Emotionally Unavailable

Emotionally Unavailable

By: Malisa Hepner

Language: en

Categories: Health, Fitness, Mental, Society, Culture, Philosophy

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...

Episodes

Breaking Free from Old Patterns: Vulnerability, Self-Awareness & the Path to Joy
Jan 09, 2026

Therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Joni Woods, author of, "Burned, Blocked and Better Than Ever", a certified life coach and culture strategist with over 15 years of experience in communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship dynamics. Joni shares her powerful journey from a challenging marriage through addiction, grief, and loss, toward self-discovery and empowerment. Together, they explore how societal expectations shape our relationships, why emotional intelligence and self-awareness are foundational to healing, and how vulnerability and inner-child work open the door to authentic connection, self-compassion, and lasting joy.

Practice conscious vulnerability.

This week, choose...

Duration: 01:00:29
The Happiness Helix Explained: Stress, Emotional Awareness, and the Power of Vulnerability
Jan 07, 2026

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, joins Adam Brownlie, Australian author, philosopher, as he breaks down happiness, emotional regulation, and the impact of stress on motivation and mental health. Adam introduces the Happiness Helix and its six pillars, offering practical insight into emotional awareness, vulnerability, and navigating relationships and grief. This conversation highlights how understanding emotions—rather than suppressing them—leads to more meaningful connections and sustainable well-being.

When stress shows up, notice where it lives in your body before reacting. Take three slow breaths and name the emotion without judgment. Emotional awareness is the first step toward regu...

Duration: 00:58:16
Loneliness, Flow, and Finding Joy: Supporting Gen Z Girls in a Disconnected World
Jan 05, 2026

In this heart-opening conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Faith Spencer—certified Happy for No Reason trainer and author of The Oneness Guide for Today—to explore the emotional landscape of Gen Z girls navigating loneliness, technology, and disconnection. Together, they unpack how social media and digital life impact social skills, self-worth, and belonging, while offering grounded wisdom on connection, communication, and cultivating happiness from the inside out. This episode weaves together insights on parenting, personal growth, forgiveness, visualization, manifestation, and the art of surrendering to life's flow—reminding listeners that joy isn't something we chase, but so...

Duration: 01:02:32
When Grief Has No Script: Sitting With Fear, Love, and the Aftermath of Loss
Jan 02, 2026

In this deeply vulnerable solo episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, shares her raw and unfolding experience of grief after the loss of her son, Jake. Recording alone for the first time, she speaks candidly about the fear, awkwardness, and emotional weight that accompany early grief, as well as the unexpected strength found in family, community, and honest connection. This episode explores what it means to live moment by moment, confront painful memories, and soften toward oneself in a grief-phobic society. With compassion and courage, Malisa reflects on vulnerability, communication, self-forgiveness, and the slow search for meaning in tragedy—of...

Duration: 00:42:31
#1 Most listened to episode in 2025 - Michela Giordano Castro - From Fundamentalism to Freedom: Healing Shame, Reclaiming Identity, and Integrating Spirituality with Mental Health
Dec 31, 2025

Originally titled - Losing My Religion

In this powerful and deeply reflective conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Michela Giordano Castro, LCSW, to explore the journey from religious fundamentalism to spiritual awakening. Together, they unpack how rigid belief systems can shape identity, fuel shame and guilt, and quietly impact mental health—often under the guise of morality or devotion.

Malisa and Michela discuss the courage it takes to question inherited beliefs, the grief that can accompany deconstruction, and the necessity of boundaries when faith spaces become unsafe. This conversation highlights the healing po...

Duration: 01:06:12
#2 Most listened to episode of 2025: She talks to Angels
Dec 29, 2025

Original description:

Hello and happy Friday! Today's wonderful guest is DeDe Lyons! Empowerment Coach, author, motivational speaker and angel guide, Dede Lyons is the Founder of the Feel Good Express lifestyle program.

Lyons self empowered journey began at age 40 in 1990, when in the midst of a career in broadcast television in NYC, she found herself running out of steam. She witnessed herself and colleagues burning out from the high demands of their jobs. She was determined to find more ways to feel more energized and invigorate herself and her sales team so she embarked on a...

Duration: 01:08:29
# 3 Most listened to episode in 2025: Alchemize Your Pain
Dec 26, 2025

Happy Wednesday (Not Friday as I accidentally say in the intro lol)! Today's guest is the amazing Kat Daou. Kat uses family constellation therapy and ancestral intuitive readings to help you understand your blocks, experience freedom and connect to your truest self. Kat and I both found our path to our own magic through sifting through all of the things we thought we were supposed to hate about ourselves or feel ashamed of. Kat is showing the world that you can't have light without dark nor dark without light and she's saying it with her whole chest. I received...

Duration: 01:25:49
# 4 Most Popular Episode of 2025: Rising Through Fear: Authenticity and the Power of Self-Belief
Dec 24, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Robert B. Foster, a transformational speaker, coach, and author, explore the transformative power of mindset, resilience, and authenticity. Sharing his powerful journey from losing everything to becoming a thriving fitness coach and author, Robert opens up about confronting fear, silencing inner criticism, and learning to accept help. Together, they discuss the language of self-belief, the art of staying present, and how small, consistent steps can create monumental change.

Fear may whisper, but truth speaks louder. Every setback can become sacred ground for self-discovery when you choose courage over comfort. Robert's story...

Duration: 00:53:59
Nine Days After: Grief, Love, and Honoring Jake
Dec 22, 2025

In this deeply moving and vulnerable conversation, Malisa Hepner shares her raw, in-process journey through grief just nine days after the loss of her son, Jake. Speaking from the middle of the heartbreak—not hindsight—Malisa reflects on the surreal nature of tragedy, the immediate impact of grief on mental and physical health, and the complexities of navigating family dynamics while still learning how to breathe through each moment. She opens up about what it looks like to practice self-care, lean on community, and model healthy emotional expression for her family in real time. This conversation is not about havi...

Duration: 01:37:07
Remembering the Soul's Story: Past Life Regression, Consciousness, and the Healing Power of Soul Contracts
Dec 19, 2025

In this expansive and thought-provoking conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Craig Meriwether, author and past life regression therapist, to explore the mysteries of consciousness, reincarnation, and the soul's long memory. Craig shares cultural and scientific perspectives on past lives, the therapeutic role of regression work, and how soul contracts shape our life lessons and relationships. Together, they reflect on family dynamics, spiritual responsibility, and the delicate role therapists play when guiding clients through past life memories. This episode invites listeners to consider healing not as something we rush toward—but something we remember, layer by la...

Duration: 01:06:50
Leaving Psychological Abuse & Reclaiming the Self: Healing, Identity, and the Paramore Paradox
Dec 17, 2025

In this deeply moving episode, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Kristen Crabtree, author, divorce coach, and self-described archeologist of the self, to explore the courageous journey of leaving a controlling and psychologically abusive marriage. Kristen shares how trauma-informed therapy illuminated the reality of her experience and empowered her to choose herself—despite fear, grief, and uncertainty.

Together, they unpack the role of meditation, self-reflection, and community in healing from relational trauma, and introduce Kristen's transformative framework, the Paramore Paradox, a pathway to rediscovering identity after emotional erosion. The conversation also centers the unique challenges fa...

Duration: 00:54:55
Reclaiming Power After Loss: Midlife, Sobriety, and Becoming 50 Fabulous and Fearless
Dec 15, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Tina Coleman, author of 50 Fabulous and Fuckable, for a raw and empowering conversation about grief, sobriety, and reclaiming the self in midlife. Tina shares her journey from massage therapist to author and speaker, shaped by profound personal loss and a deep dive into metaphysics as a way to make meaning of life's hardest moments. Together, they explore how grief can crack us open rather than break us, the courage it takes to choose sobriety, and what it truly means for women to step into their power as they age. This episode...

