Your emotions are not a problem to solve. They are data, energy, and often the most honest guidance you have, especially when life gets messy. I sit down with Sophie Malahieude, an emotional balance guide, yoga mentor, and author of "Beyond Emotions", to talk about what happens when we stop trying to control feelings in our minds and start listening to them in our bodies. We get into why so many of us were taught to hide anger, fear, and sadness, and how that training can turn into emotional suppression, overthinking, and a loss of self-trust. Sophie shares a simple metaphor that reframes everything: emotions are like fire, not “good” or “bad,” just powerful and purposeful. We also talk about grief in a real, human way, including how unprocessed grief can show up physically, like tight breathing and tension that doesn’t make sense on paper. Sophie explains what she means by an emotion “completing its cycle,” and why big life experiences like loss, betrayal, trauma, or injustice can keep that cycle open until we go to the root. From there, we walk through her body-based emotional process: assess what’s happening, breathe to return to the present moment, practice self-inquiry with curiosity, and let surrender and forgiveness unfold as a process that leads back to connection. If you want practical tools for emotional regulation, mindfulness, breathwork, somatic awareness, and building resilience during change, you’ll leave with a gentle next step you can try today, plus a free guided reset to support you. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s carrying a lot, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. https://www.sophiemalahieude.com/emotion You can access a free guided practice, 3-Step Emotion Reset, at sophiemalahieude.com/emotion—a simple way to reconnect with your body and allow emotions to move and resolve naturally. Where to find Sophie Website: https://www.sophiemalahieude.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-malahieude-54118216/ https://www.instagram.com/sophiejimalahieude/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556071830295 Let me know what you’d like to hear more about on the show Support the show I’m Carol Clegg, a life coach offering gentle accountability coaching and I am a curious conversationalist. If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you. If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircle For those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 60-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum. You can learn more at carolclegg.com Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners
