Emotionally Unavailable

Malisa Hepner
  • 5.0 (25)
  • Mental Health

Welcome to "Emotionally Unavailable," a transformative podcast that began as a personal journey toward emotional availability and has blossomed into a vibrant space for growth, healing, and connection. Join me as I explore the depths of self-discovery, spirituality, and personal empowerment, sharing my light and the insights I've gained along the way. In each episode, I engage in heartfelt conversations with inspiring guests who are also navigating their paths to emotional freedom and teaching others to do the same. We cover a wide range of topics such as- human design, astrology, the journey of deconstructing from religion- to name a few; all aimed at fostering deeper self-love and understanding. Whether you're seeking to heal past wounds, explore your spiritual side, or simply learn how to love yourself and others a little better, this podcast is for you. Tune in and embark on a journey of exploration, growth, and community as we illuminate the path toward emotional availability and authentic living. Let's discover the power of vulnerability and connection—one episode at a time.

  1. 19h ago

    The Sneaky Signs You're Being Emotionally Unavailable (Even If You Think You're Not)

    Host, Malisa Hepner, explores the often-overlooked signs of emotional unavailability and why it isn't always obvious. Through personal stories, relatable examples, and practical insights, she explains how emotional unavailability can show up as perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional independence, intellectualizing feelings, and more. Learn how these protective patterns develop, how they impact relationships, and what it takes to create deeper connection with yourself and the people you love. Emotional availability isn't about feeling every emotion perfectly—it's about being willing to stay present with your inner experience instead of protecting yourself from it. Healing begins when you recognize the subtle ways you've learned to disconnect and practice choosing connection over protection.   Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner

  2. 19h ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 3d ago

    Healing Starts Within: Self-Awareness, Love & Lasting Change

    What does it really take to heal when life feels unbearable? In this episode, Malisa Hepner sits down with author, speaker, and Peace, Love and Bring a Bat podcast host David Chametzky for an honest conversation about mental health, emotional availability, and finding hope. David shares the practices that helped him move from surviving to truly living, including the healing power of havening, self-awareness, authentic love, and forgiveness. Together, they explore what it means to face your pain with compassion and create lasting emotional change. When you're overwhelmed, resist the urge to judge what you're feeling. Instead, pause and ask yourself, "What is this emotion trying to tell me?" Meeting yourself with curiosity rather than criticism creates the safety needed for healing and lasting change. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Dave's links: Website, insta

  4. 5d ago

    It Takes a Village: How to Ask for Help and Show Up for Each Other

    Host, Malisa Hepner, welcomes back to the show, Laura Bratton, as they explore what it truly means to be a "villager"—not just offering support when life gets hard, but learning how to ask for help, receive care, and build meaningful connections before a crisis occurs. Through personal stories, practical mental models, and honest conversations about emotional support, Malisa and Laura examine why so many of us struggle to communicate what we need and why supporting others doesn't always mean fixing their problems. They share practical ways to care for yourself, show up more intentionally for the people you love, and create the kind of community where no one has to navigate life's challenges alone. Being part of a village isn't only about showing up for others—it's also about allowing yourself to need, ask, and receive. Meaningful support begins when we move beyond assuming what people need and learn to communicate, listen, and create space for honest connection. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Laura's website November, 2025 -  Uncertain Timelines, Unshakeable Truths: Healing Through the Unknown (Spotify, Apple) January, 2026 -  Holding yourself with kindness: Gratitude, Vulnerability and Healing (Spotify, Apple) April 10- Spirituality & Healing: The Truth About Self-Compassion and Spiritual Bypassing

