Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health struggles.

In this deeply moving conversation, Rachel Zehden shares how profound loss became a calling to help others heal. A certified somatic attachment practitioner and life coach, Rachel opens up about losing her father suddenly and her mother to suicide while she was pregnant—then transforming that pain into purpose.

We dive into somatic healing, how the body holds trauma, and what “high-functioning depression” really looks like. Rachel explains how generational trauma is passed down, why awareness is the first step to change, and how to rewrite the stories we inherit. If you’ve ever felt trapped in old fears or family patterns, this episode offers tools to release, rebuild, and move forward.

· [02:35] Rachel’s early path: from marketing to music to children’s books

· [09:35] The loss of her father and how writing helped her heal

· [18:35] Mother’s suicide during pregnancy: shock, grief, and seeking purpose

· [28:35] Discovering somatic healing and training on a suicide prevention hotline

· [38:35] High-functioning depression and why signs are often missed

· [47:35] Generational trauma, epigenetics, and reprogramming the nervous system

· [56:35] Somatic tools to calm anxiety and rewrite your story

· [65:35] Rachel’s programs: one-on-one coaching, group work, and workshops

· [73:35] Final message of hope and resources for anyone struggling

🌿 Connect with Rachel Zehden:

· Website & programs: https://rewindwithrachel.com

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindwithrachel

· Email: rachel@rewindwithrachel.com

✨ Connect with Michele Simms:

• Website: thebeautyinthemess.com
• Instagram: @the.beauty.in.the.mess
• Facebook Group: The Beauty in the Mess Podcast
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