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Sabbatical Stories

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

In this conversation, Laura shares her honest and inspiring journey from corporate marketing to building a thriving fractional business that gives her the freedom to live and work from anywhere.

After 15+ years in full-time marketing roles, Laura hi... more

In this conversation, Izy shares her transformative sabbatical experience traveling through Latin America. She discusses her motivations for taking a break from work, the challenges she faced, and the personal growth she achieved during her journey. ... more

In this episode, Sean Macmannis shares his transformative sabbatical journey, detailing the decision to take a break from his tech career to embrace fatherhood and explore new living environments. He discusses the challenges of traveling with a toddl... more

In this conversation, Nele shares her transformative journey through sabbaticals, emphasizing the importance of spontaneity, freedom, and sacred time. She discusses how these experiences have shaped her identity and the work she does with her company... more

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Isabel Remedios
Adventurous Australian with a passion for travel and cultural experiences.
Episode: From Career Break to Global Career Transition with Izy Remedios
Sean Macmannis
A product marketing leader with over 15 years of experience, scaling complex products and guiding high-performing teams.
Episode: Career Breaks & Fatherhood: How Stepping Back Fuels Growth with Sean Macmannis
Auntie Beat the Flaxen
Producer
Episode: Career Breaks & Fatherhood: How Stepping Back Fuels Growth with Sean Macmannis
Jo Cooke
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Episode: Career Breaks & Fatherhood: How Stepping Back Fuels Growth with Sean Macmannis
Nele Vandersmissen
Founder of Wanda, passionate about transformation and creating transformational spaces
Wanda
Episode: The Power of Sabbaticals: Ritual & Renewal with Nele Vandersmissen
Mandy Millan
Mentor for entrepreneurs specializing in building sustainable brands.
Founder of the Reach Business Community
Episode: From Career Break to Business Growth: Mandy Millan’s Brand-Building Lessons
Lauren Yates
Sales professional with over 15 years of experience, trainer, leader, and relationship builder.
Episode: Motherhood and Identity: Career Break Lessons with Lauren Yates
Jay Epps
Former senior manager of Work Health and Safety, avid traveler, and sabbatical enthusiast
Episode: Career Break Growth: Finding Gratitude & Clarity with Jay Epps
Nikki Palmer
Nikki took a Sabbatical last year and spent most of it in the US, exploring and applying for jobs.
Episode: How to use a sabbatical to prototype your future life with Nicky Palmer

Host

Rebecca Thomas
Host of Sabbatical Stories, Rebecca Thomas engages listeners with thoughtful discussions about career breaks and sabbaticals, encouraging self-discovery and personal growth.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 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 Kingdoma year 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
    Australiaa year 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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The engaging interviewing style of the host has been praised, making the content relatable and enjoyable to listen to.
Many have expressed feeling empowered to consider taking their own sabbaticals after hearing the transformative experiences of guests.
Listeners appreciate the inspirational stories shared by guests, often finding them to be insightful and thought-provoking.

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Career Breaks & Fatherhood: How Stepping Back Fuels Growth with Sean Macmannis
Q: What would be your top tip or tips to anybody undertaking a break with a child or children?
Really try to spend more time on what are your values and your priorities, and what you're trying to get out of this.
Financial Planning for a Sabbatical: Taylor’s Peace Corps & Family Career Break Story
Q: What are the sort of things that they ask of you?
A lot of initial conversations revolve around whether taking a sabbatical is possible and addressing concerns about the impact on their career and finances.
Financial Planning for a Sabbatical: Taylor’s Peace Corps & Family Career Break Story
Q: What was the motivation behind really wanting to take this time out?
Taylor felt that corporate America was a great place to have a job, but it wasn't where she wanted to be forever and wanted to travel before settling down.
From Career Break to Business Growth: Mandy Millan’s Brand-Building Lessons
Q: How did your sabbatical compare to your expectations?
It lived up to all my expectations, providing adventures and the space to tap into my creativity.
From Career Break to Business Growth: Mandy Millan’s Brand-Building Lessons
Q: What advice do you have for listeners who want to build something of their own?
Listen to what you love doing, identify your strengths, and recognize that now is a great time to pursue your passions and help others.

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What is Sabbatical Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The focus lies on the transformative power of sabbaticals and career breaks, with discussions centering on the personal journeys of guests who have taken time off work to pursue their passions, travel, or seek personal growth. Topics often include mental health, self-discovery, leadership transformation, and the practical aspects of planning a career break. Unique guests ranging from artists and coaches to CEOs share their insights and experiences, providing listeners with diverse perspectives on the benefits of stepping away from traditional career paths. This inspirational content aims to empower listeners to embrace change and reassess their life choices, encouraging them to pursue what truly resonates with them rather than societal expe... more

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1. Isabel Remedios
2. Sean Macmannis
3. Auntie Beat the Flaxen
4. Jo Cooke
5. Nele Vandersmissen
6. Mandy Millan
7. Lauren Yates
8. Jay Epps

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