Sabbatical Stories

著者： Rebecca Thomas
無料で聴く

  • サマリー

  • Unlock the power of taking a break with Sabbatical Stories, a podcast hosted by Rebecca Thomas from Feel Good Getaways. Through insightful and engaging discussions, Rebecca explores the motivations behind career breaks and sabbaticals, debunks myths, and highlights their invaluable benefits. With a mission to inspire courage and normalise taking time off for personal growth, Sabbatical Stories is a beacon for those seeking inspiration, encouragement, and guidance on their journey to self-discovery. Tune in to learn how taking a break can transform your life and career.
    Rebecca Thomas
    続きを読む 一部表示

あらすじ・解説

Unlock the power of taking a break with Sabbatical Stories, a podcast hosted by Rebecca Thomas from Feel Good Getaways. Through insightful and engaging discussions, Rebecca explores the motivations behind career breaks and sabbaticals, debunks myths, and highlights their invaluable benefits. With a mission to inspire courage and normalise taking time off for personal growth, Sabbatical Stories is a beacon for those seeking inspiration, encouragement, and guidance on their journey to self-discovery. Tune in to learn how taking a break can transform your life and career.
Rebecca Thomas
続きを読む 一部表示
エピソード
  • Burnout Recovery: How a Career Break Helped Amanda Quintero Prioritise Mental Health

    Burnout Recovery: How a Career Break Helped Amanda Quintero Prioritise Mental Health
    2025/01/29
    To kick off a brand-new season of Sabbatical Stories, we’re joined by Amanda, whose powerful and deeply relatable journey began with a layoff from a tech company. In this episode, Amanda shares the toll burnout had taken on her life and how an unexpected pause became the catalyst for reevaluating her priorities, reconnecting with herself, and focusing on her mental health. Her story is a poignant reminder of the importance of slowing down and listening to what your mind and body truly need. Together, we explore: The impact of burnout and the importance of prioritizing mental health. Why putting your health before work is crucial, especially after a breakdown. Recognizing the signs of chronic stress and how it can manifest physically and mentally. Challenging cultural stigmas around rest and deconstructing capitalist beliefs about productivity. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Sabbatical Stories 02:02 Amanda's Journey: From Burnout to Break 06:04 Recognizing the Signs of Burnout 10:13 The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health 17:53 Deconstructing Capitalism and Work Identity 29:09 Cultural Influences on Gender Roles 30:25 The Importance of a Detox 34:20 Financial Adaptation During Sabbatical 37:24 Exploring EMDR Therapy 40:27 Redefining 'Doing Nothing' 44:33 Navigating Undefined Time on Sabbatical 51:16 Key Takeaways for Career Breaks Guest bio: Amanda is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, business development, and community engagement. With a strong background in the tech and corporate sectors, she’s passionate about fostering meaningful connections and driving impactful initiatives. Amanda is also the author of We Said Farewell, a deeply personal memoir chronicling her family’s experience of love, loss, and resilience. Through her writing and storytelling, she inspires readers to embrace the complexities of life and find strength in challenging moments. Beyond her professional and literary achievements, Amanda is a dedicated advocate for mental health and well-being, sharing her personal journey to help others prioritise balance, self-care, and intentional living. Discover more about Amanda and her work at lesmotsdeamanda.com or get in touch via Instagram @lesmotsdeamanda Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbaticalstoriespodcast or reach out on LinkedIn, I’m Bex Thomas. Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching: I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it. Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/ With special thanks to: Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine. Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/
    続きを読む 一部表示
    57 分
  • Top Tips for Sabbaticals and Career Breaks: Highlights from Season 1

    Top Tips for Sabbaticals and Career Breaks: Highlights from Season 1
    2025/01/12

    Our host Bex and producer Auntie B reflect on the key themes and insights from Season One of Sabbatical Stories. They discuss the common threads among guests including:

    • Triggers for taking a career break or sabbatical

    • The importance of financial planning

    • The impact of support systems

    • Myths surrounding career breaks and sabbaticals

    • The significance of intentionality

    • The ripple effect of a career break impacts relationships and work environments.

    Timestamps

    00:00 Reflecting on Season One Highlights

    02:50 The Seeds of Career Breaks

    06:06 The Common Thread of Fulfillment

    09:09 Financial Planning for Career Breaks

    11:55 The Importance of Intentionality

    15:03 Myths and Misconceptions of Career Breaks

    17:52 Support Systems and Their Impact

    21:01 The Ripple Effect of Taking a Break

    24:11 Top Tips for a Successful Career Break

    26:49 Looking Ahead to Season Two

    Guest bio: Bex is the host of Sabbatical Stories podcast and a career transition coach who guides individuals through pivotal life and career changes. Specialising in crossroads moments, she helps clients find clarity and direction, empowering them to invest in a future self they can be proud of. Through personalised coaching sessions and signature programs focused on career transitions and sabbaticals, Bex creates a supportive, nurturing space where clients explore their core values, strengths, and goals. She goes beyond coaching, helping you redefine success on your own terms and equipping you to implement that vision in your next chapter with confidence and purpose.

    Additional resources:

    Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/

    Other episodes you may enjoy:

    • How volunteering in Africa can change your perspective with Jackson Lindsay-Egan

    • Reinventing yourself with the freedom of a career break with Lucy Lee

    Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas

    With special thanks to:

    Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine.

    Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA

    Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/


    Keywords: career breaks, sabbaticals, personal growth, financial planning, intentional living, fulfillment, support systems, myths, misconceptions, top tips
    続きを読む 一部表示
    32 分
activate_buybox_copy_target_t1

Sabbatical Storiesに寄せられたリスナーの声

カスタマーレビュー：以下のタブを選択することで、他のサイトのレビューをご覧になれます。

Audible.co.jp

Amazon.co.jp
レビューはまだありません。