Best Inner Strength Mindfulness Program Podcasts (2025)

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Embracing Impermanence: How Mindfulness Transformed Carolina's Life After Loss 44:36

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Ready to lighten the weight you’ve been carrying?Rachel invites you to join her 6-week emotional reset programme - Breakthrough.It’s a deeply supportive journey designed for women who’ve been silently carrying unspoken emotions and are ready to reconnect with peace, confidence, and self-trust again. If something inside you knows it’s time, email ra…

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Finding Calm: A 15-Minute Journey to Self-Connection and Healing 12:47

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Ready to lighten the weight you’ve been carrying?Rachel invites you to join her 6-week emotional reset programme - Breakthrough.It’s a deeply supportive journey designed for women who’ve been silently carrying unspoken emotions and are ready to reconnect with peace, confidence, and self-trust again. If something inside you knows it’s time, email ra…

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The Weight of Guilt: When Unspoken Emotions Live in the Body 12:20

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Ready to lighten the weight you’ve been carrying? Rachel invites you to join her 6-week emotional reset programme - Breakthrough. It’s a deeply supportive journey designed for women who’ve been silently carrying unspoken emotions and are ready to reconnect with peace, confidence, and self-trust again. If something inside you knows it’s time, email …

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Unspoken Emotions: Rachel Elimelech on Breaking an 18-Year Silence, Guilt, and the Fight for Justice 1:19:02

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In this deeply moving episode of Unspoken Emotions, host Rachel Elimelech breaks her 18-year silence to share the story that changed everything. After discovering that her partner had sexually abused her child, Rachel spent years carrying guilt, shame, and anger - emotions that quietly shaped every part of her life. This episode is raw, honest, and…

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From Abuse to Awakening: Cari on Healing Childhood Trauma and Reclaiming Her Life 1:13:03

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In this emotional episode, Rachel speaks with Cari Rickabough, who survived decades of abuse within her own family and carried the impact of that trauma into adulthood through seizures, chronic illness, and a deep belief that she was “too broken to be helped.” After years of feeling unheard in traditional therapy, Cari discovered neuro-linguistic a…

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Mindfulness, More than A Productivity Hack 28:35

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Send us a text In this episode, Amy Edelstein unpacks why mindfulness goes beyond technique and how wonder is a key ingredient that develops authentic leadership in young people and adults. Mindfulness as only an add-on falls short of what it can be and how awe, gratitude, and presence foster the qualities of autonomy and leadership that are becomi…

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From Burnout to Barbells: Natasha Castales' Path to Self-Reclamation 1:04:11

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In this powerful episode, Rachel speaks with Natasha Kostalas, a former Head of English who traded her 10-year teaching career for the world of competitive bodybuilding, coaching, and authorship. Natasha bravely details her journey from a seemingly perfect, high-achieving life that masked chronic exhaustion, panic attacks, and body dysmorphia, to a…

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The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Pain: Insights from a Trauma-Informed Coach 1:17:06

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Today, Rachel invites Sam Halliwell, a trauma-informed endometriosis coach, to share her deeply personal journey with endometriosis, chronic pain, and the emotional toll of living with a chronic illness. Sam discusses her early health struggles, the challenges of being dismissed by medical professionals, and the impact of her diagnosis on her ident…

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The High Cost of Silence: How Hiding Emotions Nearly Cost Nic Collins His Life 1:12:28

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In this raw and necessary conversation, Rachel welcomes Nic Collins, a therapist, coach, and host of The Advance men’s retreat. He opens up about his personal journey from high-pressure industrial sales to a life of sobriety and authentic connection. For 20 years, Nic lived with the unspoken weight of substance use, depression, and suicidal thought…

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Trusting Your Intuition: How Linda Eastburn Overcame Fear and Embraced Change 55:55