Duration: 00:47:52
Reclaiming Identity Beyond the Uniform: Trauma, Transformation & True Self-Leadership
Dec 12, 2025

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Robert Wheeler, host of Battle Harder podcast, Navy veteran, former federal officer and founder of BattleFitted, to explore the deeply human journey beneath the roles we wear. Together, they unpack the emotional impact of military and law enforcement careers, illuminating how chronic stress, hypervigilance, and unresolved trauma shape identity long after the uniform comes off. Through honest dialogue, they discuss emotional regulation, the necessity of self-care, and the courage required to break generational patterns of silence and self-sacrifice. Rob shares how gratitude, fitness, coaching, and...

Duration: 00:42:42
Awakening to Adulthood: Emotions, Lessons & the Journey Back to Self
Dec 10, 2025

Therapist and host Malisa Hepner, and Natasha Sattle, author of "Shit Adults Never Taught Us",  dive into the complexities of adulthood, mental health, and relationships. Together they explore how childhood experiences shape the way we communicate, love, and protect ourselves, and how the body often reveals what the mind tries to ignore. Through honest reflection and personal stories, they examine the power of vulnerability, the importance of naming emotions, and the continual process of rediscovering who we are. This dialogue offers a grounded, compassionate look at what it means to grow up, wake up, and care for ourselves in a...

Duration: 00:58:07
Healing Through Radical Compassion: Trauma, Vulnerability & Self-Discovery
Dec 08, 2025

In this powerful conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Natalie (NatNat), Emotional Healing & Nervous System Guide and the founder of Lift OneSelf, to explore the deep and often nonlinear journey of healing from trauma. Together, they illuminate the importance of understanding our own emotional landscapes, naming our experiences, and cultivating a trauma-informed relationship with ourselves.

Their dialogue gently unpacks the complexity of vulnerability, the surprising role boredom can play in revealing our inner world, and the lifelong dance between doing and being. Malisa and Natalie speak candidly about navigating anxiety, owning our patterns, holding...

Duration: 01:03:51
Reimagining Peace: Cannabis, Community Healing, and Ancestral Wisdom
Dec 05, 2025

In this powerful conversation, our Therapist and Host, Malisa Hepner, and Andrew, [:White Coyote:], Educator, Peace Builder, and Medicine Man (he's also a shaman, but more of a Nahual Griot), explore their unconventional yet profoundly sacred approach to building real peace in Mexico and across continents. Andrew shares how cannabis, cultural wisdom, and community collaboration shape his work with vulnerable regions and marginalized groups from Alaska to the tip of Chile. He speaks of the resistance he encounters; from sober individuals to self-proclaimed responsible users; the profound healing he witnesses, and his conviction that true change begins with each...

Duration: 00:51:25
Healing Beyond the Body: A Soulful Journey Through Spiritual Acupuncture
Dec 03, 2025

In this enlightening episode, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Banya Lim, a multi-generational healer and energy coach with over 30 years of experience as an acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine practitioner. Together, they explore the world of spiritual acupuncture—where emotional, energetic, and physical healing meet.

Banya shares her profound wisdom on the dance of yin and yang, the subtle messages held within the five elements, and the way the body speaks when we slow down enough to listen. This conversation invites you into a deeper understanding of yourself, offering a holistic lens through which health, ha...

Duration: 00:40:16
Reclaiming Self-Worth Through Vulnerability: A Journey Into Inner Transformation
Dec 01, 2025

In this powerful conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner sits down with Gregory James Thelian, a boudoir photographer whose work extends far beyond the lens. Together, they explore how intentional vulnerability, introspection, and ritualized self-connection can reshape the way we see ourselves. Gregory shares the three-day experience he's crafted to help people shed old narratives, reconnect with their inner truth, and claim a deeper sense of self-worth. They discuss the emotional courage required to be seen, the impact of formative experiences on our identity, and the importance of honoring even the smallest victories along the path of personal growth...

Duration: 01:07:25
Choosing Our Path: Destiny, Death, and Inner Strength
Nov 28, 2025

In this powerful episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner sits down with Alexander Dunlop and Viki Scudiery for a profound exploration of life choices from a spiritual lens. Together, they discuss the idea that our souls choose their paths long before incarnation, reframing challenges as intentional opportunities for growth. The conversation gently dismantles the fear around death by viewing it as a sacred transition rather than an ending. With warmth and wisdom, they illuminate the deep reservoirs of strength each person carries within, reminding listeners that they are never unprepared for the journey their soul has chosen.

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Duration: 01:02:10
Uncertain Timelines, Unshakable Truths: Healing Through the Unknown
Nov 26, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Laura Bratton, coach and founder of Ubi Global, an organization that provides speaking and coaching to empower all people to overcome challenges and obstacles with grit and gratitude, explore the emotional weight of living with an uncertain diagnosis—what it means to make life decisions without a clear timeline, and how the not-knowing reshapes identity, relationships, and daily choices. Through raw honesty and shared reflection, they uncover the deeper threads connecting their individual stories, realizing that beneath their different journeys lies a shared history of betrayal and neglect wounding. Together, they examine how th...

Duration: 00:46:28
Art as Self-Discovery: Reclaiming the Story Within
Nov 24, 2025

In this conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with artist and storyteller, Devorah Brinckerhoff, to explore how art becomes a portal for self-reclamation. Devorah shares the intimate process of taking apart her personal narrative—piece by piece—and reassembling it with intention. Together, they examine how identity is shaped, how external validation subtly rewrites our sense of self, and how creative expression can guide us back to the truth we've always carried. This episode offers a tender reminder that healing isn't about becoming someone new, but remembering who you were before the world told you who to be.<...

Duration: 00:57:29
Unlearning Self-Hatred: How Society Shapes Our Inner Dialogue
Nov 21, 2025

In this deeply human conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Holli Howard, trauma-informed life coach, gentle guide, and founder of Positive Living Coaching, to explore the often invisible roots of self-hatred and the emotional confusion shaped by societal norms. Together, they unravel how messages like "stay positive," "don't be dramatic," or "just get over it" can fracture our relationship with ourselves, creating shame around the very feelings meant to guide us.

With honesty and compassion, they examine why so many people carry quiet self-loathing without realizing it—and how we can begin unlearning the in...

Duration: 00:40:03
Even Heroes Need a Hero: Resilience, Belonging & the Courage to Honor Your Own Story
Nov 19, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Lyubim Kogan—five-time immigrant, community leader, and founder of Wings for Heroes—to explore the unseen emotional toll behind a lifetime of displacement, survival, and service. Lyubim opens up about cultural clashes, family conflict, and the weight of witnessing war from near and afar, coming to the powerful realization that even those who help others must learn to honor their own pain. Together they reflect on resilience, identity, and the healing magic found in community and courageous self-ownership.

Let this story remind you that your pain doesn't require a batt...

Duration: 01:18:01
Healing the Inner Child: Emotional Awareness and Self-Love
Nov 17, 2025

Therapist and host Malisa Hepner and relationship/life coach, Jonathon Aslay, dive into the transformative power of inner child work. They explore how early emotional experiences shape adult relationships, how fear and anxiety influence our reactions, and why nurturing your inner child is essential for deeper self-love. This dialogue offers grounding insights, compassionate guidance, and practical tools for understanding your emotional patterns and building healthier, more connected relationships.

