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In this deeply human conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Gretchen Schoser—suicide attempt survivor, mental health advocate, award-winning podcast host, and tech entrepreneur—to explore vulnerability, self-discovery, and the power of sharing our stories. Together, they discuss how kindness, imperfection, and honest conversations can transform pain into connection. This epi...

Jen Taylor rejoins host Malisa Hepner for a raw, soul-centered conversation about grief, guilt, and the ripple effects of addiction on families. As mothers and licensed social workers, they share personal experiences with loss, the heartbreak of parenting through addiction, and the spiritual questions that follow. Together, they explore open communication, the autonomy of the soul, astrology as a...

In this heartfelt solo episode, therapist and host Malisa Hepner shares her journey through grief after the death of her son, Jake. She explores the emotional and physical toll of loss, the loneliness of grieving in a grief-avoidant culture, and the necessity of self-compassion during heartbreak. Malisa reflects on vulnerability, community, and the slow process of rebuilding life while honoring a...

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. Toget...

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 under...

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 offerin...

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 w...

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 moral...

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...

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 ou...

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 t...

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 learnin...

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...

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, gri...

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...

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...

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...

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 relationshi...

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...

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, t...

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, reconne...

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...

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, rela...

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 o...

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 fractur...