A conversation about what happens when the strength that helped someone survive life’s hardest moments quietly becomes the thing that keeps them stuck.

In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Stacy, a life coach and host of Real Talk with Karen Stacy, who works with high-functioning women over 40 who appear to have everything together — but are quietly carrying far more than anyone realizes.

What we explored:

• How high-functioning women can unknowingly live in constant survival mode

• The hidden cost of always being “the strong one” for everyone else

• Why vulnerability became the turning point in Karen’s own healing journey

• Building trust with women who rarely pause long enough to ask for help

• Why the real work of coaching begins when someone finally recognizes “that’s me”

The work isn’t just about helping someone push through — it’s about helping them finally exhale.

Karen’s links:

→ Website: http://therealtalkcoach.com/

Sophie’s links:
👁️ Book a Behind the Practice Podcast Conversation: https://calendly.com/sophiecampise/podcast-interview-ren-behind-the-practice
👁️ Learn more about Ren: https://www.ren-wellbeing.com/
👁️ Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ren.wellbeing/
👁️ Everything else: bio.site/ren.wellbeing

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