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In today’s special episode of Bossing Up Overcoming OCD, I sit down with Melissa Heppner, host of the Emotionally Unavailable podcast. Melissa shares her transformative journey from hospice social worker to a renowned therapist and podcast host. We discuss the challenges she faced, including childhood and religious trauma, and how she built self-love, trust, and boundaries. We also dive into women's issues like generational trauma and societal programming. Plus, Melissa opens up about the powerful moment of gratitude towards herself and the ongoing process of self-compassion. Join us for an authentic conversation that could light up your path toward self-growth.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

01:08 Sponsor Message: Thrizer

02:01 Starting the Conversation with Melissa

02:47 Melissa's Career Journey

04:54 Challenges in Education and Burnout

06:17 Healing and Self-Love

07:03 Religious Trauma and Self-Worth

09:06 Empowerment and Self-Trust

13:25 Women's Vulnerability and Societal Expectations

20:07 Embracing Feminism and Authenticity

21:07 Teaching Alignment and Authority

22:07 Finding and Sharing Your Light

23:25 Trusting Intuition and Surrender

26:49 Overcoming People-Pleasing

36:12 Healing Generational Trauma

39:46 Pursuing Purpose and Passion

43:17 Conclusion and Resources

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