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In this inspiring episode, Rachel welcomes Linda Eastburn, a remarkable guest who shares her transformative journey of courage and intuition. At the age of 50, Linda made the bold decision to leave a 23-year marriage and a successful career in real estate to reinvent herself. Linda discusses the pivotal moments that led her to trust her intuition, …

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Rewriting the Inner Voice: Sharon Sammut on Healing Childhood Programming & Finding Emotional Freedom 57:57

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In this insightful episode, Rachel welcomes Sharon, a holistic health practitioner and PSYCH-K facilitator for a deeply moving and eye-opening conversation about the inner voice we inherit and how it quietly shapes our confidence, relationships and sense of worth. Sharon shares how childhood programming can bury our true identity, and how rewriting…

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Teaching Wonder: Jane Goodall inspires a Conscious Generation 29:47

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Send us a text What if the most powerful classroom tool isn’t another strategy, but a deeper way of seeing? In this episode, Amy Edelstein explore show purpose, presence, and philosophical clarity can reshape teaching from the inside out—so young people feel safe to grow, wonder, and lead with heart. As Amy reflects on the quiet force of Jane Gooda…

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Lessons on the Way to Onesome: Embracing Strength and Resilience After Abuse 28:13

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In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Regina Hiremath, a survivor of emotional and financial abuse who spent 23 years in a challenging marriage before finding the courage to reclaim her life. Regina shares her journey of healing, emphasizing the importance of recognizing unspoken emotions and the impact of living behind a mask. Regina discusses…

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Unmasking Yourself: How Human Design Transformed Becky's Path to Fulfillment 58:33

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Today, Rachel welcomes Becky Cohen, founder of The Conscious Revolution and a multi-passionate entrepreneur, to share her transformative journey from burnout and disconnection to alignment and purpose. Becky, a certified transformation coach and human design expert, reflects on her 15 years in the corporate world, where she chased external success …

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The Power of the Mind: How Reese Overcame Debilitating Pain and Disability Through Energy Healing 36:08

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In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Reese Maskwa, a woman who has overcome unimaginable pain and loss. Reese shares her journey of surviving a devastating car accident while six months pregnant, which resulted in the loss of her first child, years of seizures, disability, and debilitating pain. Through a combination of energy healing, mindset…

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Middle School Mindfulness, Made Practical 24:29

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Send us a text In this episode, Amy Edelstein shares a practical, developmentally appropriate guidance on teaching mindfulness to middle schoolers. She describes how to adjust practices to this age group, with a focus on structure, repetition, and emotional intelligence. Paying attention to their emerging selfhood, a teacher can guide that emergenc…

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The Weight of Care: How Cancer Changed Lloyd's Perspective on Fatherhood and Marriage 42:45

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Rachel sits down with Lloyd Ditforth, a caregiver who faced the emotional and physical challenges of supporting his wife through her breast cancer diagnosis. Lloyd shares his journey from a resourceful upbringing in a small Texas town to navigating the overwhelming feelings of helplessness that arose during his wife's illness. Lloyd discusses the m…

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Choosing Yourself: Lara Bokovay's Journey from Corporate Burnout to Empowered Motherhood 1:14:56

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Rachel welcomes intuitive coach and group facilitator Lara Bokovay, who shares her profound journey through corporate burnout, personal loss, and the challenges of motherhood. Lara reflects on her past, revealing how she was conditioned to sacrifice her well-being for success, often ignoring her emotional and physical needs. After taking a transfor…

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When One Mistake Changes Everything: Lee’s Story of Guilt, Prison, and Redemption 1:25:23

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In this deeply moving episode of Unspoken Emotions, Rachel sits down with Lee Whitwell, a mother and business owner whose life was torn apart by a single tragic mistake behind the wheel at the age of 48. What began as an ordinary January evening ended in devastation when a moment of misjudgment led to the loss of another person’s life. Lee opens up…

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Breaking Free from Grief: Lisa’s Journey of Healing, Self-Acceptance, and Empowerment 56:48

