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Unspoken Emotions

Unspoken Emotions

Written by: Rachel Elimelech
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 Qualified Solicitor | Higher Court Advocate | Story Listener | Emotional Mentor Rachel Elimelech is the warm, courageous voice behind Unspoken Emotions - a podcast that gives voice to the feelings we so often keep buried. A qualified Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate, Rachel combines professional insight with deeply personal lived experience - from surviving sexual abuse, loss, and single parenthood to rebuilding her life with quiet strength and unwavering resilience. Her journey from teenage single mum to respected legal professional has shaped her gift for deep connection. With empathy and authenticity, Rachel creates a safe, judgment-free space where guests are invited to speak the unspoken - grief, guilt, shame, anger, fear - and begin to let go of what no longer serves them. Through honest, unfiltered conversations, Unspoken Emotions explores how real people have turned pain into purpose and silence into healing. Rachel believes that healing begins the moment we speak the truth of our experiences - and that none of us should carry our emotions alone. Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Identity After Loss: Relearning Yourself Through Grief with Jess Marie

    Identity After Loss: Relearning Yourself Through Grief with Jess Marie
    Feb 3 2026
    In this deeply moving episode, Rachel sits down with Jess Marie, host of the Unapologetically Overcoming podcast, to explore the complex and often disenfranchised journey of sibling loss. Following the sudden death of her younger sister, Hillary, Jess found her world and her identity completely reshaped. Jess shares the raw reality of moving from being the "positive advice-giver" to a person navigating intense anger, shame, and a total loss of self. KEY TAKEAWAYS Grief Reshapes Identity: Losing a sibling often means losing a primary witness to your life and a key part of your own identity The Power of Silent Presence: Often, the most helpful support isn't found in "tidy explanations" or advice, but in friends who are willing to sit in silence so the griever isn't alone. Disenfranchised Sibling Grief: Sibling loss is frequently overlooked or minimized, with survivors often told to "be strong for their parents," which can lead to suppressed emotions and delayed processing. Permission to Experience Joy: It is vital to understand that feeling happy or experiencing joy does not mean you have stopped grieving or forgotten the person you lost. Honesty Over Performance: Vulnerability, such as Jess's choice to share her struggles on social media, can break the cycle of performance and allow for true connection with others who feel alone in their pain. BEST MOMENTS "Grief is not something that people talk about a lot... people are uncomfortable talking about it, they don't know what to say, they don't know what to do." "It’s okay to not say anything... sometimes just having someone there with you so you’re not alone is enough." "I lost the identity of who I was... Who am I now that I'm not Hillary's big sister?" "We walk around pretending to be versions of ourselves that we’re not because we think that’s how we’re supposed to show up in the world." "Just because you’re happy doesn’t mean that you’re not grieving anymore... it’s okay to be happy even when you’re grieving." To connect with your host, follow Me HERE: Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel_unspokenemotions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.tiktok.com/@rachel.unspoken.em⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠rachel@unspokenemotions.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.elimelech⁠⁠ To Buy Rachel a Coffee: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/unspokenemotions⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-elimelech-a07a1a46/⁠⁠ HOST BIO Rachel Elimelech is the warm, courageous voice behind Unspoken Emotions - a podcast that gives voice to the feelings we so often keep buried. A qualified Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate, Rachel combines professional insight with deeply personal lived experience - from surviving sexual abuse, loss, and single parenthood to rebuilding her life with quiet strength and unwavering resilience. Her journey from teenage single mum to respected legal professional has shaped her gift for deep connection. With empathy and authenticity, Rachel creates a safe, judgment-free space where guests are invited to speak the unspoken - grief, guilt, shame, anger, fear - and begin to let go of what no longer serves them. Through honest, unfiltered conversations, Unspoken Emotions explores how real people have turned pain into purpose and silence into healing. Rachel believes that healing begins the moment we speak the truth of our experiences - and that none of us should carry our emotions alone.
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    45 mins
  • Divorce Day: From Emotional Exhaustion to a Fresh Start

