Podcasts about sabbaticals

Grab your tissues and your matcha - we're doing a full 2025 emotional autopsy.Today I'm taking you through my personal year in review: space-cowgirl birthday parties, devastating loss, AI-induced mental glitches, and finally learning how to stop abandoning myself in relationships. This was one of the most plot twist-filled years I've ever had - like WTF happened?!Themes from the episode:The Cape Town summer that was pure lightning in a bottle - and why watching my entire friend group simultaneously couple up while I navigated complex relational issues sent me into an existential spiral about missing invisible boats.Setting the container and having THE scary conversation - how I stopped swallowing feelings to avoid looking "too sensitive," ugly-cried through total honesty, and learned that vulnerability won't actually kill you (even when your nervous system disagrees).When my friends passed in a rafting accident and grief rewired everything - and how loss demolishes your understanding of what actually matters.The AI creativity binge that nearly broke my brain - what happens when you're alone with no friends, no language skills, and only ChatGPT validating your 47th brand iteration until everything you're obsessed with feels boring and nothing matters anymore (scary AF)Maturity as staying put instead of booking another escape flight - why I'm extending in Lima, joining local studios, and forcing myself to deal with shit instead of using travel as emotional avoidance (growth! so sexy!).My 2025 was an invitation to stop performing identities that don't fit me anymore, start saying what I mean, befriending my demons, and contemplating my 200 year plan. Let's spiral together :)Connect with Chelsea:

Bible News Prophecy with Dr Bob Thiel Countdown to the Great Tribulation Is 2026 the year the Great Tribulation finally begins? Is this the start of a Sabbatical cycle some have postulated counts down to the return of Jesus? Is a Sabbatical cycle or Jubilee year even mentioned by Jesus as a leading indicator of the Great Tribulation? Jesus, Himself, pointed to events, including some written by the prophet Daniel. If God has placed some of the understanding of the signs of the beginning of the Great Tribulation in the words of Daniel the prophet till the time of the end, what are those signs? If 2026 is not the year the Great Tribulation begins, could any of the signs mentioned in the book of Daniel begin to take place in 2026? Could this year be the beginning of the end? Do you want to know? In Matthew 24:3 Jesus' disciples wanted to know. Of course, we know Jesus said no one knows the day or the hour, but Jesus also told us in Matthew 24:33 that we will know when it is at the very doors! What about the timing of Armageddon? Surely you, just like the disciples, want to know. Watch this video as Dr. Thiel shines the light of Biblical prophecy on the future of the possibilities that await us in the new calendar year. Listen as Dr. Thiel explains the scriptures that prophesy a seven year (one week) 'peace deal' in Daniel, the breaking of that deal, the rise of the king of the north and the king of the south, the Great Tribulation and the return of our Lord and Savior. The time for the countdown to begin is close at hand. Read the full article to this video titled “Can the Great Tribulation Countdown Come in 2026? Countdown to Armageddon in 2026?” at URL https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/can-the-great-tribulation-countdown-come-in-2026/

This summer we're curating your 456 playlist listening to bring you some of our favourite interviews from MID and No Filter. Rachel Griffiths says she just got through her "peak mid-hell years" and she's here to tell us how. The actor, producer, and director has had many eras - from the "fast start" of Muriel's Wedding to being a Hollywood awards darling, a big-deal US TV star, the director of the Australian classic movie Ride Like A Girl, the co-creator of Total Control and now, the star of the TV show Madam. Through all that, she was also wrestling with the relatable MID dramas - parenting teens and young adults, a diagnosis that made sense of so much, caring for ageing relatives and trying to keep a long-term marriage going. No wonder, as she tells host Holly Wainwright, she and her husband needed a sabbatical. This conversation also veers off into ageing, the Hollywood stars Rachel used to envy but no longer does, how to stay optimistic in a tumultuous world and the relief of finding out she's "ADHD AF". You can follow Rachel Griffiths here. You can watch Madam here: Watch Madam Season 1, Catch Up TV Find more MID here. THE END BITS: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Follow us on Instagram @MidbyMamamia or sign up to the MID newsletter, dropping weekly here. Mamamia's new podcast BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here. CREDITS: Host: Holly Wainwright Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wir freuen uns tierisch auf Weihnachten, denn unser Sabbatical ist vorüber. Ein Jahr lang haben wir in diesem Podcast pausiert, denn 2025 brauchte uns an vielen anderen Stellen. Warum? Darüber sprechen wir in dieser Folge. Trotzdem wollen auch wir unsere Tradition aufrechterhalten und euch auch in diesem Jahr ein bisschen Weihnachtsliteratur senden. 2025 wird es tierisch: „Fridolin, das Weihnachtskätzchen“ und „Die Weihnachtsmaus“. Viel Spaß!

