Podcast
Emotionally Unavailable
Hosted by Malisa Hepner · EN
Welcome to "Emotionally Unavailable," a transformative podcast that began as a personal journey toward emotional availability and has blossomed into a vibrant space for growth, healing, and connection. Join me as I explore the depths of self-discovery, spirituality, and personal empowerment, sharing my light and the insights I've gained along the way.
In each episode, I engage in heartfelt conversations with inspiring guests who are also navigating their paths to emotional freedom and teaching others to do the same. We cover a wide range of topics such as- human design, astrology, the journey of deconstructing from religion- to name a few; all aimed at fostering deeper self-love and understanding.
Whether you're seeking to heal past wounds, explore your spiritual side, or simply learn how to love yourself and others a little better, this podcast is for you. Tune in and embark on a journey of exploration, growth, and community as we illuminate the path toward emotional availability and authentic living. Let's discover the power of vulnerability and connection—one episode at a time.
40episodes
Episodes
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The Quiet Work Of Surviving Grief: Living Within Childloss
2w ago00:22:48Tap to summarizeIn this deeply personal episode, Malisa Hepner shares her raw and unfiltered journey through grief after the loss of her son Jake to a synthetic opioid overdose. She opens up about the unpredictable waves of emotion, the tension between functioning and falling apart, and the quiet, daily choices that help her stay connected to herself. This conversation explores what it really looks like to live inside grief—without rushing it, fixing it, or performing it—and how small, aligned actions can become anchors in the midst of overwhelming pain. When everything feels too heavy, shift your focus from "getting through" the grief to simply staying connected to yourself in the moment. Choose one small, grounding action each day—whether it's naming what you feel, stepping outside for fresh air, or offering yourself a moment of compassion—and let that be enough. Over time, these small acts create a quiet stability that supports you without forcing you to move faster than your heart is ready for. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Unquiet Soul: Spotify, Apple
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Spiritual Awakening, Religious Trauma & Emotional Authenticity: Reclaiming Self Beyond Conditioning
2w ago00:50:48Tap to summarizeIn this deeply reflective episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Paul B. Miller to explore the layered journey of spiritual awakening, healing from religious trauma, and reclaiming emotional authenticity. Together, they unpack how societal and religious conditioning shape identity, relationships, and self-worth—and what it really takes to come back to yourself. This conversation offers grounded insight into self-love, perception shifts, and the courage it takes to question everything you were taught in order to live in alignment. Notice where your beliefs feel inherited rather than chosen. Take a few minutes to gently ask yourself: "What do I believe about myself, love, or safety—and where did that belief come from?" * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Paul's Links: Youtube, Skool, Tiktok
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Codependency, Addiction & Recovery: Breaking Patterns in Parenting and Relationships
2w ago01:03:19Tap to summarizeIn this deeply honest conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Dr. Sarah Michaud, Clinical Psychologist, to explore the layered reality of codependency—how it quietly shapes our relationships, parenting, and sense of self. Together, they unpack the connection between codependency and addiction, the subtle ways control and caretaking can mask deeper wounds, and what it actually looks like to begin healing. This episode offers grounded insight and practical tools to help you build self-awareness, untangle relational patterns, and move toward healthier, more connected ways of living. When you notice the urge to fix, manage, or emotionally carry someone else—pause and gently turn your attention inward. Ask yourself: "What am I feeling right now that I'm trying to avoid?" Then name it without judgment. This simple shift—from focusing on them to reconnecting with yourself—is where the cycle of codependency begins to loosen and real healing starts to take root. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Dr. Sarah's links: Website, Youtube
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When Overthinking Takes Over: How to Ground Yourself and Come Back to You
3w ago00:33:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, explores the quiet intensity of overthinking and what it's really trying to protect. Through a blend of lived experience and practical tools, she walks you through how to interrupt spirals, reconnect to your body, and create space between you and your thoughts. This conversation isn't about controlling your mind—it's about understanding it, softening it, and learning how to come home to yourself when everything feels loud. The next time you notice yourself spiraling, pause and ask: "What am I actually feeling underneath this?" Then do three things in order: Name the feeling (not the story—just the emotion). Place a hand on your body where you feel it most and breathe into that space. Remind yourself: "I can feel this without solving it right now." This shifts you out of the loop of thinking and back into the experience of being—where regulation actually begins. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner
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From Trauma to Awakening: Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, and Emotional Resilience
3w ago01:17:28Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, Annie Brook, a somatic psychologist, shares her journey through trauma, spiritual awakening, and deep healing. Together, we explore how early life experiences shape the nervous system, why the body holds what the mind tries to move past, and how true healing requires reconnection—not just understanding. Annie offers grounded, practical tools to help you regulate your nervous system, build emotional resilience, and gently return to your body as a place of safety. This conversation bridges science and spirituality in a way that feels both accessible and deeply transformative. The next time you feel overwhelmed, pause and place one hand on your body—your chest, your stomach, wherever feels natural—and simply notice. Not fix. Not analyze. Just notice what's there. Then ask yourself: What does my body need right now to feel even 1% safer? Let the answer be simple, and let that be enough. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Annie's links: Free Anxiety Toolkit, Free Library, Website, Insta, Youtube Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $3-Become a friend of the show and support its mission $5-Ad free episodes $10-Benefits listed above and free access to monthly workbook $30- In addition to the above benefits, you can receive recurring ad space on episodes posted outside of Patreon. (Perfect for single owner/operator small business looking for low budget ad space) https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner
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From Trauma & Burnout to Radiance: Self-Regulation, Worthiness, and Living with Purpose
3w ago00:48:37Tap to summarizeIn this deeply moving conversation, Elizabeth Munoz shares her journey through trauma, burnout, and the quiet unraveling of "not enoughness" that so many carry beneath the surface. Together, we explore what it actually looks like to come back home to yourself—not through force or perfection, but through self-regulation, honesty, and learning to sit with what's real. Elizabeth offers grounded insights on rebuilding trust within your body, releasing the pressure to constantly prove your worth, and creating a life that feels aligned rather than performed. This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that radiance isn't something you chase—it's something that emerges when you stop abandoning yourself. The next time you feel the pull to prove, fix, or overextend, pause and ask yourself: "What would it look like to respond from self-trust instead of self-doubt right now?" Then choose one small action that honors your capacity—whether that's slowing down, setting a boundary, or simply staying present with yourself without trying to change the moment. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Elizabeth's Website, Insta, Other links Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $3-Become a friend of the show and support its mission $5-Ad free episodes $10-Benefits listed above and free access to monthly workbook $30- In addition to the above benefits, you can receive recurring ad space on episodes posted outside of Patreon. (Perfect for single owner/operator small business looking for low budget ad space) https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner
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Daily Rituals for Embodiment: Nervous System Work, Shadow Work & Becoming Who You're Meant to Be
4w ago00:32:38Tap to summarizeIn this solo episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner explores how to actually embody the energy you're reaching for through daily rituals, nervous system work, and shadow work. She shares a grounded approach to moving out of overthinking and into real-life integration, along with a simple daily practice to help you feel safe being seen, receiving, and expanding. This episode also includes personal reflections on grief, presence, and self-compassion. One simple place to begin: pause once a day, notice what's happening in your body, soften even slightly, and gently ask yourself what it would feel like to safely hold even a small part of the version of you you're becoming. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $3-Become a friend of the show and support its mission $5-Ad free episodes $10-Benefits listed above and free access to monthly workbook $30- In addition to the above benefits, you can receive recurring ad space on episodes posted outside of Patreon. (Perfect for single owner/operator small business looking for low budget ad space) https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Archetypes/Rituals: Tarot, Other
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Rituals, Archetypes & Inner Safety: A Soulful Approach to Self-Discovery
