disSOLViNG Fear

In this episode (Season 3, Episode 37, Show #106), Alissa shares tips for seeing the truth in any situation and trusting your judgement, discernment, and intuition. This inspirational message is for YOU if you want to be in charge of your life, and you're ready to go let of people who don't appreciate you, so that you can take smart, logical action, and nurture yourself in new and fun ways. Whew! All that in under 17 minutes!Visit the NEW website, ⁠⁠alissashirk.com⁠⁠, for the free newsletter, and social media links. You can also schedule virtual ⁠⁠1:1 sessions⁠⁠ and explore free resources and podcast episodes on the new site, ⁠⁠alissashirk.com⁠⁠.Enjoy the show!Follow Alissa:⁠⁠Instagram @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW website: alissashirk.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free monthly newsletter!⁠⁠#tarotcards #tarotreading #tarotreader #dissolvingfear #anxiety #missalissa #bestlife #contentment #happiness #alissashirk #dissolvingfearpodcast

In this episode (Season 3, Episode 36), Alissa shares a story about having FOBO (fear of better options) and FOMO (fear of missing out) on behalf of her pet pug!What if there isn't a better option that you should be afraid of missing out on? What if you were perfectly content with some aspects of life?What if your marriage is pretty dang perfect, and your house is just fine. What if you're healthy, happy, and in love with your life, and your biggest challenge is enjoying yourself.Sometimes it's hard to settle into a feeling of contentment. You might feel compelled to start a new project, set a new goal, or optimize your life with the latest fad, when really it's all good.When life is trucking along peacefully without a hitch, don't convince yourself that you (or your pets) are missing out on better options, and somehow need a more optimal life than the one you're living. Fear is a liar. Anxiety is a liar that nags at you, with FOBO, FOMO, and a need to troubleshoot things that are causing you zero trouble! Some things, relationships, people, pets, and financial arrangements are just fine as they are.When your anxiety starts creating FOBO and FOMO in your mind, the only thing you have to fear is fear itself.Anxiety can creep into our lives as FOBO or FOMO, but those fears do NOT run the show, YOU do. Don't let anxiety push you to look for better options when it comes to your fitness routine, your finances, your love life, your family, or even your pets! You're not missing out. Relax and enjoy what you have.Anxiety might tell you that you need to "fix" something or improve it, when really it's all good. If you've been giving your power away to FOBO and FOMO, tune in! Share this episode with any loved ones in your life.Visit the NEW website, alissashirk.com, for the latest updates, free newsletter, and social media links. You can also schedule virtual 1:1 sessions and explore free resources and past podcast guests on the new site, alissashirk.com.Enjoy the show!Follow Alissa:Instagram @miss.alissa.shirkTikTok @miss.alissa.shirkFacebook @miss.alissa.shirkYouTube @miss.alissa.shirkNEW website: alissashirk.comJoin the free monthly newsletter!#fomo #fobo #fear #dissolvingfear #anxiety #pets #bestlife #contentment #happiness #alissashirk #dissolvingfearpodcast

In this episode (Season 3, Episode 35) Alissa Shirk speaks to the winner inside of you and helps you coach yourself toward even better and more fulfilling relationships and friendships. This episode is also on YouTube @MissAlissaShirk.Tune in for some genuine clarity and advice when it comes to managing your relationships and heading into a bright future.Card pulls and coaching cards are a creative and sophisticated way to explore fresh perspectives and create your most ideal life. Tune in, focus on your deepest desires, and discover profound personal freedom.This episode is an empowering reminder that you have the power to shape your reality and enjoy a meaningful, peaceful life.Follow the call of your heart and soul, especially when it comes to your current relationships and your future dreams.Take care of yourself and thank you for being here, at disSOLViNG Fear, where fear doesn’t run the show, YOU do!Explore coaching and free resources at ⁠missalissa.com.⁠Follow ⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠ on Instagram and TikTok for the latest retreats, collaborations, in-person events, and updates.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO! #tarotcards #monthlyreading #reading #oraclecards #podcast #dissolvingfear #fear #inspiration #useyourtalents #believeinyourself #freshperspectives

In this episode (Season 3, Episode 34) Alissa Shirk interviews Elaine Starling from The Abundance Journey. Elaine is a TEDx speaker, coach, author, and podcast host - she’s also a ray of sunshine!Tune in!- Hear about daily practices that boost your abundance mindset.- Learn how writing helps you re-center yourself.- Explore the power of deep breathing.- Learn a new positive affirmation.- Tune in and learn how a mindset of grateful curiosity can transform your life into an exciting scavenger hunt of possibility. Connect with Elaine at https://theabundancejourney.com/Elaine is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarlingCheck out Elaine's TEDx Talk: Abundance is a Choice!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMQ0D4sfEysThis episode offers:00:00 Introduction to the Abundance Journey01:45 The Transformative Experience of a Stroke07:11 The Power of Breath and Awareness12:56 Understanding Abundance16:44 Finding Joy in Unexpected Places20:14 Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset22:47 Celebrating Progress and Daily Practices28:15 The Power of Intention and Energy34:46 Re-centering Process for Emotional Clarity42:37 Understanding Relationships and Personal Power43:54 Overcoming Stuckness and Embracing Change49:58 Daily Practices for a Fulfilling LifeThank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG Fear.Explore Alissa Shirk's coaching and free resources at ⁠missalissa.com.⁠Follow ⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠ on Instagram and TikTok for the latest retreats, collaborations, in-person events, and updates.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO! #abundance #positivity #positivemindset #growthmindset #success #limitingbeliefs #stayingpositive #staypositive #loveyourlife #lovinglife #lifehacks #fear #anxiety #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment

In this episode (Season 3, Episode 33) Alissa Shirk shares a monthly tarot and oracle card reading here on the podcast.Tune in for some genuine clarity and advice when it comes to your life!Card pulls are not just for predicting your future. They are a creative and sophisticated way to explore fresh perspectives and create your most ideal life. Cards help you refocus on your deepest desires and discover profound personal freedom and growth.This reading is an empowering reminder that you have the power to shape your reality. Believe in your brilliance, intelligence and talents!Take care of yourself and thank you for being here, at disSOLViNG Fear.Explore coaching and free resources at missalissa.com.Follow @miss.alissa.shirk on Instagram and TikTok for the latest retreats, collaborations, in-person events, and updates.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO! #tarotcards #monthlyreading #reading #oraclecards #podcast #dissolvingfear #fear #inspiration #useyourtalents #believeinyourself #freshperspectives

Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Season 3, Episode 32 - Welcome to the podcast, where fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO!Anger is a normal human emotion, so tune in and learn how to manage it, harness its power, and even use it to improve your focus and performance. Are you ready to become non-provokable and in control of your emotions? Do you tend to fight, flight, or freeze?Do you ever feel like you're constantly agitated and ready to flip your lid and lose it? Or do you quietly hold onto anger and frustration, until you're tired and resentful? Tune in, because it happens to the best of us - ANGER & FRUSTRATION are normal, human emotions. If you'd like to manage these emotions in a more skillful way, Dr. Mitch Abrams is here with his expert advice.Today's guest, Rutgers University Chief Psychologist Dr. Mitch Abrams, works with people from all walks of life who have one thing in common: they're angry! Dr. Mitch Abrams tells you how to harness anger and use it for healthy motivation, especially if you're an athlete, a man of any age, or a frustrated soccer mom like me. He even wrote a book. You can learn more about his book, and his impressive bio, on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Im-Not-cking-Angry-Adjust-ebook/dp/B0FQDNH6K1Tune in and start using your emotions to get what you want, rather than letting them run the show. When you hear everyone talking about "emotional regulation" these days, regulation doesn't mean you have zero emotions and a constant poker face. It means that YOU are in charge of dialing your anger up or down, and using your emotions to your own advantage.You CAN give yourself time to process your feelings before you act on them. Share this episode with anyone in your life who would enjoy it! Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're ALL about, here at the podcast and at ⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠.As always, thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear!Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa Shirk⁠⁠⁠www.missalissa.com#anger #angermanagement #emotionalregulation #sports #athletics #performance #athleticperformance #athletes #psychology #sportspsychology #sportspsychologist #missalissa #podcast #dissolvingfearpodcast

