24. If You're a Perfectionist or an Overachiever, This One's for You

24. If You're a Perfectionist or an Overachie...

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229. Living in Alignment as an HSP (A Personal Reflection, Pod Updates, + What I See Coming in 2026)

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 a ...  Show more

228. When You Can’t Stop Worrying What People Think of You

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 ...  Show more

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