Matthew Stafford continues to perform well this NFL season, posting 1,503 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and just two interceptions — solid numbers by any standard. But off the field, the veteran quarterback is facing a more personal concern involving his wife, Kelly Stafford.

Kelly recently announced that she’s taking a break from her podcast, The Morning After, to focus on her mental health and family life. The 36-year-old shared that the decision came suddenly, admitting, “My husband doesn’t even know about this…” She explained that balancing the podcast with raising their four daughters has become emotionally exhausting.

“I will be taking a break for about a month,” Kelly told listeners. “It has been taking more time than I wanted it to. I love this podcast, but I love my husband and daughters more. For now, I need to step back.”

Kelly said she launched the show to create a space where people could “embrace failure and lift each other up,” but lately she’s been “struggling with what direction to take it.” The break also follows recent shifts in the show — including the return of co-host Hank Winchester after misconduct allegations — and the growing pressure of managing everything during football season. Though she didn’t blame any one event, Kelly made clear that she needs time to “step back and figure out what the plan is.”

Fans reacted with overwhelming support, applauding her openness and her decision to put her mental well-being first. Kelly stressed that this isn’t the end of The Morning After: “I’m not saying this is over. I just really need a second.”

For now, the month-long pause serves as a chance for her to reset, focus on her mental health, and protect her family’s balance while Matthew and the Rams push forward with their season. Listeners flooded social media with messages of encouragement, commending her honesty and reminding others that prioritizing mental health is both strong and necessary.