Isn’t Enough: Caroline Burckle on Identity, Shame, and Self-Worth – Entreé

What happens when you reach the pinnacle of success — and still don’t feel enough?In this intimate conversation, Olympic medalist Caroline Burckle joins Alyssia Sheikh to explore identity, shame, and the exhausting hamster wheel of achievement. Together, they unpack performance-based self-worth, the fear of being misunderstood, and what it truly means to love yourself beyond what you accomplish. Show Notes: Episode 45 [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/blog/when-achievement-isnt-enough] Connect with Caroline! * Website: carolineburckle.com [http://carolineburckle.com] * Instagram: @caroburckle [https://instagram.com/caroburckle] * TikTok: @caroburckle [https://tiktok.com/@caroburckle] Instagram [https://instagram.com/alyssiasheikh] (@alyssiasheikh) Instagram [https://instagram.com/relishpodcast] (@relishpodcast) YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxTHv4_G9RUqefQtIXorig] Website & Newsletter [https://alyssiasheikh.com/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@alyssiasheikh] Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬ Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session] The Hoffman Institute [https://hoffmaninstitute.com/] (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Rationalizing Emotions — When “Being Rational” Becomes a Way to Avoid Feeling – Quick Bite

I’m a guest on the Hoffman Podcast this week and would love for you to check it out. Click here to listen! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s12e4-alyssia-sheikh-suddenly-life-was-in-full-color/id1516681509?i=1000751775881] Do you explain your feelings instead of actually feeling them? In this episode, Alyssia explores rationalizing as a common coping strategy—and why understanding emotions doesn’t help them move through the body. A gentle reframe for anyone who lives in their head. Show Notes: Episode 44 [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/blog/rationalizing-emotions] Instagram [https://instagram.com/alyssiasheikh] (@alyssiasheikh) Instagram [https://instagram.com/relishpodcast] (@relishpodcast) YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxTHv4_G9RUqefQtIXorig] Website & Newsletter [https://alyssiasheikh.com/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@alyssiasheikh] Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬ Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session] The Hoffman Institute [https://hoffmaninstitute.com/] (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

How to Have Hard Conversations (Without Losing Yourself) — Entrée

→ Download the Courageous Conversations Container Workbook [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/courageous-conversation-container] Hard conversations aren’t hard because we don’t have the right words—they’re hard because they activate our nervous systems. In this episode, Alyssia shares a mindful, compassionate framework for repair that helps you speak honestly, take responsibility for your reactions, and stay connected to what actually matters. Show Notes: Episode 43 [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/blog/how-to-have-hard-conversations] Instagram [https://instagram.com/alyssiasheikh] (@alyssiasheikh) Instagram [https://instagram.com/relishpodcast] (@relishpodcast) YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxTHv4_G9RUqefQtIXorig] Website & Newsletter [https://alyssiasheikh.com/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@alyssiasheikh] Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972 ‬Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session] The Hoffman Institute [https://hoffmaninstitute.com/] (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Spoon Theory — Understanding Your Energy (and Protecting It) — Quick Bite

Ever wanted to do something but simply didn’t have the capacity? In this episode, Alyssia explains Spoon Theory—a powerful metaphor for understanding limited, variable energy—and how it can help reduce shame, support boundaries, and build self-compassion. Show Notes: Episode 42 [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/blog/spoon-theory] Instagram [https://instagram.com/alyssiasheikh] (@alyssiasheikh) Instagram [https://instagram.com/relishpodcast] (@relishpodcast) YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxTHv4_G9RUqefQtIXorig] Website & Newsletter [https://alyssiasheikh.com/] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@alyssiasheikh] Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972 ‬Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia [https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session] The Hoffman Institute [https://hoffmaninstitute.com/] (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).