In this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Malisa Hepner, a licensed clinical social worker, author, and podcast host, to explore the depths of healing, personal development, and finding peace in life. Malisa shares her profound journey of overcoming childhood trauma, embracing softness over resilience, and discovering the power of self-nurturing.
She unpacks the shift from living in survival mode to allowing vulnerability, mindfulness, and intention to guide her path. If you’ve ever struggled with letting go of control, seeking peace, or reconnecting with y...
In this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Malisa Hepner, a licensed clinical social worker, author, and podcast host, to explore the depths of healing, personal development, and finding peace in life. Malisa shares her profound journey of overcoming childhood trauma, embracing softness over resilience, and discovering the power of self-nurturing.
She unpacks the shift from living in survival mode to allowing vulnerability, mindfulness, and intention to guide her path. If you’ve ever struggled with letting go of control, seeking peace, or reconnecting with your true self, this episode is for you.
About the Guest
Malisa Hepner is an LCSW based in Oklahoma, an author, and the host of the Emotionally Unavailable Podcast. Having survived extensive childhood trauma and a severe mental health crisis, she now helps others build a life they truly love. She teaches that healing isn’t about being strong—it’s about embracing softness, allowing oneself to be nurtured, and cultivating a life that feels deeply fulfilling.
Key Takeaways
✅ Healing isn’t about resilience alone—it’s about embracing softness and allowing yourself to be nurtured.
✅ Peace is cultivated through intentional practices like mindfulness, grounding, and shifting self-talk.
✅ Your brain’s primary goal is to keep you safe—sometimes at the cost of your peace. Awareness can help you break free from limiting beliefs.
✅ Learning to ask for help and set boundaries is essential for a fulfilling life.
✅ Finding joy and leaning into your passions can help uncover your life’s purpose.
✅ Healing is possible for everyone, and support is out there in many forms—through therapy, self-reflection, or community.
Connect with Malisa Hepner
🔗 Instagram:@malisa.hepner
🔗 Website:Empowered with Malisa Hepner
🎙 Podcast:Emotionally Unavailable Podcast (Available on all streaming platforms)
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