In this deeply personal episode, Alyssa Zander shares a vulnerable moment of navigating through a depressive state and intrusive thoughts that sent her spiraling. Discover three empowering questions that guided Alyssa through the darkness and can support you in moments of discomfort or when you are feeling stuck. Alyssa shares some of her intrusive thoughts and the overwhelming feeling of everything falling apart. Learn how three empowering questions became the beacon of light, leading her out of the spiral of depression. Show Notes: "What is this here to show me about me?"Move from victim consciousness to empowerment by exploring the wisdom and teachings within challenging experiences."What characteristic or trait am I being invited to anchor into?"Illuminate the traits you are being invited to embody during moments of depression, providing a guiding anchor to filter your experiences through."Who would I be if I didn't believe the thought?"Reality check intrusive thoughts and align your thoughts with how you desire to feel, creating a shift in your emotional state.Subscribe to Codependency Alchemy on Substack for weekly shadow work prompts, exclusive podcast episodes, and please share your takeaways in the comments, I love hearing from you! Resources Mentioned: Oprah's Super Soul Conversations with Michael Bernard Beckwith: Participate in Your UnfoldingWhy People-Pleasing is Keeping You From Your Authenticity & JoyWork With Me: The Codependency Assessment: 10 questions to help you see where codependency is influencing your life and relationships.How to Heal Codependency in Your Relationships: A 5-week self-paced course that guides you through the tools & practices I use to get clients from resentful to reciprocal relationships.1:1 Session: Every month I open a limited number of private sessions where we dive deep into your unique situation, unravel patterns, and discover empowering solutions. Together, we will explore the depths of your emotions, thoughts, and experiences, so that you leave with newfound clarity and direction. Support the show