It's Never Too Late to Heal: Childhood Trauma, Shame & Becoming Your Authentic Self

What if it's never too late to heal, reconnect with yourself, and become who you were always meant to be?

Host, Malisa Hepner, sits with Lena Fein as she shares her powerful journey of healing from childhood trauma and learning to live with greater vulnerability, authenticity, and self-love at 68. She opens up about the shame and emotional wounds she carried for years—and what changed when she began reconnecting with her heart instead of continuing to hide the parts of herself she had learned weren't acceptable.

Together, they explore how childhood experiences shape the way we see ourselves, why shame can keep us disconnected from our authentic selves, and what becomes possible when we stop rejecting the parts of ourselves that need compassion most.

Lena's story is a beautiful reminder that healing has no expiration date. Whether you're 28 or 68, you can begin releasing old stories, allowing yourself to be seen, and building a relationship with yourself rooted in acceptance rather than shame.

Notice one part of yourself you've learned to hide, judge, minimize, or feel ashamed of. Instead of immediately trying to change it, get curious about where that judgment came from. Ask yourself: "When did I learn that this part of me wasn't okay?". Then try replacing judgment with compassion: "What did this part of me need then—and what does it need from me now?"

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Lena's website: www.shatteringthemirror.com