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Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Unknown Media Group
30 episodes
3 days ago
Where soul meets science, and mindfulness meets everyday life.
What if joy wasn’t something you had to earn—what if it was something you could practice?
On Relish, mindfulness teacher and neuroscience nerd Alyssia Sheikh helps you unlearn old patterns, reconnect with your truth, and build the kind of self-trust that doesn’t disappear when life gets hard.
This is personal transformation for people who are tired of binaries and quick fixes—who want something deeper.
Each episode blends research, reflection, and real-life tools to help you live with more presence, authenticity, and delight.
New episodes every week—with bonus drops to keep you nourished in between.
Follow the show and share it with someone who needs it!
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Where soul meets science, and mindfulness meets everyday life.
What if joy wasn’t something you had to earn—what if it was something you could practice?
On Relish, mindfulness teacher and neuroscience nerd Alyssia Sheikh helps you unlearn old patterns, reconnect with your truth, and build the kind of self-trust that doesn’t disappear when life gets hard.
This is personal transformation for people who are tired of binaries and quick fixes—who want something deeper.
Each episode blends research, reflection, and real-life tools to help you live with more presence, authenticity, and delight.
New episodes every week—with bonus drops to keep you nourished in between.
Follow the show and share it with someone who needs it!
Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeTikTokWebsite
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/30)
Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
How to Reflect on Your Year (Before You Set New Goals)
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 25
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3 days ago
30 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Wild Geese | A Different Kind of Reminder – Quick Bite
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 24
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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).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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5 days ago
10 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
The Most Important Relationship You’ll Ever Have – Entrée
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 Meditation
  • Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)
  • Instagram (@relishpodcast)
  • YouTube
  • Website & Newsletter
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  • Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
  • 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).
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1 week ago
23 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Confident (Quick Bite)
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

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  • Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)
  • Instagram (@relishpodcast)
  • YouTube
  • Website & Newsletter
  • TikTok
  • Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
  • 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).
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1 week ago
12 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
The Neuroscience of Gratitude: Feel It, Don’t Just List It – Entrée
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!
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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Stop Fixing Yourself: Live From Your Strengths — The 80/20 Shift – Entrée
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

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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)
YouTube
Website & Newsletter
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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia

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3 weeks ago
31 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
When Expectation Steals Your Joy (and What to Do Instead) – Entrée
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)
YouTube
Website & Newsletter
TikTok
Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Learn more about The Power of Becoming, my upcoming retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/

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).
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Dessert Practice: Mindfulness of Sound Meditation
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 Meditation

Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)
Instagram (@relishpodcast)
YouTube
Website & Newsletter
TikTok
Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
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).
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
“Lost” vs “Disconnected” | Reframe to Reconnect – Quick Bite
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 18

Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)
Instagram (@relishpodcast)
YouTube
Website & Newsletter
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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Learn more about The Power of Becoming, my upcoming retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/

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).
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1 month ago
7 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Feel to Know | The Science and Wisdom of Emotion – Entreé
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 17

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Instagram (@relishpodcast)
YouTube
Website & Newsletter
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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia

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1 month ago
55 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
No Mud, No Lotus | Finding Joy Through Discomfort – Quick Bite
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 16

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Instagram (@relishpodcast)
YouTube
Website & Newsletter
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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia

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1 month ago
9 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Happy Monday | The Fresh Start Effect and How to Begin Again Anytime – Quick Bite
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 15

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Instagram (@relishpodcast)
YouTube
Website & Newsletter
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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
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).
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Dessert Practice: Basic Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation
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 Meditation

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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia

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1 month ago
10 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Mindfulness Means Remember | Why Forgetting Is the Practice - Quick Bite
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 14

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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia

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1 month ago
9 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Practicing Imperfectionism | How to Loosen Perfectionism’s Grip – Entreé
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 13

Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)
Instagram (@relishpodcast)
YouTube
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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
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).
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Tools, Not Rules | How to Stop Turning Growth into Pressure
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 12

Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)
Instagram (@relishpodcast)
YouTube
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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
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).
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2 months ago
7 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Dessert Practice: Loving-Kindness Meditation (Mettā)
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)
YouTube
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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia → https://alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Neuroscience of Polarization | Sacred Neutrality, Ego & How to Train Your Brain - Entreé
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 Polarization

Try 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 Action
Beyond Binary: Fixed vs Fluid

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Instagram (@relishpodcast)
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Email me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.com
Call our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬

Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia → https://alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session
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2 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Compassion in Action | From Self-Kindness to Fierce Boundaries - Entreé
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)

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Kristin 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.org

Build Your Self-Trust → https://alyssiasheikh.com/unshakeable
Book a Self-Trust Session with Alyssia → https://alyssiasheikh.com/self-trust-session
Download my free Self-Compassion Break Meditation → https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/self-compassion-break-meditation

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2 months ago
40 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Self-Trust Is a Skill | How Doubt Shows You Already Know the Truth - Quick Bite
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 9

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Unshakeable Self-Trust course → https://alyssiasheikh.com/unshakeable
Free visualization to Meet Your Light → https://www.alyssiasheikh.com/meet-your-light-meditation

The Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).
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2 months ago
9 minutes

Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Where soul meets science, and mindfulness meets everyday life.
What if joy wasn’t something you had to earn—what if it was something you could practice?
On Relish, mindfulness teacher and neuroscience nerd Alyssia Sheikh helps you unlearn old patterns, reconnect with your truth, and build the kind of self-trust that doesn’t disappear when life gets hard.
This is personal transformation for people who are tired of binaries and quick fixes—who want something deeper.
Each episode blends research, reflection, and real-life tools to help you live with more presence, authenticity, and delight.
New episodes every week—with bonus drops to keep you nourished in between.
Follow the show and share it with someone who needs it!
Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeTikTokWebsite