# Ep 94: Stepping off the Treadmill - An Episode in the Mindfulness Moments Series, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

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Podcast: [Mindful Marathon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584)
Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mindfulmarathon.podbean.com/e/ep-94-stepping-off-the-treadmill-an-episode-in-the-mindfulness-moments-series-with-dr-michelle-quirk-of-mindful-marathon/
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Duration seconds: 1075

## Resource

Have you ever felt like you're living on a treadmill? There's always another race to train for, project to finish, patient to see, and responsibility waiting for your attention. For many high achievers, the finish line keeps moving. In this Mindfulness Moments episode, I invite you to slow down and step off that treadmill, if only for a few minutes. Inspired by my recent conversation with performance coach Michael Allison, this guided reflection explores what we're truly chasing, why rest can feel uncomfortable, and how reconnecting with our past experiences of courage and resilience can help us navigate whatever comes next. Whether you're out for an easy run, taking a walk, or sitting quietly with a cup of coffee, this practice is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that your worth isn't determined by how much you accomplish. In This Episode Why high achievers often feel like they're constantly chasing the next finish line The power of intentionally stepping off the "treadmill" of achievement A guided reflection to help you reconnect with your inner resilience Why rest isn't weakness and recovery isn't falling behind Questions to help you carry more presence and self-compassion into your week Reflection Questions What am I chasing right now? What do I believe will happen when I finally get there? What feeling am I hoping that achievement will give me? What challenge have I already overcome that reminds me of my own strength? What would it look like to step off the treadmill, even briefly, this week? If this guided reflection resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend who could use a reminder that it's okay to pause. Resources Mentioned Episode 93: Performing Under Pressure Without Los…

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