You'll discover how to hear the small voice beneath your reactions—the inner child asking to be seen. This conversation teaches you to pause, breathe, and soften toward that yo...

Duration: 00:47:07
Reclaiming Personal Power: Breathwork, Boundaries & Becoming Your True Self
Nov 14, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with author, TEDx speaker, and transformation coach Christian De La Huerta for a powerful conversation on personal growth, overcoming shyness, and the healing potential of breathwork. Together, they explore how lived experience becomes wisdom, the role of forgiveness in moving forward, and why healthy boundaries are essential for authentic relationships. This dialogue invites listeners to look inward, challenge old patterns, and step into deeper self-understanding and personal power.

True transformation begins when we pause long enough to meet ourselves honestly—our fears, our desires, our truths. Through breath, boundaries, and co...

Duration: 00:58:28
Path Home: Recovery, Embodiment, and the Power of Human Connection
Nov 12, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Michael Nolan and Greg Vorst for a powerful exploration of recovery, vulnerability, and the path to emotional freedom. Together, they dive deep into the human side of healing—where accountability meets compassion and breath becomes a bridge to peace. Through stories of friendship, embodiment, and community, they reveal how emotional safety and shared experience form the foundation for lasting transformation.

Healing happens in the spaces where honesty meets love—where breath softens the armor and connection reminds us we were never meant to do it alone.

Greg & Mich...

Duration: 01:04:58
The Alchemy of Healing: Turning Pain into Purpose and Self-Connection
Nov 10, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, joins Ashana Kaiulani, reclamation coach, author, podcast host & speaker, as she shares her powerful story of transformation—from a painful childhood and toxic relationships to the depths of cult life and the courage it took to reclaim her freedom. Together, they explore the long arc of healing, the unspoken wounds of family dynamics, and the strength that comes from vulnerability and connection. Ashana reflects on how her own podcast became a vessel for truth, support, and collective healing—reminding us that none of us are meant to heal alone.

Healing is not a de...

Duration: 01:08:12
Rising Through Fear: Authenticity and the Power of Self-Belief
Nov 07, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and  Robert B. Foster, a transformational speaker, coach, and author, explore the transformative power of mindset, resilience, and authenticity. Sharing his powerful journey from losing everything to becoming a thriving fitness coach and author, Robert opens up about confronting fear, silencing inner criticism, and learning to accept help. Together, they discuss the language of self-belief, the art of staying present, and how small, consistent steps can create monumental change.

Fear may whisper, but truth speaks louder. Every setback can become sacred ground for self-discovery when you choose courage over comfort. Robert's story r...

Duration: 00:49:02
Finding Meaning in Contrast: How Unwanted Experiences Reveal Who We Are
Nov 05, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Dean Graves, author, podcaster, mental health counselor, consciousness researcher, messenger, to explore the deeper purpose behind the experiences we resist. Together, they uncover how contrast, discomfort, and the moments we wish away often become our greatest teachers—guiding us toward clarity, self-acceptance, and alignment with what we truly value.

Every experience, even the ones we wish had never happened, holds a mirror to our becoming. Dean reminds us that the things we dislike are not detours—they're divine direction. Through contrast, we discover the contours of our truth; through resi...

Duration: 00:52:35
Reincarnation, Spiritual Lessons, and the Energy of Money
Nov 03, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and psychic medium/entrepreneur, June Edward, explore parapsychology, reincarnation, and the spiritual evolution of the soul. Together, they uncover insights into the Akashic records, divine guidance, and the balance between money, energy, and purpose.

This conversation is a reminder that life is not a single story, but a tapestry of lessons across lifetimes. By releasing fear and opening to spiritual guidance, we reconnect with the joy of being human—learning to trust, receive, and live in harmony with the energetic flow of life.

June's Links: Website, Insta, Youtube

Su...

Duration: 00:47:32
The Midlife Awakening: Healing, Identity, and Emotional Transformation
Oct 31, 2025

The Midlife Awakening: Healing, Identity, and Emotional Transformation

Therapist and host Malisa Hepner, joins Dr. Sue McCreadie, pediatrician and midlife transformation expert, for a soulful exploration of healing and rediscovery in midlife. Together, they discuss emotional availability, the shift from traditional to holistic medicine, and how women can navigate grief, relationships, and identity changes with grace and purpose.

Midlife isn't a crisis—it's a call to awaken. This conversation invites women to see transition as sacred, grief as a guide, and self-rediscovery as the medicine. Through honest reflection and emotional expression, we can transform the st...

Duration: 00:53:27
Healing, Humor, and Heart: Exploring Love, Loss, and Spiritual Growth
Oct 29, 2025

In this heartfelt conversation, Malisa Hepner and author Nikki Allen dive deep into the journey of self-discovery, love, and emotional healing. They discuss vulnerability, trust, and the ways humor and spirituality can transform pain into insight. Through reflections on family, pets, and connection, they explore how embracing intuition and community can help us grow through life's challenges.

Love is not just found in people—it's reflected in laughter, intuition, and every soul connection we encounter, from family to furry companions. Healing unfolds when we allow ourselves to feel deeply, trust our path, and find grace in both th...

Duration: 01:12:16
The Ripple of Change: Awakening Conscious Leadership Through Personal Transformation
Oct 27, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Cynthia Rivard, business advisor, spiritual teacher, author and environmental advocate,  explore how inner transformation fuels collective healing. They discuss the power of raising consciousness, trusting intuition over fear, and leading with compassion. Through reflections on faith, imperfection, and aligned action, they reveal how each person's growth becomes a ripple of change that touches the world.

True transformation begins within. When we quiet fear, listen to intuition, and act in alignment with love, our personal evolution becomes a sacred offering to the collective—reminding us that changing ourselves is how we change the...

Duration: 00:54:11
The Heart Freedom Method: Transforming Subconscious Blocks into Deeper Love and Spiritual Growth
Oct 24, 2025

In this soulful conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner and Dr. Lise Janelle, peak performance and results expert, author and speaker, explore the Heart Freedom Method—a transformative approach blending mind, body, and gratitude work to dissolve subconscious blocks and deepen relationships. Together, they discuss how love becomes a mirror for spiritual evolution, the role of core values in authentic connection, and the beauty of conscious creation in shaping a fulfilling life.

True freedom in love begins within. When we uncover and release the subconscious patterns that limit us, we create space for deeper intimacy, compassion, and se...

Duration: 01:03:20
Breath, Spirit, and Self: A Journey Toward Healing and Higher Awareness
Oct 22, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner and Cheryl Stelte, spiritual coach, master healer & author,  explore the sacred connection between breath, spirit, and healing. Cheryl shares how breathwork awakens the subconscious and deepens self-acceptance. Together, they reflect on vulnerability, the responsibility of self-healing, and the collective evolution toward love and awareness.

Allow your breath to become a bridge—between body and spirit, pain and peace. Through conscious presence and compassionate self-healing, you awaken the deeper wisdom that connects all souls in love.

Cheryl's links: Meditations, Website, 

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Duration: 00:52:38
Unmasking Shame: Healing from Covert and Malignant Narcissism
Oct 20, 2025

In this profound conversation, Malisa Hepner and Emma Lyons delve into the complexities of covert and malignant narcissism and the pervasive role of shame throughout history. They explore how shame has been used as a tool of control—woven into families, institutions, and culture—and how these inherited patterns shape our self-worth and relationships. Through compassionate dialogue, they illuminate the path of healing, inviting listeners to dismantle internalized narcissistic voices and step into authentic self-trust and freedom.

Reflect on where shame first entered your story—whether through family, culture, or belief systems. Notice how it still speaks throug...

