Grief, Shame, and the Systems We're Living In

Feeling Crazy, Codependency & Healing: Trauma, Boundaries and Finding Yourself Again

Feeling Crazy, Codependency & Healing: Trauma, Boundaries and Finding Yourself Again Host, Malisa Hepner is back again with Dr. Sarah Michaud, Clinical Psychologis, as they explore the complex realities of trauma, codependency, addiction, and mental health. Together, they unpack what it means to feel "crazy" in the aftermath of difficult experiences, how unhealthy relationship dynamics develop, and the role boundaries play in healing. Through personal stories, professional insight, and practical strategies, this episode offers hope, validation, and tools for anyone working to reconnect with themselves and create healthier relationships. Healing often begins when we stop judging our reactions and start understanding the experiences that shaped them. By developing self-awareness, practicing healthy boundaries, and extending compassion toward ourselves, we can break old patterns, strengthen our relationships, and move toward a more grounded and authentic life. * 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! * $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! * $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) * $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1] https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner [https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner] Dr. Sarah's links: Website [http://drsarahmichaud.com/], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@leavingcrazytown] Last time Sarah was on the show: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/03GAca0kfA9UcjTh8hVXRw?si=jUJWUfJ4QRaIyil-zvX71A], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codependency-addiction-recovery-breaking-patterns-in/id1743753206?i=1000764394336]

From Grief to Relief: Finding Hope, Unexpected Breakthroughs & Life After Loss

In this heartfelt solo episode, Malisa Hepner reflects on a week filled with unexpected relief after months of carrying profound grief following the loss of her son, Jake. She shares meaningful moments that have brought comfort, and the emotional complexity of holding both sorrow and gratitude at the same time. Through honest storytelling, Malisa explores manifestation, resilience, healing, and what it means to remain open to hope when life begins offering small moments of relief amid heartbreak. Grief and relief are not opposites. Healing often arrives in unexpected ways, reminding us that even in our darkest seasons, it is possible to carry love, loss, hope, and gratitude all at once. * 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! * $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! * $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) * $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1] https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner [https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner]

From Survival to Spiritual Awakening: Self-Empowerment, Boundaries & Living Authentically

In this engaging conversation, Malisa Hepner sits down with Steve Barton to explore the experiences, insights, and questions that shaped his spiritual journey. Together, they discuss quantum immortality, spiritual boundaries, personal responsibility, and the ways our beliefs influence the reality we create. Steve shares the principles behind his "game of ten" approach to self-empowerment and offers practical tools for living with greater intention, awareness, and authenticity. This episode invites listeners to consider new perspectives on personal growth, consciousness, and what it means to align with their truest self. Lasting transformation often begins when we stop giving our power away and start intentionally choosing the beliefs, boundaries, and daily actions that align with who we want to become. * 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! * $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! * $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) * $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1] https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner [https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner] Steve's links: Website [https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com/]

Why Success Doesn't Always Feel Good: Motivation, Shame & Emotional Health

Why do some people accomplish so much yet still struggle with self-doubt? In this episode, Malisa Hepner and Dr. Carla Caturia explore the relationship between motivation, shame, family dynamics, and emotional well-being. They discuss how early experiences shape our relationship with achievement and offer practical guidance for raising resilient, emotionally healthy children. Notice when motivation is being fueled by fear, criticism, or the need to prove worth. Sustainable growth happens when people feel supported, connected, and valued beyond their performance. * 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! * $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! * $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) * $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1] https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner [https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner] Carla's links: Website [https://www.thehouseofrise.com/], Insta [https://www.instagram.com/drcarlacaturia/], Youtube [https://youtube.com/@drcarlacaturia?si=Q7NqHJt2DKLt4ssB]

The Stuff We Don't Say Out Loud

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. * 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! * $5 - Early Ad free episodes + Occasional other goodies! * $10 - Benefits listed above and access to growing voice library support for spiraling/overthinking (along with workbooks and practices) * $30 - Deeper work and group spaces https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://patreon.com/Emotionallyunavailablepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Want to be a guest on Emotionally Unavailable? Send Malisa Hepner a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1 [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1739504718415772259d92bc1] https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner [https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner]