Emotionally Unavailable

In this heartfelt episode of Emotionally Unavailable, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, welcomes back Ashana Kaiulani for an honest conversation about self-care, emotional overwhelm, and the healing power of self-compassion. Together, they explore what it means to care for yourself beyond surface-level routines, how vulnerability creates deeper connection, and why emotional resilience is built th...

Host, Malisa Hepner reflects on her first Mother's Day after the loss of her son Jake while also exploring the complicated emotional history she carried into motherhood long before this grief. Malisa opens up about the layered pain of losing her grandmother and mother, the unresolved grief that shaped her relationship with Mother's Day, and how childhood wounds, insecurity, abandonment, and feelin...

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits again with Kirsten OConnor, author of The Year After Kahlia and found of thisisgrief.nz , for a conversation among two friends, as they explore the realities of grief, emotional resilience, and learning how to care for yourself through loss. Together, they discuss the ways grief impacts daily life, the importance of rituals and self-compassion, and how heali...

In this heartfelt conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner,  sits down with Crystal  Woodward, spiritual coach, to explore the journey from trauma, denial, and self-abandonment into healing, spiritual awakening, and radical self-love. Crystal shares the emotional realities of facing fear, reconnecting with yourself, and learning to choose your own well-being every single day. Together, they...

In 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 i...

In 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 conversatio...

In 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 actual...

In 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, softe...

In 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 nerv...

In 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 insig...

In 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 perso...

In 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...

In 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 r...

In 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, the...

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, welcomes Laura Bratton back for a deeply honest conversation about the intersection of spirituality and emotional healing. Together, they unpack the ways spirituality can either support true healing or quietly become a way to avoid it. Through personal stories and grounded insight, they explore self-compassion, authentic emotional expression, and the subtle ways...

In this honest and empowering conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Kiana Joyner, LCSW and Co-Owner of Soul Journey Therapy and Coaching, to explore the journey from unhealthy relationships and unresolved trauma to deep self-awareness and healing. Kiana shares her personal experiences navigating toxic patterns, the role of trauma in shaping relationship choices, and how s...

In this conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Hakeem Bourne McFarlane, Coach, Speaker and Storyteller, to talk about what it really looks like to move from survival into intentional living. They explore healing from trauma, the power of self-awareness, and the role of forgiveness in letting go of the past. Malisa and Hakeem unpack the reality of doing the inner work: learni...

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Tawny Palm of the Radiant Resilience Podcast to gently unpack the layered grief of infertility and the unspoken expectation to be okay through it. They explore what it feels like to carry pain that isn't always visible, the harm of well-meaning but dismissive comments, and the deep need to be met with presence instead of platitudes. This conversati...

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with bestselling author and manifestation expert Kelsey Aida to explore her journey from a Catholic upbringing and personal depression to becoming a powerful voice in spiritual growth and energetic alignment. Together, they unpack how psychology and metaphysics intersect, and how practical manifestation tools—paired with emotional resilience—can help yo...

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Jeselle Hinzmann, one of the hosts of the powerful podcast, Look In Through The Glass,  for a heartfelt conversation on postpartum experiences, trauma, and the journey back to self. Together, they explore how motherhood can activate unresolved wounds, the impact of trauma on the body, and the importance of rebuilding a safe and trusting relationshi...

Therapist and host Malisa Hepner welcomes Mike Elliott for a meaningful discussion on trauma, attachment, and the long-term impact of early life experiences. Mike shares his story of being adopted twice and how those experiences influenced his identity, relationships, and emotional development. This episode explores how unresolved trauma can shape adult relationship dynamics, the role of self-awar...

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Kirsten OConnor, Author of The Year After Kahlia and Founder of thisisgrief.nz, for a deeply honest conversation about grief, child loss, and the emotional realities no one prepares you for. Together, they explore what it truly means to live with grief—not as something to "get over," but as an ongoing experience that reshapes your identity, your ne...

After losing her son to a synthetic opioid, therapist and podcast host Malisa Hepner shares her lived experience of navigating grief and PTSD in real time. This episode explores the reality that grief is not just a feeling but an ongoing experience, how trauma responses show up after sudden loss, and the grounded practices helping her find moments of peace without abandoning her grief. Grief doesn...

In this powerful episode, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with intuitive reader Cassandra Vancuren, certified in Galactic Astrology and Human Design, to explore her journey from a high-control religious upbringing to a profound spiritual awakening. Cassandra shares how modalities like astrology, Galactic Astrology, and Human Design helped her reclaim her identity, trust her intuition, a...

Why do so many of us feel lonely even when we're constantly connected? In this thought-provoking episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Dr. Anthony Silard, author of "Love and Suffering: Break the Emotional Chains that Prevent You from Experiencing Love", to explore the psychology of love, loneliness, and meaningful connection. Together, they unpack how modern life, social medi...