229. Living in Alignment as an HSP (A Personal Reflection, Pod Updates, + What I See Coming in 2026)
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Episode Description
As 2025 comes to a close, Alissa shares a reflective and personal episode about endings, rebirth, and learning how to live in true alignment, especially as a Highly Sensitive Person.
This year held profound milestones and massive shifts: signing a book deal, welcoming a new baby after pregnancy loss, navigating postpartum life while writing a book, and feeling the internal pull to realign how she shows up creatively and professionally.
Alissa also shares what’s been lighting her up lately, from writing long-form essays on Substack to witnessing the depth, courage, and growth happening inside the Not Too Sensitive Club.
At the heart of this conversation is a powerful reminder: alignment isn’t about forcing consistency. It’s about listening closely to what feels true now.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Reflections on the major personal and professional shifts of 2025
- What it’s been like writing a book while postpartum and raising two young children
- Why Substack has become a creative home for deeper, slower, more meaningful connection
- How the Not Too Sensitive Club supports identity, growth, and living as your future self
- Why Highly Sensitive People are uniquely suited for this next era of depth, authenticity, and connection
- The intuition-led decision to pause and reimagine the podcast before returning in 2026
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All you have to do is:
- Leave a written review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Email a screenshot of your review to hello@lifebyalissa.com
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