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 16Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: [email protected] 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.

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• 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 15Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: [email protected] 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.

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• 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 MeditationInstagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: [email protected] 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.

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• 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 14Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: [email protected] 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.

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• 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 13Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: [email protected] 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.

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