Episode Details

In this transformative episode of Healthy Waves, we explore healing from trauma, rewiring the mind, and stepping into divine love. Our guests, Kimberly Braun, a former monastic nun and meditation expert, and Malisa Hepner, an LCSW and host of Emotionally Unavailable Podcast, share profound insights on overcoming CPTSD, activating the limbic system, and embracing a life of peace and purpose.

We discuss the Reticular Activating System (RAS), the pineal gland, and how meditation and self-awareness can rewire the nervous system for healing. Whether you're struggling with past trauma, feeling overwhelmed, or searching for deeper meaning, this episode offers actionable steps to shift toward a life you truly love.

About the Guests:

⭐ Malisa Hepner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), author, and host of the Emotionally Unavailable Podcast. Having overcome deep childhood trauma, Malisa now teaches others how to heal, embrace self-worth, and live with softness and presence.

⭐ Kimberly Braun is a former monastic nun, meditation teacher, and theologian with over a decade of spiritual practice. Through her book Miracles in the Naked Light and her retreats, she helps individuals connect with divine love and awaken their soul’s deepest wisdom.

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ How CPTSD rewires the nervous system and keeps us in survival mode.
✔️ Understanding the limbic system, RAS, and the pineal gland for deeper healing.
✔️ Why self-love isn’t just a mindset but a biological shift in the brain.
✔️ The power of meditation in calming trauma responses and rewiring thought patterns.
✔️ Releasing shame, perfectionism, and old narratives that keep us stuck.
✔️ Why opening to divine love leads to lasting transformation.

🚀 Connect with Our Guests:
🌐 Malisa Hepner: Emotionally Unavailable Podcast
📘 Kimberly Braun: kimberlybraun.com

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