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The Winding Road

by Katya Sliunko

Welcome to The Winding Road. I'm your host, Katya Sliunko, life coach, fellow overthinker, and someone who spent years searching for clarity around one of life's biggest questions: Do I want to have kids? If you're feeling torn between different possibilities, overwhelmed by other people's opinions, or simply trying to understand what you truly want, you're in the right place. This podcast isn't here to tell you what decision to make. It's here to help you slow down, ask better questions, and reconnect with your own voice. Through honest conversations, personal stories, expert interviews, and practical tools, we'll explore the twists and turns that come with making deeply personal life decisions. Because clarity isn't about finding the "right" answer—it's about finding your answer. I'm so glad you're here. Let's begin.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 8 - Self Trust

    In this episode I'm exploring a topic of self trust, as it connects so deeply with making big decisions. “Self-trust is confidence in your own judgment, perceptions, and ability to handle what comes your way. It means relying on your inner sense of what's true, right, or good for you, even when...

  2. Episode 7 - Interview "I was scared to say I want to be a mom"

    In this episode I'm interviewing Tara, a woman who lived with a deep fear that telling her partner she wanted children might cost her the relationship. She opens up about how she found the courage to tell her husband she wanted kids, and how that one honest conversation transformed her. Tara…

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  3. Episode 6 - Making Decision When You Feel Uncertain

    Hello listeners, this podcast episode is discussing tools to make decisions even from a state of uncertainty and how making decisions can move you to 2.0 version of yourself. As always, reach out to me to share what came up for you and if you feel that you need support, I offer 1:1 sessions....

  4. Episode 5 - Emotional Manipulation

    In this episode I'm exploring emotional manipulation in relationships when it comes to having or not having kids. I'm going over certain scenarios and tactics and more importantly giving you tools to ground in your own decision. If you find yourself caught in emotional manipulation and need...

  5. Episode 4 - Interview - "how I decided to not have kids and what affected it"

    In this episode, I interview someone who decided to not have kids and is happy with their choice. This episode is a story of his decision and what affected it. As always, reach out to me at [email protected] with any shares, questions, reflections. I offer 1:1 sessions to work with your...

  6. Episode 3 - Parents Expectations

    In this episode, we explore one of the biggest influences on the decision about having children: our parents' opinions and expectations. You'll learn why their voice can feel so powerful, how to separate love from obligation, and how to create space to hear your own inner voice. If you've ever…

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  7. Episode 1 - Introduction and My Story

    In the very first episode of The Winding Road, I share my personal journey of questioning whether I wanted to have children and how searching for the "right" answer led me back to my own voice. This podcast isn't about convincing you to choose one path over another—it's about helping you find...

  8. Episode 2 - Finding Your Own Voice in the Noise

    Last episode we talked about creating space instead of rushing toward an answer. Today we're taking the next step. Before you can answer whether you want children, you have to know whose voice you're listening to. If you stripped away everyone's opinions for just a moment... what would be left?…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The Winding Road.

I'm your host, Katya Sliunko, life coach, fellow overthinker, and someone who spent years searching for clarity around one of life's biggest questions: Do I want to have kids?

If you're feeling torn between different possibilities, overwhelmed by other people's opinions, or simply trying to understand what you truly want, you're in the right place.

This podcast isn't here to tell you what decision to make. It's here to help you slow down, ask better questions, and reconnect with your own voice. Through honest conversations, personal stories, expert interviews, and practical tools, we'll explore the twists and turns that come with making deeply personal life decisions.

Because clarity isn't about finding the "right" answer—it's about finding your answer.

I'm so glad you're here. Let's begin.

HOSTED BY

Katya Sliunko

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Winding Road have?

The Winding Road currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Winding Road about?

Welcome to The Winding Road. I'm your host, Katya Sliunko, life coach, fellow overthinker, and someone who spent years searching for clarity around one of life's biggest questions: Do I want to have kids? If you're feeling torn between different possibilities, overwhelmed by other people's...

How often does The Winding Road release new episodes?

The Winding Road has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The Winding Road is created and hosted by Katya Sliunko.
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