In this solo episode, Malisa Hepner takes a break from the heavy stuff to have a little fun exploring Reddit advice questions. Along the way, she reflects on everyday insecurities, social awkwardness, relationships, and the universal human experience of wondering if we're doing life "right." Honest, relatable, and sprinkled with humor, this episode is a reminder that we're all navigating the messy middle together.

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In this episode of Emotionally Unavailable, Malisa Hepner sits down with Jonathan Marion to explore the winding path from academic success to personal transformation. Jonathan shares how navigating his own struggles led him to question old definitions of achievement and ultimately embrace a more authentic way of living. Together, they discuss identity, self-awareness, emotional growth, and the courage it takes to step outside of societal expectations. This conversation offers a thoughtful look at what happens when we stop performing who we think we should be and start becoming who we truly are.

Take a few minutes to identify one area of your life where you're operating from expectation rather than authenticity. Ask yourself, "If I wasn't worried about how this looked to others, what would feel most true for me?" Then choose one small action this week that aligns with that answer.

* Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.

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Jonathan's links: Website, Steps to chat, mini workbook

In this honest and reflective solo episode, Malisa Hepner explores the emotional weight of grief, mood shifts, shame, and the larger societal systems impacting mental health and everyday functioning. From the growing barriers Gen Z faces in gaining independence to the quiet exhaustion many people carry behind the scenes, Malisa unpacks how emotional struggles are often connected to much bigger cultural and systemic realities. She also shares practical insight into externalization techniques and how separating ourselves from shame-based narratives can create space for healing, self-compassion, and connection. This episode is a grounded reminder that many of the struggles we personalize are deeply collective.

The next time shame or self-criticism shows up, pause and ask yourself: "What is this part of me trying to protect me from?" Begin externalizing the narrative instead of identifying with it completely. You are not the shame, the fear, or the overwhelm—you are the person experiencing it. That small shift can create enough space to respond with compassion instead of self-judgment.

* Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.

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Join host, Malisa Hepner, and her daughter, Charly, for a playful and heartfelt episode filled with funny questions, unexpected answers, favorite memories, and honest moments. From silly fears to personality quirks, this lighthearted mother-daughter conversation offers laughter, connection, and a glimpse into the bond they share.

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Host, Malisa Hepner, and Jeselle Hinzmann, one of the hosts of the powerful podcast, Look In Through The Glass, sit down again for heartfelt conversation about self-love, emotional healing, motherhood, burnout, and learning to trust yourself again. Together, they explore the pressure women face to constantly perform, the impact of societal expectations on identity and femininity, and the importance of reconnecting with your authentic self. This episode offers honest reflections and practical insights for anyone navigating overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, or the journey back to self-worth and inner peace.

Burnout is often a signal that you've been abandoning your own needs to meet expectations. Start rebuilding self-trust by asking yourself one simple question each day: What do I genuinely need right now? Practice honoring the answer without guilt, even in small ways.

* Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all. Subscribe to Emotionally Unavailable's Patreon!

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https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner Look In Through The Glass: Spotify, Apple, Facebook

Link to previous episodes with Jeselle: Jeselle and Sela - Spotify, Jeselle and Sela - Apple Jeselle episode Mar 30, Spotify, Apple My episode On Look In Through The Glass: Spotify, Apple

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with clinical psychologist, Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala, to explore the truth about personality, emotional patterns, and the myths that keep people feeling stuck. Together, they discuss how personality traits are more flexible than we've been taught, why traditional mental health labels can sometimes miss the bigger picture, and how understanding your patterns can lead to lasting healing and personal growth. This conversation offers a grounded and hopeful perspective on change, self-awareness, and the future of mental health treatment.

Pay attention to the patterns you've labeled as "just who I am." Instead of treating them as permanent personality traits, begin asking: What purpose is this pattern serving, and is it still helping me? Awareness creates the possibility for change.

* Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.

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Shannon's links: Personality test, Website, Insta, Pre-order book

Host, Malisa Hepner, opens up about navigating grief and the emotional challenges that come with protecting your peace while carrying profound pain. Malisa explores how grief can impact boundaries, emotional regulation and relationships while sharing grounded practices that have helped her move through overwhelming moments with greater self-awareness and compassion. This honest conversation offers support for anyone struggling to care for themselves while grieving, healing, or carrying invisible emotional weight.

Grief often lowers our emotional capacity, making boundaries feel harder to maintain. Before reacting, pause and ask yourself: "Do I actually have the emotional energy for this right now?" Protecting your nervous system is not avoidance—it's self-respect.

* Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.

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Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and Julia Trehane, eating disorder recovery coach, explore the complex realities of recovering from anorexia, orthorexia, and disordered eating. Julia shares how perfectionism, emotional pain, control, and societal pressure shaped her relationship with food and body image, and what it took to begin rebuilding trust with herself. Together, they discuss intuitive eating, nervous system healing, self-worth, and the deeper emotional wounds that often exist beneath eating disorders.

Notice where control around food, exercise, or "health" may actually be covering deeper emotional needs like safety, worthiness, or acceptance. Healing begins when compassion replaces punishment.

* Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.

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Julia's links: Website, Website, Youtube, Insta, Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of Emotionally Unavailable, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, welcomes back Ashana Kaiulani for an honest conversation about self-care, emotional overwhelm, and the healing power of self-compassion. Together, they explore what it means to care for yourself beyond surface-level routines, how vulnerability creates deeper connection, and why emotional resilience is built through presence rather than perfection. This episode offers grounded insights for anyone navigating burnout, grief, anxiety, or the pressure to hold it all together while learning to reconnect with themselves in a more compassionate way.

When overwhelm rises, pause long enough to ask yourself: "What do I actually need right now?" Emotional resilience often begins by responding to yourself with curiosity and compassion instead of criticism.

* Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.

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Ashana's links: Website, Insta, Youtube, Substack

Ashana's Previous Episodes:

Nov. 10, 2025: The Alchemy of Healing: Turning Pain into Purpose Spotify, Apple

March 16, 2026: Embracing Imperfection: Letting Go of Burnout, Spiritual Perfectionism, and the Pressure to Be "Zen" Spotify, Apple

Host, Malisa Hepner reflects on her first Mother's Day after the loss of her son Jake while also exploring the complicated emotional history she carried into motherhood long before this grief.

Malisa opens up about the layered pain of losing her grandmother and mother, the unresolved grief that shaped her relationship with Mother's Day, and how childhood wounds, insecurity, abandonment, and feelings of unworthiness quietly influenced her identity as a mom. She shares how grief can reactivate old narratives about love, value, belonging, and whether we are "enough," especially on emotionally charged days tied to family and attachment.

This conversation is not just about loss. It's about the intersection of grief, identity, nervous system wounds, motherhood, and the lifelong process of learning to hold yourself with compassion instead of shame. Through raw storytelling and honest reflection, Malisa explores what it means to break cycles, navigate complex grief, and redefine self-worth in the aftermath of profound pain.

Pay attention to the emotions that emotionally charged days bring to the surface. Often, the intensity is not only about the present moment, but also about older grief, unmet needs, or identity wounds asking to be acknowledged. Instead of judging your reaction, try asking yourself: What story about myself is this pain connected to? Awareness of the deeper wound is often where healing begins.

* Emotionally Unavailable is produced 100% in-house. No team, just me and my love for yapping and helping others. If this show has ever helped you in any way, here is your chance to help it keep going strong. Subscribe to the patreon, grab some merch or get a workbook! I appreciate you all.

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