Living with a Guarded Heart, Emotional Protection | Elizabeth Maffei & Orlando Darden | Ep 2

What if protecting your heart is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode of Untangling the Heart, Elizabeth Maffei sits down with Orlando Darden for an honest and deeply human conversation about heartbreak, healing, and learning how to trust again.After experiencing divorce and emotional pain, Orlando shares how he moved through shame, self-blame, and guardedness—and what it really took to open his heart again without losing himself in the process.Together, they explore:Why a guarded heart can quietly limit your growthThe power of self-forgiveness in healing emotional woundsHow vulnerability becomes a strength—not a weaknessThe role of personal responsibility in rewriting your storyWhy trusting yourself is the foundation for trusting othersThis conversation isn’t about avoiding pain—it’s about building the resilience to move through it with awareness, intention, and courage.If you’ve ever felt stuck between protecting your heart and wanting deeper connection, this episode will challenge your perspective—and help you take the next step forward.Tune in and discover what it really means to live open, even after heartbreak.