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In this powerful episode of Unspoken Emotions, Rachel Elimelech sits down with Lisa Negus to explore her incredible journey of overcoming childhood bullying, self-doubt, and the trauma of a life-altering accident. Lisa shares the deeply personal story of how she battled limiting beliefs and felt invisible for much of her life. She opens up about th…

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Grieving the Loss of a Child: A Mother's Journey Through Pain, Purpose and Healing 1:00:19

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In this deeply moving episode of Unspoken Emotions, host Rachel Elimelech sits down with Jude Hill, a mother whose world was shattered when she lost her young son Adam to a brain tumour. Jude shares her raw and honest story of navigating unimaginable grief. Whether you're grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the emotional de…

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Letting Go & Creating Safe Spaces: Rituals for the Conscious Classroom 20:10

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Send us a text For teachers feeling overwhelmed by global challenges and classroom responsibilities, this episode offers a lifeline of wisdom. Amy Edelstein delves into the transformative power of letting go—not as abandonment of responsibility, but as a profound acceptance that creates space for growth. Just as great trees stand witness through st…

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Resilience and Redemption: Barbara Lewthwaite's Journey from Trauma to Triumph 1:06:25

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In this inspiring episode, Rachel engages in a heartfelt conversation with Barbara Lewthwaite, whose journey of resilience and defiance against early trauma and societal norms is both profound and transformative. Barbara shares her experiences of surviving abuse, the emotional intelligence she developed at a young age, and her courageous decision t…

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Grief, Toxic Workplaces, and Finding Strength: Kelly Cunningham's Road to Healing 1:13:13

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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…

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Navigating Autism and Motherhood: Rachel Rose’s Relentless Journey of Advocacy, Diagnosis, and Resilience 1:23:38

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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 ex…

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Unpacking the Invisible Backpack: The Silent Weight of Bottled Emotions 20:16

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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 t…

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Fearlessly Failing Forward: CJ Janzen's Inspiring Message of Hope and Healing 51:45

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In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes CJ Janzen, 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, gratit…

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Unpacking Emotions: Steps to Transform Fear and Resentment into Peace 10:04

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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 thre…

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Mindful Interconnectedness: Seeing Beyond Personal Stress 24:20

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Send us a text In this episode, Amy Edelstein explains why she included the lessons on systems thinking in the Inner Strength Teen Mindfulness Program. Teaching students how to understand their experiences within larger systems, helps them manage stress by seeing interconnections across time and society rather than taking challenges personally. You…

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Unprocessed Emotions: A Journey from Suppression to Healing with Sarah Makinde 36:30

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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 i…

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Finding Hope in Darkness: The Healing Journey of Marjory Qwen 48:31

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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. Marjor…

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185 // When Less Is More: Honoring Your Capacity in Motherhood and Fitness 12:54

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Feeling stretched too thin trying to do all the things, mama? Ever wonder if slowing down could actually move you forward? In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing why choosing less might be the healthiest, strongest, and most faith-filled decision you can make in this season. We’ll talk about honoring your capacity as a mom, what it means to pause w…

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When Grief Meets Injustice: A Sister’s Story of Love and Legacy 37:42

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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 circ…

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184 // Postpartum Nutrition Tips That Actually Work—Straight from a Functional Expert, Maranda Bower 36:30

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Ever feel like no one prepared you for how depleted you’d feel after having a baby? You’re not alone, mama. In this episode, I’m sitting down with postpartum nutrition expert Maranda Bower, and we’re getting real about what’s actually missing from postpartum care—and why so many moms feel completely drained, foggy, and off for months after giving b…

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Closing the School Year with Purpose: Mindful Rites of Passage 28:44

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Send us a text We explore how to end the school year with mindful intention and purpose by creating powerful rites of passage that help students recognize their growth, learn from challenges, and prepare for summer with confidence. • Experiential mindfulness activity for you, the listener, to help all teachers acknowledge their own accomplishments,…

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Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: Alexandra Sims on Emotional Healing and Authentic Living 55:38