In this episode, (Season 3, Episode 31) Alissa Shirk shares a tarot and oracle card reading to help you attract love OR get the most out of the relationship you're already in!Tune in for some genuine clarity and advice when it comes to YOUR love life. Learn about:Communication and self-expression.How to be in a relationship without feeling burnt out by it.Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. ❤️❤️ Loving life is what we're ALL about, here at the podcast and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠As always, thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear!Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to Explore 1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa Shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.missalissa.com⁠❤️©2026 Alissa Shirk & P.L.A.N. Coaching LLC. All rights reserved. The work is protected by copyright and is intended for personal use only, to guide and empower people all over the world to coach themselves through life. No part of this content and these methods may be used or adapted for commercial purposes without written permission from Alissa Shirk. Alissa’s P.L.A.N. Coaching Method™ stems from her lifelong career in education and is intellectual property that cannot be copied or replicated. #alissashirk #missalissashirk #february #tarot #intuitive #intuition #consciousliving #livingfully #lifewithalissa #collectivemessage #tarotreading #monthly #podcast #alissashirk #dissolvingfearpodcast #missalissa #2026 #lifeadvice #lifecoaching #helpful #oraclecards #coaching #advice #valentinesday #love #romance #relationships #life

In this episode, (Season 3, Episode 30) Alissa Shirk shares a tarot and oracle card reading to help you with independence, new pursuits, and boundaries: boundaries with others AND with yourself!Tune in for some clarity and advice when it comes to YOUR life.Visit ⁠missalissa.com⁠ for a free newsletter, 1:1 coaching options and more!Thank you for being here.Enjoy the show!#alissashirk #missalissashirk #february #tarot #intuitive #intuition #consciousliving #livingfully #lifewithalissa #collectivemessage #tarotreading #monthly #podcast #alissashirk #dissolvingfearpodcast #missalissa #2026 #lifeadvice #lifecoaching #helpful

The most important part of a vision board is how it makes you feel! In this episode, (Season 3, Episode 29) Alissa Shirk shares an easy way to make a vision board that works! Your vision board will inspire feelings of hope, action, and high vibrations every time you look at it. Even if you’ve already made a vision board for 2026, tune in and learn how to use your board effectively. Can we truly make our deepest desires our reality? The process of making a vision board sets your intention for the future and gives you visual reminders! These intentions and reminders then give you forward momentum and the confidence to act on your dreams and create an even more ideal life. Your vision board not only communicates your future aspirations - it reminds you of your most positive identity and who you ideally want to BE.Tune in and discover how good it feels to be your best self - to stop settling and start envisioning your ideal life. Hold that vision and watch it become part of your reality, day by day as you walk through life. Visit missalissa.com for a free newsletter, 1:1 coaching options and more!Enjoy the show!Enjoy some quotes from the show, below:"Whatever comes after I AM, YOU ARE.""Your vision board is the direction that you are headed.”"Put it in a fun spot where you'll actually look at the images."#visionboard #manifesting #personalgrowth #dreambig #selfimprovement #visualization #positivity #affirmations #iam #lifecoaching #inspiration #dissolvingfearpodcast #missalissa #visualization #manifestation

SHOW #97: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Season 3, Episode 28.The mission HERE is a world where fear doesn't run the show - YOU DO!In this episode, host Alissa Shirk welcomes back licensed professional counselor (LPC) and author Kate King to discuss her new book, "Mend or Move On." The conversation centers around the complexities of toxic relationships and the critical decision-making process of whether to mend or move on from them. Kate shares her insights from nearly two decades of experience, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and inner work in navigating relationship dynamics. The discussion also touches on the significance of boundaries, the role of trauma in relationships, and the necessity of having both parties willing to engage in the mending process for it to be effective.Enjoy the show!Go to Apple Podcasts to rate or review this podcast and scroll through over 90 episodes! Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're ALL about here at the podcast and at missalissa.com.Visit missalissa.com to join the FREE monthly newsletter and explore 1:1 coaching options.Connect with Kate or Alissa on Instagram! @theradiantlifeproject and @miss.alissa.shirkCheck out Kate's website and her books atwww.theradiantlifeproject.comWelcome to the family!With Love, Alissa Shirk#toxic relationships #relationshipadvice #healing #trauma #boundaries #relationships #emotionalhealth #selfawareness #personalgrowth #therapytips #relationshipdynamics #therapy

SHOW #96: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast!Season 3, Episode 27 - Welcome to the podcast. The mission here is a world where fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO!This episode offers you some inspiration when it comes to any obstacles in your life, and offers practical advice. Through storytelling and reflection, Alissa shares ways you can use visual reminders to encourage yourself to keep going in the face of obstacles, and stay resilient and patient.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Obstacles01:29 The Power of Perspective05:55 Visual Reminders of Resilience08:55 Navigating Life's ChallengesTakeawaysObstacles can be temporary and may resolve on their own.Using visual reminders can help reinforce resilience.It's important to recognize when to take action and when to relax.Sometimes, waiting is the best approach to obstacles.Enjoy the show!Go to Apple Podcasts to rate or review this podcast and, as always, follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're ALL about, here at the podcast and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear!Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to Explore 1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa Shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.missalissa.com⁠©2026 Alissa Shirk & P.L.A.N. Coaching LLC. All rights reserved. The work is protected by copyright and is intended for personal use only, to guide and empower people all over the world to coach themselves through life. No part of this content and these methods may be used or adapted for commercial purposes without written permission from Alissa Shirk. Alissa’s P.L.A.N. Coaching Method™ stems from her lifelong career in education and is intellectual property that cannot be copied or replicated.

SHOW #95: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast!Season 3, Episode 26 - Welcome to the podcast, where fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO!In this final episode of 2025, you'll get a free, mini P.L.A.N. Coaching™ session. I also share a beautiful practice when it comes to HOW TO let go of things you don't want to take with you into 2026... so if you have a person, place, thing (or a limiting belief or an old mindset) that you'd like to let go of, tune in!I talk about - Letting GO in order to GROW- Planning for 2026- Transforming in fearless and bold waysList to this episode at any point in life when an ending is leading you to a new chapter or a new beginning.Share this episode with anyone in your life who would enjoy it! This episode talks about tarot cards, oracle cards, being decisive, getting organized, and more.Go to Apple Podcasts to listen to prior episodes of the podcast, and to leave a rating and review! Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're ALL about, here at the podcast and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠As always, thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear!Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to Explore 1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa Shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠www.missalissa.com©2026 Alissa Shirk & P.L.A.N. Coaching LLC. All rights reserved. The work is protected by copyright and is intended for personal use only, to guide and empower people all over the world to coach themselves through life. No part of this content and these methods may be used or adapted for commercial purposes without written permission from Alissa Shirk. Alissa’s P.L.A.N. Coaching Method™ stems from her lifelong career in education and is intellectual property that cannot be copied or replicated.

SHOW #94! Season 3, Episode 25 - Welcome to the podcast, where fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO.Do you have issues with procrastination and follow through when it comes to your plans, dreams and desires?Are you an entrepreneur or a parent who feels burnt out, scattered, or overwhelmed whenever you're "adulting"???Join Miss Alissa Shirk and Theresa Lear Levine as they discuss ADHD - its impact and what you can do about it to empower yourself, simplify life, and even make your creative ideas a colorful, abundant reality. Life doesn't need to feel like survival mode on repeat - a hamster wheel of anxiety, ADHD, and fatigue. Learn how slowing down can actually help you get more done. Learn about EFT tapping and ways to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to clear your mind and relieve stress.Share this episode with anyone who wants to overcome ADHD and overcome the overwhelm and decision fatigue that comes with ADHD and anxiety. Life can feel simple and productive! If you want to stay organized and feel less "fried," tune in!This episode is great for anyone interested in entrepreneurship or working online. Today's guest, Theresa Lear Levine, is an EFT Master Practitioner and the Founder of Becoming More Me. As the creator of the Becoming More You Coaching Program, she supports high-achieving entrepreneurs with ADHD to heal past trauma, release limiting beliefs, and align with abundance—creating pleasure-fueled lives and businesses, free from anxiety and overwhelm! Learn more at ⁠⁠theresalearlevine.com.⁠⁠Alissa and Theresa recorded a BONUS EFT tapping session together - tapping to overcome indecision! That session (and 70 other EFT sessions) can be found at ⁠⁠theprivatesessions.com⁠⁠ and on this YouTube link below. Just click below or copy and paste the link into your favorite browser.⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrT6oIyJCBc⁠Enjoy!The disSOLViNG Fear Podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and NOW on YouTube @missalissashirk! Follow this podcast today. This podcast is brought to you by Alissa Shirk at ⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠. Here are some prior episodes about EFT Tapping that you will definitely enjoy! There are so many to choose from. We are big fans of EFT Tapping here at disSOLViNG Fear.Show #60 - A Six Minute, Empowering EFT Tapping Session to Weed Out Fear!Season 2, Episode 2: Feeling Trapped? Let's Tap! A Seven-Minute Guided PracticeSeason 2, Episode 1: Interviewing a HARP Program Inmate about Addiction, Recovery, Jelly Roll, and EFT Tapping to Process Emotions!Go to ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ to listen to prior episodes of the podcast, and to leave a rating and review! Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're ALL about, here at the podcast and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to Explore 1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa Shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.missalissa.com