Duration: 01:05:31
Shadow Work, Grief, and Generational Healing: A Journey Toward Emotional Availability
Oct 17, 2025

In this soul-stirring conversation, Malisa Hepner and Vee Asimov explore the depths of shadow work, emotional authenticity, and the sacred responsibility of healing generational patterns. Together, they unpack the influence of childhood, family dynamics, and past lives on present relationships, offering insight into how therapists—and all seekers—can cultivate deeper self-awareness, integrity, and compassion through personal reflection and spiritual growth.

Healing begins with self-honesty. Notice where your reactions stem from—family patterns, grief, or unhealed wounds—and meet them with curiosity instead of judgment. Emotional availability to others begins with availability to yourself.

Vee's website<...

Duration: 01:12:55
The Art of Emotional Integration: Shadow Work, Soul Growth, and Existential Healing
Oct 15, 2025

In this powerful conversation, Vee Asimov and Malisa Hepner explore the intersection of shadow work, emotional integration, and spiritual awakening. Through raw storytelling and therapeutic insight, they unpack the complexities of human connection, boundaries, and authenticity. Together, they illuminate how emotional labor and inner work can become acts of quiet activism—healing the self, the lineage, and the collective.

Begin your own existential detective work by observing where your emotional triggers reveal deeper truths about your unmet needs and inner stories. Practice sitting with discomfort instead of fixing it, and notice how your willingness to feel fully be...

Duration: 01:07:01
The Courage to Belong: A Journey of Identity, Voice, and Soul
Oct 13, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Kevie Jackson, a self-empowerment creative, singer, and podcast host, explore what it means to truly know and accept yourself. Through stories of childhood, family, and the weight of expectations, they uncover how rejection can become redirection toward purpose. This conversation invites you to remember who you are beneath the noise—to find belonging not through others, but within your own truth.

Take a quiet moment to place your hand over your heart and ask, "What part of me has been waiting to be heard?" Write down what arises. Speak gently to th...

Duration: 01:00:15
From Chaos to Calm: Harnessing Yoga and Intuition for Emotional Balance
Oct 10, 2025

In this soulful conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner and Lisa Danahy, founder and CEO of Create Calm Inc and author of, "Creating Calm in Your Classroom", explore the transformative power of yoga, mindfulness, and emotional awareness. Lisa shares her evolution from the fast-paced world of law to a life of purpose as a yoga therapist and educator. Together, they uncover the vital connection between body, mind, and spirit, revealing how practices of self-compassion and intuition can restore balance, deepen relationships, and create lasting calm in both children and adults.

Pause and notice the language of your...

Duration: 00:57:37
The Courage to Heal: Sobriety, Self-Discovery, and Living in Alignment
Oct 08, 2025

In this heartfelt conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner and Daryl Dittmer, author and entrepreneur, explore the transformative journey of sobriety and the emotional landscape that accompanies it. Daryl shares how understanding his emotions, embracing vulnerability, and allowing beliefs to evolve have shaped his path of healing. Together, they reflect on how living in alignment—with one's values, truth, and purpose—not only supports personal growth but radiates healing outward to others. This dialogue invites listeners to see recovery as a return to balance, compassion, and conscious living.

Identify one area of your life that feels out of a...

Duration: 01:00:04
The Mirror of the Soul: Shadow Integration and Spiritual Balance
Oct 06, 2025

In this profound episode,therapist and host,  Malisa Hepner and Reginald Martin, metaphysician, creator of Kametaphysics™, spiritual educator and author, explore the intersection of spirituality and self-reflection—where thoughts shape reality and the shadow self becomes a guide to wholeness. Together, they examine the art of surrender, the balance between human experience and divine truth, and the ancient wisdom of the weighing of the heart. This conversation invites listeners to see life as a mirror—revealing what needs to be healed, reclaimed, and reimagined.

Reflect on one belief that shapes your reality. Ask yourself—does it come from love...

Duration: 00:55:00
Mindful Nourishment: Rethinking Food, Body Image, and Sustainable Health
Oct 03, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner and Lisa Franz, owner and head coach at Nutrition Coaching and Life and host of the Nutrition and Life Podcast, explore cultural differences in eating habits, the psychology of weight management, and the power of intuitive and mindful eating. Together, they uncover how societal norms shape body image and health choices, and why sustainable practices matter more than quick fixes.

Reflect on how your beliefs about food and body image were shaped—by family, culture, or society—and consider whether those mindsets still serve your health and well-being today.

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Duration: 00:56:05
Embracing Every Part of Yourself: Healing Beyond Belief
Oct 01, 2025

Calvin Bagley shares his courageous journey from a fundamentalist religious upbringing in poverty, isolation, abuse and fear- into self-acceptance and wholeness. Through struggles with identity, isolation, and belonging, he discovered that true freedom comes from embracing all parts of yourself with compassion.

Instead of rejecting the pieces of your past, try offering them compassion. Healing begins when you stop fighting yourself and start welcoming every part of your story.

Calvin's links: website, youtube, audio book

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Duration: 00:47:56
Unlocking Inner Healing: Self-Hypnosis, Visualization & the Dance Between Ego and Soul
Sep 29, 2025

Join host, Malisa Hepner, and Elizabeth Catherine, transpersonal hypnotherapist, as they explore the transformative power of self-hypnosis and visualization, the balance between ego and soul, and the importance of emotional anchors. This heartfelt dialogue dives into relationships, perfectionism, compassion, and the role of self-love in creating authentic connections. Discover how practical tools and soulful awareness can guide you toward deeper healing and personal growth.

Practice creating a personal emotional anchor—whether through breathwork, a grounding visualization, or a soothing phrase—that helps you return to calm and compassion in moments of stress. This small daily habit strengthens self...

Duration: 00:47:10
Reflections, Projections & Inner Peace
Sep 26, 2025

Join therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, in conversation with Dr. Flávio B. Souza-Campos, an award-winning hypnotherapist, author, and spiritual guide, as they explore the intersection of spirituality, emotions, and personal growth. Flavio shares his path from academia to mystical hypnotherapy, uncovering powerful lessons through personal crises and relationships. Discover insights on reflection vs. projection, balancing the spiritual and human experience, and cultivating compassion and self-awareness.

Learn how to recognize projections in relationships, deepen self-awareness, and integrate both your spiritual and human sides to create more peace, compassion, and authenticity in your life.

Dr. Flávi...

Duration: 00:52:25
Trauma to Triumph: Addiction recovery, Healing & Resilience
Sep 24, 2025

In this deeply personal and candid conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, along with Lannette West, Reality TV Star turned fierce advocate for women's mental health (you may know her from HBO/TCL's Milf Manor Season 2), explore their journeys through trauma, addiction, and recovery. They share insights on overcoming childhood abuse, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of trusting one's intuition. Through their stories, they offer hope and encouragement to those facing similar challenges, emphasizing resilience and the transformative power of self-awareness.

Embrace self-compassion and trust your intuition as guiding tools in your healing journey—small da...

Duration: 00:46:07
Spiritual Awakening & Healing: Lessons from the Dark Night of the Soul
Sep 22, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits again with Angie Hawkins, inner glow coach. Together they explore the Dark Night of the Soul as a catalyst for healing and spiritual growth. They emphasize self-love, the power of compassion, and the importance of embracing your unique challenges to spark transformation. Stay to the end for a special announcement!

Angie's links: Website, Insta, youtube, substack, Book: Running In Slippers

First episode together: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Fq6mHfkpcu7tvL77icY8S?si=YozX-O4HRpOtZ8t90pdKfQ

This week, practice one small act of compassion toward...