4w ago00:56:17Tap to summarizeIn this expansive and grounding conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Lucy Baldwin to explore the deeper layers of astrology, shadow work, and spiritual ritual—not as trends, but as tools for real inner transformation. Together, they unpack how planetary archetypes can mirror our subconscious patterns, offering language for parts of ourselves we've struggled to understand or accept. Lucy shares how intentional rituals can gently reprogram the mind, creating new pathways rooted in safety rather than fear. The conversation moves beyond surface-level spirituality, emphasizing the importance of self-trust, nervous system regulation, and the courage to sit with the parts of ourselves we often avoid. This episode invites you to move from seeking external answers to cultivating a grounded, internal sense of knowing. Choose one simple, repeatable ritual this week—something small enough to feel safe (like lighting a candle while journaling or placing your hand on your heart each morning). As you practice, focus less on "doing it right" and more on what it feels like to stay present with yourself. Let the ritual become a place where trust is built, not forced. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Lucy's links: Website, Insta, Facebook, Youtube Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $3-Become a friend of the show and support its mission $5-Ad free episodes $10-Benefits listed above and free access to monthly workbook $30- In addition to the above benefits, you can receive recurring ad space on episodes posted outside of Patreon. (Perfect for single owner/operator small business looking for low budget ad space) https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner
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From Narcissistic Abuse to Inner Trust: Reclaiming Your Voice Through Mindfulness & Intuition
Apr 1500:42:28Tap to summarizeIn this powerful and reflective conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Katharine Chestnut to explore her journey from early spiritual curiosity to navigating the deep wounds of narcissistic abuse. Katharine shares how mindfulness and intuitive awareness became anchors in her healing, helping her reconnect with her true self after losing her sense of identity in unhealthy relationships. Together, they unpack what it really looks like to rebuild self-trust, set boundaries without guilt, and listen to your inner voice in a world that often teaches you to abandon it. This episode offers grounded, practical tools for anyone seeking clarity, healing, and a more authentic way of living. Take a few moments today to pause and check in with yourself before making a decision or responding to someone. Ask: "Is this coming from fear or from truth?" Begin practicing small moments of self-trust by honoring your internal response—even if it feels unfamiliar. Over time, these small choices rebuild the connection to your intuition and strengthen your ability to set boundaries that align with who you truly are. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Katharine's links: Website, Mindfulness Quiz, Youtube Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $3-Become a friend of the show and support its mission $5-Ad free episodes $10-Benefits listed above and free access to monthly workbook $30- In addition to the above benefits, you can receive recurring ad space on episodes posted outside of Patreon. (Perfect for single owner/operator small business looking for low budget ad space) https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner
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From Trauma to Truth: Healing Abuse, Addiction & Finding Yourself Again
Apr 1301:21:08Tap to summarizeIn this deeply moving conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Sela Sproul, one of the magnificent hosts of Look In Through The Glass podcast, to explore her journey through childhood abuse, addiction, betrayal, and ultimately, healing. Sela opens up about the impact of generational trauma, the weight of her past, and the awakening that led her back to herself. Together, they unpack what it really looks like to navigate pain within relationships, rebuild after betrayal, and choose self-love in the midst of confusion and hurt. This episode offers a raw, honest look at forgiveness, emotional resilience, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story. Healing doesn't start with having all the answers—it starts with telling yourself the truth. Begin by gently acknowledging one pattern, wound, or belief you've been avoiding, and allow yourself to meet it with curiosity instead of judgment. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Look In Through The Glass : Facebook, Insta, Spotify, Apple Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $3-Become a friend of the show and support its mission $5-Ad free episodes $10-Benefits listed above and free access to monthly workbook $30- In addition to the above benefits, you can receive recurring ad space on episodes posted outside of Patreon. (Perfect for single owner/operator small business looking for low budget ad space) https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner
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