Relish with Alyssia Sheikh

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Relish with Alyssia Sheikh episodes

March 09 You’re Not Broken — The Fastest Way Off the Perfectionism Hamster Wheel — Quick Bite
Perfectionism isn’t the problem—the belief that you’re broken is. In this episode, Alyssia offers a simple but radical reframe: wholeness isn’t something you earn. It’s something you remember. A grounding reminder for anyone stuck in self-improvement mode.

Show Notes: Episode 46

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The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
10 min
March 02When Achievement Isn’t Enough: Caroline Burckle on Identity, Shame, and Self-Worth – Entreé
What happens when you reach the pinnacle of success — and still don’t feel enough?In this intimate conversation, Olympic medalist Caroline Burckle joins Alyssia Sheikh to explore identity, shame, and the exhausting hamster wheel of achievement. Together, they unpack performance-based self-worth, the fear of being misunderstood, and what it truly means to love yourself beyond what you accomplish.

Show Notes: Episode 45

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1 hr 24 min
February 26 Rationalizing Emotions — When “Being Rational” Becomes a Way to Avoid Feeling – Quick Bite
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Do you explain your feelings instead of actually feeling them? In this episode, Alyssia explores rationalizing as a common coping strategy—and why understanding emotions doesn’t help them move through the body. A gentle reframe for anyone who lives in their head.

Show Notes: Episode 44

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Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia
The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
10 min
February 23 How to Have Hard Conversations (Without Losing Yourself) — Entrée
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Hard conversations aren’t hard because we don’t have the right words—they’re hard because they activate our nervous systems. In this episode, Alyssia shares a mindful, compassionate framework for repair that helps you speak honestly, take responsibility for your reactions, and stay connected to what actually matters.

Show Notes: Episode 43

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‬Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia
The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
35 min
February 18 Spoon Theory — Understanding Your Energy (and Protecting It) — Quick Bite
Ever wanted to do something but simply didn’t have the capacity? In this episode, Alyssia explains Spoon Theory—a powerful metaphor for understanding limited, variable energy—and how it can help reduce shame, support boundaries, and build self-compassion.

Show Notes: Episode 42

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‬Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia
The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
11 min
February 16 Fear vs. Threat — How to Tell What’s Actually Happening in Your Body — Quick Bite
Fear can feel urgent and overwhelming—but that doesn’t always mean you’re in danger. In this episode, Alyssia explains the difference between fear and real threat, how your nervous system confuses the two, and a simple embodied way to come back to presence when fear takes over.

Show Notes: Episode 41

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Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia
The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
12 min
February 11 Dessert Practice: Rewire Your Self-Talk — A Mindfulness Meditation for Softening the Inner Voice
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 you use with yourself when your mind wanders—and gently shifting from harshness to kindness. A simple, powerful practice to soften the inner critic and build self-trust.

Show Notes: Episode 40b

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Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia
The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
12 min
February 11 The Power of Self-Talk — How Words Shape Your Brain (and Your Relationship with Yourself) - Entreé
→ 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 system, your attention, and your capacity to stay present when life gets hard. In this episode, Alyssia explores how language reinforces shame or creates space for relief, and shares practical shifts (plus a companion Dessert meditation) to soften your inner tone.

Show Notes: Episode 40

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Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia
The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
20 min
February 09 Is Life Already Enough? — Rereading Mary Oliver’s Summer Day — Quick Bite
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 this episode, Alyssia rereads Mary Oliver’s Summer Day and offers a different interpretation: not a demand to do more, but an invitation to be here.

Show Notes: Episode 39

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Instagram (@relishpodcast)
YouTube
Website & Newsletter
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Email me: [email protected]
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia
The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
10 min
February 04 Intuition vs. Anxiety — How to Tell the Difference (and Trust Yourself) — Quick Bite
→ Download the free somatic checklist for intuition vs. anxiety

Have you ever thought you were following your intuition—only to realize later it was actually anxiety? In this episode, Alyssia breaks down the difference between intuition and fear, and shares a simple, embodied way to tell which voice you’re listening to so you can build real self-trust.

Show Notes: Episode 38

Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)
Instagram (@relishpodcast)
YouTube
Website & Newsletter
TikTok
Email me: [email protected]
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia
The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
13 min

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