Duration: 01:16:26
Healing in Action: Tools for Trauma Recovery and Self-Growth
Sep 19, 2025

Therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Erica Ballard to explore the path of emotional healing, trauma recovery, and personal transformation. Together, they share practical strategies for processing emotions, setting strong boundaries, and creating safe spaces for self-growth. Erica's lived experience offers listeners tangible steps to move beyond overthinking, reconnect with their inner child, and embrace authentic healing.

Choose one daily ritual—journaling, breathwork, or grounding walks—that helps you process emotions and stay connected to your healing journey.

Erica's links: Website, Insta, TikTok

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Duration: 00:55:44
Finding Peace Beyond Schizophrenia: Insights on Recovery, Resilience & Advocacy
Sep 17, 2025

In this powerful conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Dale E. Walsh, coach for families of those diagnosed with schizophrenia (and college grad),  to explore the lived realities of schizophrenia. Through personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, they unpack the challenges of mental illness on family dynamics, the role of medication in healing, and the survival skills developed along the way. Dale emphasizes the importance of communication, breaking free from victimhood, and finding inner peace, while highlighting the transformative role of advocacy in mental health recovery.

Learn how open dialogue, self-empowerment, and consistent support can b...

Duration: 00:52:48
Decoding Psychic Readings: Intuition, Discernment & Spiritual Growth
Sep 15, 2025

Join therapist and host Malisa Hepner with Corbie Mitleid—certified tarot master, past life specialist, and psychic medium—as they explore the art of psychic readings and the importance of discernment. Discover how to trust your intuition, prepare for meaningful sessions, and separate authenticity from illusion in a world shaped by social media. Learn how past lives and mediumship can offer profound healing and clarity.

If you're someone deciding to use a psychic/medium/intuitive for more clarity, before you go, set an intention and ask yourself: What do I truly want clarity on? This practice will empo...

Duration: 00:53:53
Unexpected Journeys: Introversion, Identity and Healing
Sep 12, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, together with therapist and coach, Phillip Quinones, explore the journey of becoming a therapist, the influence of upbringing, and the importance of meaningful conversations. Together, they discuss introversion, emotional awareness, and the societal forces that shape personal growth. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on embracing change, understanding emotions, and navigating life's evolution.

What unexpected turns have shaped who you are today, and how can you use those experiences to support your personal growth?

Phillip's Website

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Duration: 00:52:41
Beyond Boundaries: Blending Belief and Logic
Sep 10, 2025

Therapist and host Malisa Hepner invites Albert Bramante Ph.D, talent agent and mindset coach, into a conversation that challenges traditional boundaries between spirituality and science. Together, they discuss how to navigate life with an open mind, embrace diversity of thought, and find strength in both rational understanding and spiritual connection.

Notice a moment this week where you feel pulled between logic and intuition. Pause and ask yourself: What wisdom could I gain if I welcomed both?

Albert's links: Website, Insta

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Duration: 00:47:31
A Story of Resilience: From a past of struggle to a future of personal growth
Sep 08, 2025

In this inspiring conversation with therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Joshua James, host of Let's Get Chattin' podcast, discover how Joshua turned his hardships into strength. He shares candid reflections on overcoming family struggles, building resilience, and embracing personal growth. Learn practical insights you can apply to your own healing journey.

Identify one challenge from your past that shaped you, and see if you can reframe it as a source of strength rather than limitation.

Joshua's links: Website, Insta, Youtube - My Episode On Josh's Pod!

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Duration: 01:07:18
Authenticity & Vulnerability: Embracing Your True Self
Sep 05, 2025

In this inspiring episode, therapist and host Malisa Hepner and Larry Easto—lawyer, consultant, author, coach, and highly sensitive person (HSP)—explore the transformative power of authenticity and vulnerability. Discover how embracing your true self can lead to deeper fulfillment and professional success, even in a world that often demands conformity. Learn practical insights on navigating life as a highly sensitive person, turning vulnerability into strength, and living authentically with confidence. Tune in for actionable takeaways to align your life and work with who you truly are.

Reframe vulnerability as strength: Sharing your truth builds deeper trust and...

Duration: 00:53:19
The Hidden Influence of Systems: Rediscovering Your True Self
Sep 03, 2025

In this eye-opening episode, therapist Malisa Hepner and visionary Aaron Scott critically examine how entrenched institutions and ideologies subtly dictate modern existence. From religion to economics, they reveal how these forces distance us from inner truth—and share practical insights for reclaiming freedom and spiritual alignment.

Ask yourself: Where am I following inherited rules instead of my own truth? What's one way you can choose differently this week?

Aaron's Links: Website, Youtube, Podcast (spotify)

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Duration: 00:58:06
Rewrite Your Story: Self-Love, Courage, and the Journey of Reawakening
Sep 01, 2025

Join therapist and host, Malisa Hepner and Michael Shaw, mindset coach (and so much more), as they uncover how self-love transforms the way we see ourselves and the world. Together, they break down the process of rewriting your story—releasing fear-based programming and embracing the courage to live authentically. This episode will leave you inspired to move beyond survival mode and into a life rooted in love, freedom, and possibility.

Reflect on a painful memory or story you've carried. Ask yourself: Does this define who I am today, or is it time to let it go? Write a...

Duration: 00:50:36
How Parental Expectations Shape Identity — And How to Reclaim Yours
Aug 29, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Arnold from Braingym.fitness dive deep into the lasting impact of parental expectations. Discover how external pressures can shape identity, influence career and relationship choices, and fuel cycles of self-doubt. Most importantly, learn practical strategies to break free from limiting patterns and reclaim your authentic life.

Identify one belief or expectation you've carried from your parents that no longer serves you. Write it down, then reframe it into an empowering belief that supports the life you want to live.

Arnold's links: Website, Insta, Youtube

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Duration: 00:46:01
The Weight of Expectations: Healing Beyond Family and Society's Demands
Aug 27, 2025

In this enlightening episode, therapist and host Malisa Hepner is joined by Angie Hawkins—inner glow coach, speaker, and author of Running in Slippers—to explore how family and societal expectations profoundly impact mental health. Discover practical strategies to navigate expectations, release self-judgment, and foster resilience. Tune in for a conversation that challenges cultural norms and encourages deeper self-compassion.

Reflect on the expectations you carry—ask yourself, "Whose voice am I really listening to?" Then, choose one area where you can release a pressure that doesn't align with your authentic self.

Angie's links: Website, (Don't forget...

Duration: 00:56:01
From Anger to Peace: Healing Trauma Through Forgiveness
Aug 25, 2025

Award-winning author, Katharine Giovanni, joins therapist and, host Malisa Hepner, to explore the heavy toll of unhealed anger and trauma. Together they discuss how forgiveness transforms pain into peace, offering real-life examples and simple practices you can use to begin your own journey of release and self-discovery.

Reflect on where you're still carrying old wounds and write down one way you can shift toward release. Start by forgiving yourself for one past moment—no matter how small—and notice the relief it brings.

Katharine's links: Website (and books), insta, youtube, substack

Want to be a...

Duration: 00:53:23
Living Beyond The Label: Rethinking Mental Health Diagnosis
Aug 22, 2025

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how mental health labels and diagnoses shape identity, treatment, and the way we understand ourselves. Discover the benefits and challenges of diagnostic labels, their impact on personal growth, and what they mean for mental health care today.

Reflect on the labels you carry. Ask yourself whether they are guiding your healing or holding you back, and consider how you might redefine them in a way that supports your well-being.

