Motherhood Without Losing Yourself: Identity, Self-Care, and Co-Regulation After Becoming a Parent

Motherhood Without Losing Yourself: Identity, Self-Care, and Co-Regulation After Becoming a Parent

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Cindy Woulfe,certified meditation teacher and wellness advocate and author of, "In the Weeds: A Guide to Saving Your Own Soul on This Crazy Journey Called Motherhood", explore the realities of motherhood, from postpartum identity shifts to the pressure of unsolicited advice. They discuss the importance of self-validation, co-regulation in parenting, breaking generational patterns, and practical ways parents can nourish themselves while raising emotionally healthy children.

Create a daily self-nourishment ritual—no matter how small—that reinforces your identity outside of parenting. Practice self-validation before seeking external reassurance, and model co-regulation by tending to your own nervous system first. When parents care for themselves with intention, they build the emotional capacity to parent with presence, clarity, and connection.

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Reclaiming Self-Worth Through Vulnerability: A Journey Into Inner Transformation

Reclaiming Self-Worth Through Vulnerability: A Journey Into Inner Transformation

In this powerful conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner sits down with Gregory James Thelian, a boudoir photographer whose work extends far beyond the lens. Together, they explore how intenti...

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Choosing Our Path: Destiny, Death, and Inner Strength

Choosing Our Path: Destiny, Death, and Inner Strength

In this powerful episode, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner sits down with Alexander Dunlop and Viki Scudiery for a profound exploration of life choices from a spiritual lens. Together, they discuss t...

28 Nov 20251h 2min

Uncertain Timelines, Unshakable Truths: Healing Through the Unknown

Uncertain Timelines, Unshakable Truths: Healing Through the Unknown

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Laura Bratton, coach and founder of Ubi Global, an organization that provides speaking and coaching to empower all people to overcome challenges and obstacles wi...

26 Nov 202546min

Art as Self-Discovery: Reclaiming the Story Within

Art as Self-Discovery: Reclaiming the Story Within

In this conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with artist and storyteller, Devorah Brinckerhoff, to explore how art becomes a portal for self-reclamation. Devorah shares the intim...

24 Nov 202557min

Unlearning Self-Hatred: How Society Shapes Our Inner Dialogue

Unlearning Self-Hatred: How Society Shapes Our Inner Dialogue

In this deeply human conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Holli Howard, trauma-informed life coach, gentle guide, and founder of Positive Living Coaching, to explore the oft...

21 Nov 202540min

Even Heroes Need a Hero: Resilience, Belonging & the Courage to Honor Your Own Story

Even Heroes Need a Hero: Resilience, Belonging & the Courage to Honor Your Own Story

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Lyubim Kogan—five-time immigrant, community leader, and founder of Wings for Heroes—to explore the unseen emotional toll behind a lifetime of displace...

19 Nov 20251h 18min

Healing the Inner Child: Emotional Awareness and Self-Love

Healing the Inner Child: Emotional Awareness and Self-Love

Therapist and host Malisa Hepner and relationship/life coach, Jonathon Aslay, dive into the transformative power of inner child work. They explore how early emotional experiences shape adult relations...

17 Nov 202547min

Reclaiming Personal Power: Breathwork, Boundaries & Becoming Your True Self

Reclaiming Personal Power: Breathwork, Boundaries & Becoming Your True Self

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with author, TEDx speaker, and transformation coach Christian De La Huerta for a powerful conversation on personal growth, overcoming shyness, and the heal...

14 Nov 202558min

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