30. Handling Criticism as an HSP

In this episode, Alissa sits down with therapist and author April Snow to talk about writing books, being seen as a highly sensitive person, and building resilience in a world that isn’t always HSP-friendly.They share what it’s really like to write a full-length book (including t ...  Show more

In this solo episode, Alissa dives into a core pillar of her work: expanding your tolerance for discomfort as a highly sensitive person.She shares how she is navigating an intense season of motherhood with little sleep and full emotional capacity, while also watching clients move ...  Show more

Criticism comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it’s positive, sometimes it’s hurtful, and more often than not it’s unwarranted lol. But criticism from loved ones hits different as it adds layer upon layer of emotional attachment. Tune in to today’s episode as we unpack how we ...  Show more

Today's episode is all about the role of criticism in anxious-avoidant dynamics. Both anxious and avoidant people have been known to deploy criticism as a strategy to manage fears and self-protect in relationships - but this will often look different (and be motivated by ...

hello- today we’re talking about criticism. i think criticism is so important in all of its forms. i experience criticism a lot, and have actually learned to appreciate it. it’s possible to benefit rather than suffer from criticism. i share what i see as the distinction between h ...  Show more

Now that we know how and why we criticize others (and ourselves), what can we do to stop being so critical (if we decide we want to)? In this podcast episode, I’ll teach you some thoughts you can use to work through being critical, how to check in with your motivation behind your ...  Show more