SHOW #93, Season 3, Episode 24 - Welcome to the podcast, where fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO.If you need to reorganize your home, or if you want to declutter your life, tune in! Moni is here to help you make the spaces in your home FEEL more spacious, peaceful, and inspiring! Feng Shui isn’t superstitious, it’s strategic. It's a great way to keep your house looking and feeling amazing.In this episode, Alissa Shirk interviews Moni Castaneda @fengshuiforus. They talk about decluttering and organizing your home - and making room for fresh energy to flow more freely! Get Moni's expert tips, so that you can make room for prosperity and even romance in the months ahead! Share this episode with any loved ones who could benefit from Moni's thoughtful wisdom and fun authenticity when it comes to cleaning up and stirring up good energy around the house.Welcome to Season 3 of the disSOLViNG Fear Podcast - on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and NOW on YouTube! Follow this podcast today. This podcast is brought to you by Alissa Shirk at missalissa.com. Today, Moni and Alissa talked about the benefits of Feng Shui and how anyone (and everyone) can use Feng Shui to declutter, encourage positive energy in their house, and even let go of fear and old, stuck emotions. Tune in and learn how your home environment can change your life, and how you can use your home to inspire you - just like a 3D vision board. Thank you for being here!Moni Castaneda, is a Feng Shui Consultant, speaker, and author who empowers her clients to create dream homes where they can live happy lives, with purpose, clarity, and confidence.Learn more about her videos, courses and free resources at ninestepstofengshui.com.Go to Apple Podcasts to listen to prior episodes of the podcast, and to leave a rating and review! Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're ALL about, here at the podcast and at ⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠.Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to Explore 1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa Shirk⁠⁠www.missalissa.com

SHOW #92: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Season 3, Episode 23 - Welcome to the podcast, where fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO!Today I’m talking to poet and writer Aaron Poochigian about his experience with "forest bathing" and Shinrin-Yoku meditation in Central Park in NYC. We also talk about: - exploring Central Park- the therapeutic power of nature- using the 5 senses to feel grounded- the Japanese roots of forest bathing- how our struggles become our strengths- Central Park's hidden past and main attractionsYou can go out into your neighborhood, backyard, or YOUR local park and practice "forest bathing" using your five senses! You don't need to go to a huge forest to relax, and you don' t need to go to NYC to appreciate Aaron's new book: Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park. The book transports you to Central Park and helps you feel like you're right there with him, walking through nature from the comfort of your couch.You can find Aaron Poochigian and his book at:⁠https://www.aaronpoochigian.com/⁠If you liked this episode, you'll love my interview with Hilary Russo, where we talk about regulating your nervous system using Havening Techniques... a super relaxing, seating exercise to disSOLVE stress and ground yourself. Scroll to the March 16, 2025 episode with Hilary and learn how Havening Techniques can reduce your stress!Go to Apple Podcasts to listen to prior episodes of the podcast, and to leave a rating and review! Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're ALL about, here at the podcast and at ⁠missalissa.com⁠.As always, thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear!Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter.⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to Explore 1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa Shirk⁠www.missalissa.com

SHOW #91: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Season 3, Episode 22 - The mission HERE is a world where fear doesn't run the show, YOU DO!In this episode, author and business coach Kate Lowry and I talk about easy ways to handle fear-based leaders (and manipulative, controlling and difficult people) in any situation you might find yourself in. Fear-based leaders (and narcissists) are all over the place, but do not let them break you down! Kate tells us how to spot them and navigate their antics in our personal and professional lives.We chat about:- How to identify fear-based leaders- Understanding them- Strategies for handling destructive people- When adults abuse the parent-child power dynamic - Why immature people are actually very predictable- Narcissists - People pleasing as a trauma responseYou can find Kate Lowry's amazing work, and her new book at https://www.katelowry.com/Take the quiz and see if you are dealing with a fear-based leader in your personal or professional life!https://www.katelowry.com/fear-based-leader-quizIf you liked this episode, you'll love my interview with Dr. Chuck Wisner. We talk about communicating, negotiating, and having open, authentic conversations at work and at home. Scroll to the July 22, 2025 episode with Chuck and enjoy! Or check out this episode about setting boundaries, sticking to your standards, and cutting the cord to any people, places, and things that don't work for you anymore. Scroll to the January 8, 2025 episode of this podcast and tune in!If YOU feel like you might be in a fear-based romantic relationship, or you feel stuck in an unhealthy power dynamic with someone close to you, please check out the Power & Control Wheel websites below. The first site gives you a good picture of the wheel as a helpful diagram, and the second website shares a few short videos about dysfunctional relationships. We all deserve relationships based on equality, love, and mutual support! Share this episode with anyone who might be in a dysfunctional or controlling relationship dynamic!Power & Control Wheel DiagramHelpful Videos about Power & Control Dynamics in RelationshipsGo to Apple Podcasts to listen to prior episodes of the podcast, and to leave a rating and review! Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're ALL about, here at the podcast and at ⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠.As always, thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear!Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to Explore 1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa Shirk⁠⁠www.missalissa.com

SHOW #90: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Season 3, Episode 21If you know, deep down inside, that you should feel LESS trapped and MORE free to pursue a happy life, tune in! You deserve to live life on your own terms, and stay true to yourself. You can be more courageous and free, even if making changes and evolving as a person feels scary. Today I’m talking to Hay House author Jillian Abby about perfectionism, fear, love, parenting, writing, and leaving a solid twenty year marriage to come out as a lesbian later in life.Even if you’re not LGBTQ+, Jillian will inspire you to live your most fearless and free life, starting today. Jillian's social media accounts are fun - and also VERY informative if you're an aspiring writer! Follower her @jillianabbywrites on Instagram and TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/jillianabbywrites/https://www.tiktok.com/@jillianabbywritesAs always, thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear!Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter.⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠Click here to Explore 1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa Shirkwww.missalissa.com

SHOW #89: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, I talk about six different forms of play therapy and how you can use them in your OWN life, at any age!Play is a beautiful way to process your life experiences in ways that don’t even involve talking! Play helps us explore what comes up in our mind and imagination.If you feel like you've been trying to make sense of past memories or life experiences, tune into this episode today and learn a few ways to naturally express yourself and process your emotions and experiences through play.Here are a few links to the types of sand trays I talk about in the episode. I’m not sponsored by these brands and I haven’t tried them specifically, but they’re all great examples of little sand trays you can buy and use for yourself or with your kids!Link to a Kids Sand Tray on AmazonLink to an Adult Sand Tray on AmazonBotanical Lego Set (For All Ages) LINKAs always, thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear!Click below for the FREE monthly newsletter.https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletterClick here for Retreat & Workshop Info⁠Click here to Explore 1:1 Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the she show, YOU do!Welcome to the family!Much Love, Alissa⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠

SHOW #88: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, Rachel Krentzman and I talk about her work as an author, physical therapist, yoga instructor, and so much more.Rachel is the author of three books, and they can all be found at https://happy-back-yoga.teachable.com/Her website shares a free "Happy Back Spine Health" course as well as information about her upcoming yoga retreat in Greece!If YOU struggle with tightness or tension in your hips, back, neck or jaw, TUNE IN! Rachel and I discuss ways to release the stress we hold in our bodies. We also talk about healing our inner child, and the unmet needs in our childhood, through Hakomi Therapy. Rachel leads us through a breathing practice during this interview, so take a deep breath, share this episode with a friend, and enjoy the show!P.S. There was a bit of a tech issue with the microphone in this interview, so if the background noise bothers you, I sincerely apologize! The issue is resolved for future episodes, so don't worry. Have no fear, we know it wasn't the best audio this time around. Get my free monthly newsletter at https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the she show, YOU do!Welcome to the family. Much Love, Alissa⁠missalissa.com

