When Expectation Steals Your Joy (and What to Do Instead) – Entrée
When Expectation Steals Your Joy (and What to Do Instead) – Entrée  
Podcast: Relish with Alyssia Sheikh
Published On: Wed Nov 12 2025
Description: Ever reach a goal and feel… nothing? You’re not broken—expectation is. In this episode, Alyssia Sheikh unpacks how expectation traps us in suffering and what to cultivate instead: aspiration. You’ll learn the neuroscience, mindfulness, and embodiment tools that help you shift from gripping for outcomes to trusting your own becoming.Show Notes: Episode 19→ APPLY for the Power of Becoming In-Person Retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/Instagram (@alyssiasheikh)Instagram (@relishpodcast)YouTubeWebsite & NewsletterTikTokEmail me: alyssia@alyssiasheikh.comCall our hotline and leave a voicemail! (213) 632-9972‬Learn more about The Power of Becoming, my upcoming retreat! https://powerofbecoming.com/Book a Self-Trust Session with AlyssiaThe Hoffman Institute (I am a Hoffman Process teacher. This podcast is not affiliated with the Hoffman Institute Foundation).