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. 1d ago

    What Grief Really Needs | Loss, Love & Living After Death

    In this deeply moving conversation, host Malisa Hepner sits down with grief advocate Kirsten O'Connor of thisisgrief.nz to explore what happens after unimaginable loss. Following the death of her daughter Kahlia, Kirsten shares the lessons grief has taught her about love, presence, and what genuine support really looks like. Together, they discuss why our culture struggles with grief, how acknowledging death can deepen our connection to life, and why sharing our stories is one of the most powerful paths toward healing. Whether you're grieving yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers compassion, understanding, and hope without minimizing the reality of loss. Grief isn't a problem to solve—it is love that continues after loss. Healing begins when we stop trying to fix grief and start making space for it. 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 Kirsten's links: Website, Insta, Tiktok Kirsten's first visit to the show: Spotify, Apple Kirsten's Second Visit https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner

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  3. 4d ago

    The Courage to Be Seen: Finding Confidence Through Your Unique Blueprint

    What if confidence doesn't come from changing who you are—but from understanding how you're designed? In this episode, Malisa Hepner sits down with Katie MacLachlan (@begoodguide) to explore how Human Design and astrology can serve as tools for greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and authentic self-expression. Together, they discuss Mercury retrograde, releasing conditioned patterns, honoring your unique blueprint, and overcoming the fear of being seen. Whether you're new to these concepts or have studied them for years, this conversation offers practical insights for living and leading with greater authenticity. The more you understand your unique design, the less energy you spend trying to become someone else—and the easier it becomes to show up authentically and confidently. 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 Katie's last visit to the show! You can find Katie's website here, and her instagram here!

  4. 6d ago

    Astrology for Healing: How Your Birth Chart Can Unlock Self-Awareness

    Can astrology be more than horoscopes? In this episode, Malisa Hepner sits down with Bee Doyle to explore how astrology can become a powerful tool for healing, self-awareness, and personal growth. Bee shares her journey into astrology, explains how birth charts can reveal patterns, strengths, and challenges, and discusses how understanding your cosmic blueprint can support trauma healing and living with greater purpose. Whether you're astrology-curious or already a believer, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on using astrology as a tool for deeper self-understanding.  Astrology isn't about predicting your future—it's about understanding yourself more deeply. When paired with curiosity and self-reflection, it can become a meaningful framework for healing, growth, and navigating life's challenges with greater compassion. 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 Bee's links: Website, Insta, Youtube Bee's links: Website, Insta, Youtube

  5. Jul 20

    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

  6. Jul 17

    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

  7. Jul 15

    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

  8. 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

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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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