SHOW #87: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, Mallary Tenore Tarpley and I talk about life "in the thick of it," when it comes to life in the middle of a healing journey: in the space between "full-on struggle" and "full recovery" from an eating disorder.Whether you or the people you love are healing from grief, illness, an eating disorder or addiction, you'll love this interview with Mallary. She shares her personal experience losing her mother and developing an eating disorder at a young age. Mallary is now a wife, writer, mother of two, and an assistant professor at UT Austin.Although Mallary is what society would call a "success story" when it comes to eating disorder recovery, this interview isn't supposed to be just another success story. It's an authentic discussion about what it means to be imperfect, human, and full of mistakes, as we "slip" and falter in our pursuit of health and happiness.⁠Share THIS episode with anyone in your life who is struggling with grief, body image, or overall health and happiness. In this episode, we normalize the fact that it's easy to slip back into old patterns when it comes to our actions and choices. Even if we slip up and take a step back, we can still love ourselves and build positive momentum day after day.In this episode, you'll learn about grief, loss, positive self-talk, self-care, parenting, mistakes, the power of routines and more.Mallary's new book is now available and is titled SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder RecoveryIf you tend to beat yourself up when you "fall off the wagon," as you move through life, go ahead and roll your shoulders back and down, take a deep breath, and enjoy a sigh of relief. Mallary and I are here to help you stop beating yourself up when you slip up. You're only human, and this podcast interview is as authentically human as they come. Enjoy the show!Get my free monthly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the she show, YOU do!Welcome to the family. Much Love, Alissa⁠missalissa.com

SHOW #86: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, Dr. Chuck Wisner and I talk about communicating and negotiating! He shares some amazing ways to have more authentic, productive, and honest conversations at work and at home.If you have a hard time saying "no" to people, advocating for your needs, or speaking up in conversations - TUNE IN! You can become the type of person who gets what you want and knows how to ask for it in clear, honest, authentic conversations. Chuck is a fun, sweet, super insightful guy and a wealth of information. He shares excellent advice when it comes to navigating conflict, expressing our expectations, and communicating with authenticity.Dr. Chuck Wisner is the author of the book: The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and InteractClick here to check out his book on AmazonClick here to explore his websiteIf you loved my conversation with Dr. Chuck, you might like some of these past episodes of the disSOLViNG fear podcast:Boundaries, Standards & Cutting the CordFind YOUR Fearless VOICE with Performance Coach Christina WalkerShare THIS episode with anyone in your life who is looking to communicate their needs with more ease. In this episode, you'll learn:Why avoiding honest conversations stresses our body and mind, and why being clear is actually being kind.How to negotiate rather than immediately saying YES to everything and everyone.Why the word MAYBE is a bad counter-offer.How to handle emotionally charged conversations, as well as your own emotions.If you tend to always say YES to everything and everyone, and then end up drained and misunderstood at the end of the day, tune in. You deserve to have your voice heard, and express your preferences, boundaries and standards! We're here to help you do just that.Enjoy the show!Get my free monthly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the she show, YOU do!Welcome to the family. Much Love, Alissamissalissa.com

SHOW #85! Season 3, Episode 16: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, Dr. Zac Bauermaster and I have an amazing discussion. Zach is an author, keynote speaker, husband, father, and an elementary school principal. Plus, he still makes time to coach youth sports and get in his own workouts, too! He has over 700,000 followers on Instagram, where he shares messages of hope, optimism, and positive school culture.We touch on work-life balance, authenticity, self-compassion, self-care, and the power of routines and consistent daily actions. We also discuss seasons of anxiety and depression and real-life challenges! This isn’t toxic positivity. This interview is realistic inspiration from someone who lives a life of faith over fear, and courage over confidence.If you are the type of person who is interested in living a more balanced life, or pursuing your dreams with less anxiety and more joy, tune in!⁠Check out Dr. B's SUPER Popular Instagram PageRead about Dr. B's children's book: Lemon-AID⁠⁠Explore ALL of his books on Amazonhttps://www.zacbauermaster.com/Share this episode with anyone in your life who might be holding themselves back or afraid to leave their comfort zone. In this interview, Zach shares some amazing stories when it comes to learning, growing, and navigating challenges with self-care and a healthy balance of patience, persistence, courage, and action. Enjoy the show!Get my free monthly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love my conversation with Dr. B, you might like this episode, too:⁠Pursue Your Passions! Take Consistent Action & Unpack Your Beliefs with Author & Speaker SAM DEMMAFear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Welcome to the family. I'm glad you're here!I'm on a mission to remind us ALL how powerful we are, especially when it comes to becoming even more fearless and free, in courageous and creative ways, so that we can live our ideal lives.Much Love, Alissawww.missalissa.com

SHOW #84! Season 3, Episode 15: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, I talk about my personal experience with increasing my probiotic & fiber intake. It's been an amazing game changer and I feel like I’m aging backwards lately! I also discuss certain foods that are rich in probiotics and fiber.If you'd like to tune into a few longer episodes about maximizing your health, check out the recent interviews below!Fitness Model & Trainer Mariana Morais on Exercise, Nutrition, Courage & ConsistencyStaying Youthful & Healthy, Inside & Out with Dr. NicolaShare THIS episode with anyone in your life who is looking to shed some extra weight, eat a little healthier, or simply feel better on a daily basis.I share a recipe for easy overnight oats in this episode. Join my monthly newsletter for more recipes, resources, and events!Free monthly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I'm sure you've tried most of these foods before, but here's a list of the foods discussed in this episode, in case you want to add some of them to your grocery list: Lifeway Kefir, GoodBelly juices, Natural Grocer sparkling probiotic water, Kevita drinks, Metamucil Fiber Cookies, garlic, broccoli, asparagus, bananas, apples, oats, dried seaweed, raspberries, pears, oranges, carrots, avocados, popcorn, nuts (almonds, pistachios), pickles, miso, kimchi, and yogurt. When it comes to probiotic supplements, I like Jarro brand and Garden of Life… but please note I’m not a doctor and this podcast isn’t sponsored by any brand (or strain) of probiotics! Hopefully my awesome experience with boosting my consumption of fiber and probiotics ends up inspiring you to adjust your diet and wellness routine in ways that work for you! Enjoy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠Fear doesn't run the she show, YOU do!Take charge of your life and your health!Welcome to the family. Much Love, Alissa

SHOW #83! Season 3, Episode 14: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, I talk with Dr. Joan Peters: a professor emerita from California State University. She recently wrote a memoir about her experience with talk therapy, and the benefits of psychoanalysis (analyzing how our childhood experiences and subconscious beliefs end up impacting our adult behavior and decisions). This episode isn't about research and academics! It's just two "gals" talking about therapy, and one of them (Dr. Peters) just happens to be a professor with a PhD! We chat about Joan's personal experience with therapy and the many ways that psychoanalysis helped her, especially when she was in her twenties. Therapy sessions completely eliminated her recurring nightmares!Joan's stories about her therapy journey are electric and enlightening! We take a deep dive into the benefits of therapy, and how psychoanalysis helped her make sense of (and dissolve) old childhood fears. Share this episode with anyone in your life who is considering therapy, having sleep issues, or trying to process a past experience or trauma. Learn more about Dr. Joan Peters at www.untanglingjoan.com/homeBelow are links to the books and resources we mention in this episode. Enjoy!The Body Keeps the Score: link to this book on AmazonUntangling: link to this book on AmazonAMAZING THERAPY RESOURCESwww.wawhite.orgthecoloradocenter.comTherapy can help so many of us shed light on our subconscious beliefs from childhood, and the emotions and perspectives that we carry around with us, as a result of our past experiences. As the famous Swiss psychotherapist Carl Jung said: "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."Fear doesn't run the she show, YOU do!Welcome to the family. Much Love, AlissaFree monthly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠Coaching options and more at ⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. disSOLVE fear and navigate life with courage, creativity, and authenticity!

