In this deeply personal and resonant episode, Alissa offers a soul-centered invitation to step out of survival and into renewal.

This conversation is about standards—not as pressure or perfection, but as devotion to the life you are meant to live.

Drawing from spiritual wisdom, neuroscience, neurotheology, and lived experience, Alissa explores how unprocessed stress, trauma, and outdated systems quietly shape our bodies, our relationships, and our sense of possibility. She reminds us that while old systems may have helped us survive, they are not meant to carry us into flourishing.

At the heart of this episode is a powerful truth:You are chosen.Chosen for growth. Chosen for renewal. Chosen for a life that expands rather than contracts.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

Why stress—not imperfection—is one of the greatest threats to wellbeing

How the mind, body, and spirit constantly “digest” what we see, hear, and allow into our lives

The difference between surviving and truly living

Why setting boundaries is not selfish, but an act of clarity and care

How standards shape your relationships, your health, your work, and your future

Why comfort can quietly become the enemy of growth

How passion, meaning, and courage often matter more than logic or “getting it right”

What it truly means to live from a place of renewal rather than trauma

Alissa also shares a grounding prayer and mantra to return to whenever self-doubt, fear, or heaviness arise:

You are seen.You are loved.You are enough.You are worthy.

This episode is a reminder that life is not something to avoid, curate, or perfect—it is something to participate in. To choose again. To meet with courage. To design with intention.

If you are feeling stuck, underwhelmed, anxious, or quietly longing for more, this message is for you.

Resources Mentioned:

Unafraid.ai — a free, nonprofit emotional resilience and reflection tool offering journaling prompts, mood tracking, and supportive guidance (currently in beta).Visit: unafraid.ai

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If this episode moved you, please share it with someone who may need this reminder today.

You are not behind.You are not broken.You are not late.

You are chosen—and the standard you set today shapes the life you step into tomorrow.

Be loved, friends.

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