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Sabbatical Stories

Rebecca Thomas
Sabbaticals
Career Breaks
Career Break
Self-Discovery
Travel
Work-Life Balance
Sabbatical
Personal Development
Personal Growth
Australia
Mental Health
Spiritual Awakening
Covid-19
Burnout
Pet Sitting
Inner Critic
Marriage
Employer Perceptions
Africa
Imposter Syndrome

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 ... more

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In today's episode, Nicky Palmer shares her transformative sabbatical journey, detailing her experiences of moving from the UK to the US, the challenges she faced in finding a new direction in her career, and the personal growth she achieved through ... more

In this conversation, Taylor shares her transformative journey of taking a sabbatical to join the Peace Corps, detailing the inspiration behind her decision, the planning process, and the cultural experiences she encountered in Kyrgyzstan. She reflec... more

In this special wrap-up episode, Bex and Aunty B reflect on the most powerful moments from Season 2. Together, they explore expert insights, inspiring personal stories, and the unexpected lessons learned from people who took time out of traditional w... more

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle as he shares his transformative journey of taking a career break to travel the world.

Kyle opens up about the motivations behind his decision, the challenges he faced during the transition, and the profound in... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Ryan
Experienced leader in customer contact centers and founder of The Frontline Leader
The Frontline Leader
Episode: Pressing Pause with an Adult Gap Year: How Kyle Ryan Used a Career Break to Reset
Santosh Mahale
Engineer turned artist who took a sabbatical to pursue his passion for art
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Episode: From Career Break to Creative Passion: How Santosh Mahale Rediscovered Art During His Sabbatical
Kat Sforcina
Former C-suite executive turned initiated shaman, founder of Wild Tribes and Transforming Tribes, focused on reconnecting with nature and leadership transformation.
Wild Tribes, Transforming Tribes
Episode: From C-Suite to Shaman: How Sabbaticals and Nature-Inspired Rites of Passage Transformed Kat Sforcina’s Leadership
Juliana Marchian
Certified transformational solo travel coach and author
Authentic Travels
Episode: How Solo Travel on a Career Break Transformed Iuliana Marchian into a Travel Coaching Success
Sahara Rose De Vore
Founder and CEO of The Travel Coach Network, global speaker, and author
The Travel Coach Network
Episode: Taking a Career Break Before Your Career Starts: Sahara Rose De Vore on Creating Your Own Path
Martina McDermott
An Irish citizen with expatriate experience in Australia and currently runs her own business, Peridot.
Peridot
Episode: Using a Career Break or Sabbatical to Discover Your 'Why': Martina McDermott’s Story
Patrick Mazzocco
Doctoral candidate and programs coordinator at University of Otago currently conducting PhD research on career breaks
University of Otago
Episode: The Truth About Career Breaks: Research Insights from PhD Scholar Patrick Mazzocco
Susie Chou
Former IT consultant turned travel agent who took a year off to travel to all seven continents.
Carpe Diem Traveler
Episode: How a Career Break Helped Susie Chau Transition from Management Consulting to Travel Agent
Lyndall Farley
Sabbatical coach originally from Australia, now based in the Netherlands, who has taken 11 breaks to redefine her career and life.
Episode: Lessons from 11 Career Breaks and Sabbaticals: Insights with Lyndall Farley

Hosts

Rebecca Thomas
Host focused on exploring the motivations behind taking breaks and sabbaticals, aiming to inspire listeners with personal stories and insights surrounding personal growth and career change.
Bex Thomas
Co-host focusing on engaging discussions with guests and sharing insights about transformative life choices and personal development.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Great insights

    Fascinating stories. Love the interviewing technique and Bex’s enthusiastic questioning of guests. The bonus episode with her being interviewed by Liz is my favourite, but all are interesting even from someone who has never taken a sabbatical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jrhyst
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Insightful and thought provoking

    Thought provoking content which provides deep food for thought on how to change things up for a greater purpose and more fulfilled life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShortStack45
    Australia10 months ago
  • Inspired

    Loving Sabbatical Stories and how it speaks to empowering us to choose the life we want. Not the life that we think we should be living and to be brave! ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnaV74
    Australiaa year ago
  • Inspiring!!

    Loving the insightful and inspiring stories that are being shared!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmyMarmo
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the inspiring stories and insightful discussions that highlight personal growth. They find the host's interviewing style engaging and are motivated by the guests' diverse experiences. Many feel that the podcast empowers them to consider their own journey of self-discovery. The topics discussed encourage reflection on work-life balance and the impact of sabbaticals on personal well-being.

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The Truth About Career Breaks: Research Insights from PhD Scholar Patrick Mazzocco
Q: What were the findings around whether taking a career break jeopardizes someone's career?
None of the interview participants experienced issues with employability after their career breaks; they didn't face barriers in getting jobs they wanted upon returning.
The Truth About Career Breaks: Research Insights from PhD Scholar Patrick Mazzocco
Q: What were your expectations and goals for the break beforehand?
Participants expected a profound transformation, often hoping to find their purpose during their career break, reflecting a pressure to 'produce' something valuable during this time.
The Truth About Career Breaks: Research Insights from PhD Scholar Patrick Mazzocco
Q: Can you give us a little bit more insight into what that pushback was, where it came from, and how you overcame that?
The pushback came primarily from family and friends concerned about my unconventional path, as I had always followed a cookie cutter career plan. Over time, they became supportive as they saw my growth and happiness from taking breaks.
Using a Career Break or Sabbatical to Discover Your 'Why': Martina McDermott’s Story
Q: What were the main lessons you learned from your first Sabbatical that you applied to your recent career break?
The importance of intentional reflection and not merely escaping work-related boredom.
Using a Career Break or Sabbatical to Discover Your 'Why': Martina McDermott’s Story
Q: What prompted the decision for you to take a nine-month Sabbatical?
A desire for travel and a recognition of boredom at work prompted the Sabbatical, especially after turning 40.

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1. Kyle Ryan
2. Santosh Mahale
3. Kat Sforcina
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5. Sahara Rose De Vore
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7. Patrick Mazzocco
8. Susie Chou

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