200. Healing Abandonment Wounds, Raising Self-Worth, & the Rebirth of Building a New Identity

In this episode, Alissa explores the raw, emotional process of moving through self-abandonment and into a fuller, more authentic sense of self-worth. Speaking candidly from her car post-Pilates (in true real-life mom mode), Alissa reflects on her personal journey and what she’s seeing come up for her clients, especially highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigating the discomfort of change. She unpacks the emotional layers of guilt, fear of rejection, and identity shifts that emerge when we stop people-pleasing and start living in alignment. From regulating your nervous system to honoring your light, this episode is a loving call back to self.You’ll learn:What self-abandonment looks like in everyday life (and how to spot it)Why choosing yourself can trigger deep guilt—and how to move through itHow HSPs can navigate the fear of judgment or rejectionTools for regulating your nervous system in moments of discomfortWhy shifting your identity is often a painful—but necessary—rebirthThe surprising connection between self-worth and chronic health issuesHow dimming your light to avoid triggering others is actually abandoning yourselfWays to reclaim internal validation and shed the “good girl” identityHow to manage the emotional backlash from setting boundaries with familyThe empowering message behind Alissa’s trio of transformational coursesUncover your sneaky internal belief that’s stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOWLearn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU’VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!🦋🦋🦋Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifebyalissa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sensitive & Soulful Show is managed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moms Who Podcast