
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
52. Welcome Back: Why I Took a Break & What Almost Took Me Out
I didn’t disappear because I quit.
I stepped back because I was in a storm and my job was to survive it sober.
In this episode of The Kori Leigh Show, I’m back after a long pause, and I’m telling the truth about where I’ve been. This past year required everything I had: learning how to co-parent for the first time, managing anxiety that felt suffocating at times, and facing a medical emergency that nearly took my life.
If you’re in a season that feels heavy, isolating, or relentless… this one is for you. I’m glad to be back. And I’m grateful to still be standing.
In this episode:
- Why I stepped away and why it was necessary
- Navigating co-parenting and the emotional toll it took
- Anxiety, surrender, and learning to stay present
- A near-death experience that changed my perspective
- Faith, endurance, and staying sober through the storm
- What it means to come back rebuilt, not bitter
The storm passes.
The work is staying.
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