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Room for Sunshine
by Alyssa Goldberg
Modern day mindful practices straight from Bali to your doorstep. Ever feel trapped between where you are and where you want to be? Looking to live a growth-oriented life but not sure where to start?Join Alyssa Goldberg every Monday for conversations about self, relationships, dreams, fears, love and all things life. We find small and practical ways to enhance and empower our lives. Mindfulness doesn't only need to look like yoga and celery juice, it can happen on the go, right here. Press play and bring in some sunshine to your day!graphics: Xoee Margolis
Episodes
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#61 HOW YOUR UGLY TRAITS CAN SUPPORT YOU
What if the same trait that you've been fighting is the one that could help you breakthrough? Often times we try to change the "ugly traits" of our personality or even avoid them rather than embracing our imperfections. Tune in to this week's episode where Alyssa talks about the ugly trait that...
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#60 SAYING THANK YOU WHEN IT'S HARD TO
Gratitude is all in these days... You've probably heard about (or even own) a gratitude journal, practice gratitude meditations, send gratitude texts, or integrate gratitude into therapy. But often it's the hardest bits to thanks that can open the most possibility. In honor of the all-American...
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#59 LOOKING FOR PEACE FROM INSIDE OUT
Have the current events of today's world got you feeling some kind of way? Angry? Helpless? Confused? Unmotivated? It's easy in today's climate to point to all the problems that exist in the outside world... politics, war, environmental crisis, and more. But is it possible that the biggest...
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#58 GIVING 80% OF OUR SENSES AWAY
Did you know that vision makes up 80% of how our brain processes information? We sure didn't. In this week's episode, Alyssa analyzes what's happening when we rely exclusively on the eyes to guide our lives, and how to become more in touch with the other four senses. It's not just how we relate...
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#57 DATING DEATH TO APPRECIATE LIFE
If you've ever had one of those weeks where death keeps veering its head, it's hard not to reflect on how we can make the most of this precious life. In this week's light yet real discussion of death, we dive into giving power and attention to death in order to take more agency of our lives.…
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#56 WHO AM I AND DETANGLING OUR IDENTITIES
Have you ever felt like you were blocked by the own label you carry? Feeling the weight of a part of yourself you associate with so deeply, even when it's supposed to feel good? This week we talk about identity and disassociating with the parts of who we say we are that get in the way of who we...
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#55 HAVE YOU BEEN IN AN ENTANGLED PARTNERSHIP?
Do you have anyone in your life who you overlap with like crazy? But who also drives you crazy? A friend, a business partner, your boss, your neighbor, a roommate, a parent, you name it-- relationships can be messy. Which is why today we talk about how to untie the knots of toxic relationships...
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#54 ARE YOU THE TYPE TO DEFLECT OR REJECT?
Why is it so hard to give ourselves compliments? Or better yet to be able to BRAG about our achievements. We love humility, but if you've ever felt like being humble got in the way of being able to celebrate the things you do well, this episode is for you. In it, Alyssa talks about her prior (and...
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#53 EMBRACING MANIFESTING MONDAY AND LIVING YOUR DREAM
How do you feel about manifestation? Believer? Skeptic? Do you know if you're manifesting the "right" way, and is there really such a thing? This week we are talking about living our dreams, walking the walk, talking the talk, love languages, and how to harness our inner power. Rather than…
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#52 BETTER DAYS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BODY
Ever felt out of touch with your body? Struggled with hormone imbalances, menstrual cycles, or understanding what's happening on a physical level? Us, too. In today's short and sweet episode Alyssa talks about women's health and her relationship to her body post getting off birth control. She...
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#51 NEW PERSPECTIVES AND WHAT KIND OF FRUIT DO YOU FEEL LIKE TODAY
Ready for a new perspective? Think that the grasser will be greener on the other side? This week we look at new angles on our life, starting with the question: what kind of fruit do you feel like today? Sometimes you need to get silly to shift it up. And sometimes we need to appreciate what we…
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#50 CELEBRATING 50 AND BELIEVING IN OUR DREAMS
HAPPY 50TH EPISODE! First time listener? Been around for the last 50? Either way, a big warm welcome to you. In celebration of reaching 50 episodes, Alyssa opens up about believing in yourself and your dreams, even when it seems hard to do. She discusses counting yourself in before counting...
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#49 THE 2024 MIDPOINT: LET'S REFLECT!
Did you hear about the full moon? Did you realize we are halfway through this calendar year? How are you feeling? What's happened? What still needs to happen? In this Monday's episode we reflect on where we've been the past six months and what's to come in the upcoming six months as we embark on...
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#48 INVITING SILENCE TO JOIN THE SHOW
In a world filled with noises, sounds and distractions, it's easy to forget the beauty and importance of silence. Which technically, there never truly is anyways! In this week's sunset chat we invite silence into our lives, even if for just a few minutes to tune in to how it feels to sit in the...
