Relish with Alyssia Sheikh

Before you set any 2026 goals, pause. This episode guides you through a meaningful, embodied year-end reflection—one that helps you see your year clearly, soften negativity bias, honor who you became, and reconnect with what truly matters. Includes a free downloadable reflection workbook.→ Download the Free Year-End Reflection Workbook Show Notes: Episode 25Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes you don’t need another tool, fix, or insight—you need a reminder of your inherent worth. In this Quick Bite, Alyssia shares Mary Oliver’s iconic poem Wild Geese and reflects on its timeless invitations: letting yourself be human, trusting the “soft animal” of your body, releasing perfection, and remembering your belonging. A gentle breath of grounding in a season that can feel heavy.Show Notes: Episode 24Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most important relationship in your life isn’t with your partner, kids, friends, or family—it’s the one you have with yourself. In this episode, Alyssia Sheikh breaks down what it means to build a healthy, trusting, compassionate relationship with you. Learn how to listen inward, repair disconnection, build self-trust, and reconnect with the part of you that always knows the way.Show Notes: Episode 23→ Try the ESP Framework Check-In MeditationInstagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Most people think they need more confidence—but confidence isn’t actually the problem. In this Quick Bite, Alyssia Sheikh breaks down the real reason you don’t feel confident and why chasing confidence keeps you stuck. Learn the shift that creates true steadiness and how to move through the unknown with clarity and alignment.Show Notes: Episode 22→ Get 25% off Unshakeable Course→ Get 25% off a 1:1 Self-Trust SessionInstagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Writing a gratitude list isn’t enough—you have to feel it. In this Thanksgiving-week special, Alyssia Sheikh breaks down the neuroscience of gratitude: how it shifts your brain, calms your nervous system, and helps you savor what’s good (even during family holidays). Includes a guided practice, a 1–1–1 connection ritual, and tools for navigating tricky dynamics with presence and boundaries.Show Notes: Episode 21→ Download the 1-1-1 Gratitude Practice!Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).The Hoffman Process Instagram

Most of us spend our lives trying to fix what's “wrong” with us. But the science of strengths, neuroscience, and personal transformation suggest a different path. In this entrée episode, Alyssia Sheikh shares how to flip your 80/20—shifting away from self-criticism and into strength-based, joyful living. Learn how your brain reinforces what you focus on, why “fixing mode” keeps you stuck, and how to build a life powered by what’s already right with you.Show Notes: Episode 20→ APPLY for the Power of Becoming In-Person Retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/Corey Campbell, Leadership & Executive Coach & Speaker https://www.akamaitraining.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-campbell-95b35323/ Relevant episodes:Tools, Not Rules (Ep 12)Beyond Binary: Fixed vs Fluid Mode (Ep 5)Practicing Imperfectionism (Ep 13)When Expectation Steals Your Joy (Ep 19)Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Ever reach a goal and feel… nothing? You’re not broken—expectation is. In this episode, Alyssia Sheikh unpacks how expectation traps us in suffering and what to cultivate instead: aspiration. You’ll learn the neuroscience, mindfulness, and embodiment tools that help you shift from gripping for outcomes to trusting your own becoming.Show Notes: Episode 19→ APPLY for the Power of Becoming In-Person Retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Learn more about The Power of Becoming, my upcoming retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

This guided mindfulness of sound meditation invites you to anchor awareness in what you hear instead of the breath. By opening to the full field of sound—both pleasant and unpleasant—you’ll strengthen presence, curiosity, and non-judgment. Research shows mindfulness of sound can calm the nervous system and increase sensory awareness. Take 10 minutes to listen deeply and return to now.Show Notes: Dessert Practice: Mindfulness of Sound MeditationInstagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Ever say, “I fell off the bandwagon”? This short episode offers a gentle reframe: you’re not lost—you’ve simply disconnected. In this Quick Bite, Alyssia Sheikh shares how a small shift in language can help you break all-or-nothing thinking, release shame, and reconnect with yourself in any moment—plus a bonus “dessert” meditation to help you begin again.Show Notes: Episode 18Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Learn more about The Power of Becoming, my upcoming retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Learn more about The Power of Becoming, my upcoming retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/Ever felt “off” but couldn’t explain why? In this entrée episode, Alyssia Sheikh explores the science and wisdom of emotion—what feelings really are, how your brain constructs them, and why learning to feel is the key to self-trust. Grounded in neuroscience, mindfulness, and embodiment, this episode will change the way you relate to your inner world.Show Notes: Episode 17Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

