Not Too Sensitive - Empowering Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) To Own Their Sensitivity

Let me know if this sounds familiar: you feel stuck but you know you're meant for more. You want to take action but you don't know if it's the right action. You're scared to make a mistake or publicly fail. I know these feelings so deeply but I also know what's on the other side of these fears. So join me in this episode where I give you a loving little pep talk! 🌸 🌸 🌸 Access ⁠⁠⁠The Sensitive S...

I grew up thinking that I shouldn't have big dreams or go after what I wanted. We are fed this narrative to take it slow and rest and you don't always have to be productive - which is true to a point. I felt wrong for wanting more. I felt like I had to hide the fact that I was an overachiever. But I've learned to stop apologizing for that. I've learned to be grateful for where I am...

As HSPs it can be all too easy to absorb everyone else emotions and energy. This can lead to us feeling drained and tired and not wanting to leave the house. But what if you could stand confident in your own grounded, calm energy everywhere you went? You get to decide the vibe when you enter a room. It just takes a little confidence and inner self-work. But it will be worth it! In this episode, yo...

Just popping on to let you know I'm taking a quick break to focus on some of my super fun offerings and getting things organized on my end. In the meantime, listen to Episode 34: How I Started My HSP Business (and any other episodes that pop out at you!) 🌸 🌸 🌸 Join me inside  ⁠⁠⁠The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course⁠⁠⁠ Follow along on Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠@lifebyalissa⁠⁠⁠ Learn more:  ⁠⁠⁠...

If you're anything like me, you're constantly stressing about when the "other shoe is going to drop." Sadly, this is a super common thing for a lot of people. We start to worry when things are going "too well." It seems counterintuitive but it's something we all face. And I share how I've learned to get through it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's...

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 when it feels selfish Why it's not your responsibility to control othe...

As HSPs, triggering moments can hit us very hard and at super random times. It can be something small that causes us to blow up and it's totally normal. Just the other day I was triggered because my husband didn't want to eat pizza... I'm thankful for the self work I've done because in that moment I was able to realize what was happening and stop myself from starting a fight that d...

Sometimes we can feel super guilty about boundaries we set and then wonder if we're being too inflexible. We question whether we're being "too sensitive" about the issue and if we should just grow up and do the thing... My answer: You can have it both ways! You can set boundaries but you can also do the things when you want to . You can push yourself outside your comfort zone whe...

It's the holiday season and it can feel like there's a million and one things to do, parties to attend, and friends & family to visit with. Sometimes we can make ourselves sick with dread thinking about it. But your to-do list doesn't have to be filled with dread! In this episode, you'll learn: About my top tips for getting through situations you're dreading A simple phrase...

In this Sensitive & Empowered series, Matt and I talk about how we can navigate life's challenges through an empowering and expansive lens, instead of feeling like a victim to our circumstances. We discuss our personal experiences with breaking old habits, going through hard times, and how all of this is part of a divine plan that brings us closer to the highest version of ourselves. This...

Navigating the holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person should be an Olympic sport. Between numerous parties, outings, and big family gatherings, it can feel like a recipe for overwhelm. In this super exclusive sneak peek into The Sensitive and Soulful Vault , you'll learn: About my top tips for handling holiday stress How to deal with grief during the holidays About ways to cope with overstimula...

Join me in this episode as I share my feelings on life's challenging and triggering moments. I recently had a very real and raw moment where my high self-worth allowed me to see past the comments of someone and not let it ruin my whole day. In this episode, you'll learn: About healing your self-worth to take on life's challenges Why it's important to know that you are worthy and va...

It can be common for HSPs to not want to be in limelight. We shy away from compliments and tone down our achievements. We could do this because of how we were raised or because we just don't want to make other people feel bad. Well I'm here to tell you to SHINE! In this episode, you'll learn: About my experience with being judged while chasing my dreams Why we tend to hide away from th...

This audio was originally recorded in August 2022 for The Sensitive & Soulful Members (now " The Vault "). If these types of "trainings" are something you'd like access to, please send me a DM on Instagram @lifebyalissa ______ You can be a kind-hearted, empathetic person without burning yourself out. With so much going on in the world today, it can be extra painful for...

Tell me if these thoughts sound familiar: "I just need to learn a little bit more..." "Once I read this book, then everything will fall into place..." "I've read all the things but it's still not working!" I know, cause I've been there. It can be so frustrating when things aren't working out like you'd hope. Maybe your business hasn't taken off...

I recorded this from my bed today because sometimes you just need to be as cozy and comfy as possible and I'm giving you permission to do the same. We are always capable of doing all the things but that doesn't mean we have the capacity , and that's okay! In this episode, you'll learn: How to know when you're approaching burn out About some solid steps to avoid this Why it'...

In this episode, Matt and I unpack the hot topic of vulnerability. We share our relationship with vulnerability and how transformative it's been for us. Vulnerability is not easy. Actually, it's terrifying and it takes a lot of courage to overcome the fear of revealing our most authentic selves -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Come spend 30 minutes with us and learn how we've learne...

This is such a good episode and reminder from March 2022. __________ Our heart starts racing, our stomach drops to the floor, and we feel under attack. Even if you're not an HSP, criticism is painful to receive and in all honesty, it can bring out our Hyper Sensitivity. Sometimes the feedback and criticism is there to genuinely help up and sometimes it's just a mean troll on the internet....

Growing up as an HSP, we would tend to notice the emotions of everyone around us and at such a young age it could be hard to discern if they were mad at us or something else. Sadly, we've internalized that as adults and can often feel guilty if people are upset. The good news? You can free yourself from these feelings. In this episode, you'll learn: About my struggles with low self-worth W...

Join me for this quick tip on how to immediately reduce overwhelm! Look, I get it. We are busy with jobs and family and friends that when we get a free moment we are overwhelmed and don't know what to do. We get so worried with making the "right choice" instead of just making a choice. The quickest way to get over indecision is by making a decision! 🌸 🌸 🌸 Take the  Sensitive Shado...

Life by Alissa started as a blog with hardly any readers or followers on social media. But I was still so fired up to get up at 5am to write before my corporate job or write on the weekends or whenever I could find free time. It wasn't easy but it was worth it. This journey has been so fulfilling and empowering. So, I want to invite you to explore the things the light you up! In this episode,...

This was one of my very first episodes and also a favorite because I still talk about and believe in the importance of triggers and how they can help us grow. _________ Triggers can show up in all sorts of ways - from an immediate emotional reaction like anger or sadness to a physical gut reaction like shaking, feeling sick, or nauseous. It can be overwhelming and happen so suddenly that we aren&#...

Manifestation might feel a little too "woo-woo" for some people but it's always been part and honestly feels second nature at this point. If you've been struggling to manifest your desires and what you want in life, listen to this episode for some inspiration because I am bursting at the seams with this manifestation story! 🌸 🌸 🌸 Take the  Sensitive Shadow Archetype Quiz Join...

We tend to hold things so tightly and stress about the details when really we come make it so much more fun! I try to stop and ask myself regularly, "How can I make this more fun?" and it's such a mind shifter! In this episode, you'll learn: About the art of letting go and taking the first step. How to trust yourself more. About adding more fun to your life! 🌸 🌸 🌸 Take the Sen...

This one's too good not to re-share! Originally published December 28th, 2021. ______ When every weird look, snide remark, or unfriendly punctuation in a text can cause us to go into a tailspin - it's easy to see that we may take things a little too personally. Because we are constantly taking in more information than others, we tend to notice every mood change or every slight difference i...