S2 #15 When The Work Isn't Done... But The Energy Is! | Equestrian Mums Club
This episode is a little different.
After more than 2 months away from the mic, Katie is back... not with a relaunch, a shiny new project, or a perfectly wrapped-up plan, this time! Just the truth.
In this solo ep, Katie shares what's been happening behind the scenes;
Leaving a career she loved
Navigating burnout
Trying to parent well
Show up for her horses
Advocate for her son
and... quietly wondering whether she'd somehow let the Equestrian Mums Club down along the way
But somewhere in between the ENDLESS(!) poo picking, playing stickle bricks and blowing up paddling pools... there was an unexpected realisation:
Community isn't something one person carries.
It's something we carry together.
Key themes for the episode;
What happens when your energy runs out before your purpose does
The impossible standards so many equestrian parents place on themselves
Why stepping back isn't the same as giving up
How burnout can make you question your identity
The messages that quietly reminded Katie what EMC was always meant to be
Why this isn't a relaunch... just a step in the right direction
If you've ever felt like everyone else is holding it together better than you...
If you've ever looked at the gaps and forgotten everything you've achieved...
Or if you're simply in a season where life feels heavier than usual.
This episode is for you.
🎧 Press play. You're among friends.
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Thank you for being here... and, perhaps more importantly, thank you for reminding us that none of us has to carry this alone.
With much love,
K x