In this powerful conversation, our Therapist and Host, Malisa Hepner, and Andrew, [:White Coyote:], Educator, Peace Builder, and Medicine Man (he's also a shaman, but more of a Nahual Griot), explore their unconventional yet profoundly sacred approach to building real peace in Mexico and across continents. Andrew shares how cannabis, cultural wisdom, and community collaboration shape his work with vulnerable regions and marginalized groups from Alaska to the tip of Chile. He speaks of the resistance he encounters; from sober individuals to self-proclaimed responsible users; the profound healing he witnesses, and his conviction that true change begins with each individual. Through stories of courage, connection, and ancestral reminiscences, Andrew invites listeners to reflect on what it means to participate in collective transformation.

Andrew reminds us that peace isn't created solely through institutions; it's built one person at a time, connection by connection, heart to heart. "Living with dignity from beginning to end". Your part begins with your own inner work: examine your relationship with Healing, expand your sense of Community Responsibility, and allow yourself to be guided by the Wisdom that came before you. And if Andrew's mission resonates with you, take a tangible step to support it by donating to his Peacebuilding efforts in Mexico. Every contribution—whether energetic, financial, or relational—helps sustain the communities he serves and strengthens the path toward Collective Dignity.

En esta poderosa conversación, nuestra Terapeuta y Anfitriona, Malisa Hepner, y Andrew, [:Coyote Blanco:], Educador, Constructor de Paz y Hombre Medicina (es shamán también, pero es más bien un Nahual Griot), exploran su enfoque poco convencional, pero Profundamente Sagrado, para la Construcción de Paz Real en México y a través de los Continentes.

Andrew comparte cómo el cannabis, la sabiduría cultural y la colaboración comunitaria moldean su trabajo con regiones vulnerables y grupos marginados desde Alaska hasta la punta de Chile. Habla de la resistencia que encuentra desde personas sobrias hasta usuarios que se dicen responsables, la profunda sanación que presencia y su convicción de que el verdadero cambio comienza en cada individuo. A través de historias de valentía, conexión y reminiscencias ancestrales, Andrew invita a los oyentes a reflexionar sobre lo que significa participar en la transformación colectiva.

Andrew nos recuerda que la paz no se crea solo a través de instituciones; se construye una persona a la vez, conexión por conexión, corazón a corazón. "Vivos dignamente de inicio a fin". Tu parte comienza con tu propio trabajo interior: examina tu relación con la Sanación, amplía tu sentido de Responsabilidad Comunitaria y déjate guiar por la Sabiduría que te Precedió… Y si la misión de Andrew resuena contigo, da un paso tangible para apoyarla donando a sus esfuerzos de Construcción de Paz en México. Cada contribución, ya sea Energética, Financiera o Relacional, ayuda a sostener las comunidades a las que sirve y fortalece el camino hacia la Digna Duración Colectiva.

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Dos opciones de donativo y patrocinio - Two options for donations and sponsorhips. Cannabic Walks and Sanctuary Visits.

Bank Name: Nu, Clabe (SPEI), 638180000106533682, https://www.instagram.com/unprofetaqueteje/

In this enlightening episode, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Banya Lim, a multi-generational healer and energy coach with over 30 years of experience as an acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine practitioner. Together, they explore the world of spiritual acupuncture—where emotional, energetic, and physical healing meet.

Banya shares her profound wisdom on the dance of yin and yang, the subtle messages held within the five elements, and the way the body speaks when we slow down enough to listen. This conversation invites you into a deeper understanding of yourself, offering a holistic lens through which health, harmony, and soul-level alignment become possible. Join us as we journey beyond the surface and into the sacred space where energy, emotion, and spirit converge.

Honor the whispers of your body. Choose one moment today to pause and place a hand over your heart, your belly, or anywhere you feel tension. Ask yourself: What element is speaking through this feeling? What does this part of me need to find balance? Whether it's rest, warmth, movement, expression, or nourishment—offer your body the support it's quietly asking for. Small acts of attunement create profound shifts in harmony and wholeness.

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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 intentional vulnerability, introspection, and ritualized self-connection can reshape the way we see ourselves. Gregory shares the three-day experience he's crafted to help people shed old narratives, reconnect with their inner truth, and claim a deeper sense of self-worth. They discuss the emotional courage required to be seen, the impact of formative experiences on our identity, and the importance of honoring even the smallest victories along the path of personal growth. This episode invites listeners to step into their own authenticity, celebrate their becoming, and remember the art of seeing themselves clearly.

Give yourself permission to pause, witness yourself, and honor the places where you've grown. Let vulnerability be a doorway rather than a threat—an invitation to meet the parts of you that have been waiting to be acknowledged. Celebrate the small wins, name the ways you've chosen yourself, and allow your inner truth to rise to the surface. When you see yourself with compassion, your entire life begins to shift.