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#47 FIND YOUR ARCHETYPE AND MEET 3 OTHERS
Do you know your archetype? As in: are you the jock, the cool kid, the workaholic, the busy bee, the negative nancy... or other? In this Monday's SIMPLE 4 PART-CHECK IN, we look at our "go-to" facade and set out to relate to 3 other parts of ourselves. We're basically making your week to-do list...
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#46 CALLING THEM OUT, OR KEEP THE PEACE?
Struggling with your relationships? Friends, family, or lovers? On the fence between speaking your truth or holding back to keep the peace? In this week's episode, ASK ALYSSA is LIVE! With our first official listener question addressed: how do I know when it's time for confrontation or when to…
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#45 YOUR FRIENDSHIPS ARE THE GREATEST MIRROR
You know the old saying "make new friends but keep the old?" Well, old or new, this week we are diving into friendships that are true and what that says about YOU. In this sunrise chat Alyssa talks about the reflection of the people in your life, how to decide when it's time to cut somebody out,...
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#44 SO I FAILED... NOW WHAT?
Not going to lie here... our plan failed. Epically. But how do we turn that failure into something useful? Maybe even something beautiful? Join Alyssa this week to hear the inside scoop on what it feels like to be the odd man out, and how to support yourself when you don't feel supported by your...
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#43 WHEN ALL ROADS LEAD YOU HOME
Right turn? Left turn? U-turn? I'm sure Dr. Seuss wrote a book about it, but for now, we are breaking it down on this Monday's episode! In this sunrise chat Alyssa breaks down the self-judgement that comes through when we aren't sure where we went wrong. When we compare ourselves to others. When…
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#42 FIND THE VOICE THAT MATTERS
Have you ever had one of those weeks where people are projecting their thoughts and opinions for you, onto you? Have you ever felt lost about which direction to turn or what decision to make next? Welcome to my week this week. So we are winding down together this Thursday to lower down the…
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#41 I'M JUST SO HAPPY FOR YOU
Have you been faking happiness? To yourself or the people around you? Whatever the reason... to protect yourself, to protect someone else, to not come off as rude... Today we explore the problem with faking our happiness and how to become more honest with ourselves and in our relationships for a...
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#40 REINVENTING ROSE, BUD, AND THORN
Ever heard the dinner table game rose, bud, thorn where you reflect on your week? Well this week we are bringing it to the Room for Sunshine podcast studio... with a twist! Grab your journal, sit under the stars or just listen while you drive home from work. Take a few moments to wind down from...
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#39 SLOW VS FAST LIVING
Are you someone who lives slow or fast? Do you travel slow or fast? Do you move through your week slow or fast? This week we get curious about what it means to live slow vs fast and how to find BALANCE between the two so that we can appreciate and enjoy both sides.
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#38 SHORTCUTS OUT, SLOW BURN IN
How about we take the long way home today? In less than ten minutes Alyssa opens up about her personal journey with starting the podcast, and the ways in which "jumping ahead" has actually done the opposite. For a society that's programmed for the destination rather than the journey, we've got…
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#37 A MORNING WITH SELF EMPOWERMENT
What does being empowered mean to you? Do you feel empowered? Have you ever? Do you want to? This Monday we look at the ways in which we can explore who we are and want to be with simple tricks and tips to ask ourselves as we start the week. It's not about the power anyone else has assigned to…
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#36 SAYING THANKS TO THE MENTORS
This one's for the mentors, the teachers, and the inspiration that is all around us. What's the difference between someone who inspires us vs mentors us? What's the difference between a mentor vs a teacher? Do you have one right now? Are you looking? This Thursday we spend a few minutes chatting...
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#35 THE BIG, WHO AM I?
You've read the self-help books, you've downloaded a meditation app or two, and you know that you should start your day with a glass of water. But how much do you know YOU? This Monday we are stripping away all that people have said about you and to you, and all the information society has...
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#34 BRING BACK YOUR OLD PASSIONS
Remember that hobby you did in secret? Or you did in public and then stopped doing because you didn't think you could? Or should? For who knows what reasons, many of us stop doing things we love or never try them at all because of fear. But fear's taking a backseat on this Thursday's sunset chat.
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#33 THANKS TO 10 DAYS WITH DENGUE
Happy Monday and welcome back! After a week off sick with dengue fever... yes you heard that right, dengue fever still exists... Alyssa is back with some simple reminders and gratitudes to start your week off on the sunny side.
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#32 ARE YOU SPENDING TIME WISELY?
How are you spending your time? Aimlessly? Intentionally? This Thursday we are talking about setting intentions for the how and the why behind the things that we do to give our lives more direction and meaning. Simple techniques with big results!
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#31 DO YOU BELIEVE IN BELIEF?
What do you believe in? Why do you believe in it? How does the belief come through in your life? We are talking all this and more on this Monday's sunrise chat!
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#30 BIGGER THE BREATH, BETTER THE MIND
Did you know that on average, humans use LESS than 20% of their lung capacity in normal life? How is that even possible? Want to learn more about the why the how and how you can change your life through breathing? We talk and we breathe in this week's sunset chat!
