Unpacking Me
Unpacking Me: Unpacking the parts of Trauma no one talks about!
A raw and honest podcast where we dive deep into the experiences that shaped us—the pain, the healing, and everything in between.
Hosted by Nicky and Mernelle, we explore the unspoken struggles of trauma, mental health, and self-discovery, creating a space for real conversations that many shy away from.
We’re here to unpack the baggage we’ve carried, challenge the narratives we’ve been told, and break cycles that no longer serve us. Whether you’re on your own healing journey, seeking connection, or just need a space where vulnerability is welcomed—you belong here.
Join us as we share our personal stories, unpack the past, and navigate the messy yet beautiful process of growth. Let’s do the work, together.
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Unpacking Me
Who Taught You to Hold Everything In? (And Why It Still Hurts)
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Why do so many of us learn to hide our emotions, push things down, and carry everything alone?
In this episode, we explore emotional suppression—how it develops, why it feels like survival, and the long-term impact it has on your mental health, relationships, and sense of self. When expressing emotions didn’t feel safe, welcomed, or supported, many of us learned to stay quiet, be “strong,” and handle everything internally.
We unpack how suppressing emotions can show up in adulthood as anxiety, emotional numbness, irritability, burnout, and difficulty asking for help. You’ll also begin to understand why your body may still be holding onto emotions you were never given space to process—and how that can affect your nervous system over time.
This episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve had to be “the strong one,” struggles to express how they feel, or doesn’t even know what they’re feeling anymore.
You don’t have to keep holding everything in.
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