n this deeply personal episode of Stepping Off The Path, the roles are reversed as host Kelly Quiney is interviewed by her close friend and fellow coach, Nicky Gibbs.
Kelly shares her own story - from a well-paid, well-respected career that looked impressive from the outside, to quietly falling apart on the inside. She speaks honestly about fear, burnout, losing her sense of belonging after returning to work following her second child and the moment her body finally said no.
This episode is about the freeze that keeps so many women stuck, the cost of staying silent and the power of small, honest steps when you don’t yet know what comes next.
If you’ve ever thought “I can’t keep doing it like this… but I don’t know how to change” - this conversation is for you.
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00:01 – Introduction: When the roles are reversed
01:42 – Why this podcast exists
03:02 – Who this podcast is really for
04:04 – The career that looked perfect on paper
05:31 – Fear, “shoulds,” and staying too long
07:39 – Returning to work after children & losing your place
08:41 – When the body finally says no
10:29 – Fear, uncertainty, and the sofa season
12:26 – Learning how to ask for help
13:21 – The caretaker pattern
14:33 – Burnout, imposter beliefs & freeze
16:32 – Shame, silence & speaking the truth
18:40 – Freeze, small steps & breaking the silence
21:06 – What matters now
23:30 – A message for the woman who’s scared to change
26:17 – Closing reflection
This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and does not replace professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.
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You’re not behind. You’re not broken. And you’re allowed to change.