  5. Jul 13

    The Problem With Potential: When Giftedness Becomes the Weight of Expectation

    The Problem With Potential: When Giftedness Becomes the Weight of Expectation Host Malisa Hepner sits down with Mark Talaga, owner of Center for Identity Potential, to explore the complexities of giftedness—and the hidden weight that can come with being told you have unlimited potential. Mark shares his unconventional journey from video game developer to working with gifted children and adults and explains how asynchronous development can shape identity, emotional experiences, relationships, and behavior. Together, they discuss how potential can quietly become pressure, why gifted individuals may struggle beneath the weight of expectations, and how parents and professionals can offer support that honors who a person is—not only who they are capable of becoming. The more potential others see in us, the more pressure we may feel to become something extraordinary. Understanding giftedness and asynchronous development can help shift the focus away from achievement and expectations—and toward supporting the whole person as they are. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Mark's links: Website Hopelessly Gifted Podcast: Spotify, Apple

  6. Jul 10

    Grief, Healing & Hope: Building Grief Literacy

    In this episode of Emotionally Unavailable, host Malisa Hepner sits down with Dr. Heather Taylor to explore the many layers of grief and why becoming "grief literate" can change the way we navigate loss. Together, they discuss how grief impacts the mind, body, and relationships, share personal experiences with loss, and offer practical tools for supporting yourself and others through difficult seasons. Whether you're grieving a loved one, a relationship, or another life transition, this conversation offers compassion, validation, and actionable guidance for moving forward without leaving your grief behind. Grief isn't something to fix or rush through—it's something to understand. Building grief literacy helps us recognize our own experiences, support others more effectively, and create space for healing without judgment. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Heather's links: Linktree, Insta, Substack Heather's last visit to Emotionally Unavailable

  7. Jul 8

    Building a Life That Fits: Comedy, Authenticity & Mental Health

    Host Malisa Hepner sits down with comedian Aaron Foster to explore his unconventional path through art, acting, comedy, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Together they discuss the reality of pursuing creative dreams, navigating uncertainty, protecting your mental health, and why authenticity often matters more than having the perfect plan. This conversation is filled with humor, vulnerability, and practical wisdom for anyone questioning their next step or redefining success on their own terms. Success is rarely a straight line. Embracing uncertainty, staying authentic, and continuing to show up—even when the path changes—can lead to opportunities you never could have planned. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Aaron's links: Website, Insta, Youtube Check out Aaron's last visit to Emotionally Unavailable

  8. Jul 6

    How Do You Know It's Working? The Signs Your Nervous System Is Healing (That Have Nothing to Do With Feeling Calm)

    In this solo episode, Malisa Hepner explores one of the most common questions people ask in healing: How do I know it's actually working? The answer isn't that life gets easier or that you're never triggered again. Real healing is often much quieter. Malisa shares the subtle signs that your nervous system is beginning to change—from recovering more quickly after difficult moments to noticing old patterns before acting on them. She explains why progress isn't measured by perfection, but by flexibility, self-awareness, and your growing ability to return to safety. If you've ever worried that you're not making progress because you're still struggling sometimes, this episode will help you recognize the evidence that change is already happening. Healing isn't the absence of triggers—it's the increasing ability to recognize what's happening, regulate your nervous system, make different choices, and return to yourself more quickly. Progress is measured by recovery, not perfection. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon! $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner

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Welcome to "Emotionally Unavailable," a transformative podcast that began as a personal journey toward emotional availability and has blossomed into a vibrant space for growth, healing, and connection. Join me as I explore the depths of self-discovery, spirituality, and personal empowerment, sharing my light and the insights I've gained along the way. In each episode, I engage in heartfelt conversations with inspiring guests who are also navigating their paths to emotional freedom and teaching others to do the same. We cover a wide range of topics such as- human design, astrology, the journey of deconstructing from religion- to name a few; all aimed at fostering deeper self-love and understanding. Whether you're seeking to heal past wounds, explore your spiritual side, or simply learn how to love yourself and others a little better, this podcast is for you. Tune in and embark on a journey of exploration, growth, and community as we illuminate the path toward emotional availability and authentic living. Let's discover the power of vulnerability and connection—one episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    Malisa Hepner
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    301
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Emotionally Unavailable

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