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#29 SAY GOOD MORNING TO GRIEF
Happy Monday! In this Sunrise chat we jump straight into the goods... talking about grief! For as much as we celebrate all that we've gotten, sometimes we need to grieve the things we haven't. And it's not about getting dark... it's about getting real with the feels. Tune in for a simple way to...
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#28 SAYING THANK YOU TO THE NO THANK YOU
You know that thing that happened this week that bugged you? Or that knocked you down? Or that was a total bummer? What would happen if we thanked that thing and found a way to see its value? In this simple reflection we spend a few minutes seeing the other side to the coin in order to feel…
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#27 WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM OUR FAMILY
Ever leave a family gathering overwhelmed? Exhausted? Pushed beyond your limits? In this evening's Sunset Chat we scratch the surface of reflecting on our time with family... what that's normally been like for you. AND.... how do we grow from our family? What can we learn from our family?…
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#26 THE 3 STEP MORNING CHECK IN
Goooood morning and happy Monday!! Join Alyssa this morning for an easy 3 step check in of the body, mind, and heart. By noticing where we are, we give ourselves an opportunity to support ourselves as we start the week.
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#25 WHO'S JUDGING WHO?
The voice in your head that says you're not doing enough? Or you're doing too much? The voice that judges and criticizes. Yep, we've all got one. And this week are giving it a moment in the spotlight to be heard. Tune in for this sunset chat all about self-judgement.
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#24 SET YOUR MIND FOR MONDAY
Your thoughts have vibrations. And those vibrations have the power to change your day. Set the tone for your reality and week ahead in this short and sweet Monday episode! We talk about setting intention and putting your mind where you want it to go. Give it a try and let us know how it works for...
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#23 FINDING YOUR PEOPLE
How do you find your people? When do you know you've found them? And what kind of people do you want more of in your life? We are talking TRIBE, PEEPS, and SOUL FAMILY this week on Room for Sunshine!
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#22 FINDING MEANING
What's the difference between purpose and meaning? And how can finding meaning benefit our lives? In this short and sweet episode Alyssa talks about how and why we want to find meaningful actions in our lives.
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#21 UNWIND THE MIND BEFORE BEDTIME
Good evening from Berlin, Germany! Wind down this evening with three deep breaths and three self-reflection questions to reflect on before you go to bed. In our yang action-oriented society, we can forget to find times to unwind and reflect on the week that's been. Join Alyssa in this short and...
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#20 3 STEPS TO SET A BOUNDARY
In this Monday's episode Alyssa breaks down setting boundaries in 3 SIMPLE STEPS! Practical, digestible, and something you can take out into your day in just 10 minutes. We discuss the strength in setting boundaries and the gains that come from showing yourself value and self-respect.
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#19 FINDING YOUR YES AND NO
Join this evening's chat all about that boundary that you might need to be setting. But in this episode we don't talk about the HOW as much as the WHY behind boundary setting. We talk finding your "yes" and "no" and knowing why it's so important in the first place.
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#18 WE GOT COURAGE
Ready to overcome fear? To step into more of yourself? LIVE from PARIS! Alyssa talks about the meaning of courage, how to nourish it in your life and how it can influence the way you move through the world.
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#17 LOVE MYSELF X 100
What's your relationship to self-admiration? To reminding yourself of the qualities you LOVE about yourself? Tune in to this week's episode for a few minutes of insight on how to approach your life with that lens even more.
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#16 AIRPLANE PEOPLE
What type of airplane person are you? And how does that translate to how you are in the world? Tune in to this Monday's episode where we start to discuss ARCHETYPES and learning to live life through someone else's shoes in order to build more empathy and understanding.
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#15 YOU ARE THE INSPO
It's a simple reminder on this Thursday's Sunset Chat... you are already an inspiration. Sometimes we reserve the word inspiration for people of great note and success, but what if we began to look at how our lives are inspiring others on a daily basis? This feel-good episode is perfect as you…
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#14 CHECKING BOXES
Have you been living life checking boxes? Tune in to this week's episode where we talk about the limitations we may be creating in our lives and the way to create more freedom for LIFE TO FIND YOU!
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#13 CREATIVITY AT HOME
Ready to find more passion and creativity in your life? It all starts with what happens behind closed doors... or at least behind your front door. In this week's Sunset Chat Alyssa continues the discussion around passion, pleasure and intimacy in relation to how we express ourselves creatively in...
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#12 PASSION & PLEASURE
What's your relationship to passion? To pleasure? To intimacy? In this week's Monday Sunrise Chat we talk about finding intimacy with LIFE. The small moments, the big moments, and the moments in between. Alyssa shares tools to bring back passion and living a life that is creative, inspirational,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Modern day mindful practices straight from Bali to your doorstep. Ever feel trapped between where you are and where you want to be? Looking to live a growth-oriented life but not sure where to start?Join Alyssa Goldberg every Monday for conversations about self, relationships, dreams, fears, love and all things life. We find small and practical ways to enhance and empower our lives. Mindfulness doesn't only need to look like yoga and celery juice, it can happen on the go, right here. Press play and bring in some sunshine to your day!graphics: Xoee Margolis
HOSTED BY
Alyssa Goldberg
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