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I've been holding onto stories, truths, and lessons that deserve to be shared - not just for me, but for anyone who needs to hear them. Sometimes the hardest stories to tell are the ones that hold the most power. They're raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real. That's what Fiercely Unfiltered is all about— creating a space where vulnerability meets strength, where silence is replaced with courage, and where every story is told with purpose. This isn't just a podcast. It's a conversation. It's healing. It's growth.
I’m Single, Not Broken: The Truth Society Won’t Tell You
Fiercely Unfiltered with Kelly Renee
17 minutes
4 months ago
I’m Single, Not Broken: The Truth Society Won’t Tell You
How long is too long to be single? After two divorces and heartbreak, Kelly Renee is embracing the chapter many fear most: life on her own terms, without the pressure to find "the one."
In this episode, Kelly shares what it really means to be single by choice, by circumstance, and without apology. Nearly three years into singleness, she’s rewriting the outdated narrative that a woman’s worth depends on her relationship status. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t.
Kelly reflects on how this season has brought peace, growth, and self-discovery. From unsolicited opinions to dodging DMs, she unpacks the realities of dating (or not dating) in your 40s and why she refuses to trade freedom for forced connection.
This isn’t about bitterness. It’s about choosing yourself, protecting your energy, setting high standards, and knowing your worth. If you’ve ever felt pressured to "partner up" or questioned your timeline, Kelly’s story is a reminder: building your best life starts with you.
Key Takeaways
The freedom that comes with choosing yourself first
Why being single isn't a flaw, it’s a season for growth
Setting boundaries: protecting your peace and energy
How society pressures women into relationships—and why it’s okay to say no
The myth that your life only starts when you "find someone"
Dating, sex, and self-respect: where Kelly stands now
In This Episode
(00:40) How long is too long to be single? Breaking the stigma
(01:08) Dating by choice vs. dating by default
(02:04) Judgments from friends and society
(03:13) Building your life solo before inviting someone in
(04:09) Why the dating pool isn’t appealing (and that's okay)
(06:00) Changing the narrative: Women don’t need a relationship to be whole
(07:56) Red flags, life lessons, and protecting your energy
(10:02) Sex, energy exchange, and self-respect
(11:53) The reality of dating in your 40s and unsolicited DMs
(12:52) Enjoying your space, your peace, your freedom
(14:52) Grieving old dreams, embracing new ones
(15:58) Open to love, but not chasing it
(16:53) The truth about relationships: sometimes you’ll miss being single
Notable Quotes
[02:07] "I’m not dating because I couldn’t. I’m not dating because I don’t want to." — Kelly Renee
[03:20] "Relationships, in my view right now, are a waste of time and energy. Like, you don't know what the other person's ever thinking. You don't know if they're lying to you. Your whole relationship and all the effort you're putting into something can be gone in a second." — Kelly Renee
[03:50] "I have my own foundation. I'm not waiting for someone else to help me build my foundation." — Kelly Renee
[06:01] "Let's stop letting little girls think that they have to just grow up and meet a man, and then that's their life. That doesn't have to be your life, and that should not be your life." — Kelly Renee
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I've been holding onto stories, truths, and lessons that deserve to be shared - not just for me, but for anyone who needs to hear them. Sometimes the hardest stories to tell are the ones that hold the most power. They're raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real. That's what Fiercely Unfiltered is all about— creating a space where vulnerability meets strength, where silence is replaced with courage, and where every story is told with purpose. This isn't just a podcast. It's a conversation. It's healing. It's growth.
