Room for Sunshine

What if the same trait that you've been fighting is the one that could help you breakthrough? Often times we try to change the "ugly traits" of our personality or even avoid them rather than embracing our imperfections. Tune in to this week's episode where Alyssa talks about the ugly trait that helped her become more confident. In it you'll receive tips for a quick three minute meditation that can...

Gratitude is all in these days... You've probably heard about (or even own) a gratitude journal, practice gratitude meditations, send gratitude texts, or integrate gratitude into therapy. But often it's the hardest bits to thanks that can open the most possibility. In honor of the all-American holiday Thanksgiving, this week's episode is dedicated to looking at something in life that was challengi...

Have the current events of today's world got you feeling some kind of way? Angry? Helpless? Confused? Unmotivated? It's easy in today's climate to point to all the problems that exist in the outside world... politics, war, environmental crisis, and more. But is it possible that the biggest challenge we need to face is the one that lives within us? Join Alyssa this week as she talks about managing...

Did you know that vision makes up 80% of how our brain processes information? We sure didn't. In this week's episode, Alyssa analyzes what's happening when we rely exclusively on the eyes to guide our lives, and how to become more in touch with the other four senses. It's not just how we relate physically, but also a limitation on how much we can connect with the energies of the world at large to...

If you've ever had one of those weeks where death keeps veering its head, it's hard not to reflect on how we can make the most of this precious life. In this week's light yet real discussion of death, we dive into giving power and attention to death in order to take more agency of our lives. Alyssa talks about "dying cleanly" and closing loose ends so that not only are we free of regret, but also...

Have you ever felt like you were blocked by the own label you carry? Feeling the weight of a part of yourself you associate with so deeply, even when it's supposed to feel good? This week we talk about identity and disassociating with the parts of who we say we are that get in the way of who we actually want to be. In this quick few minute reflection, Alyssa talks about grappling with her "identit...

Do you have anyone in your life who you overlap with like crazy? But who also drives you crazy? A friend, a business partner, your boss, your neighbor, a roommate, a parent, you name it-- relationships can be messy. Which is why today we talk about how to untie the knots of toxic relationships little by little. It's a slow burn not a blow it up in flames type of mentality. How can you come into th...

Why is it so hard to give ourselves compliments? Or better yet to be able to BRAG about our achievements. We love humility, but if you've ever felt like being humble got in the way of being able to celebrate the things you do well, this episode is for you. In it, Alyssa talks about her prior (and still healing) fear of hearing positive feedback and how to consciously start praising ourselves s...

How do you feel about manifestation? Believer? Skeptic? Do you know if you're manifesting the "right" way, and is there really such a thing? This week we are talking about living our dreams, walking the walk, talking the talk, love languages, and how to harness our inner power. Rather than waiting for something to be delivered to your doorstep, we take matters into our own hands. Spe...

Ever felt out of touch with your body? Struggled with hormone imbalances, menstrual cycles, or understanding what's happening on a physical level? Us, too. In today's short and sweet episode Alyssa talks about women's health and her relationship to her body post getting off birth control. She discusses hormones in relation to mental and emotional health, and encourages you to spend a l...

Ready for a new perspective? Think that the grasser will be greener on the other side? This week we look at new angles on our life, starting with the question: what kind of fruit do you feel like today? Sometimes you need to get silly to shift it up. And sometimes we need to appreciate what we have right now before we get caught up in what's to come. In less than ten minutes, Alyssa challenges...

HAPPY 50TH EPISODE! First time listener? Been around for the last 50? Either way, a big warm welcome to you. In celebration of reaching 50 episodes, Alyssa opens up about believing in yourself and your dreams, even when it seems hard to do. She discusses counting yourself in before counting yourself out and the sacrifices that come with seeing dreams through, especially when you can't quite se...

Did you hear about the full moon? Did you realize we are halfway through this calendar year? How are you feeling? What's happened? What still needs to happen? In this Monday's episode we reflect on where we've been the past six months and what's to come in the upcoming six months as we embark on the future. Featuring a few shout outs to the epic full moon!

In a world filled with noises, sounds and distractions, it's easy to forget the beauty and importance of silence. Which technically, there never truly is anyways! In this week's sunset chat we invite silence into our lives, even if for just a few minutes to tune in to how it feels to sit in the quiet. Sometimes all you need is a few minutes to see the immediate benefits! Give it a listen a...

Do you know your archetype? As in: are you the jock, the cool kid, the workaholic, the busy bee, the negative nancy... or other? In this Monday's SIMPLE 4 PART-CHECK IN, we look at our "go-to" facade and set out to relate to 3 other parts of ourselves. We're basically making your week to-do list for you. But this one's spicier. And more fun? Potentially. Start your morning an...

Struggling with your relationships? Friends, family, or lovers? On the fence between speaking your truth or holding back to keep the peace? In this week's episode, ASK ALYSSA is LIVE! With our first official listener question addressed: how do I know when it's time for confrontation or when to stay silent? Alyssa unpacks how to analyze who you're talking to and whether or not it's...

You know the old saying "make new friends but keep the old?" Well, old or new, this week we are diving into friendships that are true and what that says about YOU. In this sunrise chat Alyssa talks about the reflection of the people in your life, how to decide when it's time to cut somebody out, and how to meaningfully analyze the people you keep around. For all the times we have com...

Not going to lie here... our plan failed. Epically. But how do we turn that failure into something useful? Maybe even something beautiful? Join Alyssa this week to hear the inside scoop on what it feels like to be the odd man out, and how to support yourself when you don't feel supported by your community. Sometimes just a few minutes of being honest with yourself or a small change in your dai...

Right turn? Left turn? U-turn? I'm sure Dr. Seuss wrote a book about it, but for now, we are breaking it down on this Monday's episode! In this sunrise chat Alyssa breaks down the self-judgement that comes through when we aren't sure where we went wrong. When we compare ourselves to others. When we feel lost. Listen in for you Monday inspiration!

Have you ever had one of those weeks where people are projecting their thoughts and opinions for you, onto you? Have you ever felt lost about which direction to turn or what decision to make next? Welcome to my week this week. So we are winding down together this Thursday to lower down the outside noise and tune in to the one that matters most.

Have you been faking happiness? To yourself or the people around you? Whatever the reason... to protect yourself, to protect someone else, to not come off as rude... Today we explore the problem with faking our happiness and how to become more honest with ourselves and in our relationships for a more balanced and fulfilling life. We promise, it's worth it.

Ever heard the dinner table game rose, bud, thorn where you reflect on your week? Well this week we are bringing it to the Room for Sunshine podcast studio... with a twist! Grab your journal, sit under the stars or just listen while you drive home from work. Take a few moments to wind down from work mode and wind in to weekend mode.

Are you someone who lives slow or fast? Do you travel slow or fast? Do you move through your week slow or fast? This week we get curious about what it means to live slow vs fast and how to find BALANCE between the two so that we can appreciate and enjoy both sides.

How about we take the long way home today? In less than ten minutes Alyssa opens up about her personal journey with starting the podcast, and the ways in which "jumping ahead" has actually done the opposite. For a society that's programmed for the destination rather than the journey, we've got some work to do. So, this week, we start simple by reflecting on where there's room...

What does being empowered mean to you? Do you feel empowered? Have you ever? Do you want to? This Monday we look at the ways in which we can explore who we are and want to be with simple tricks and tips to ask ourselves as we start the week. It's not about the power anyone else has assigned to you, but instead the power that allows you to wake up and start your morning feeling like your best y...