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

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 transformative summer off to reconnect with herself, she discusses the pivotal moments that led her to choose herself repeatedly KEY TAKEAWAYS Choosing Yourself: The journey of self-discovery and healing is one of conscious choice rather than a passive finding of oneself Impact of Corporate Culture: The high-pressure environment of corporate life can lead to significant emotional and physical sacrifices, including neglecting self-care and personal relationships Reflection and Introspection: Taking time away from a demanding career allowed for necessary reflection and introspection, leading to a better understanding of personal desires and needs. This space is crucial for personal growth and healing. Parenting as a Mirror: Children reflect their parents' behaviors and beliefs, highlighting the importance of self-awareness in parenting BEST MOMENTS "I didn't find myself, I chose myself."  "It was just like moving, moving, moving, moving, moving without actually saying what is happening."  "You can have all the money in the world, and if you're exhausted and not physically and mentally okay, then you don't really enjoy it."  "We're scared. Everything that we stay in is because we're crippled with fear."  "You want a kind kid, you have to be kind." To Connect with Lara Facebook: Lara Bokovay - Coach and Intuitive Reader TikTok: @larabokovay Insta: @larabokovay Web: www.larabokovay.com To connect with your host follow Me HERE: Insta:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel_unspokenemotions/⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.tiktok.com/@rachel.unspoken.em⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 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/  To join the waitlist for Rachel’s Unspoken to Unstoppable Breakthrough Programme - email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ quoting reference “Breakthrough" 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.