Choosing Yourself: Authenticity, Attachment, and the Quiet Work of Healing

Choosing Yourself: Authenticity, Attachment, and the Quiet Work of Healing

In this solo episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, reflects on the subtle but profound ways grief continues to shape her inner world—especially in relationships. She shares why she chose to shift the format of her podcast, honoring authenticity, capacity, and self-care over expectation. She explores attachment patterns, independence, and the emotional responses that surface when grief meets intimacy. This conversation names the often-overlooked micro losses of grief—the small, daily moments that remind us of what's changed—and underscores the importance of community, self-honesty, and compassion as ongoing companions on the healing path.

Notice where you are asking yourself to "push through" instead of listening in. Today, choose one small act of self-trust—whether that's changing a plan, naming a feeling out loud, or letting yourself need support—and remind yourself that healing isn't about doing more, but about being more honest with where you actually are. Where are you imposing expectations on yourself around a label you never needed to carry in the first place? Shed that shit.

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Codependency, Addiction & Recovery: Breaking Patterns in Parenting and Relationships

Codependency, Addiction & Recovery: Breaking Patterns in Parenting and Relationships

In this deeply honest conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Dr. Sarah Michaud, Clinical Psychologist, to explore the layered reality of codependency—how it quietly shapes our...

29 Apr 1h 3min

When Overthinking Takes Over: How to Ground Yourself and Come Back to You

When Overthinking Takes Over: How to Ground Yourself and Come Back to You

In this episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, explores the quiet intensity of overthinking and what it's really trying to protect. Through a blend of lived experience and practical tools, she wa...

27 Apr 33min

From Trauma to Awakening: Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, and Emotional Resilience

From Trauma to Awakening: Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, and Emotional Resilience

In this powerful episode, Annie Brook, a somatic psychologist, shares her journey through trauma, spiritual awakening, and deep healing. Together, we explore how early life experiences shape the nervo...

24 Apr 1h 17min

From Trauma & Burnout to Radiance: Self-Regulation, Worthiness, and Living with Purpose

From Trauma & Burnout to Radiance: Self-Regulation, Worthiness, and Living with Purpose

In this deeply moving conversation, Elizabeth Munoz shares her journey through trauma, burnout, and the quiet unraveling of "not enoughness" that so many carry beneath the surface. Together, we explor...

22 Apr 48min

Daily Rituals for Embodiment: Nervous System Work, Shadow Work & Becoming Who You're Meant to Be

Daily Rituals for Embodiment: Nervous System Work, Shadow Work & Becoming Who You're Meant to Be

In this solo episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner explores how to actually embody the energy you're reaching for through daily rituals, nervous system work, and shadow work. She shares a grounde...

20 Apr 32min

Rituals, Archetypes & Inner Safety: A Soulful Approach to Self-Discovery

Rituals, Archetypes & Inner Safety: A Soulful Approach to Self-Discovery

In this expansive and grounding conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Lucy Baldwin to explore the deeper layers of astrology, shadow work, and spiritual ritual—not as trends,...

17 Apr 56min

From Narcissistic Abuse to Inner Trust: Reclaiming Your Voice Through Mindfulness & Intuition

From Narcissistic Abuse to Inner Trust: Reclaiming Your Voice Through Mindfulness & Intuition

In this powerful and reflective conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Katharine Chestnut to explore her journey from early spiritual curiosity to navigating the deep wounds o...

15 Apr 42min

From Trauma to Truth: Healing Abuse, Addiction & Finding Yourself Again

From Trauma to Truth: Healing Abuse, Addiction & Finding Yourself Again

In this deeply moving conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Sela Sproul, one of the magnificent hosts of Look In Through The Glass podcast, to explore her journey through chi...

13 Apr 1h 21min

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