Gregory James' links: Website, Insta, Youtube

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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 the idea that our souls choose their paths long before incarnation, reframing challenges as intentional opportunities for growth. The conversation gently dismantles the fear around death by viewing it as a sacred transition rather than an ending. With warmth and wisdom, they illuminate the deep reservoirs of strength each person carries within, reminding listeners that they are never unprepared for the journey their soul has chosen.

Pause and ask yourself: "If my soul chose this moment, what strength is it asking me to remember?"

Spend five quiet minutes today tuning into your inner guidance. Place your hand on your heart, breathe deeply, and reflect on one challenge you're facing. Instead of resisting it, invite in the possibility that this experience is part of your soul's curriculum — not a punishment, but a doorway. Notice what shifts when you choose to meet your life from a place of trust, grounding, and inner knowing.

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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 with grit and gratitude, explore the emotional weight of living with an uncertain diagnosis—what it means to make life decisions without a clear timeline, and how the not-knowing reshapes identity, relationships, and daily choices. Through raw honesty and shared reflection, they uncover the deeper threads connecting their individual stories, realizing that beneath their different journeys lies a shared history of betrayal and neglect wounding. Together, they examine how these early wounds shape their responses to health uncertainty, their ability to trust their own bodies, and their capacity to hold hope without guarantees. This episode offers gentle guidance, grounding, and permission to honor the complexity of navigating the unknown.

Take a moment this week to name the places in your life where uncertainty is asking you to soften rather than brace. Instead of searching for a timeline or a guarantee, choose one small way to support your body or spirit right now—something that brings you back into your own agency. And if betrayal or neglect wounds are part of your story, gently remind yourself: you are allowed to trust your own pace, your own knowing, and your own unfolding. The unknown is not your enemy; it's an invitation back to yourself.

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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 intimate process of taking apart her personal narrative—piece by piece—and reassembling it with intention. Together, they examine how identity is shaped, how external validation subtly rewrites our sense of self, and how creative expression can guide us back to the truth we've always carried. This episode offers a tender reminder that healing isn't about becoming someone new, but remembering who you were before the world told you who to be.

The next time you feel disconnected from yourself, choose one part of your story to "re-assemble" with intention. Pause. Hold it in your hands—an old belief, a memory, a role you've been playing—and ask: Is this truly mine, or did I inherit it from someone else's gaze? Then rewrite just one sentence of that story. This simple act of creative reclamation softens the grip of external expectations and brings you back to the quiet inner knowing that has always been yours.

Devorah's links: Insta, Free Inner Voice Exercise, Soul Portrait Workshop, D Hake Art

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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 often invisible roots of self-hatred and the emotional confusion shaped by societal norms. Together, they unravel how messages like "stay positive," "don't be dramatic," or "just get over it" can fracture our relationship with ourselves, creating shame around the very feelings meant to guide us.

With honesty and compassion, they examine why so many people carry quiet self-loathing without realizing it—and how we can begin unlearning the inherited scripts that keep us disconnected. This episode offers a gentle path back to emotional truth, self-understanding, and a more loving internal dialogue.

Choose one moment today to speak to yourself with humanity instead of judgment. When you notice an emotional reaction—big or small—pause and ask: "If I believed my feelings were valid and meaningful, what would I need right now?"

Holli's links: Website, Insta

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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 displacement, survival, and service. Lyubim opens up about cultural clashes, family conflict, and the weight of witnessing war from near and afar, coming to the powerful realization that even those who help others must learn to honor their own pain. Together they reflect on resilience, identity, and the healing magic found in community and courageous self-ownership.

Let this story remind you that your pain doesn't require a battlefield to be real, and your healing doesn't need permission to matter. Take a moment today to ask yourself: Where have I minimized my own wounds because someone else "had it worse"?

Write down one experience you've dismissed, acknowledge its impact, and offer yourself the compassion you so freely give to others. Healing begins the moment you allow your own heart to be worthy of your own care.

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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 relationships, how fear and anxiety influence our reactions, and why nurturing your inner child is essential for deeper self-love. This dialogue offers grounding insights, compassionate guidance, and practical tools for understanding your emotional patterns and building healthier, more connected relationships.

You'll discover how to hear the small voice beneath your reactions—the inner child asking to be seen. This conversation teaches you to pause, breathe, and soften toward that younger self, offering the reassurance you once needed. With simple acts of tenderness and presence, you learn to create inner safety, calm anxious patterns, and step into relationships with more truth, clarity, and self-love.

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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 healing potential of breathwork. Together, they explore how lived experience becomes wisdom, the role of forgiveness in moving forward, and why healthy boundaries are essential for authentic relationships. This dialogue invites listeners to look inward, challenge old patterns, and step into deeper self-understanding and personal power.

True transformation begins when we pause long enough to meet ourselves honestly—our fears, our desires, our truths. Through breath, boundaries, and compassionate self-reflection, we reclaim the power we've always had within us.

Christian's links: Website, Insta, Youtube, Books, Mailing list

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