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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. KE…

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The Path to Inner Fulfilment: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Confusion with Kamina Fullwood 54:20

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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 emphasise…

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Unspoken Emotions: My 18-Year Silence, Survival, and Fight for Justice After Child Abuse 1:13:23

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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 …

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Carolina Gonzalez on Building Resilience Through Mindfulness 1:01:47

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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 …

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Reclaiming Life After Loss: Caroline Heath's Inspiring Transformation 48:39

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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 st…

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The Price of the Game: George Visker’s Harrowing Experience with Brain Injuries and Recovery 1:29:34

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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, an…

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183 // Want to Feel Confident in a Swimsuit This Summer? Here’s the Mindset Shift That Helped Me Show Up for Me 11:48

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Struggling to feel confident in a swimsuit this summer, mama? You’re not alone—and no, the solution isn’t just losing the baby weight. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the mindset shift that completely changed how I showed up for myself (and in my swimsuit). We’re ditching the comparison game and learning how to choose consistency over “perfect” and…

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182 // How to Start Rebuilding Core Strength in Just 2 Minutes a Day (Even With Kids Crawling on You!) 14:08

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Ever feel like working out is impossible when you’ve got a baby on your hip and a million things to do? Girl, I see you. You’re juggling motherhood, sleep deprivation, and maybe a lukewarm cup of coffee if you’re lucky. The thought of squeezing in a workout feels laughable, right? But what if I told you that you can start rebuilding your core in ju…

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To join the waitlist for Rachel’s Unspoken to Unstoppable programme - email [email protected] 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 s…

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181 // Feeling Tired, Unmotivated, and Out of Shape After Baby? Does Postpartum Fitness Feel Hard? Let’s Simplify It 12:12

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Girl… are you staring at your postpartum body wondering where your energy went? Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and completely unmotivated to even think about working out again? You’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone. In today’s episode, we’re having a real conversation about why it feels so hard to get back into fitness after having a baby.…

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180 // 5 Lies Keeping You Stuck in Your Postpartum Body (Let’s Bust ’Em!) 16:45

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Hey mama friend! Are you tired of feeling stuck in your postpartum journey — knowing you want to get stronger, heal your core, and feel like yourself again... but never quite getting there? Today, I’m sharing the #1 thing that’s holding you back (hint: it’s not your body — it’s your beliefs)... and how you can break through it starting right now! P…

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179 // Not Just Weight Loss: What Being a Fit Postpartum Mom Is All About 17:40

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Ever wonder what a fit postpartum mom actually looks like? (Hint: It’s not about abs or a number on the scale!) In today’s episode, we’re redefining postpartum fitness and talking about what true strength, energy, and confidence look like after having a baby. I’m sharing my personal story of the one simple habit that changed EVERYTHING in my postpa…

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True North: The Key to Navigating Change in Education 27:25

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Send us a text In this episode Amy Edelstein explores what it can meet to root in our True North, our deepest values, when we lean into how education needs to transform. The questions surrounding education's future form an intricate web: How do we pause and reflect while simultaneously responding to the immediate needs of our students? Who funds it…

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178 // A BIG Surprise Just Dropped Into Your Podcast Feed! [BONUS EPISODE] 10:19

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A big surprise just landed in your podcast feed—and it’s packed with over 80 episodes of free content to help you feel stronger, more confident, and finally see results postpartum. Plus… I’ve got a free live webinar, a brand new coaching cohort starting soon, and a limited-time Mother’s Day flash sale you don’t want to miss. Hit play for all the de…

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177 // The Postpartum Belly Wrap: Does It Actually Work for Healing Your Core? 19:34

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Is that postpartum belly wrap actually doing anything… or is it just making you sweat? If you’ve been wondering whether wearing a belly wrap after baby actually helps with healing your core—or if it’s just another trend—this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the real reason to wear a wrap (it’s not to shrink your waist!), who should use one, wh…