Unspoken Emotions

In this heartfelt episode, Rachel welcomes Kelly Cunningham, known as Kweenie, who shares her profound journey of grief and healing following the sudden loss of her mother while navigating new motherhood. With a two-month-old baby and two sisters also experiencing motherhood. KEY TAKEAWAYS Navigating Grief and Motherhood: The experience of losing a mother while becoming a new mother can create a c...

In this heartfelt episode, Rachel sits down with her best friend of 34 years, Rachel Rose, to discuss her deeply personal journey as a mother of a child with severe autism. Rachel shares the challenges she faced from the early signs of her son Dylan's condition to his eventual diagnosis at the age of two. With raw honesty, Rachel reflects on her experiences of love, guilt, and resilience, offering...

In this episode, Rachel dives into the profound impact of bottling up trauma and the silent weight of unspoken emotions. Drawing inspiration from the powerful performances of singer Raye at the Glastonbury Music Festival, Rachel shares her personal experiences of hiding behind a mask and the emotional toll it takes on our bodies. Rachel discusses the physical manifestations of suppressed feelings,...

In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes CJ Jansen, and she shares her inspiring journey from a vibrant life as a master scuba instructor to facing the challenges of a life-altering diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Despite being 80% bed-bound and struggling with severe communication difficulties, CJ's story is one of resilience, gratitude, and the pursuit of joy amidst adversity. CJ d...

In this episode, Rachel delves into the often-overlooked topic of holding onto emotions that no longer serve us, such as anger, regret, fear, and resentment. Through a personal story about a family holiday in Thailand, Rachel illustrates how a moment of fear can overshadow our happiness and linger long after the event has passed. Rachel shares three essential steps to help listeners let go of thes...

In this episode of Unspoken Emotions, Rachel welcomes Sarah Makinde, a chartered occupational psychologist, who shares her journey of grappling with unprocessed emotions and their profound impact on our lives. Drawing from her own experiences in the corporate world, Sarah discusses the importance of recognising and managing emotions, particularly in high-pressure environments. Sarah offers practic...

In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Marjory Qwen, who shares her deeply personal journey of healing and resilience after enduring childhood abuse and a toxic relationship. As a best-selling author, poet, songwriter, and social worker, Marjory discusses her creative process and how writing became a vital tool for coping with her trauma. Marjory reflects on the challenges of sharing her story,...

In this heartfelt episode of Unspoken Emotions, Ashleigh Rogers shares her deeply personal journey of grief following the tragic loss of her brother, Ben, in a preventable car accident. As she recounts the devastating moment she received the news, Ashleigh reflects on the anger and heartbreak that followed, particularly when learning about the circumstances surrounding the accident and the subsequ...

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Kemina Fullwood, an energetic alchemist, who shares her profound journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. She discusses the critical importance of emotional processing and the consequences of suppressing feelings, particularly anger, which can lead to physical and mental health issues. Kamina emphasises the need to connect our mind, emotions, and body...

In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Caroline Heath, who shares her deeply moving journey through grief after losing her brother, father, and mother within a short period. Caroline candidly discusses the immense pain and anger she experienced, as well as the challenges of navigating her own emotions while supporting her parents. Through her story, she highlights the importance of processing g...

Today, Rachel speaks with Alexandra Sims, who shares her transformative journey following a cancer diagnosis that came as a complete shock. Diagnosed at 46 during a routine mammogram, Alex reflects on how this life-altering event forced her to confront deep-seated emotions and patterns of people-pleasing that had shaped her life since childhood. KEY MOMENTS The journey through cancer can lead to p...

In this episode, Rachel speaks with Carolina Gonzalez, a certified meditation and mindfulness teacher based in Sydney, Australia. Carolina shares her transformative journey from chaos to clarity, revealing how she turned to meditation and mindfulness during some of the most challenging times in her life, including the breakdown of her marriage and the loss of her mother to cancer. Through heartfel...

In this powerful opening episode of Unspoken Emotions, host Rachel Elimelech breaks her silence after 18 years and shares the story she never thought she’d tell. Interviewed by fellow podcaster Alexandra Sims, Rachel reveals her tumultuous childhood, becoming a single mother twice, and the devastating discovery that her partner had sexually abused her son. What followed was a long and painful figh...

In this episode, George Visker shares his extraordinary journey from being a celebrated NFL player and Super Bowl champion to facing life-altering challenges due to traumatic brain injuries. George recounts the harrowing events that began with a concussion on the field in 1981, leading to multiple brain surgeries, life-threatening complications, and a profound identity crisis. He candidly discusse...

To join the waitlist for Rachel’s Unspoken to Unstoppable programme - email rachel@unspokenemotions.co.uk quoting reference “Breakthrough” HOST BIO Rachel Elimelech is the heartfelt host of "Unspoken Emotions." As a qualified Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate, Rachel combines her professional expertise with personal resilience, having navigated significant life challenges including sexual abuse,...