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Sabbatical Stories

Rebecca Thomas
Career Breaks
Sabbaticals
Travel
Personal Growth
Career Break
Self-Discovery
Work-Life Balance
Sabbatical
Covid-19
Burnout
Mental Health
Family
Personal Development
Travel Coaching
Australia
Identity
Fatherhood
Spiritual Awakening
Corporate Wellness
Financial Planning

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 this thoughtful episode of Sabbatical Stories, Bex sits down with Mark Hughes, leadership coach, facilitator and former CEO to explore the often-overlooked emotional landscape of going back to work after time away.

His reflections reveal the comp... more

In this episode of Sabbatical Stories, Bex sits down with Shantelle to explore how to stay grounded, energised and confident during a sabbatical or career break without turning it into another pressure-filled performance.

For many professionals, ste... more

In this episode of Sabbatical Stories, we speak with executive leadership trainer, TEDx speaker and confidence coach Gaëlle Deschamps about taking a sabbatical at the exact moment the world shut down.

After a 27-year global corporate career spanning... more

In this episode of Sabbatical Stories, Bex speaks with Namrata, founder of Sing & Tea, about navigating personal transitions, cultural expectations and the power of a career break to redefine success on your own terms.

Namrata and her husband chose ... more

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Laura Blagys
Fractional marketing consultant and former corporate marketer
One Lady Marketing
Episode: Designing a Life Full of Flexibility and Connection after a Career Break with Laura Blagys
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
Vocalist
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

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Rebecca Thomas
Host of Sabbatical Stories, Feel Good Getaways
Bex Thomas
Host of Sabbatical Stories, Feel Good Getaways

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Inspirational & informative stories!

    I love Bex Thomas’s Sabbatical Stories podcast! During my year+ sabbatical, I related so much with the very real and human stories that her guests share. Their stories are both inspirational and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sean 😺
    United States21 days ago
  • 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
    Australia2 years ago
  • Inspiring!!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmyMarmo
    Australia2 years ago

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High-quality conversations with actionable takeaways.
Empowering messages about choosing a life you want.
Thought-provoking and inspiring storytelling.

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Designing a Life Full of Flexibility and Connection after a Career Break with Laura Blagys
Q: What advice would you give to those returning from a career break who feel uncertain about returning to corporate work?
Surround yourself with people who are doing what you want to do, and don't let fear stop you from pursuing your dreams.
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.

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

Sabbatical Stories centers on taking intentional breaks from work to pursue personal growth, entrepreneurship, travel, and family life. Across recent episodes, the conversations highlight a wide range of sabbatical paths—from fractional marketing and freelancing to global travel, motherhood, and startup rebuilding—emphasizing courage, self-discovery, and the practicalities of planning and funding time off. Listeners can expect relatable, experience-driven guidance, podcast-wide themes of community, transformation, and reimagining career trajectories, as well as stories that showcase how sabbaticals can catalyze new ventures, healthier work‑life balance, and deeper life meaning. A standout aspect is the consistent focus on designing flexible... more

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

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