From Reacting to Responding (Relish Podcast Ep. 3 – Quickbite)

Welcome back, Relish community! 🚀 In this Quickbite episode, Alyssia Sheikh shares a simple yet powerful mindfulness practice for shifting out of autopilot reactions and into conscious, intentional responses.

Most of us spend nearly half our waking hours zoning out. That means half our lives can slip by in autopilot. But in the words of Viktor Frankl:

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose.”

Mindfulness helps us reclaim that space. Instead of reacting automatically, we can respond with awareness—and that’s real freedom.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The difference between reacting and responding—and how to spot the shift in your own life
• Why autopilot keeps us stuck in stress loops (the hamster wheel of “doing”)
• Alyssia’s “BLIPS” framework: a 5-step mindfulness tool for everyday transitions
• How micro-moments of awareness expand our agency and presence
• A short guided BLIPS practice you can try right now

Show Notes & Links:

• Follow Alyssia on Instagram → @alyssiasheikh
• Connect on TikTok → @alyssiasheikh
• Download the BLIPS Graphic + Practice Guide → [Link here]
• Listen to the bonus BLIPS Meditation → [Link here]
• Learn more about Alyssia’s work and retreats → alyssiasheikh.com

Key Quote:

“Intention lives in the in-between. A tiny pause is all it takes to shift from autopilot into presence.”

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• Anywhere you listen 🎧

Next Episode: Tomorrow, take a pause to practice BLIPS in your own life. On Thursday, Alyssia returns to explore why personal growth often doesn’t stick—and how to make joy sustainable.