Emotionally Unavailable

Malisa Hepner

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. 1d ago

    From Survival to Spiritual Awakening: Self-Empowerment, Boundaries & Living Authentically

    In this engaging conversation, Malisa Hepner sits down with Steve Barton to explore the experiences, insights, and questions that shaped his spiritual journey. Together, they discuss quantum immortality, spiritual boundaries, personal responsibility, and the ways our beliefs influence the reality we create. Steve shares the principles behind his "game of ten" approach to self-empowerment and offers practical tools for living with greater intention, awareness, and authenticity. This episode invites listeners to consider new perspectives on personal growth, consciousness, and what it means to align with their truest self. Lasting transformation often begins when we stop giving our power away and start intentionally choosing the beliefs, boundaries, and daily actions that align with who we want to become. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.  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 Steve's links: Website

    47 min
  2. 3d ago

    Why Success Doesn't Always Feel Good: Motivation, Shame & Emotional Health

    Why do some people accomplish so much yet still struggle with self-doubt? In this episode, Malisa Hepner and Dr. Carla Caturia explore the relationship between motivation, shame, family dynamics, and emotional well-being. They discuss how early experiences shape our relationship with achievement and offer practical guidance for raising resilient, emotionally healthy children. Notice when motivation is being fueled by fear, criticism, or the need to prove worth. Sustainable growth happens when people feel supported, connected, and valued beyond their performance.   * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.  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 Carla's links: Website, Insta, Youtube

    35 min
  3. May 29

    From Academia to Authenticity: Personal Transformation, Self-Discovery, and Living Fully

    In this episode of Emotionally Unavailable, Malisa Hepner sits down with Jonathan Marion to explore the winding path from academic success to personal transformation. Jonathan shares how navigating his own struggles led him to question old definitions of achievement and ultimately embrace a more authentic way of living. Together, they discuss identity, self-awareness, emotional growth, and the courage it takes to step outside of societal expectations. This conversation offers a thoughtful look at what happens when we stop performing who we think we should be and start becoming who we truly are. Take a few minutes to identify one area of your life where you're operating from expectation rather than authenticity. Ask yourself, "If I wasn't worried about how this looked to others, what would feel most true for me?" Then choose one small action this week that aligns with that answer. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.  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 Jonathan's links: Website, Steps to chat, mini workbook

    44 min
  4. May 27

    Grief, Shame, and the Systems We're Living In

    In this honest and reflective solo episode, Malisa Hepner explores the emotional weight of grief, mood shifts, shame, and the larger societal systems impacting mental health and everyday functioning. From the growing barriers Gen Z faces in gaining independence to the quiet exhaustion many people carry behind the scenes, Malisa unpacks how emotional struggles are often connected to much bigger cultural and systemic realities. She also shares practical insight into externalization techniques and how separating ourselves from shame-based narratives can create space for healing, self-compassion, and connection. This episode is a grounded reminder that many of the struggles we personalize are deeply collective. The next time shame or self-criticism shows up, pause and ask yourself: "What is this part of me trying to protect me from?" Begin externalizing the narrative instead of identifying with it completely. You are not the shame, the fear, or the overwhelm—you are the person experiencing it. That small shift can create enough space to respond with compassion instead of self-judgment. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.  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

    19 min
  5. May 22

    Motherhood, Womanhood, Burnout & Self-Trust: Healing Through Self-Love

    Host, Malisa Hepner, and Jeselle Hinzmann, one of the hosts of the powerful podcast, Look In Through The Glass, sit down again for heartfelt conversation about self-love, emotional healing, motherhood, burnout, and learning to trust yourself again. Together, they explore the pressure women face to constantly perform, the impact of societal expectations on identity and femininity, and the importance of reconnecting with your authentic self. This episode offers honest reflections and practical insights for anyone navigating overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, or the journey back to self-worth and inner peace. Burnout is often a signal that you've been abandoning your own needs to meet expectations. Start rebuilding self-trust by asking yourself one simple question each day: What do I genuinely need right now? Practice honoring the answer without guilt, even in small ways.  * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. 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 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 Look In Through The Glass: Spotify, Apple, Facebook Link to previous episodes with Jeselle: Jeselle and Sela - Spotify, Jeselle and Sela - Apple Jeselle episode Mar 30, Spotify, Apple My episode On Look In Through The Glass: Spotify, Apple

    1h 4m
  6. May 20

    Why Your Personality Isn't Fixed | Mental Health, Identity & Change

    Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with clinical psychologist, Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala, to explore the truth about personality, emotional patterns, and the myths that keep people feeling stuck. Together, they discuss how personality traits are more flexible than we've been taught, why traditional mental health labels can sometimes miss the bigger picture, and how understanding your patterns can lead to lasting healing and personal growth. This conversation offers a grounded and hopeful perspective on change, self-awareness, and the future of mental health treatment. Pay attention to the patterns you've labeled as "just who I am." Instead of treating them as permanent personality traits, begin asking: What purpose is this pattern serving, and is it still helping me? Awareness creates the possibility for change. * Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.  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 Shannon's links: Personality test, Website, Insta, Pre-order book

    49 min
5
out of 5
24 Ratings

About

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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