Knowing your worth isn’t just something you say... it’s something you live. It shows up in what you tolerate, what you excuse, and the standards you hold when no one’s watching.

In this episode of Glowing Anyway, we’re talking about what it actually means to believe you’re valuable and how to start acting like it in your everyday life, especially in dating and relationships. I break down why raising your standards isn’t about becoming cold or bitter, but about learning to choose yourself with confidence, clarity, and self-respect.

We talk about decentering men, recognizing unhealthy patterns, protecting your peace, and letting go of people and situations that drain you. This episode is for the lover girls, the single moms, and the women who are done shrinking themselves just to be chosen.

✨ The love you give yourself becomes the standard for how others treat you.

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Welcome back to Glowing Anyway , Season 2.

In this episode, I’m opening up about where I’ve been and why I went quiet for a few months. From taking a mental health break, navigating financial stress, winter depression, and a long season of isolation, to finally getting honest about my purpose, direction, and what I truly want out of life.

I talk about choosing myself after short-lived talking stages, why staying single and focused has been one of the most magnetic decisions I’ve made, and how spreading myself too thin was keeping me stuck. Instead of watering a hundred different seeds, I chose one... me. My personal brand, Glowing Anyway, and my life as a content creator.

As a mom with ADHD, consistency hasn’t always come easily, but I’ve learned that consistency is a muscle, and this season, I’m training it. I share what I’ve learned about building aligned routines, being strategic instead of desperate, and creating systems that actually work for a Type-B brain.

This episode is a combination of lessons I've learned these last few months; resetting with intention, embracing your single season without hiding, getting serious about your goals, and learning how to glow anyway, even when life feels uncertain.

If you’re rebuilding, refocusing, or quietly leveling up, this one’s for you.

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Summary

In this episode, Alyssa introduces a new format for midweek bonus episodes, focusing on lighthearted and digestible content. She shares her personal experiences with seasonal changes, the challenges of single motherhood, and her commitment to personal growth. The conversation touches on the importance of letting go of past relationships, embracing singlehood, and finding joy in everyday moments, especially during transitional seasons. These new glow-ins serve as your weekly yap session with a bestie who gets it.

Takeaways

• Midweek episodes will be more lighthearted and digestible than our Sunday deep dives.

• Navigating seasonal changes and personal growth.

• Alyssa is fully committing to her single season, including deleting dating apps for good.

• The importance of preparing for seasonal depression in transitions

• Encouragement to be gentle with yourselves during tough seasons.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Midweek Bonus Episodes

02:02 Seasonal Reflections and Personal Updates

08:28 Creative Endeavors and New Projects

09:23 Struggles with Letting Go

11:44 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments

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Keywords

podcast, personal growth, seasonal depression, single motherhood, joy, self-help, relationships, creativity, accountability, mental health