Untangling the Heart

Elizabeth Gifford Maffei
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Have you ever felt emotionally stuck, unsure how to move forward, or ready for change but not sure where to begin? Untangling the Heart is a space for honest conversations about healing, vulnerability, courage, and becoming your truest self. Hosted by Elizabeth Gifford Maffei, this weekly podcast blends solo insights with powerful guest stories to explore what it really means to grow. Here, we talk about the things that matter, emotional resilience, self-awareness, confidence, and reclaiming your voice. This is not surface-level inspiration. This is growth that moves you. New episodes every week. 

  1. 1d ago

    Safety | Embracing Regulation, Not Suppressing

    Being emotionally regulated doesn't mean you never feel sad, frustrated, disappointed, or overwhelmed. It means you can begin to experience those emotions without needing to fix them immediately, run away from them, or let them take over everything. Regulation doesn't remove the emotion. It gives the emotion somewhere to exist without requiring it to take over the entire room. You don't have to force yourself to be fine. You can give yourself the space to feel, process, and find your way back to yourself. ❤️ Healing isn't about never being triggered. It's about learning how to return to yourself. Watch Episode 27 of Untangling the Heart with Elizabeth Maffei for more on nervous system regulation and genuine inner safety. #UntanglingTheHeart #EmotionalRegulation #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalAwareness #PersonalGrowth

  2. 3d ago

    Safety |Embrace Goodness Without Fear

    Can you receive something good without wondering when it will end? When we've learned to expect disappointment or loss, even good experiences can feel vulnerable. We may question a compliment, feel guilty accepting help, or struggle to enjoy a moment without anticipating what could go wrong. As we build a greater sense of inner safety, we can begin to experience the good things in life without constantly analyzing, diminishing, or protecting ourselves from them. Emotional freedom isn't just about surviving difficult experiences. It's also about fully experiencing the good ones. ❤️ Give yourself permission to receive the good. Watch Episode 27 of Untangling the Heart for more on recognizing safety and emotional regulation. #UntanglingTheHeart #EmotionalFreedom #InnerSafety #SelfTrust #EmotionalHealing

  3. 4d ago

    Safety | Recognizing the Good Stuff

    Are you so focused on recognizing what feels wrong that you overlook the moments when you actually feel safe? Emotional healing isn't just about understanding what triggers us. It's also about recognizing the quiet moments when our breathing feels easy, our minds slow down, and we can simply enjoy being present. Sometimes safety doesn't feel like a big breakthrough. Sometimes it's just the absence of everything needing to be urgent. ❤️ What does feeling safe feel like to you? Watch the full Episode 27 of Untangling the Heart to explore how to recognize the subtle signs of nervous system regulation. #UntanglingTheHeart #NervousSystemRegulation #InnerSafety #EmotionalHealing #SelfAwareness

  4. 5d ago

    Are You Safe, or Just Used to Surviving? - with Elizabeth Gifford Maffei | Ep 27

    What does it actually feel like to be safe within yourself? And how do you know when your nervous system is beginning to feel regulated? In this episode of Untangling the Heart, Elizabeth Maffei invites you to look beyond the familiar signs of stress, anxiety, and emotional activation to recognize something we often overlook: the quiet moments when we feel safe, present, and at ease. Emotional healing isn't just about understanding what triggers us. It's also about learning to recognize what happens when we aren't triggered. She explores the subtle ways nervous system regulation can show up in everyday life, from taking a natural, relaxed breath to enjoying a conversation without monitoring everyone's emotions. She shares how safety can influence our thoughts, relationships, emotional flexibility, and ability to receive the good things life has to offer. We'll explore: How to recognize the difference between emotional activation and regulation. The physical signs that your body may be beginning to feel safe. Why safety doesn't always feel like peace, happiness, or complete calm. How nervous system regulation creates space for curiosity instead of jumping to conclusions. Why feeling safe can help you stop managing everyone else's emotions and become more present in your own life. How to navigate disagreements without automatically interpreting differences as disconnection. Why recognizing your needs earlier helps build self-trust. How to recover from emotional triggers without believing you've lost all your progress. The quiet signs of healing that appear in ordinary moments. A reminder for your healing journey: A regulated nervous system doesn't mean you'll never feel sad, frustrated, overwhelmed, or triggered. It means you can gradually build the capacity to experience those emotions without needing to fix them, escape them, or let them take over. Sometimes healing looks like setting a boundary. Sometimes it means allowing yourself to rest. And sometimes it's simply sitting on the porch, taking a breath, and realizing, This is nice. You don't have to wait for a life-changing breakthrough to recognize that something within you is changing. Reflection question: When was the last time you felt completely present without needing to fix, anticipate, or manage anything? What did that moment feel like in your body? Stay Connected with Untangling the Heart Subscribe to the channel and follow Untangling the Heart on YouTube, LinkedIn, and your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss future conversations about emotional healing, self-awareness, relationships, and finding your way back to yourself. From my heart to yours. ❤️ #UntanglingTheHeart #ElizabethMaffei #NervousSystemRegulation #EmotionalHealing #InnerSafety #EmotionalAwareness #SelfTrust #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth

