Sometimes you’re not just tired—you’re tired of being tired. In this raw, honest, and beautifully human episode, Alyssa dives deep into what it really feels like to live in an exhausted body and an overworked soul. Through laughter, storytelling, and a few unfiltered truths, she unpacks the invisible work of survival, the emotional cost of pretending you’re fine, and the quiet victories that deserve to be celebrated. With her signature blend of humor, compassion, and Alyssa Sparkle, she reminds listeners that even in the hardest seasons, you are not lazy, you are not broken—you’re healing in real time. This episode is a love letter to every weary heart that keeps showing up anyway.

What happens when comfort food becomes off-limits? In this heartfelt (and slightly hilarious) episode, Alyssa dives into the wild world of food cravings, forbidden snacks, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes when you have to say goodbye to your favorite comfort meals. From Pop-Tart love letters and Funyun fantasies to the five stages of food grief, she’ll have you laughing one minute and nodding through tears the next. But beneath the humor is something deeper — a reminder that comfort can come from more than a plate of food, and healing sometimes means learning to feed your soul in new ways.

Waiting isn’t just sitting around — it’s a full-time job that nobody signed up for. In this episode, Alyssa dives into the hilarious, frustrating, and downright ridiculous side of waiting. From DMV-level time warps and dramatic waiting-room coughers to “Patience Olympics” and the weird thoughts that show up when boredom hits, she unpacks it all with humor and honesty. And because she’s Alyssa, there’s always a sparkle of truth woven in: waiting might feel like wasted time, but maybe it’s the seasoning that prepares us for what’s next.

Surgery prep isn’t just about fasting after midnight and showing up on time — it’s about clear-liquid confusion, hospital gowns that double as humiliation capes, midnight cleaning frenzies, and cravings for foods you didn’t even like until you were told you couldn’t have them. In this episode, Alyssa pulls back the curtain on the real things nobody tells you about getting ready for surgery. With humor, sass, and her signature sparkle, she turns the waiting game into a comedy set you’ll recognize if you’ve ever been in medical limbo — and maybe laugh through if you’re there right now.

Joy doesn’t always just show up—we sometimes have to go searching for it. In this uplifting episode, Alyssa explores the power of intentionally seeking joy, even when life feels heavy. From personal practices to practical ideas you can try, you’ll discover how to weave small moments of joy into your everyday journey. Because joy doesn’t erase pain, but it can stand alongside it—and that balance makes the road more bearable, and more beautiful.

Life’s storms are real—the pain, the setbacks, the days that feel endlessly heavy. But even in the thickest clouds, light finds a way through. In this episode, Alyssa opens up about the unexpected beams of sunshine that broke through her hardest days and how learning to notice those moments changed her journey. If you’ve been feeling weighed down, this tender reflection will remind you that even in the storm, sunshine still exists—and it can find you, too.

Faith isn’t always about grand miracles or unshakable certainty. Sometimes it’s the quietest thing you do—just breathing, just staying, just choosing not to give up. In this Sparkle Blurb, Alyssa explores the beauty of fragile, unseen faith—the kind that looks like roots underground, candles flickering in the dark, or a single thread holding everything together. A reminder that even the smallest faith is still enough.

When food becomes a secret, shame follows close behind. In this episode, Alyssa pulls back the curtain on the hidden side of binge eating disorder — the stashes, the sneaking, the spiral of guilt that keeps people trapped. With raw honesty, she shares her own story, including the painful truth of stealing money to feed her addiction, and the freedom that comes from confessing what was once hidden. Blending vivid imagery, teaching, and deep compassion, Alyssa reminds us that secrets thrive in silence, but healing begins in honesty — and that we are never too far gone to choose compassion and freedom.