Musings of The Unicorn Human

What happens when you're in survival mode, and the system demands you perform strength to be believed? In this episode, Alyssa gets real about the exhausting reality of self-advocacy—especially when you're already fighting to stay upright. With fierce honesty, sacred rage, and that signature sparkle-and-sass, she unpacks medical dismissal, invisible pain, and what it takes to reclaim your voice wh...

In this fiercely honest and soul-lifting episode, Alyssa peels back the layers of fatphobia, shame, and societal expectations to deliver one bold truth: your worth is not up for debate. With stories straight from her own lived experience—including high school heartbreaks, theme park humiliation, and the exhausting weight of being the “fat funny friend”—Alyssa reclaims her voice and invites you to...

In this deeply personal and powerfully honest episode, Alyssa pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to live in a body that never gets a break. From chronic fatigue and persistent pain to the emotional toll of constantly having to “prove” her struggle, she explores the reality of surviving in a body that feels like it’s always one breath away from collapse. Blending raw truth, sacred vulner...

In this deeply personal and emotionally charged episode, Alyssa shares her exhausting journey to get answers about her gallbladder—the pain, the dismissal, and the battle to be taken seriously in a system that too often overlooks patients living in larger bodies. Listeners will follow her through a frustrating ER experience, the unwavering support of doctors who actually listened, and the emotiona...

In this bite-sized burst of truth and tenderness, Alyssa reminds listeners that bravery isn’t about being fearless—it’s about showing up anyway. With her signature mix of sparkle, snark, and soul-deep wisdom, she redefines courage as the quiet, everyday acts of resilience that often go unseen.

In this raw and soul-deep episode, Alyssa opens up about the emotional and spiritual cost of surviving chronic illness, unrelenting pain, and the unseen toll it takes on the heart. With honesty, vulnerability, and a little Alyssa Sparkle sass, she peels back the layers of what it means to keep going when your body feels like it’s falling apart—and your spirit is stretched thin. From sleepless nigh...

What happens when your body is screaming—but no one listens? In this raw and righteous second episode of Season 4: The Becoming , Alyssa walks us through the relentless, exhausting journey of trying to get answers in a system that constantly dismissed her pain. From ER visits that ended in dismissal, to doctors questioning whether she was “really in that much pain,” Alyssa shares what it’s like to...

In the opening episode of Season 4: The Becoming , Alyssa invites listeners into the most intimate and unraveling chapter of her journey yet—the chapter where everything begins to fall apart, and the only way forward is through. This isn’t just a story about surgeries. It’s a reckoning. It’s the moment when your body goes from something you can push through… to something you have to listen to. Aly...

Growth isn’t linear—and healing doesn’t come with a map. In the finale of Season 3, Alyssa reflects on what this season has meant, the sacred lessons learned, and the truths that still unfold in real-time. From grief and invisible illness to neurodivergence, joy, and the power of letting go—this episode is a love letter to becoming. This isn’t the end. It’s just the turning of a page. 🎙️ Musings o...

Some days, surviving looks like conquering a mountain. Other days? It’s crying in your car while clutching a FizzFarm drink and hoping they don’t forget the fry sauce. This is for the beautifully undone souls who keep going anyway. This one’s for you—and the glorious, messy miracle that you are.

A love letter to survival. This episode is for every soul who’s made it through days they didn’t think they’d survive. For the ones who showed up anyway—messy, tired, hurting, but still here. Join Alyssa as she speaks truth into the sacred act of staying. From the bathroom floor moments to the silent victories no one else sees, this is a powerful reminder that survival isn’t weakness—it’s holy gro...

Ever been told you’re too much? Good. That means you're alive, vibrant, and deeply in tune with your fire. This Sparkle Blurb is your reminder that you weren’t born to blend in—you were born to take up space, laugh too loud, love too big, and shine too damn bright. This is your crown-polishing, unapologetic anthem.

