What if the beliefs driving your relationships, work, and self-esteem can be traced back to one question? In this solo episode, Malisa Hepner explores the moments that taught her to equate worth with competence, achievement, and taking care of others. She shares stories from her childhood, reflects on the unexpected evolution of Emotionally Unavailable, and examines how inherited narratives shape the way we move through the world. A thoughtful conversation about identity, belonging, and what happens when we stop trying to earn our value.

The stories that once helped us survive can quietly become the rules we live by. Recognizing those stories is often the first step toward freedom.

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