    Divorce Day: From Emotional Exhaustion to a Fresh Start
    Jan 27 2026
    In this poignant episode, Rachel explores the heavy reality of Divorce Day in the UK, the first working day of January. While the date is often associated with legal filings, Rachel dives deeper into the emotional exhaustion and silent withdrawals that happen long before any paperwork is signed. Rachel discusses the unique pressure of the holiday season, the Christmas pretending that eventually gives way to a quiet realization that something is fundamentally broken. KEY TAKEAWAYS Divorce Day's Seasonal Significance: Falling on the first working day of January, this day marks the moment many people stop "pretending" after the holidays and realize they can no longer carry the weight of an unhappy relationship. The "Silent Withdrawal": Relationships rarely end with an explosion; they often end through a slow process of no longer sharing small things or raising concerns because it feels "pointless". Guilt vs. Loyalty: Staying in a toxic or draining relationship out of a sense of duty is often "self-abandonment" rather than true loyalty or commitment. Redefining Stability for Children: Children don't necessarily need "perfect" families; they need emotionally healthy parents who model honesty and self-respect. Grief and Relief Coexist: It is possible to feel both heartbroken over a lost future and deeply relieved to be leaving a painful situation at the same time. BEST MOMENTS "You're not asking for too much; you’re just asking the wrong person." "Divorce rarely starts with paperwork. It starts with emotional exhaustion." "Staying doesn't always mean commitment. Sometimes it means fear wearing loyalty’s clothes." "Relief doesn't cancel grief. Strength doesn’t erase sadness." "Rebuilding yourself isn't about becoming someone new. It's about returning to who you were before you learned to shrink." To connect with your host, follow Me HERE: Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel_unspokenemotions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.tiktok.com/@rachel.unspoken.em⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠rachel@unspokenemotions.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.elimelech⁠⁠ To Buy Rachel a Coffee: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/unspokenemotions⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-elimelech-a07a1a46/⁠⁠ HOST BIO Rachel Elimelech is the warm, courageous voice behind Unspoken Emotions - a podcast that gives voice to the feelings we so often keep buried. A qualified Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate, Rachel combines professional insight with deeply personal lived experience - from surviving sexual abuse, loss, and single parenthood to rebuilding her life with quiet strength and unwavering resilience. Her journey from teenage single mum to respected legal professional has shaped her gift for deep connection. With empathy and authenticity, Rachel creates a safe, judgment-free space where guests are invited to speak the unspoken - grief, guilt, shame, anger, fear - and begin to let go of what no longer serves them. Through honest, unfiltered conversations, Unspoken Emotions explores how real people have turned pain into purpose and silence into healing. Rachel believes that healing begins the moment we speak the truth of our experiences - and that none of us should carry our emotions alone.
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    11 mins
  • Stop Holding Your Breath: Breaking the Cycle of High-Achievement Anxiety

    Stop Holding Your Breath: Breaking the Cycle of High-Achievement Anxiety
    Jan 20 2026
    In this illuminating episode, Rachel sits down with Charlotte Haggie, a resilience specialist for high-achieving working mothers. Charlotte shares her personal journey from a "frenetic" corporate life to a more grounded, authentic existence, illustrating that the "perform-to-belong" rules many high-achievers live by are not only exhausting but can be safely dismantled. KEY TAKEAWAYS The "Perform to Belong" Trap: Many high-achievers live by unwritten rules where their sense of belonging is tied directly to their performance and success. The Power of Curiosity: Transformation starts with being curious about your own internal landscape and questioning why you feel driven to behave in certain ways. Internal vs. External Chaos: Internal peace is the foundation for a sustainable external life; without it, external success often feels like a fragile facade. Self-Trust is a Skill: Building self-trust happens through small, consistent acts—like drinking a glass of water every morning—which prove to your nervous system that you can follow through for yourself. Co-Regulation as a Gift: By mastering your own internal state, you can positively influence the nervous systems of those around you, especially your children. BEST MOMENTS "Something feels tight, rushed, or anxious—like you're holding your breath through your own life." "We think that this is just the way that life is... that I'm going to walk out of my gate, smile, and put on this facade, and yet inside there is this chaos." "The interesting thing about the false identities that drive this behavior is that they convince you that they're actually serving you." "I'm not scared of dying; I'm scared of feeling like this for the rest of my life." "If I can regulate myself, I can co-regulate with my children... that is such a beautiful gift we can give the world." To connect with your host, follow Me HERE: Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel_unspokenemotions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.tiktok.com/@rachel.unspoken.em⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠rachel@unspokenemotions.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.elimelech⁠⁠ To Buy Rachel a Coffee: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/unspokenemotions⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-elimelech-a07a1a46/⁠⁠ HOST BIO Rachel Elimelech is the warm, courageous voice behind Unspoken Emotions - a podcast that gives voice to the feelings we so often keep buried. A qualified Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate, Rachel combines professional insight with deeply personal lived experience - from surviving sexual abuse, loss, and single parenthood to rebuilding her life with quiet strength and unwavering resilience. Her journey from teenage single mum to respected legal professional has shaped her gift for deep connection. With empathy and authenticity, Rachel creates a safe, judgment-free space where guests are invited to speak the unspoken - grief, guilt, shame, anger, fear - and begin to let go of what no longer serves them. Through honest, unfiltered conversations, Unspoken Emotions explores how real people have turned pain into purpose and silence into healing. Rachel believes that healing begins the moment we speak the truth of our experiences - and that none of us should carry our emotions alone.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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