Ewa Knoppik – The Red Flags We Learn to Ignore
Coach. Creative. Former high performer.
Ewa works with ambitious professionals who don’t burn out because they don’t care —
but because they care too much, for too long.
The Conversation
When “I’m fine” becomes the most dangerous sentence
Burnout rarely arrives out of nowhere.
It builds quietly — while life still looks functional on the outside.
In this conversation, Ewa shares why driven, ambitious people so often miss the warning signs — even when they know exactly what to look for in others.
We talk about:
- why high achievers push past their limits
- how ambition, perfectionism, and responsibility blur red flags
- the physical signals we rationalize away
- shame, silence, and the fear of slowing down
- and what happens when the body finally says stop
This episode is for anyone who keeps telling themselves:
“It’s just a busy phase.”
→ Listen to the conversation episode
The Reflection
Awareness before collapse
After the conversation, Tove and Stephanie reflect on what stood out — and what feels especially relevant right now.
This reflection explores:
- why awareness is the real first step out of burnout
- wanting to change vs. being forced to change
- why vulnerability feels risky in high-performing environments
- the difference between coping and caring for yourself
- and how small acts of honesty can interrupt destructive cycles
A space to slow down — and notice what might already be asking for attention.
→ Listen to the reflection episode
Ewa’s Perspective
Burnout is not weakness — it’s information
Ewa’s own burnout didn’t start with exhaustion.
It started with ignoring her body while everything else still worked.
Through coaching, creativity, nature, and support, she found her way back — not to who she was before, but to someone more honest about limits, needs, and identity.
Her work today focuses on helping people catch the signals earlier —
before stress turns into collapse.
Early Signs Worth Taking Seriously
- Constant fatigue that rest doesn’t fix
- Physical symptoms without clear medical explanation
- Sleep disruption, digestion issues, migraines
- Loss of joy in things you used to love
- A growing distance from yourself
None of these mean you’ve failed.
They mean something is asking to be listened to.
Why This Conversation Matters
Many people don’t burn out because they are unaware —
they burn out because they believe they have to keep going.
This conversation offers a different permission:
to pause earlier,
to ask for help sooner,
and to treat yourself with the same care you offer everyone else.
Read the accompanying article exploring burnout, ambition, and early warning signs ↓
NAVYRA 