SHOW #82! Season 3, Episode 13: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Find coaching, free resources, a monthly newsletter and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN THIS EPISODE, I lead you through a short breathing practice called "horse breath." Some say horse breath is almost as good as botox, when it comes to relaxing your entire face and forehead. It's also a fun breathing practice to teach your kids or grandkids, if you have some!Share this episode with anyone in your life who could benefit from a relaxing breathing practice that dissolves tension, especially in your face, forehead, and shoulders.Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Much Love, AlissaVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the free newsletter community, book a 1:1 coaching call, and explore awesome ways to create your best life: a life where you feel strong, resourceful, and true to yourself.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠

SHOW #81! Season 3, Episode 12: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Find coaching, free resources, a monthly newsletter and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN THIS EPISODE, I talk with Mariana Morais: a fitness model who is beautiful inside and out. She's also a boss babe entrepreneur. Mariana shares some amazing gems on this show: personal stories AND professional insights when it comes to making courageous decisions, taking healthy risks, and living from the heart!Tune in and learn about exercise and maintaining your fitness. You will love Mariana's professional yet playful perspective. Fitness can be fun! Mariana is a wealth of information and authenticity! She shares nutrition tips, so that you can fuel your body for success! She even shares a protein-packed tuna salad recipe about 29 minutes into the show - YUM!I'm sending out her tuna salad recipe in detail in my newsletter. So, if you aren't a newsletter subscriber (yet), then visit ⁠missalissa.com⁠ or click the link below for a free monthly newsletter full of updates and free resources:⁠https://missalissa.myflodesk.com/newsletter⁠This interview will inspire you to choose yourself and make decisions from the heart in every aspect of your life. It’s time to consistently show up for yourself!Share this episode with anyone interested in wellness retreats, entrepreneurship, fitness, nutrition, or personal growth.Connect with Mariana Below!⁠https://www.beaarbody.com/⁠⁠https://www.bearbitesgummies.com/⁠⁠Get 10% off Bear Bites Gummy Vitamins by clicking above :)⁠https://www.instagram.com/maarebeaar⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itsmaarebeaar⁠If you love this podcast episode, then you'll love some of these other episodes, too!⁠⁠⁠Show #77: Wellness Retreats & Yoga with Jurian Hughes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show #74: Dr. Nicola on Staying Youthful & Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠Show #61: Starting Over After an Injury with Champion Ultra Runner Katie Arnold⁠⁠⁠⁠A "Legs Up the Wall" Guided Relaxation from WAY Back in Season 1!⁠Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Welcome to the family. Much Love, AlissaVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the free newsletter community, book a 1:1 coaching call, and explore awesome ways to create your best life: a life where you feel strong, resourceful, and true to yourself. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/⁠disSOLVE fear and navigate life with courage and creativity

SHOW #80! Season 3, Episode 11: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! The mission here is a world where fear doesn't run the show, YOU do. You can face the uncertainty of life with courage and creativity! I am here to help you every step of the way.- Miss Alissa⁠Get the free monthly e-newsletter.⁠⁠Book a coaching session.⁠⁠Connect on Instagram.⁠⁠Connect on TikTok.⁠IN THIS EPISODE, you are in for a treat!Hilary Russo has been featured on news channels including Great Day Live, NBC Studio 4, and the Las Vegas Morning Blend. Now she's here with us, talking about one awesome way to self-soothe and regulate your nervous system anywhere you go. It's a simple, neuroscience-based technique called "Havening." Learn more about Hilary, health, healing, Havening Techniques,® and the HUG it Out® Method at ⁠⁠www.hilaryrusso.com/⁠We talk about:Nervous System RegulationThe HUG it Out® MethodHavening Techniques®Pleasant Distractions Delta Brain WavesPositive ThoughtsNeuroscienceGratitudeHumorMusicShare this episode with anyone in your life who could benefit from learning a calming technique that you can use anywhere, anytime - even in line at the airport! Hilary actually shares a neat story about an airport at the end of this interview. So fun.Hilary Russo is a trauma-informed holistic mental health practitioner and health/wellness journalist. Globally, she is one of only 50 Certified Havening Techniques® Trainers. Havening is a neuroscience-based touch therapy that rapidly rewires the brain, builds resilience, and de-encodes trauma.Learn more about Havening Techniques® at⁠⁠www.havening.org/⁠Hilary is also an international speaker and health/wellness TV guest expert who has been on stations around the US.  Her globally top-rated (top 1.5%) podcast, HIListically Speaking® is inspiring conversations of trauma to triumph through health, healing, and humor.  Her signature HUG it Out® Method motivates you to find self-healing through humor, understanding, and gratitude with clarity, confidence, and calm. Register Now for One of Hilary's FREE Havening Happy Hours:⁠https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁠Train with Hilary to Become a Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner:⁠https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁠SOCIALS AND WAYS TO CONNECT WITH HILARY⁠https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁠⁠https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso/⁠Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Much Love, Alissa

SHOW #79! Season 3, Episode 10: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Find coaching, free resources, a monthly newsletter and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IN THIS EPISODE, I lead you through a Money Magnet Meditation for Lucky Living & Generosity! The meditation starts four minutes (4:00) into the episode, if you'd like to skip the intro.Do not listen to this episode while driving a car or even walking around. I recommend lying in bed or sitting in a chair during this meditation. If you're busy running around at the moment, here's a link to a song full of positive affirmations for you to enjoy anytime. It's called "Good Morning" by Qveen Herby, and it's full of reminders that:You are a badass!You are perfect.You are powerful!You are strong.You are loving.You are generous.You are abundant!Your actions impact how you feel.Your thoughts determine how you feel.Negative thoughts are just a leftover program that you can disSOLVE in order to evolve!You can always stay grateful for what you have AND ready for more! Challenges are normal, especially when you are trying new things and leveling up.Your vibe is a magnet, attracting what you desire. You can keep your vibe high with music, meditations, affirmations, and practices like THIS meditation right here on the disSOLViNG fear podcast. Enjoy the episode!The meditation in this episode is based on the work of Marisa Peer. You can save this episode and listen to it as much as you'd like! I recommend listening to this meditation for 30 days in a row, to wire in new, positive beliefs about wealth and abundance.Wishing you LOTS of luck, now and in the future!Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Much Love, AlissaVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the free newsletter community, book a 1:1 coaching call, and explore awesome ways to create your best life: a life where you feel strong, resourceful, and true to yourself.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠

SHOW #78! Season 3, Episode 9: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Find coaching, free resources, our monthly newsletter community and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠IN THIS EPISODE I talk about deciding when something is a "yes" for you, versus a "no" and how to do what's right for you without letting other people influence your decisions. Let others have their own journey, goals, and opinions. You can have yours, and pursue everything that's true for you in the new year!Share this episode with anyone in your life who could benefit from shifting their focus from what other people think, say and do… and start focusing on one simple question: “Who am I becoming and what do I want to do in the days ahead?”If you like this episode, you'll love my 15 minute episode all about making a vision board and manifesting your desires in the new year. Here are some handy links to that "vision boarding" episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio for you!Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Much Love, AlissaVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the free newsletter community, book a 1:1 coaching call, and explore awesome ways to create your best life!⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠

SHOW #77! Season 3, Episode 8: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, I talk with Jurian Hughes, international retreat leader at jurianhughes.comJurian is offering a ton of upcoming 2025 yoga retreats in Switzerland, Mexico, Kenya, Scotland, and Italy! Jurian is a yoga teacher, a "let your yoga dance" facilitator, and a very active retreat leader in amazing places all over the world. We talk about being adaptable in these modern times we live in. We also talk about being entrepreneurial and finding joy in life's challenges, as the world changes and as we evolve and grow personally.Tune into stories about how Jurian discovered yoga, and the importance of retreats, "staycations" and new hobbies and routines! We chat about ways to stay flexible (versus stuck) and cultivate a growth mindset (versus a stuck, fixed outlook on life).When it comes to getting comfortable with discomfort, change, and innovation, Jurian is an expert. She shares stories about starting projects from scratch even when they were new and messy, and how eventually our new pursuits become second nature after a while! Share this podcast with anyone who is curious about - yoga- chakras- doing new things- breathing practices- facing fear and doubt- changing their life and trying new adventuresLearn about the Chakras and Kripalu Yoga CenterLearn More about Jurian Hughes and her retreats and online classes athttps://jurianhughes.com/⁠Subscribe to the monthly newsletter⁠⁠ and receive exclusive invitations to free monthly Zoom Group life coaching! You can also schedule ⁠⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠focused solely on you and your personal growth.Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Much Love, Alissawww.missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠

SHOW #76! Season 3, Episode 7: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, I talk about the perks of being single! I also discuss the benefits of shedding old habits and beliefs that aren't serving you, whether you're in a relationship or not. Let GO to GROW. I love "LOVE" - - - In fact, the only thing I love MORE than watching two people in love, walking around holding hands and enjoying each other is: watching someone leave an unhealthy relationship. So, YES, I do encourage the single life in this episode, especially for anyone who wants to leave an unhealthy relationship. The single life also gives you extra time for friends, family, and working on goals (fitness goals, career goals, etc). I also talk about love as MORE than just a romantic feeling between two people, but as an inspirational energy that motivates us ALL to do the things that make our hearts happy!Share this episode with anyone in your life who is single and loving it, single and over it, or anyone who is thinking about leaving a bad relationship and becoming single. I even talk a little about Chinese Astrology, so here's a link to that ⁠NBC News Article.⁠If you love this episode, check out some past episodes of the disSOLViNG fear podcast! The Apple Podcast links are below!⁠⁠⁠Fearless Romance: Ending Toxic Relationship Cycles & Attracting the BEST Partner for You with Melanie Verstraete⁠One of my personal FAVORITE episodes of all time: ⁠Interviewing Colin Bedell about Relationships, Astrology, and the Show "Written in the Stars"⁠Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Much Love, AlissaVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and explore awesome ways to create your best life. ⁠⁠Subscribe to the monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ and receive exclusive invitations to free monthly Zoom Group life coaching! You can also schedule 1:1 coaching, focused solely on you and your personal growth.In case you're curious, I am definitely single and looking for love:) Maybe I'll find "the one" before the next Valentine's Day rolls around! I certainly think we can all be happy regardless of our relationship status. I highly encourage it! Stay grateful for what you have and ready for more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠

SHOW #75! Season 3, Episode 6: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, I talk with best-selling author, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, philanthropist and entrepreneur Sam Demma. He has delivered over 700 performances worldwide and now he's here on the podcast!We talk about:Serving OthersPersonal GrowthOvercoming Self-DoubtChallenging Your Limiting BeliefsThe Importance of Small Consistent Actions Share this episode with anyone in your life who has big dreams, or feels weighed down by self-doubt, or anyone who just LOVES authentic, honest, and inspirational stories! Sam is an amazing storyteller who builds cultures of empathy, hope, and service around the world with his performances and his bestselling book: Empty Your Backback.You can explore Sam’s Elite Speaker Coaching Program or hire him to speak at your next event at samdemma.comIf you love this episode, check out some past episodes! The Apple Podcast links are below!Motivational Speaker Nathan Wray is Here!⁠Finding Your Fearless Voice with Performance Coach Christina Walker⁠Subscribe to the monthly newsletter⁠ and receive exclusive invitations to free monthly Zoom Group life coaching! You can also schedule ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠focused solely on you and your personal growth.Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Much Love, AlissaVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the free newsletter community, book a 1:1 coaching call, and explore awesome ways to create your best life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠

SHOW #74! Season 3, Episode 5: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Find coaching, free resources, our monthly newsletter community and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠IN THIS EPISODE I talk with naturopathic physician Dr. Nicola, who lives in the pristine San Juan Mountains of Colorado, and helps her patients achieve optimal health in a variety of ways. Share this episode with anyone in your life who is interested in learning more about nutrition, good sleep, hormones, digestion, auto-immune issues, Hashimoto's disease, anxiety, mental health, and even recovering from injuries.If you want to learn more about living your best life despite illness, injury, and emotional ups and downs, tune in! Dr. Nicola will be offering a 6 week online anxiety program called “Making Peace - Reclaiming your Inner Calm” starting Feb 6, 2025. Here’s the link if you’re interested!⁠https://puravidahealthcare.com/product/making-peace-2025/⁠Here is Dr. Nicola's general website for you to explore!⁠https://puravidahealthcare.com/services/⁠If you love this episode, you'll really enjoy these past episodes. They're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. I've included the Apple Podcast links below!You might enjoy:⁠Easy Breezy Box Breathing⁠⁠Legs Up the Wall Guided Relaxation⁠⁠Starting Over with Champion Ultra Runner Katie Arnold⁠⁠This TEDx Speaker is Fearless with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)⁠Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear.Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do!Much Love, AlissaVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the free newsletter community, book a 1:1 coaching call, and explore awesome ways to create your best life!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠

SHOW #73! Season 3, Episode 4: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Find coaching, free resources, our monthly newsletter community and more at ⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠ IN THIS EPISODE: We're talking about boundaries, standards, and cutting the cord to past resentments, old hurts, or people and experiences that you've already moved on from in life, but you keep thinking about or fixating on in your mind. If you've been preoccupied or distracted by the past, tune in! Cut ties to anything that's still draining your energy in the new year. The cord cutting meditation starts 11 minutes into the episode, toward the end. You can do the practice anytime. The new year is a great time to cut any cords to things that no longer serve you: anything that weighs you down or feels like a ball and chain. Cut the cord. Free yourself. Shift your focus in the new year! Today, we're talking about what standards and boundaries are. I mention the book, "⁠Boundaries⁠," in this episode, so go ahead and click ⁠here⁠ to check out the book! It's been around for a long time and it's quite popular. I also mention author and researcher Brene Brown. She gives some great advice about boundaries! Here is some of her advice: 1. Make a mantra like "It's better to set a boundary and feel awkward about it, then to have no boundaries and feel resentment about it." Say the mantra to yourself, or write it down. 2. Rehearse setting your boundaries out loud! Just say to yourself "my plate is full" or "I need alone time" or "I've already got enough going on" and rehearse those statements out loud while you vacuum your floor, drive to work, or wash your dishes. Basically, YOU decide what's ok with you, and what's not ok, when it comes to what you need and what other people (your kids, co-workers, friends, etc) want from you. Prioritize your own needs. Boundaries are great because YOU decide what to say "yes" to and "no" to. YOU decide when to accept or decline an invitation to go somewhere. YOU decide how to spend your free time, what to focus on, who to talk to, and how often. If you liked this episode, you'll love my interview with Ashlie⁠ right here⁠⁠⁠ on the disSOLViNG fear podcast back in March, 2024! You can find the interview on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any platform by scrolling back to the March, 2024 episodes. Ashlie is a fitness expert and an entrepreneur who left a relationship with a narcissist AND found her tribe, all in one day. You'll love our conversation. Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa Visit ⁠⁠⁠missalissa.com⁠⁠⁠ to join the free newsletter community, book a 1:1 coaching call, and explore awesome ways to create your best life! ⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠

SHOW #72! Season 3, Episode 3: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Find the podcast, free resources, our monthly newsletter and more at ⁠missalissa.com⁠ IN THIS EPISODE: Author Toni Bergins and I talk about how movement and dance bring us into our bodies and build self-awareness. What's so great about self-awareness? To know yourself is to love yourself. Noticing how we feel is the first step to knowing how we feel: what works for us, what doesn't work, and what makes us tick and lights us up. Toni believes movement helps unlock joy, fear, and our entire spectrum of emotions, so that we can see, acknowledge, and love ALL of ourselves. Rather than "figuring everything out" in our heads, dance helps us "let it out" and release our deepest fears, desires, and creative ideas! Toni has a new book called EMBODY. Links to her book, website, and her upcoming online event on 12/28/24 are below! Get yourself the book or the online dance event as a special holiday treat! ⁠Get Toni's book, EMBODY, or listen to it on Audible!⁠ ⁠Join Toni's 12/28/24 online event at Kripalu.org⁠ ⁠Check out the song: Heart's Mystery⁠ Find weekly online classes and more at: www.journeydance.com Remember: - It takes courage to live our dreams, but it's worth it. - Facing and getting over a fear actually builds our confidence. - Movement can unlock joy, release repressed emotions, and get us acquainted with ourselves. Move that body! If you liked this episode, you'll love my other interview with Toni⁠ right here⁠ on the disSOLViNG fear podcast back in May, 2023! Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa Visit ⁠missalissa.com⁠ to join the free newsletter community, book a 1:1 coaching call, and explore awesome ways to create your best life! ⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠

SHOW #71! Season 3, Episode 2: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! You can find the podcast, free resources, our monthly newsletter and more at ⁠missalissa.com⁠! IN THIS EPISODE: I'm sharing a few sweet stories about second chances at any age! Tune in and get inspired to give yourself a second chance when it comes to work, love, fitness, hobbies, or any of your heart's desires. It's never too late to turn over a new leaf and give something a try (or a second try). Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. Fear doesn't run the show. YOU do! Much Love, Alissa Visit missalissa.com to join the free newsletter community, book a one on one coaching call, and explore some awesome ways to create your best life!

Show #70! SEASON 3, Episode 1: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! You can always find the podcast, free resources, our monthly newsletter and more at missalissa.com! Follow me on the GRAM (Instagram) or on TikTok, where I livestream to a growing community of over 7,000 followers on a regular basis. https://www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.alissa.shirk IN THIS EPISODE: I'm sharing some positive affirmations and I'm reflecting on 2024 with gratitude and a thankful heart. Tune in and feel YOUR gratitude for 2024, as your year comes to a close this month! I love listening to affirmations while I'm walking, driving, or even working out! Tune in and enjoy. Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. Fear doesn't run the show. YOU do! Much Love, Alissa Visit www.missalissa.com to join the free newsletter community, book a one on one coaching call, and explore some awesome ways to create your ideal life!