  5. Oct 13

    Decode Your Anger | Uncovering the Invisible Patterns of Life

    Have you ever reacted to a situation before you fully understood what was happening? Our interpretations, assumptions, and long-held beliefs can influence how we experience everyday events. Dr. Mort Orman discovered that examining these hidden patterns could help him respond differently to situations that once triggered frustration and anger. You may not be able to control every situation, but you can begin questioning the meaning you're giving it. What patterns might you discover if you approached your reactions with curiosity instead of judgment? Continue the conversation on *Untangling the Heart*. https://www.elizabethgiffordmaffei.com/ #UntanglingTheHeart #SelfAwareness #EmotionalHealing #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth

  6. Oct 11

    Decode Your Anger | Chronic Anger’s Impact on Health

    Anger can affect more than a single moment. It can influence our relationships, our choices, and the stress we carry through everyday life. Dr. Mort Orman reflects on his years as a physician and the patterns he observed in people struggling with anger. He also shares why understanding the roots of our emotional reactions matters more than simply trying to control them. The goal isn't to blame yourself for your emotions. It's to become curious about what may be driving them. Explore the full conversation on *Untangling the Heart*. https://www.elizabethgiffordmaffei.com/ #UntanglingTheHeart #EmotionalHealth #StressManagement #EmotionalAwareness #HealingJourney

  7. Oct 10

    Decode Your Anger | Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs

    What if the beliefs you hold about yourself are contributing to the frustration and anger you experience? Dr. Mort Orman shares how examining his own assumptions helped him uncover the patterns behind his reactions. Sometimes, the beliefs we accept as truth are the very things keeping us stuck. What might change if you started questioning the story you tell yourself? Watch the full episode of *Untangling the Heart* for more insights into emotional awareness and personal growth. https://www.elizabethgiffordmaffei.com/ #UntanglingTheHeart #AngerManagement #LimitingBeliefs #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth

  8. Oct 9

    Listening to Your Body's Emotional Language | Dr. Mort Orman & Elizabeth Gifford Maffei | Ep 26

    What if the emotions that keep showing up in your life are connected to patterns and beliefs you haven’t yet recognized? In this episode of Untangling the Heart, Elizabeth Gifford Maffei welcomes Dr. Mort Orman, a physician and anger and stress elimination expert, for a conversation about understanding where our emotions come from and how hidden beliefs can shape our reactions, behavior, and relationships. Dr. Mort shares his personal journey from struggling with anger and perfectionism to uncovering the mental patterns behind his reactions. His unexpected experiment with running a marathon helped him recognize how beliefs we take for granted can influence our experiences—and how examining those beliefs can open the door to change. In this episode, you’ll discover: How perfectionistic expectations can fuel frustration and anger Why understanding the roots of emotions goes beyond simply managing reactions How unconscious beliefs shape the way we interpret events What Dr. Mort learned by challenging his belief that he could never enjoy running How to recognize thought patterns that may be keeping you stuck Why taking one step toward change can open the door to new possibilities Sometimes, the story you’ve believed about yourself isn’t the whole truth—and change begins when you’re willing to question it. Connect with Dr. Mort Orman: https://docorman.com/ Connect with Elizabeth and continue the conversation: https://www.elizabethgiffordmaffei.com/ #UntanglingTheHeart #EmotionalHealing #EmotionalAwareness #AngerManagement #SelfAwareness #LimitingBeliefs #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellness #HealingJourney #MindsetShift

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Have you ever felt emotionally stuck, unsure how to move forward, or ready for change but not sure where to begin? Untangling the Heart is a space for honest conversations about healing, vulnerability, courage, and becoming your truest self. Hosted by Elizabeth Gifford Maffei, this weekly podcast blends solo insights with powerful guest stories to explore what it really means to grow. Here, we talk about the things that matter, emotional resilience, self-awareness, confidence, and reclaiming your voice. This is not surface-level inspiration. This is growth that moves you. New episodes every week. 

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth Gifford Maffei
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Elizabeth Gifford Maffei
  • Show Website
    Untangling the Heart