Nat's links: ,Insta, Archetype Quiz, Website, Book (Break Your Trauma Cycle), Podcast

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Duration: 01:17:18
Why We Carry Shame And How To Finally Let it Go
Aug 20, 2025

Join therapist and host Malisa Hepner in conversation with Dr. Zoe Shaw—author, psychotherapist, and speaker—as they unpack the hidden layers of shame and its lasting impact on self-identity. Together, they explore the difference between simple and complex shame, how early relationships shape these patterns, and the role of self-forgiveness in recovery. Through expert insights and real-life stories, this episode offers practical tools and hope for untangling shame and embracing your authentic self.

Dr. Zoe Shaw's links: Website, Insta, Pre-order for book Stronger in the Difficult Places: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame, Podc...

Duration: 00:48:52
Healing Through Self-Compassion: Embracing Emotions for Growth
Aug 18, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner and Claire Garner, Intuitive Emotional Healing Guide, share how self-compassion transforms emotional healing. Learn how to embrace feelings, release judgment, and build deeper self-awareness and relationships.

Claire's links: Website, Insta, Youtube, Conscious Heart Academy

Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1

Duration: 01:03:27
Embracing Self-Acceptance & Overcoming Self-Doubt
Aug 15, 2025

Therapist and host Malisa Hepner joins Certified Life Coach, Speaker and Professional Horseman, Shane Jacob to explore overcoming self-doubt, embracing vulnerability, and cultivating self-love. An inspiring conversation on personal growth and forgiveness.

Shane's link are here: Website (where you can access his weekly videos), Insta, Youtube, Podcast

Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1

 

Duration: 00:36:14
Five Steps a Day: Sleep, Mindset, Nutrition, and Whole-Body Wellness
Aug 13, 2025

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Dr. Len Lopez discuss his Five Steps a Day system—an accountability journal that tracks sleep, thinking, eating, physical activity, and spirit. They explore how visual tracking, positive thinking, and small daily actions can transform health and mindset. The conversation covers sleep hygiene, the link between mindset and nutrition, and how integrating mind, body, and spirit fosters lasting personal growth.

Dr. Len's links: Website (where you can find the app), insta, facebook

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Duration: 00:52:26
Meet Your Inner Parts: Healing With Internal Family Systems
Aug 11, 2025

In this insightful episode, therapist and, host Malisa Hepner, sits down with Michela Gordiano Castro, LCSW—trauma-informed therapist and spirituality coach—to explore the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together, they unpack the roles of our emotional parts—exiles, managers, and firefighters—and how they hold past pain, shape our behaviors, and protect us in different ways. You'll learn how these parts interact, why unburdening them is key to healing, and how shifting from a mono-mind to a multi-mind perspective can bring deep peace and emotional balance. Whether you're new to IFS or looking to deepen your understa...

Duration: 01:05:52
Sexuality and Self-Worth: Unlearning Inherited Shame
Aug 08, 2025

Join therapist and host, Malisa Hepner and Leslie Draffin, Women's Microdosing & Somatic Guide, Mindfulness Mentor & Menstrual Cycle Educator, in a raw, healing conversation about the lasting effects of religious trauma on identity, sexuality, and self-worth. Together, they unpack how deeply rooted teachings created cycles of shame—and how they've each worked to break free. Leslie shares her story of unlearning religious conditioning and reclaiming her voice, while Malisa offers insight into the generational patterns and societal pressures that shaped her inner world. This episode offers deep reflection, hope, and empowerment for anyone unraveling the ties between faith and self-abandonment.

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Duration: 01:16:38
The Journey Back to You: Reclaiming Self-Worth, Awakening & Breaking Free
Aug 06, 2025

In this soul-stirring episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner and guest, Darlene Van De Grift, explore what it means to reclaim your self-worth after years of self-doubt and old wounds. They dive into healing past beliefs, navigating family dynamics, and awakening to your true self. Tune in for raw insights, spiritual wisdom, and powerful reminders that it's never too late to come home to yourself.

Here are Darlene's links: Website, Insta, Youtube

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Duration: 01:05:27
Finding Yourself In Every Decade
Aug 04, 2025

In this powerful conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner welcomes psychologist and aging expert Deborah Heiser, PhD, to explore how identity evolves through every stage of life. From navigating identity in your 20s — when self-discovery begins amidst pressure to "have it all figured out" — to finding clarity and confidence in your 30s and 40s, this episode sheds light on the emotional and psychological shifts we all experience.

They dive deep into the midlife years, where personal growth, reinvention, and legacy-building take center stage. Dr. Heiser shares how midlife can be a time of profound transformation — a chance to ree...

Duration: 00:53:15
Episode 198: The M.P.B.E. Method
Aug 01, 2025

Welcome to our show! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr Jacopo Iasiello, CEO of Luxury and Wealth Group. Jacopo's journey began in Naples, Italy, where his love for his family and city shaped his early passion for entrepreneurship. Starting at 11, he delved into books by real estate investors and entrepreneurs, laying the foundation for his future success. Despite an early career in soccer that ended due to injury, Jacopo transitioned to business, starting a successful jewelry chain at 18 and expanding his ventures globally. By 22, he starting in real estate, specializing in auctions and short sales, quickly earning...

Duration: 00:49:18
Episode 197: These 7 Words
Jul 30, 2025

Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist in Vermont who has been working with couples for over thirty years. Through his teaching, consulting, writing, podcast, and videos about relationships, his ideas have helped thousands of couples and their therapists. Dr. Chalmer is the author of three books: "Betrayal and Forgiveness: How to Navigate the Turmoil and Learn to Trust Again", published in 2024; "It's Not About Communication! Why Everything You Know About Couples Therapy is Wrong", published in 2022; and "Reigniting the Spark: Why Stable Relationships Lose Intimacy, and How to Get It Back", published in 2020. With his wife, educator Judy Alexander...

Duration: 00:59:25
Episode 196: Reinvention
Jul 28, 2025

Happy Monday!  Today's terrific guest is Aneta Waclaw! Aneta is a transformation guide, wellness advocate, and the voice behind the powerful movement Nourished Inside Out. Once a ballet dancer and hairstylist, she took the pain of an unhealthy relationship and turned it into purpose—helping thousands of women heal, reclaim their confidence, and rebuild their lives after heartbreak. She's the author of Blooming with Self-Love and the host of a popular podcast that dives deep into mindset, emotional wellness, and self-worth. Through her affirmations, journaling practices, and unapologetic self-care teachings, Aneta empowers her audience to break free from the pat...

Duration: 01:04:40
Episode 195: LIVE fully - LEAD Authentically
Jul 25, 2025

Happy Friday! Kurt Bush is a certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group. With a background spanning corporate leadership, pastoral ministry, and coaching, Kurt helps leaders break free from self-doubt, embrace authenticity, and lead with confidence. Having overcome his own struggles with imposter syndrome, Kurt is passionate about guiding others through transformational growth and authentic leadership. Through Brimstone's unique E + R = T approach (Encounter + Reflection = Transformation), Kurt equips individuals and teams to move from exhaustion and frustration to clarity and wholeness. He is also the co-host of The Brimstone Coaching Podcast, where he...

Duration: 00:59:31
Episode 194: The Alchemical Journey
Jul 23, 2025

Today, we have a truly transformational guest—someone who helps leaders go beyond high performance while discovering the inner gold of peace, fulfillment, and joy. David Gilbert is an executive coach, author, men's work facilitator, and explorer of human potential. With a college degree in design thinking and a background in business and peak performance, David has helped executives, entrepreneurs, and high achievers break through unseen barriers, redefine their vision, and create extraordinary results—not just in their careers, but in every aspect of life. He's the author of The Alchemical Journey, a book that reveals the hidden path to t...

Duration: 01:04:33
Episode 193: Soul Empowerment
Jul 21, 2025

Happy Monday! Catherine has worked in allied health, before transitioning into a career as an intuitive healer and leadership coach. She has run and sold successful companies, mentored students and others in her profession, as well as guided and healed many souls globally. Catherine hosts a podcast called Willow Healing Matters and interviews guests from around the world about their healing journeys. This title is also shared for her Substack where articles are shared each week to inspire others and empower them on their life journey.

Catherine's interest in writing resurfaced as a way to share information...

Duration: 01:05:38
Episode 192: Upgrade
Jul 18, 2025

Happy Friday! 

Dr. Salas is best known for helping ambitious entrepreneurs break the cycle of their limiting beliefs so they can predictably make more sales, achieve their goals flawlessly and grow their business optimally without self-help courses, endless therapy or overhyped events. He is the creator of the goal & success clearing systems.

Dr. Salas is an #1 Amazon best selling author, Chiropractic Physician and mind & body Expert. He has served 4,267 clients and counting to transform their lives in the US and Europe for more than 28 years. Here you can find his facebook, here  you can find his...

Duration: 00:58:22
Episode 191: Convergence
Jul 16, 2025

David Alan Brown has been teaching personal empowerment, leadership, organizational development, self discovery and spirituality to audiences across the country for more than thirty years. He is the author of many books, including Answer the Call: What to do when Spirit arrives to transform your life! and The Self-Help Paradox. He frequently leads classes and services at progressive congregations, including more than a decade of service at New Thought Unity Center of Cincinnati and churches from Florida to Minnesota, Arizona to New York. He also facilitates and consults for corporations and nonprofit organizations, leading programs on leadership, culture, authenticity...

Duration: 01:11:32
Episode 190: 92 Percent
Jul 14, 2025

Happy Monday! Today's guest is Bill Henrich! Bill found success at a very young age. He was living in one of the most beautiful places on earth and from the outside everything looked perfect, but something was always missing. No matter how much money Bill made or how successful he was, he never felt whole and that's how he knew he needed a drastic change. For over 12 years, Bill has been working with high-level business executives teaching them how to live life with passion, purpose and prosperity. Here you can find Bill's website, here you can find his insta...

Duration: 00:47:17
Episode 189: My ROAR
Jul 11, 2025

Happy Friday! Today's guest was the absolute sweetest and we had such a tender conversation. Julie Heaton is an author, transformational mentor, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Reiki Master. After more than 30 years as a corporate executive, she answered a deeper calling—to help others come home to themselves. Her books—including The Manifester's Playbook, The Manifester's Workbook, ROAR, and her children's series The Adventures of the Fabulous Three—offer soulful, practical tools for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Through her writing and mentoring, Julie empowers others to release old stories, reclaim their voice, and live with clarity, purpose, and de...

Duration: 01:22:57
Episode 188: Angelic Whispers
Jul 09, 2025

Happy Wednesday! Today's guest is Laurie Parente. Laurie is a seasoned angel medium, intuitive guide, and energetic healer dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey of self-discovery. With over a decade of experience in the field, Laurie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. Her journey into the world of healing and spirituality began later in life, in her 40s, when she felt a profound calling to explore her innate spiritual gifts and connections.Through a variety of modalities, including energy healing, intuitive guidance, meditative journeys, and by channeling angelic light language, Laurie assists clients in...

Duration: 01:02:20
Episode 187: Mentally A Badass
Jul 07, 2025

Hello! Today's guest is extra special, my new friend, host of her own podcast, Mentally A Badass, and just an overall amazing human. The mission behind her mental health brand stems from the pain she endured growing up as a bullied child. She often felt isolated and hated by everyone around her, which left a lasting mark on her sense of self. On top of that, the stigma surrounding mental health made it even harder to feel understood or supported. With a deep desire to change the narrative, she decided to study psychology, aiming to become a therapist. However...

Duration: 01:22:49
Episode 186: Fearless
Jul 04, 2025

Happy Friday! Today's guest survived the unthinkable. Rhonda Britten – Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, and Master Coach – has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television, authored four bestsellers, including her seminal work "Fearless Living" (translated into 16 languages), and founded the Fearless Living Institute, home of Fearless Living Life Coach Certification Program, considered the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training. She was the first Life Coach on television in the world and appeared for three seasons as the head Life Coach on the hit daytime NBC show, "Starting Over." Named its "Most Valuable Player" by The New York Times and...

Duration: 01:02:16
Episode 185: Metabolizing Grief
Jul 02, 2025

Today's guest is Ayla Casey—a writer, grief mentor, and mental health advocate who helps grievers, caregivers, and creatives transform pain into purpose through story, presence, and care. After more than a decade in leadership at a top beauty brand, Ayla's life changed profoundly when her husband was diagnosed with young-onset colon cancer. Through the journey of caregiving and loss, she discovered that healing doesn't happen through bypassing pain—it happens through witnessing it, metabolizing it, and choosing to stay. She now guides others in reconnecting with their bodies, reclaiming their narratives, and building lives rooted in meaning. Ayla also...

Duration: 01:13:55
Episode 184: Creating The New Earth
Jun 30, 2025

Gloria Battini is a globally respected spiritual guide, mentor, and advocate for conscious living. Through her transformative readings, 1:1 mentorship programs, live events, and online courses, Gloria empowers individuals to find inner harmony, unlock their psychic gifts, and connect with the universal energies around them. With years of experience and a deeply intuitive understanding of energy and spirit, she has guided hundreds of clients on their paths to spiritual awakening, healing, and empowerment. Gloria's work speaks to a broader vision—a "New Earth" where individuals live in harmony with nature, fully aware of their intuitive abilities and connected to the en...

Duration: 01:01:23
Episode 183: The Quiet Revolution
Jun 27, 2025

Hello and Happy Friday! Today's guest, Arlene Cohen Miller brings a wealth of training and experience to help you compassionately and wholeheartedly lead yourself and create the life that works and feels right for you, a life where you experience less stress and more patience, kindness, and peace; a life where you experience more contentment and joy. She is a Work-Life Harmony & Leadership Coach for Women, a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, and a Transformational Mentor for Men and Women. Arlene is also an A-V Rated Colorado attorney, a Certified Meditation Facilitator, and has a Diploma...

Duration: 00:59:08
Episode 182: Dear Sis
Jun 25, 2025

Hello and Happy Wednesday! Today's guest, Comedian and host of the Dear Sis podacst, Myrtha Jasmin (MJ) was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Lawrence Township, where she is particularly concerned about issues of the youth and the elderly as well as giving a voice to communities of color. After graduating from Lawrence High School, she attended the Gordon Phillips Beauty School in Lawrence, where she studied the arts of hair-styling and makeup. Her experience in numerous salons helped her understand the connection between beauty and culture. 

In 2010, she started her own cosmetics line called Nadege C...

Duration: 00:51:43
Episode 181: Letters To Myself
Jun 23, 2025

Happy Magical Monday! Today's guest is my new friend, Jen Taylor, LCSW! #1 International Bestselling Author Jen Taylor, LCSW is a New York-based spiritual psychotherapist with 23+ years of experience. Jen specializes in womens' empowerment, domestic violence, teens, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Jen incorporates spirituality and astrology into her sessions to create a truly unique blend of guidance.

Jen Taylor, LCSW is the editor for Girl on Fire Magazine's "Wine Down with Jen," where she uses her 20+ years of experience as a New York-based spiritual psychotherapist to bring you cozy couch conversations you would have with your best friend over a...

Duration: 01:04:23
Episode 180: Oneness
Jun 20, 2025

Hello and Happy Fabulous Friday and happy Solstice! Today's guest, Morgan Boszilkov, is an Atlanta-based spiritual coach and artist. She connects people to love and the beauty within and all around. Her work fosters healing, self-discovery, and a deeper appreciation for life's natural beauty. Morgan explores finding the love, acceptance, worthiness, security, and enoughness within ourselves instead of seeking it from external sources. She is a certified plant medicine facilitator and spiritual life coach and loves to talk about the full range of life experiences and the transformation that occurs through life's journey, from darkness to light. Morgan shares...

Duration: 01:04:17
Episode 179: Hot Mess Espresso
Jun 18, 2025

Happy Wonderful Wednesday! Today's guest is the host of Hotmess.Espresso, Heather Herington!  Heather is super fun, real and relatable. We connected a bit ago via mutuals and I'm so glad! She's got a story that sounds so much like the stories of all the beautiful women I get to connect with here on this show and I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation! You can find Heather's linktree here for her insta, website and podcast! Enjoy! 

Duration: 00:57:34
Episode 178: The Wisdom Of Wealth
Jun 16, 2025

Happy Magical Monday and Happy 45th Birthday to me!!! Today's guest moved me so much in our conversation and I gained wisdom and understanding through this connection. Alara Sage, known as The Oracle of Wealth™, helps conscious entrepreneurs transform their energetic blocks into breakthrough wealth by bridging ancient wisdom, quantum mechanics, and business strategy. Her own journey from six-figure success to total loss and profound rebirth uniquely positions her to guide visionary leaders in creating unprecedented wealth alignment. As host of the Wealth Embodied podcast, Alara reveals how today's conscious leaders can harness their creative life force energy to bu...

Duration: 01:07:10
Episode 177: The Upper Room
Jun 13, 2025

Happy Friday! Send some good juju to OKC Thunder! lol Today's guest, Kerie Logan, has helped people all over the globe live better lives and lives they love. She has been a human consciousness guide and empowerment strategist for over twenty years. In 2004, she was awarded the best coach of the year at the PCH Yearly Convention. She has been voted the best hypnotherapist in her area for the past 14 consecutive years. She is also an author, spiritual advisor, blogger, and podcaster. We had such a beautiful, restorative, connective conversation that I'm so excited for you to hear! You...

Duration: 01:18:51
Episode 176: Home Is Me
Jun 11, 2025

Happy Full Moon Wednesday! Today's guest was seriously such a delight. Kalen is a teacher, artist, mystic, and speaker. For over seven years, Kalen has passionately guided people home to themselves by honoring the beauty and sacred aliveness that lives within their unique rhythm—empowering them to create from their soul's essence. Kalen's body of work is rooted in sacred feminine and masculine wisdom, inviting women to embody and manifest the deepest desires of their hearts. Through the alchemy of pure non-dualism forgiveness work and embodying their inner radiance, Kalen guides others with making the sacred tangible—illuminating how ever...

Duration: 01:01:35
Episode 175: The Return To Wild
Jun 09, 2025

Happy Monday and Happy Birthday to my babygirl! Today's guest... I can't even describe her to justice, tbh. She is fierce but gentle and the combination cultivated within her is beautiful. Roxanne is an embodied powerful collaborative conversationalist for conscious disruptive leaders that speaks to the wisdom of what it is to be a steward of revolutionary evolutionary disruptive change deeply removed from dichotomy, inequality, division, and segregation highlighting the need to reunify community through humility within all of humanity. Courageous conversations are the core foundation of changing the way intensional conscious stewardship dismantles toxic cultures and systemic cultural...

Duration: 01:07:18
Episode 174: Everything In Energy
Jun 06, 2025

Happy Friday! Fran Bailey's extensive training in dancing combined with energy healing has evolved into a simple method for evolving the mind, body, heart and soul. Since 2002, Fran has channeled her passion in The SHEVA Method (Seeking Harmony in Energy Voice and Action). This process resets your system to restore with practical techniques to live more consciously through energetic awareness. She is thrilled to share this work used in years of client consultations in Emergence to offer clarity, distinction and balance.

Over 16 years ago, Fran studied with world-renowned energy healer, Rosalyn L. Bruyere, resulting in awakening to...

Duration: 00:58:45
Episode 173: The Stars On Our Heart
Jun 04, 2025

Hello everyone, happy Wednesday! Carmen Turner Schott, MSW, LCSW, is a best-selling author of 12 astrology books and the founder of Deep Soul Divers Astrology. As a therapist, she has worked with trauma survivors for over 25 years. With over 30 years of experience researching astrology, spirituality, metaphysics, healing, and the transformative energies of the eighth and twelfth astrological houses, she is a dedicated guide for those seeking deeper self-awareness and healing. Carmen believes that astrology and help us heal, transform, and become more resilient. 

Carmen began her astrological work at the age of 16 after an experience with a glowing b...

Duration: 01:06:03
Episode 172: From Hustle To Flow
Jun 02, 2025

Today's guest is Katie MacLachlan, a business strategist with 16+ years in leadership who helps entrepreneurs and creatives align their energy, brand, and timing for success using astrology. She's the creator of powerful astrological formulas—like Outfit Alchemy™, Birth Chart Branding™, and Little Luxuries™—that help people embody confidence and attract aligned opportunities. In this episode, we'll explore how astrology can be a practical tool for self-expression, business growth, and personal alignment.

When Elon Musk fired her from Twitter during his takeover, it wasn't just a job loss—it was the kick out of the nest she had been resisti...

Duration: 01:05:30
Episode 171: The Chaos Kid
May 30, 2025

Happy Fabulous Friday! Today's guest was seriously such a delight to talk with! Back in the 90s, Larry Bilotta was suffering miserably in a loveless marriage. He needed a way to reduce the stress, anxiety, and tension in his marriage. Larry set out on a mission to find a REAL solution to he and his wife's ongoing struggles. And then one day, he found it. Larry is one of the few marriage experts who actually transformed his own marriage and today, holds the key to bringing back a marriage from the brink of divorce – even when all the odds ar...

Duration: 01:15:26
Episode 170: Radical Self Love
May 28, 2025

Happy Wonderful Wednesdy! Today's guest is a vibe and we had such a good connection and conversation! Taylor Briggs is a Yoga Teacher, Kambo Practitioner, and Liberation Mentor guiding individuals to embodied freedom and sovereignty through movement, medicine, and radical self-love. We started on the topic of radical self love and we took a journey that I can't wait for you to hear. You can find Taylor's links here. Enjoy!

Duration: 01:47:20
Episode 169: Your Subconscious Power
May 26, 2025

Happy Holiday Monday! Today's extra special guest, Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy helping people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that may be keeping them from reaching their full potential. For over 12 years, Craig has been helping people heal from early childhood trauma, helping cancer patients with pain control, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, students with test anxiety, children with nightmares, entrepreneurs with confidence, athletes with peak performance, and anyone who may be dealing with overwhelm, fear and anxiety.

Craig has...

Duration: 01:38:42
Episode 168: Your Inner Power
May 23, 2025

Hello everyone, Happy Friday! Today's guest, Susan Gold, is magical. Navigating a ferociously challenging upbringing while bravely moving forward, awakening as an adult to face ingrained outdated toxic systems head-on, Susan now shares a unique perspective in viewing life challenges as occasions for transformation. Living from the inside out vs. the outside in and finding your own sovereignty are the keys to freedom. Through her book, Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom, Susan turns the standard paradigm on its head courageously leading others through her own journey of abuse, addiction, and surviving narcissism all while creating a...

Duration: 01:16:14