Show #69! SEASON 2, Episode 25: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! After this episode, the podcast is taking a summer break, but you can always find the podcast and SO much more at missalissa.com Follow me on TikTok, where I livestream to a growing community of over 6,000 followers on a regular basis! https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.alissa.shirk ...or follow me on the GRAM (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/ IN THIS EPISODE: Last year, I attended a keynote speech by Gabby Bernstein at the Hay House Publishing Company's "I Can Do It" Conference in Tampa, Florida. I'm talking about my experience at her speech because it was an incredible reminder that, while it is certainly SO important to look on the bright side, think fearless thoughts, dissolve self-doubt, use positive self-talk, and take action in spite of fear - sometimes it just really helps to feel it. Feeling is healing. Feel your emotions and where they stem from. Our feelings and beliefs usually come from way back in childhood, or from a variety of past experiences. Listen to the fear deep inside of you! Hear yourself out. Tune into your emotions. When we pay attention to the parts of us that feel scared or left behind, we actually grow! When you notice your fear, then it doesn't need to run the show anymore - YOU can run the show! So many of us tend to stuff our fear deep down inside, and then the fear ends up running us, and driving our behavior. Let yourself be pulled by a beautiful vision of YOUR best life - rather than pushed into action by old fears or past pain. "Your pain pushes you, until your vision pulls you." - Michael Beckwith Underneath our fear, emotions, patterns, and conditioning, is our true nature! What naturally feels exciting, healthy, and worthwhile to you, in YOUR life? There are so many treasures to find underneath our fear and our old stories. I talk a little about my story, and how Gabby's speech helped me to notice an old story inside of me. I also mention how movement and dance has helped me discover and process deep-seated emotions in my body. Here's a link to my amazing podcast interview with JourneyDance Founder Toni Bergins. I mention Toni in this episode, and you've got to check out our interview! She is great. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-with-journeydance-founder-toni-bergins-about/id1650100736?i=1000613583821 Your freedom to evolve and grow is even deeper and stronger than those fears and old stories! The best way to let go of an old story, is to see it in the first place! See it. Feel it. Heal it. Here is a link to the Trevor Hall song that I mention in this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9x4GCpxroE Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! MUCH Love, Alissa missalissa.com [email protected] Visit www.missalissa.com to book speaking events, coaching calls, explore what's new, or connect on social media! Let's keep in touch :)

Show #68! SEASON 2, Episode 24: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! If you're interested in some practical ways to connect with your intuition, tune into this interview with Whitney Lamb! Whitney is an astrologer and psychic based in Colorado. I've known her since 2015, and she's been a professional psychic since 2012! This is a fun episode full of practical advice and authentic life stories. Whitney's new course and current offerings can be found at: https://whitneylamb.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whitneyalamb In this episode, we talked about a few books that have been meaningful to Whitney over the years, and I looked into one of her favorites by Betty J Eadie. Betty seems like a heartfelt woman with an amazing story to tell. I might add her book, "Embraced by the Light," to my summer reading list! Here's a link to Betty's site. Her books are on Amazon, too. https://www.embracedbythelight.com/ I've been offering intuitive oracle card readings on TikTok, with free online live-streams every week and a growing community of 6,000 followers! Join us on TikTok or follow me on Instagram! https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.alissa.shirk https://www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/ Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa missalissa.com [email protected] Visit www.missalissa.com to book speaking events, coaching calls, explore what's new, or connect on social media! Let's keep in touch :)

Show #67! SEASON 2, Episode 23: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! This episode features a breathing practice called the "physiological sigh," which is a term coined by Dr. Andrew Huberman. I'm a huge fan of Dr. Huberman and his health and wellness advice. Today, you can "try the sigh" with a special twist! As you exhale, you'll focus on a wish you have deep down in your heart: a dream come true that you are ready to manifest in your life. Plus, the breathing practice is great for your health! Some benefits include: more oxygen in your lungs (less CO2), inflated and healthy lung sacs, a slower heart rate, a relaxed body, and a significant reduction in stress and anxiety. This practice is great if you're in the midst of a stressful situation and you need some calm in your body and mind. Plus, in this episode, we are not only breathing and relaxing. We're also focusing on a making a wish and setting an intention for what we want to create in life! Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa [email protected] Visit www.missalissa.com to book speaking events, coaching calls, explore what's new, or connect on social media! Let's keep in touch :)

Show #66! SEASON 2, Episode 22: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! In this episode, I talk with TEDx speaker, teacher, and "MS Warrior" Dr. Patti Bevilacqua. We talk about multiple sclerosis, Canada, public speaking. Heck, we even talk about Gabby Bernstein! Tune in and learn why Patti always says that MS doesn't stand for multiple sclerosis, it stands for MINDSET SHIFT! Patti's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqXM2ATIBLA Patti's Substack Newsletter: https://pattibevilacqua.substack.com/ Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa [email protected] Visit www.missalissa.com to book speaking events, coaching calls, explore what's new, or connect on social media! Let's keep in touch :)

Show #65! SEASON 2, Episode 21: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! Relationships can be a beautiful energy exchange OR a huge energy drain, depending on the partner you choose! Share this episode with loved ones who are recovering from a bad relationship, or struggling with toxic relationship cycles: dating the same type of person and falling into unhealthy dynamics again and again. This episode is ALSO just a great way to contemplate taking radical responsibility for EVERY aspect of your life, and creating your best life in EVERY way. You are in charge around here AND when it comes to your relationships! Melanie Verstraete and I talk about the law of attraction and building a strong awareness of your own thoughts and beliefs. After all, your beliefs are just the thoughts you think over and over again. We shine a light on the subconscious beliefs we inherit in childhood, and how they affect the romantic partners we attract as adults. We also talk about our own personal experiences in life and love. Melanie is a hoot! She tells it like it is. She is as experienced and honest as they come, with a great sense of humor. Melanie just wrapped up an in-person workshop in Scottsdale, Arizona, and she offers a variety of online programs! Learn more at www.thewildheartlife.com Her social media links are right at the top of her website! You CAN invite more romance into your life and enjoy a happy, healthy, and loving relationship! Tune in if you want more personal transformation, authenticity, freedom, passion, inspiration, and love in YOUR life. You'll get it right here in this episode! It's like one of Melanie's amazing coaching programs packed into an interview! Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa missalissa.com [email protected] Visit www.missalissa.com to book speaking events, coaching calls, explore what's new, or connect on social media! Let's keep in touch :)

Show #64! SEASON 2, Episode 20: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! This episode isn't what you think it is. Yes, it IS about the healing power of music, but it is also about SO MUCH MORE! Tune into this episode and get inside the head and heart of acclaimed violinist Carl Schmid. Below, I've posted links to some press about Carl. The first link takes you straight to a picture of him with the lead singer of Aerosmith. Carl is known for his musical talent AND as an advocate for drug abuse prevention and recovery. Carl is an authentic person, a musical genius, an addict in recovery, and a man on a mission to bring live music to people with disabilities through his non-profit: the Grace Notes Project. He's a smart dude with a huge heart. You'll love what he has to say about evolving past old habits and feeling more connected in your heart and soul. Learn more at carlschmid.com/press We talk about adoption, ADHD, fitting in, classical violin, The Grateful Dead, connection, addiction, recovery, sobriety, personal growth, suicide, tragic optimism, disabilities, meditation, plant medicine, and being of service. Carl and I talk about living life "numb," versus living life full of curiosity, passion, and service. Sometimes it seems easier to keep ourselves comfortably numb, frozen, and cut off from our feelings, but Carl illuminates the benefits of feeling, healing, and stepping toward opportunities and change in life. If you've been feeling numb, or craving a deeper connection to yourself, tune in... or just tune in and enjoy our entertaining banter and Carl's life story and thoughtful advice! This link takes you to a news story about Carl's non-profit, the Grace Notes Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=cduOxIqXA6g This link is Carl's story about his recovery from addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Uggr5kORRTs&t=6s We talked about three inspiring videos. Here are those links for you. The Jelly Bean Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOksW_NabEk "The Fall" Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkxpMX5UF5A The Secret https://www.thesecret.tv/the-secret-documentary/ Below are three song recommendations for you if you're feeling emotionally numb. Feeling is healing! Paralyzed by NF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ko8NchzmVw Shake the Frost by Tyler Childers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LPulRAlD2w Blue Sky Mind by Trevor Hall (the extended version with amazing violin music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1HMiuv4QFY PLEASE NOTE: Our conversation is not meant to put everyone with a disability in the same box. I'm a full-time, trauma-informed Special Education Teacher, and the professional terms I use at work are "exceptional students" and "special talents students." Carl refers to his non-profit audiences as "people with special needs." So, that concludes the disclaimer! We use a variety of terms in this episode. We all have a variety of physical and cognitive abilities and disabilities, including those of us functioning with hidden disabilities, such as ADHD and emotional disabilities. :) Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Love, Alissa www.missalissa.com