We all want the lotus—the joy, the light, the ease—but often try to skip the mud that makes it bloom. In this Quick Bite, Alyssia Sheikh shares how leaning into life’s messiness expands our capacity for meaning and joy. Inspired by the Buddhist metaphor No Mud, No Lotus and backed by positive-psychology research, this short reflection will help you see your challenges as fertile ground for growth.Show Notes: Episode 16Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Most people dread Mondays—but what if it became your favorite day? In this Quick Bite, Alyssia Sheikh shares how she flipped her mindset using the fresh start effect—a psychological principle showing that new beginnings boost motivation. Learn how to use Mondays (or any moment) as a cue to release last week’s weight and begin again, with presence and possibility.Show Notes: Episode 15Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

This guided mindfulness of breathing practice offers a simple yet profound way to return to presence. By gently anchoring awareness on the breath, you’ll train the capacity to notice when the mind wanders and practice bringing it back—again and again—with kindness. Research shows this basic meditation improves focus, reduces stress, and supports emotional regulation. Take 10 minutes to pause, breathe, and just be.Show Notes: Dessert Practice: Basic Mindfulness of Breathing MeditationInstagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Have you ever tried to “be mindful,” only to forget two minutes later? You’re not broken—that’s actually the practice. In this Quick Bite of Relish, Alyssia Sheikh explains why the original word for mindfulness, sati, also means “to remember.” You’ll learn how mindfulness is less about staying perfectly present and more about remembering—again and again—to return to the moment, and to who you really are.Show Notes: Episode 14Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Perfectionism might sound like a strength—but research shows it’s one of the biggest barriers to joy, creativity, and authentic growth. In this entrée episode, Alyssia Sheikh explores the roots of perfectionism, why our brains crave control, and how to practice imperfectionism instead. Learn how to let go of shame, reframe mistakes, and return to presence—with practical tools, compassion, and a bit of humor.Show Notes: Episode 13Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Do your morning rituals or self-care practices ever start to feel like chores? In this Quick Bite, Alyssia introduces a freeing mindset shift: tools, not rules. Learn how to stop turning your growth practices into perfectionistic “shoulds,” use the right tools when you need them, and return to the point of it all—to be fully present for your life.Show Notes: Episode 12Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Settle in for a gentle loving-kindness (metta) practice—an ancient meditation for cultivating warmth, goodwill, and an open heart. We’ll offer simple phrases of well-wishing to a sequence of recipients (benefactor, self, friend, neutral person, difficult person, all beings). Go at your own pace, adapt the wording so it feels sincere, and let the intention—not perfection—lead. A regular Metta practice can increase positive emotion, support emotional regulation, and nurture a steady, compassionate presence.See Show Notes for full breakdown of the practice: Loving-Kindness Meditation (Mettā)Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia → https://alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session

Why do hard conversations feel like danger in your body—and why does it feel safer to “pick a side”? In this long-form entrée, Alyssia unpacks the neuroscience of polarization and ego, explaining how networks like the Default Mode Network, salience and prefrontal systems wire us for “me/us vs. you/them”—and how mindfulness, compassion, and loving-kindness can retrain that wiring. You’ll learn the Regulate → Relate → Reason sequence, the practice of Sacred Neutrality (conviction plus openness), and embodied tools to stay regulated without abandoning your values. Includes science, stories, and practical scripts for real conversations.Show Notes: Episode 11 - The Neuroscience of PolarizationTry today's Dessert meditation.Note that the other mindfulness meditation “dessert” I mentioned is not yet live and will be released next week on the podcast; if you want access early, you can access it here.Relevant previous episodes to listen to first:Compassion in ActionBeyond Binary: Fixed vs FluidInstagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia → https://alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session

What if compassion isn’t just soft or sentimental—but a skill that strengthens your nervous system and your boundaries? In this episode of Relish, Alyssia Sheikh explores the science and practice of compassion and self-compassion, drawing distinctions from empathy, sharing embodied practices, and unpacking Kristin Neff’s research on both tender and fierce self-compassion. You’ll walk away with tools you can use right away, from hands-on-heart to compassionate journaling, to meet yourself with kindness and resilience. Show Notes: Episode 10 (See show notes link for all resources mentioned in this episode)Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokKristin Neff – Self-Compassion (Official Website), University of Texas at Austin(Resource hub with practices, guided meditations, and research from the pioneer of self-compassion.) https://self-compassion.orgBuild Your Self-Trust → https://alyssiasheikh.com/unshakeableBook a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia → https://alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-sessionDownload my free Self-Compassion Break Meditation → https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/self-compassion-break-meditationThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).

Most people think self-doubt means they can’t trust themselves. But what if it’s actually proof you already know what’s true? In this Quick Bite of Relish, Alyssia Sheikh reframes self-trust as a skill you can practice and self-doubt as a signal—not a stop sign. You’ll learn how to discern intuition from fear, why doubt often shows up right before meaningful change, and how to strengthen your ability to follow your own inner knowing.Show Notes: Episode 9Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokUnshakeable Self-Trust course → https://alyssiasheikh.com/unshakeableFree visualization to Meet Your Light → https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/meet-your-light-meditationThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).