In this episode of Unspoken Emotions, Rachel welcomes Sarah Makinde, a chartered occupational psychologist, who shares her journey of grappling with unprocessed emotions and the profound impact they can have 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 practical tools for listeners to cultivate emotional awareness and navigate triggers that may arise unexpectedly.

Today You'll Learn:

• Unprocessed Emotions Impact Us: Unprocessed emotions can shape our decisions, relationships, and self-perception. They do not simply fade away but can resurface unexpectedly, often triggered by specific events or memories.

• Awareness and Mindfulness: Developing awareness of our emotions through mindfulness practices can help us recognise and process feelings before they build up.

• The Importance of Voice and Boundaries: Many individuals struggle with expressing their emotions and setting boundaries, especially in workplace environments.

• Healing and Acceptance: Healing involves acknowledging the past without allowing it to define the future. Acceptance of past experiences, both good and bad, can lead to personal growth and the ability to support others facing similar challenges.

• Seeking Support: It’s essential to seek support from others when dealing with emotional struggles. Connecting with people who understand or have experienced similar situations can provide comfort and help individuals feel less alone in their journey.

  Quotable Moments:

  "I spent years and years not feeling like I could express my emotions... I thought that actually I was processing them, but I wasn't."

  "When we hold on to our trauma, we might feel like we've forgotten different things... but it's coming out in different symptoms that we have."

  "The main thing that's come into me is to say that you’re not alone... the worst thing to do is go through this alone."

  "One of the things that I also see a lot of people feeling is guilty for moving on or letting go."

  "It's about not ignoring the past, but acknowledging the past... and what can I do with that experience to support other people."

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  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.