Some wounds don’t bleed. Some battles are silent. And some of the strongest people you’ll ever meet are the ones quietly fighting to make it through the day. In this raw and deeply validating episode, Alyssa cracks open the often-overlooked reality of living with invisible disabilities—both mental and physical. From chronic pain and fatigue to anxiety, depression, and ADHD, she gives voice to the...

“I’m fine.” Two words that hide the breakdown, the burnout, and the desperate need for someone to actually see you. In this bite-sized truth bomb, Alyssa calls out the emotional mask so many of us wear and gives permission to drop the act. Because pretending is exhausting—and you don’t owe anyone a performance.

In this raw and soul-stirring episode of Musings of the Unicorn Human , Alyssa dives deep into the longing we all carry—the ache to be chosen. Not as an afterthought. Not as a placeholder. But fully, intentionally, and without hesitation. Through vulnerable storytelling and fierce truth-telling, Alyssa explores what real romance is (and what it’s not), the heartbreak of being overlooked, and the s...

Letting go can feel like a fracture—but it can also be the doorway to freedom. In this deeper, more intimate episode of Musings of the Unicorn Human , Alyssa explores the raw reality of release: the tension before it, the ache after it, and the unexpected clarity that can follow. If you’re carrying something you’re afraid to put down, this is your sign. Let go. And begin again.

Recovery isn’t linear. It’s messy, frustrating, sacred, and deeply personal. In this episode, Alyssa opens up about the raw truth behind physical, emotional, and mental healing—including the realities of chronic illness, invisible battles, and the quiet victories that often go unseen. If you’ve ever felt like your progress wasn’t “enough”—this one’s for you. 💛

In this episode of Musings of the Unicorn Human , Alyssa explores the radical, resilient act of choosing joy in the middle of life’s hardest seasons. From redefining purpose to embracing tiny sacred moments—like rainbow spoons and tail-wagging reunions—this is a love letter to those learning how to hold both grief and gratitude. Because joy isn’t just something that finds you… sometimes, you have...

Some days, survival is a miracle. And the fact that you keep showing up—even when you’re running on empty—is a rebellious kind of grace. This episode is for the ones who wake up and choose life anyway. It’s not weakness. It’s audacity. It’s power. It’s you.

In this raw and vulnerable episode, Alyssa opens up about the often-ignored reality of size discrimination in medicine. She shares how living in a larger body impacts medical care, mental health, and self-worth — and how one compassionate doctor helped her start seeing herself through a different lens. This isn’t about weight loss advice. It’s about dignity. It’s about being treated like a whole p...

Some days, you fight dragons. Other days, you fight the urge to give up while sitting in your bathrobe with a Diet Soda and a death glare. This episode is for the weary warriors—the ones still crawling forward even when the light feels far away. If you’re still here, still trying… you’re not losing. You’re legendary.

Grief comes in many forms — not just from death, but from lost dreams, fading friendships, changing identities, and love that no longer has a place to land. In this deeply personal episode, Alyssa shares the raw truth about grief, what people often get wrong about it, and how she’s learning to carry the weight of loss with love, faith, and fierce honesty. This one’s for the hearts that are still h...

In this raw and reflective bonus episode of Musings of the Unicorn Human, Alyssa opens up about her recent appointment with Dr. Roe and what it means to live with unrelenting, overlapping pain. From a shifted vertebrae and a herniated disc, to diabetic nerve pain and gallbladder complications—she shares what it’s like to survive when your body becomes a battlefield. With her signature honesty and...

You thought the storm would take me out? Please. In this short and sparkly episode, Alyssa reflects on what it means to keep showing up—messy, tired, emotional, but still full of glitter and grit. This one’s for anyone who’s ever survived a season they thought would break them. Spoiler: you're not broken. You're battle-glittered.

In this episode of Musings of the Unicorn Human , Alyssa opens up about her 11-year journey as a teacher—the calling, the cost, and the courage it took to walk away. From the emotional labor nobody sees to the moments that made it all worth it, this chapter is raw, reflective, and real. Whether you’ve stood in front of a classroom or just needed someone to believe in you—this one’s for you.