disSOLViNG Fear

Alissa Shirk

Welcome to the podcast, where fear doesn't run the show, YOU do. Fear doesn’t run THIS show. I'm your host Alissa, and I'm sharing my journey as I’ve been evolving from an anxious people-pleaser to a boss-babe entrepreneur who is learning to trust the process of life and have fun along the way. I share stories, proven tools and inspirational interviews to help you believe in yourself and enjoy life to the fullest. Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're all about here on the podcast and at AlissaShirk.com. Enjoy the show!

  1. 2d ago

    Your Monthly Card Reading: Easy Ways to Focus on What Matters to You

    Welcome to the podcast! Show #108. In this episode (Season 3, Episode 39), Alissa shares some takeaways that you can easily apply to your own life, starting today. Her advice includes: ​Focus on the important things day after day.​Distractions can lead you off your path.​Make decisions from the heart, as this simplifies your journey.​Write down your goals, as this makes you 42% more likely to act on them.​Small steps take you big places. Dream big but start small, with small consistent action on a regular basis. Share this with someone who needs to hear this. Visit the NEW website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alissashirk.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, for the free newsletter, and social media links. You can also schedule ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and explore free resources. Enjoy the show! Follow Alissa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW website: alissashirk.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free monthly newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #YouMatter #OwnYourLife #DecisionIsYours #LiveAuthentic #DreamsInMotion #authenticity #selfempowerment #selfconfidence #confidence #selfcoaching #journaling #makeaplan #makeplans #planforit #focus #focusonwhatmatters #distractions #decisions #lifecoaching #tarot #oraclecards #tarotreading #tarotcards #lifeadvice

    12 min
  2. 2d ago

    It took me 37 years to realize what I'll tell you in 27 minutes...

    Show #107! Welcome to the podcast. In this episode (Season 3, Episode 38), Alissa's messages of valuing yourself, your preferences, and your one precious life really hit home. You’ve been told your whole life you matter — but do you really feel it and act like it? Tune in, and start to feel it and act like you matter. Identity what matters to you, and work with what you have right now, to make your life more ideal, meaningful, and fun! Alissa spent 37 years in school, work, marriage, and parenthood — only to realize she had forgotten the MOST important thing: YOU get to decide what matters in life. You matter. It’s NOT about what you think you "should" do. It’s about your choices, plans, and desires. When you finally understood that, everything changes. Alissa quit the safe job, got divorced, and went all-in on her dreams. She built a life that feels authentic, alive, and aligned. Your story can change, too. Ask yourself: What do I want to build? What is one thing I can do today, to build a more ideal life? Write down your ideas. Plan on them. Own them. Act on them, like your plans are truly yours to carry out. Now you’re not just surviving—you’re thriving. You matter. Your dreams matter. And this moment? It’s your re-start. It's the beginning of a "serious era:" a time to take yourself seriously and go after what you want in life. Why? So that you can enjoy what is important to you, and have fun, and enjoy life to the fullest! Share this with someone who needs to hear this. Visit the NEW website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alissashirk.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, for the free newsletter, and social media links. You can also schedule ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and explore free resources. Enjoy the show! Follow Alissa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube @miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW website: alissashirk.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free monthly newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #YouMatter #OwnYourLife #DecisionIsYours #LiveAuthentic #DreamsInMotion #authenticity #selfempowerment #selfconfidence #confidence #selfcoaching #journaling

    26 min
  3. Apr 25

    Recognizing FOMO and FOBO in Your Life

    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.shirk TikTok @miss.alissa.shirk Facebook @miss.alissa.shirk YouTube @miss.alissa.shirk NEW website: alissashirk.com Join the free monthly newsletter! #fomo #fobo #fear #dissolvingfear #anxiety #pets #bestlife #contentment #happiness #alissashirk #dissolvingfearpodcast

    7 min
  4. Mar 18

    Love, Abundance, and Getting Centered with Elaine Starling

    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/@ElaineStarling Check out Elaine's TEDx Talk: Abundance is a Choice! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMQ0D4sfEys This episode offers: 00:00 Introduction to the Abundance Journey 01:45 The Transformative Experience of a Stroke 07:11 The Power of Breath and Awareness 12:56 Understanding Abundance 16:44 Finding Joy in Unexpected Places 20:14 Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset 22:47 Celebrating Progress and Daily Practices 28:15 The Power of Intention and Energy 34:46 Re-centering Process for Emotional Clarity 42:37 Understanding Relationships and Personal Power 43:54 Overcoming Stuckness and Embracing Change 49:58 Daily Practices for a Fulfilling Life Thank 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

    52 min
  5. Feb 25

    Everyone Gets Angry! How to Use Your Anger Productively in Sports & in Life.

    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/B0FQDNH6K1 Tune 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/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@miss.alissa.shirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fear doesn't run the show, YOU do! Welcome to the family! Much Love, Alissa Shirk ⁠⁠⁠www.missalissa.com #anger #angermanagement #emotionalregulation #sports #athletics #performance #athleticperformance #athletes #psychology #sportspsychology #sportspsychologist #missalissa #podcast #dissolvingfearpodcast

    1 hr
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16 Ratings

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Welcome to the podcast, where fear doesn't run the show, YOU do. Fear doesn’t run THIS show. I'm your host Alissa, and I'm sharing my journey as I’ve been evolving from an anxious people-pleaser to a boss-babe entrepreneur who is learning to trust the process of life and have fun along the way. I share stories, proven tools and inspirational interviews to help you believe in yourself and enjoy life to the fullest. Follow this podcast, you'll love the results. Loving life is what we're all about here on the podcast and at AlissaShirk.com. Enjoy the show!