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Lessons from a Quitter

Goli Kalkhoran
Personal Development
Resilience
Personal Narrative
Entrepreneurship
Goal Setting
Career Change
Identity Transformation
Trauma Responses
Quitter Club
Wasting Time
Self-Compassion
Personal Growth
Growth Mindset
Investing In Education
Self-Improvement
Fear Of Failure
Work-Life Balance
Career Transition
Coaching
Procrastination

It is never too late to start over. No matter how much time or money you've spent chasing degrees and jobs to get to your current position, if ultimately you're unhappy, then it is time to quit. Each week, Goli Kalkhoran, a fellow quitter, will interview inspiring guests who have quit lucrative careers to forge their own path and create a life they love. Get insight, inspiration, tools, and resour... more

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In this week's episode, we explore one of the most important—and most overlooked—keys to redesigning a life you love: honoring your own capacity. As I prepare for my upcoming sabbatical, I reflect on why so many high-achievers feel broken when they c... more

In this week's episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we sit down with special guest Dinesh Melwani to explore how small, intentional shifts can completely change the trajectory of your life and career. We talk about delegating without guilt, reclaiming ... more

In this week's episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into an unpolished but powerful reflection on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how understanding it can help us navigate uncertainty and reduce unnecessary suffering. We explore the difference ... more

In this week's episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we wrap up our burnout series with a powerful mindset shift — embracing The Happy Life of Mediocrity. We explore how our constant drive to be the best and to "have it all" often leaves us exhausted, d... more

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Recent Guests

Dinesh Melwani
Patent attorney, children's book author, and coach
Law firm in Washington, DC
Episode: How to Build a Full Life Without Burning it All Down with Dinesh Melwani
Beatriz Albina
Nurse practitioner and master certified life coach
Episode: How to stop Emotional Outsourcing with Beatriz Albina
Ysabelle Allard
A corporate events planner turned entrepreneur, now running a travel agency for cancer patients and an advocate for personal reinvention.
Journey Well
Episode: How Ysabella Allard continues to reinvent herself (and why she's joining the mastermind)
Laverne McKinnon
Grief recovery specialist and former senior VP of drama development at CBS
Moonshot Mentor
Episode: Navigating Career Grief with Laverne McKinnon
Nicole Kalil
In-demand speaker and coach focusing on building confidence in women
Host of the podcast This is Women's Work
Episode: Defining Women's Work with Nicole Kalil
Victoria Albina
Master Certified Somatic Life Coach and UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner
Victoria Albina Wellness
Episode: Why learning to regulate your nervous system is just as important as thought work with Victoria Albina
Jannese Torres
Award-winning Latina money expert and entrepreneur
Delish Delights, Yo Quiero Dinero podcast
Episode: From Engineer to Entrepreneur: How Jannese Torres used a side hustle to help her quit
Adriana Paris
Director of Attorney Development and Recruiting, author of Rising Lawyer, a practical guide for law students and junior associates.
Risman Law
Episode: How Adriana Paris launched her coaching business in one month while working full-time

Host

Goli Kalkhoran
Host of the show, Goli Kalkhoran, is known for her empathetic approach to helping individuals navigate career changes and personal growth. She leverages her own experiences as a 'quitter' to provide insights and encouragement to listeners seeking to transition to more fulfilling careers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 437 ratings
  • So insightful and helpful

    Wow. It’s like Goli is inside my head answering the questions I’m too shy to ask out loud. I love how she comes from a place of vulnerability and strength.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laverne McKinnon
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    This podcast is a trifecta - great host, great guests, and great topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niikki Burla
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing support for working women

    Goli is excellent at getting to the point and teaching women how to work through work challenges. The model and her goal of having women self coach their way through issues is life changing. Highly recommend this podcast for anyone looking to make a career change or become more comfortable in their work life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tt and Maggs
    United States2 years ago
  • It’s okay to quit!

    Such a wonderful podcast! I love that Goli de-stigmatizes quitting. We’re all raised never to quit but sometimes we should! Often it take more courage to leave than stay. Thank you Goli for helping us figure it out with resources, tools and the things we need to hear. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy Rasdal
    United States2 years ago
  • My Favorite Podcast

    I am a podcast lover and have been searching for good ones all the time. But now I am obsessed with Lessons from a Quitter. I feel that Goli is talking to me, like my therapist 😂 and I am binge-watching all episodes since the first season! I love the conversational tone and also the insights that she brings and all the little “slaps on my face” (in a good way)!

    I can’t move forward to the next podcast on my list now, always think I’m going to listen to one more of Lessons from a Quitter!😄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Geise Mara
    United States3 years ago

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The show resonates deeply with working women, providing them with tools and inspiration to create meaningful shifts in their lives.
The podcast offers insightful perspectives on quitting careers that don't serve one's happiness, advocating for personal fulfillment.
Listeners appreciate Goli's relatable storytelling and authentic approach to tackling career and life struggles.
Many find the guidance provided empowering, especially in navigating burnout or making significant life changes.

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How to stop Emotional Outsourcing with Beatriz Albina
Q: What is emotional outsourcing?
Emotional outsourcing refers to the habit of seeking safety, belonging, and worth externally rather than from within ourselves.
Navigating Career Grief with Laverne McKinnon
Q: How do I prepare myself so that I'm not shocked by all of these feelings that come up afterwards?
Understand that you are going to go through a grieving process; give yourself grace and be prepared for grief spikes even after feeling okay.
Navigating Career Grief with Laverne McKinnon
Q: How do you start unraveling? What are these hidden things that I've also lost by losing this job so that I can actually heal them and deal with them?
Start by acknowledging the visible losses and unpacking what each loss represented to you, focusing especially on hidden losses such as identity or belonging.
Why learning to regulate your nervous system is just as important as thought work with Victoria Albina
Q: Can you give us a little bit of an intro, one on one, into like all of the nervous system work that you do?
The nervous system is the body's command center that coordinates everything we think, feel and do through a very complex network that includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
How Adriana Paris launched her coaching business in one month while working full-time
Q: What is the book you wrote and why did you write it?
Adriana explains her book, 'Rising Lawyer,' is a guide for law students and junior associates to help them navigate what law school doesn't teach.

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Focused on the theme of personal and professional reinvention, the content explores the narrative of quitting and transitioning to new endeavors. Listeners are guided through actionable insights related to overcoming burnout, redefining productivity, and embracing personal growth, often through the lens of relatable real-life experiences. Episodes present a combination of interviews with individuals who have successfully transitioned from unfulfilling careers to those that bring joy and satisfaction, along with the host's candid discussions about her own journey. Overall, the show seeks to empower its audience to recognize when it's time to leave behind unsatisfactory situations and pursue fulfilling paths.

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Recent guests on Lessons from a Quitter include:

1. Dinesh Melwani
2. Beatriz Albina
3. Ysabelle Allard
4. Laverne McKinnon
5. Nicole Kalil
6. Victoria Albina
7. Jannese Torres
8. Adriana Paris

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