Trauma doesn’t just live in our memories—it lingers in our bodies, shaping how we heal, how we breathe, and how we carry pain. In this episode, Alyssa explores the way trauma shows up in recovery, from survival mode disguised as exhaustion to the fierce resilience of a heart that refuses to quit.

Through raw storytelling, gentle reflection, and her signature sparkle, Alyssa reminds us that setbacks aren’t failure, survival isn’t weakness, and healing is never linear. If you’ve ever felt like your body is carrying more than you can explain, this episode is for you.

✨ Because even in a body of trauma, there lives a heart of fire.

Pre-op diets aren’t just about shakes, protein, and cutting carbs—they’re about grief, doubt, and a complete reshaping of your relationship with food. In this episode, Alyssa gets real about the rituals and comfort foods she’s had to let go of, the late-night doubts that creep in, and the complicated mix of loss and hope that defines life before and after surgery. With raw honesty, a little humor, and her signature sparkle, she explores why food grief is so real, how identity questions sneak in, and why it’s okay to hold both fear and faith in the same hand.

Medical hoops, insurance nightmares, and the weight of grief collide in this deeply honest episode. Alyssa shares the painful truth of not being cleared for surgery after her psychiatric evaluation and the raw conversation with Dr. Squires that forced her to face the walls she’s built around her hope. Through stories of endless red tape, emotional exhaustion, and the ache of loss, she explores what it means to carry too much—and how sometimes a “not yet” isn’t rejection, but protection. With her signature mix of vulnerability and sparkle, Alyssa reminds us that survival isn’t weakness—it’s sacred, and that even when the hoops never end, choosing to keep going is its own kind of victory.

Surgery isn’t weakness. It isn’t giving up. It’s choosing to fight for your life with every tool available. Choosing help is its own kind of strength—because you’re worth the fight. 🌟

In this episode, Alyssa opens up about her decision to pursue bariatric surgery — not as a way to shrink who she is, but as a way to reclaim her health and her future. She shares the medical scares that led her here, the prayers and research that guided her choice, and the fears she still carries as surgery approaches. With honesty, humor, and her signature sparkle, Alyssa reminds listeners that a smaller stomach doesn’t mean a smaller soul.

It’s Alyssa’s birthday, and this year she isn’t waiting for anyone else to light the candles. In this deeply honest and unapologetically joyful episode, she celebrates the grit that’s kept her going, the sparkle that refuses to fade, and the mountains she’s climbed along the way. With humor, raw truth, and a whole lot of heart, Alyssa reminds us that sometimes the most powerful party is the one you throw for yourself.

When the plan falls apart and the path shifts beneath your feet, what do you do next? In this deeply honest episode, Alyssa shares the heartbreak of waking up from a surgery that didn’t happen, the silent struggle of inflammation and swelling, and the mental battle of adjusting to a new calorie deficit. This episode is for anyone stuck in the “in-between,” trying to move forward when the road keeps changing. Gentle, gritty, and full of unicorn sparkle—this is your reminder that detours still lead somewhere.

A gentle reminder for the days when your spirit feels heavy and your healing feels invisible. This bite-sized blurb is for the soul-deep exhaustion, the sacred pause, and the beautiful scars that prove you’re still becoming. Take a breath. You’re not behind—you're doing divine work.