You’re Not Broken, You’re Carrying Unhealed Trauma, with Malisa Hepner

What if the problem isn’t you, but the pain you’ve never had the space to process? In episode 29 of The Influence Exchange, I sit down with trauma therapist and podcast host Malisa Hepner for a powerful and deeply human conversation about trauma, overthinking, shame, and healing. Because the truth is, a lot of people walking around today don’t feel broken, they feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure why. And most of the time, it’s not because something is wrong with them. It’s because they’re carrying experiences they never fully processed. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why trauma isn’t just what happened, it’s what wasn’t processed How overthinking is often a response to deeper emotional pain The role of shame and how it quietly shapes your life Why talking and expressing emotions is more powerful than you think How disconnection from yourself shows up in everyday life What it actually looks like to begin healing Navigating grief, loss, and rebuilding after unimaginable experiences About Our Guest Malisa Hepner is a trauma therapist and podcast host who helps people reconnect with themselves, break free from harmful patterns, and find peace after life’s most difficult experiences. Her work is deeply personal, shaped by her own journey through trauma, loss, and healing. Malisa website: https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner #podcast #growth #therapist #podcastinterview #motivation #motivational #growthmindset #growthjourney #interview #mindset #mindfulness #mindsetshift #growthmindset #leadership #leaders