Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Episodes
You’re Not Broken — The Fastest Way Off the Perfectionism Hamster Wheel — Quick Bite
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism isn’t the problem—the belief that you’re broken is. In this episode, Alyssia offers a simple but radical reframe: wholeness isn’...
When Achievement Isn’t Enough: Caroline Burckle on Identity, Shame, and Self-Worth – Entreé
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you reach the pinnacle of success — and still don’t feel enough?In this intimate conversation, Olympic medalist Caroline Burckle...
Rationalizing Emotions — When “Being Rational” Becomes a Way to Avoid Feeling – Quick Bite
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m a guest on the Hoffman Podcast this week and would love for you to check it out. Click here to listen!Do you explain your feelings instead of ac...
How to Have Hard Conversations (Without Losing Yourself) — Entrée
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
→ Download the Courageous Conversations Container WorkbookHard conversations aren’t hard because we don’t have the right words—they’re hard ...
Spoon Theory — Understanding Your Energy (and Protecting It) — Quick Bite
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to do something but simply didn’t have the capacity? In this episode, Alyssia explains Spoon Theory—a powerful metaphor for understand...
Fear vs. Threat — How to Tell What’s Actually Happening in Your Body — Quick Bite
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fear can feel urgent and overwhelming—but that doesn’t always mean you’re in danger. In this episode, Alyssia explains the difference between fe...
Dessert Practice: Rewire Your Self-Talk — A Mindfulness Meditation for Softening the Inner Voice
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This guided mindfulness meditation helps you rewire your self-talk in real time. Using the breath as an anchor, you’ll practice noticing the tone yo...
The Power of Self-Talk — How Words Shape Your Brain (and Your Relationship - Entreé
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
→ Try the Rewire Your Self-Talk Meditation – Dessert!The way you talk to yourself isn’t just reflecting your mood—it’s shaping your nervous...
Is Life Already Enough? — Rereading Mary Oliver’s Summer Day — Quick Bite
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
That famous line — “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — is often read as a call to achieve more. In th...
Intuition vs. Anxiety — How to Tell the Difference (and Trust Yourself) — Quick Bite
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
→ Download the free somatic checklist for intuition vs. anxietyHave you ever thought you were following your intuition—only to realize later it wa...
Shame (Part 3): Reclamation — The Gift Beneath What You Tried to Fix — Entrée
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
→ Sign up to work with me in my new program!→ Try the Shame Processing & Reflection VisualizationIn the final episode of the Shame Series, Aly...
Shame (Part 2): Separation — Why Shame Feels Like Who You Are — Entrée
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
→ Try the Shame Processing & Reflection VisualizationWhy does shame feel so personal — like it is you, not something you’re experiencing? In...
Shame (Part 1): Recognition — Why Feeling “Not Enough” Feels So True — Entrée
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shame doesn’t feel like an emotion — it feels like the truth about who you are. In Part 1 of this three-part series, Alyssia explores how shame fo...
Dessert Practice: Remembering You’ll Die — A Contemplative Practice for What Matters
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
→ If you enjoy Relish, we appreciate you helping us out by taking 1 minute to vote for us for the Taste Awards!This guided contemplative practice in...
Remembering You’ll Die Might Be the Key to Living Fully — Quick Bite
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
→ Try the Death Contemplation Meditation – Dessert!→ If you enjoy Relish, we appreciate you helping us out by taking 1 minute to vote for us fo...
Why We Bond Through Negativity (And How to Create Real Connection Instead) – Entreé
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice how easy it is to connect by complaining, gossiping, or focusing on what’s wrong? In this episode, Alyssia explores why bonding through ...
The Eagle Who Thought It Was a Chicken (A Story About Identity & Conditioning) – Quick Bite
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your effort or circumstances—but a quiet belief about who you are? In this reflective Quick Bite,...
The Neuroscience of Manifestation: Why Presence Matters More Than Visualization - Entreé
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Manifestation isn’t magic—and it’s not about visualizing a future you don’t believe is possible. In this episode, Alyssia reframes manifestati...
Dessert Practice: Releasing Control — A Guided Surrender Meditation
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This gentle guided meditation supports you in releasing the grip of control and softening into presence. Through breath, body awareness, and grounding...
What Surrender Really Means — And Why It Sets You Free – Quick Bite
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
→ Don’t forget to try the Releasing Control meditation – Dessert!Surrender is often misunderstood as giving up—but real surrender is an activ...
How to Finally Set Boundaries That Stick (Hint: It Starts With Your Feelings) - Entreé
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
→ Download the free packet of Emotions & Needs ListsMost people think boundaries are something you say or enforce—but they actually begin much...
Why There Is No Map — And Why You Don’t Need One – Quick Bite
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people come to personal growth looking for a map—clear steps, rules, or a proven path. But what if there is no map? In this reflective Quick Bi...
Dessert Practice: The R.A.I.S.E. Method — A Mindfulness Meditation for Self-Judgment
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This guided dessert meditation introduces the R.A.I.S.E. Method—a gentle, embodied mindfulness practice to support moments of self-judgment, shame, ...
You Were Never Broken: How Self-Judgment Hijacks You (And How to Stop It) - Entreé
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
→ Don’t forget to try the RAISE meditation – Dessert!If you’ve ever thought “What’s wrong with me?”, this episode is for you. Alyssia e...
Why Resolutions Don’t Stick — And How to Set Goals That Actually Last - Entreé
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your resolutions fall apart by February, it’s not a discipline problem—it’s neuroscience. In this episode, Alyssia breaks down why resolution...
How to Reflect on Your Year (Before You Set New Goals)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 cl...
Wild Geese | A Different Kind of Reminder – Quick Bite
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The Most Important Relationship You’ll Ever Have – Entrée
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Confident (Quick Bite)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think they need more confidence—but confidence isn’t actually the problem. In this Quick Bite, Alyssia Sheikh breaks down the real rea...
The Neuroscience of Gratitude: Feel It, Don’t Just List It – Entrée
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writing a gratitude list isn’t enough—you have to feel it. In this Thanksgiving-week special, Alyssia Sheikh breaks down the neuroscience of grati...
Stop Fixing Yourself: Live From Your Strengths — The 80/20 Shift – Entrée
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
When Expectation Steals Your Joy (and What to Do Instead) – Entrée
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever reach a goal and feel… nothing? You’re not broken—expectation is. In this episode, Alyssia Sheikh unpacks how expectation traps us in suffe...
Dessert Practice: Mindfulness of Sound Meditation
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
“Lost” vs “Disconnected” | Reframe to Reconnect – Quick Bite
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Feel to Know | The Science and Wisdom of Emotion – Entreé
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about The Power of Becoming, my upcoming retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/Ever felt “off” but couldn’t explain why? In this entré...
No Mud, No Lotus | Finding Joy Through Discomfort – Quick Bite
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
Happy Monday | The Fresh Start Effect and How to Begin Again Anytime – Quick Bite
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Dessert Practice: Basic Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This guided mindfulness of breathing practice offers a simple yet profound way to return to presence. By gently anchoring awareness on the breath, you...
Mindfulness Means Remember | Why Forgetting Is the Practice - Quick Bite
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Practicing Imperfectionism | How to Loosen Perfectionism’s Grip – Entreé
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism might sound like a strength—but research shows it’s one of the biggest barriers to joy, creativity, and authentic growth. In this en...
Tools, Not Rules | How to Stop Turning Growth into Pressure
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Dessert Practice: Loving-Kindness Meditation (Mettā)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Settle in for a gentle loving-kindness (metta) practice—an ancient meditation for cultivating warmth, goodwill, and an open heart. We’ll offer sim...
Neuroscience of Polarization | Sacred Neutrality, Ego & How to Train Your Brain - Entreé
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Compassion in Action | From Self-Kindness to Fierce Boundaries - Entreé
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Self-Trust Is a Skill | How Doubt Shows You Already Know the Truth - Quick Bite
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why Real Change Isn’t Sticking: The Neuroscience of Embodiment - Entreé
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why you’ve read the books, taken the courses, and listened to the pods—yet your life still feels the same? This episode explains why i...
Get Off the Hamster Wheel of Doing - Quick Bite
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel trapped on the hamster wheel of “doing more” but never quite feeling enough? In this Quick Bite episode of Relish, Alyssia Sheikh introd...
You’re Not Broken—You’re Wired: The Neuroscience of Being Human - Entreé
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the very patterns you’ve been trying to “fix” aren’t flaws, but proof that your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do? In ...
Beyond Binary: Fixed vs Fluid Mode in Mindfulness & Growth - Quick Bite
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever catch yourself thinking in “black or white”—always or never, good or bad? In this Quick Bite, Alyssia Sheikh introduces the idea of ...
Transformation Needs Transition: Why the Journey Is the Point - Quick Bite
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transformation isn’t just a before-and-after—it’s what happens in-between. In this quick bite, Alyssia reminds us that real change unfolds gradu...
Dessert Practice: BLIPS of Awareness for Intentional Living
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't yet, start by listening to Episode 3 before you try this Dessert Practice:Episode 3 (Apple Podcasts)Episode 3 (Spotify)This is a short ...
From Reacting to Responding: The Power of the Pause - Entreé
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever found yourself reacting on autopilot—then regretting it later? In this episode, Alyssia breaks down how mindfulness helps us shift from unconsc...
Joy Is Your Birthright (Not a Reward You Earn) - Entreé
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we treat joy like a reward instead of our natural state? In this episode, Alyssia challenges the idea that joy must be earned—and shows how p...
What It Means to Relish Your Life (Instead of Fixing Yourself)
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck on the hamster wheel of self-improvement? In this first episode of Relish, Alyssia Sheikh shares the powerful shift that helped her stop...
Introducing Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Relish with Alyssia Sheikh, a podcast about savoring life. Through practical tools, meaningful conversations, and reflective practices, I e...