Show #63! SEASON 2, Episode 19: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! This episode puts a new spin on a tried and true breathing practice: Box Breathing. Even Navy SEALS practice box breathing as a way to deal with the stress of high pressure situations. Box Breathing can help anyone maintain a calm and regulated nervous system. I love it, and it is my TOP breathing recommendation if you want to experience FULL BODY RELAXATION after a brief breathing session! While you breathe along in this episode, I recommend breathing in through your nose, holding the inhalation for three seconds, then blowing out through your mouth, holding the emptiness of the exhalation for three seconds, and inhaling into your lungs from the bottom up, as if you are filling up a glass of water with your breath. Everything is done to the count of three. Tune in and save the episode so you can enjoy box breathing again and again, anytime! TRY IT & ENJOY! Visit www.missalissa.com to explore what's new, book speaking events & coaching calls, or connect on social media! Let's keep in touch :) Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa [email protected] missalissa.com

Show #62! SEASON 2, Episode 18: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! In this episode, I chat with vocal performance coach Christina Walker about proven ways to find our voice and disSOLVE anxiety, especially when it comes to speaking up, asserting ourselves, and even performing on stages! If you want to expand your confidence and your comfort zone when it comes to public speaking, performing, singing, or just in daily conversation, tune in! You will learn and grow as a result of this episode! Anxiety hit Christina hard as a music major in college. She would melt down after performances. She knew there had to be a way to disSOLVE the performance anxiety that was robbing her of her joy as a singer. Now, Christina has mastered her own stage fright, and she even interviewed the rapper and actor 50 Cent! Christina is the CEO of a vocal performance coaching company with a focus on regulating anxiety in order to perform professionally! We talk about mindset, box breathing, and Christina's unique P3 METHOD for dissolving performance anxiety. She shares her tools and insights here on the podcast. Tune in and enjoy! Learn more at www.practicepolishperform.com If you or a loved one want to take Christina's "Road to the Stage" workshop at a 30% discount, just enter "dissolvingfear30%off" at the checkout on her site: www.theroadtothestage.com Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa www.missalissa.com www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/ Visit www.missalissa.com to book speaking events, coaching calls, and explore what's new!

Show #61! SEASON 2, Episode 17: Welcome to the disSOLViNG Fear podcast! In this episode, acclaimed author and champion distance runner Katie Arnold and I talk about: * Starting over with a "beginner mind" after a setback * Katie's whitewater rafting accident, her recovery, and re-entering the world of professional running * Tapping into energy bigger than our own, when writing, running, or just living life! * Beginner's mind: being open and teachable * Zen mind: making a consistent and positive effort, while letting go of the outcome we think we want or need * Katie's "Flow Camp" writing retreats * How we find our inner voice and desires when we write, and watch where our mind tends to go This interview unfolds like a rich and colorful audio book... probably because Katie is an eloquent speaker and a professional writer! She has a beautiful way with words! Katie's new book, Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World, JUST came out and it's already a Top New Release on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Brief-Flashings-Phenomenal-World-Arnold/dp/1952692695 Her upcoming writing and running Flow Camps will be held near Santa Fe, NM (May 30 - June 2, 2024) and near Telluride, CO (September 5-8, 2024). Find the Flow Camp details and SO much more at: katiearnold.net Join Katie on Instagram at @katiearnold Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa www.missalissa.com www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/ Visit www.missalissa.com to book speaking events, coaching calls, and explore what's new!

Show #60! SEASON 2, Episode 16: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! In this episode, LMFT Brinn Langdale leads us through six minutes of EFT Tapping. EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique. We are freeing our fear and anxiety, in this EFT Tapping session! The actual tapping practice starts 4 minutes into the episode, and ends 6 minutes later, with some fun conversation before and after the session. Like most tapping sessions, we tap on our foreheads (between the eyebrows), on the top of our head, under our eyes, on our chest (below the collar bones), and in a few other places. The idea behind EFT Tapping is that you release stuck emotions by tapping on energy points on your body. It works! Contrary to popular belief, when we focus on our fear and anxiety, it does NOT grow stronger, it dissolves. WE grow stronger when we face our fear, tap into it, look at it, and release it with practices like EFT Tapping. When it comes to fear, SEE it so that you don't have to BE it. Look inside at the fear and anxiety, and it will disSOLVE - especially with your favorite practices. Tapping is one of my faves. I also enjoy walking to process my stuck emotions, and release any baggage that I feel in my body and mind. Tap along with us and enjoy this episode! Here is Brinn Langdale's website and latest resources and events! https://brinnlangdale.com/ Here is the site for Steph Dodds, the EFT Tapping expert that Brinn mentions. https://stephdodds.tapwithsteph.com/?r_done=1 Two more EFT tapping websites that I LOVE are: https://drkimd.com/eft-tapping/ https://www.thetappingsolution.com/ Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa www.missalissa.com www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/ Visit www.missalissa.com to book speaking events, coaching calls, and explore what's new!

Show #59! SEASON 2, Episode 15: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear! In this episode, LMFT Brinn Langdale and I talk about the fact of the matter, the TRUTH that: "to know yourself is to love yourself." We talk about HOW to connect with ourselves in a variety of ways! Brinn offers up tools for self-discovery and a stronger mind, body, and nervous system! We talk about: astrology, therapy, autism, trauma, the Safe & Sound Protocol, and SO much more! Also, Brinn leads us through a guided EFT tapping session toward the end of the episode! Tune into our conversation about healing, growing, and strengthening our nervous system and our connection to ourselves. Here is Brinn Langdale's website and latest resources and events! https://brinnlangdale.com/ Here is the site for Steph Dodds, the EFT Tapping expert that Brinn mentions. https://stephdodds.tapwithsteph.com/?r_done=1 Here's the link to the Safe & Sound Protocol that we discuss in this episode! https://www.whatisthessp.com/ Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa www.missalissa.com www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/ Visit www.missalissa.com to book speaking events, coaching calls, and explore what's new!

Show #58! SEASON 2, Episode 14: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear! I'm chatting with Tobias Matthew, over in the UK, about living a liberated life! Tobias is such a sweet soul and a world traveler, with interesting and thoughtful stories to share. We share personal stories about making room for our patterns and darkness, as well as accepting our personal power and greatness! Tune in and enjoy! You might end up sharing this episode with the men in your life. Tobias exclusively coaches men, and connects especially well with young men from any walk of life, and from anywhere in the world! We talk about personal freedom and being our own best teacher when it comes to personal development. We also talk about our mutual acquaintance, author and speaker Kyle Cease, as well as Eckhart Tolle, the author of The Power of Now. This episode is a wonderful reminder that life is not a problem to be solved, but simply a mystery to be enjoyed, and a gift to be lived to the fullest! Learn more about Tobias at https://www.instagram.com/_tobiasmatthew/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tobiasmatthew Thank you for being HERE at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa www.missalissa.com www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/ Visit www.missalissa.com to join the free newsletter community, book a one on one coaching call, and explore new ways to create your ideal life!

Show #57! SEASON 2, Episode 13: Welcome to disSOLViNG fear! Pauline Busson joins us from Brazil in this episode about how to date and find love with ease! Pauline is a passionate humanitarian, world traveler, yoga teacher, and a VITA Certified Sex, Love & Relationship Coach. It's easy to think that finding love is completely up to fate, but there are things we can do in order to welcome romantic love into our lives! We talk about our relationship blueprint and how to explore and expand our beliefs about love. We discuss how goals and fears exist in tandem, and how to navigate toward our relationship goals despite fear. For all of the ladies, Pauline describes her "date like a queen" pre-dating ritual. She also tells some fun "love coaching" success stories. Personally, I was grateful for her insight and I know you will be, too! Learn more at https://www.paulinebusson.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/paulinebusson/ Enjoy! Thank you for being here at disSOLViNG fear. FEAR doesn't run the show, YOU do! Much Love, Alissa www.missalissa.com www.instagram.com/miss.alissa.shirk/