In this episode of 'For the 23%', host Dielle and guest Tomasha Suber discusses the importance of presence in sales, the trends in leadership and business decisions, the concept of sabbaticals and rest, and the implications of rebranding in entrepreneurship. The conversation emphasizes the need for authenticity, understanding one's identity, and making informed decisions in business. Looking ahead to 2026, they predict changes in business structures, a focus on client results, and the rise of referral programs and sales calls as essential components of successful business strategies. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Mastermind Program 02:21 The Importance of Presence in Sales 09:04 Trends in Leadership and Business Decisions 17:28 The Concept of Sabbaticals and Rest 23:29 Rebranding: A Solution or a Distraction? 29:37 Understanding Buyer Needs in 2025 33:00 The Shift Towards Simplicity in Offers 34:39 Articulating Value and Offer Structure 40:53 The Resurgence of One-on-One Coaching 45:41 Prioritizing Connection Over Community 48:19 Reassessing Work-Life Balance 51:31 Looking Ahead to 2026: Business Structures and Client Results Connect With: Tomasha Suber Website: tomashasuber.com Instagram: @tomashasuber LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomashasuber Connect with Dielle at For The 23%: Website: forthe23percent.com Instagram: @forthe23percent Membership: forthe23percent.com/membership

Send us a textWhat if your media diet shaped your mood, ethics, and generosity more than you think? We close the year by reexamining entertainment—what we watch, why we watch it, and how it quietly rewires our days. With a 16-day sabbatical as a backdrop, we unpack the pull of short-form video, the lure of shock-based virality, and the hidden costs of counterfeit products that undercut creators and confuse buyers.Together, we explore media literacy in 2025: noticing how algorithms nudge, spotting AI-generated tricks, and pruning feeds. Hence, they reflect the life we want—not the outrage someone else profits from.Then a real-world twist beats any reel. In a packed Costco line, a stranger waved us ahead and paid for our entire order. She showed us kindness.. That simple act shifted our perspective more than hours of scrolling—proof that the most meaningful “content” is often experienced offline, where gratitude expands and paying it forward becomes the obvious next step.If you're ready to curate a kinder, smarter feed—and trade empty noise for stories that teach, delight, and elevate—this conversation will help you set a fresh tone for the new year. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a reset, and tell us: what will you cut from your feed and what will you add to elevate your days?Look up, and let's elevate!Support the showhttps://www.thegenko.com

Wil Meer Zichtbaarheid als Ondernemer: https://www.bensmentors.be/founder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tim Dhondt is oprichter van Goodshift, een carrièreplatform dat ambitieuze professionals helpt de stap te zetten naar impactbedrijven. We praten over hoe je een sterke go-to-market bouwt en hoe je een duurzame carrière uittekent waar je geen vakantie van nodig hebt.In dit gesprek:- Waarom en hoe stap je uit de gouden kooi?- Hoe bouw je een carrière die niet voelt als werk?- Hoe creëer je een sterke go-to-market strategie voor je startup?- Waarom bestaat work-life balans niet? en waar moet je wel voor gaan?- Hoe kunnen impactbedrijven ambitieuze professionals aantrekken en bijhouden?En nog zoveel meer.-----------

2025 has been an incredible year full of learning, conversations, and memories on the show - thank you for making it possible!Today, we recap the most memorable moments from beyond MD in 2025.Wishing you and yours an enjoyable and restful holiday season.Table of Contents:- Living a rich and successful life with MarK McGrath & Aravind Sithamparapillai (0:45)- Sabbatical, presence, good financial decisions with Dr. Kieran Nair (16:33)- Long-term investing returns with Dr. Paul Healey (27:25)- Understanding your definition of enough (33:17)- Getting the most our of work - enjoying productivity and finding joy (36:25)- Finding more control in medicine with Dr. Mamta Gautam (44:00)Links:website: https://www.beyondmd.ca/email: yatin@beyondmd.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatin-chadha/Radiology Courses for Clinicians:https://beyondradiology.thinkific.com/courses/ct-head-interpretation-coursehttps://beyondradiology.thinkific.com/courses/master-ct-head-interpretation-courseAmerican express referral link (for all Amex cards):https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/referral/business-platinum?ref=yATINC4uFw&XLINK=MYCP

We blikken terug op weer een bijzonder Villaviejaar! EN Eline kondigt aan dat ze in januari een jaar op sabbatical gaat. Ze vertelt waarom ze dit doen en wat het inhoudt.Heb je je al aangemeld voor Walk by faith? www.villavie.nl/challenge

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In this deeply personal episode, I share why I decided to take a sabbatical after seven years of building Lessons from a Quitter. I unpack what burnout actually looked like for me, the many possible reasons behind it, and why the "why" ultimately mattered less than listening to what I needed. We talk about uncertainty, privilege, identity, people-pleasing, and the fear of stopping when things aren't broken. This episode is an honest reflection on letting go of what's good, creating space to rest and rethink, and trusting yourself enough to pause—even without a clear next plan.

Our culture doesn't just move fast—it demands that we keep up. But what do our souls, our families, and our faith lose when we never slow down?Jonathan Youssef is joined again by author and nonprofit leader Kristen Welch for a deeply honest discussion about busyness, spiritual burnout, and the life-giving invitation to sit with Jesus. Kristen shares how years of faithful work and constant activity slowly led her toward spiritual depletion and how solitude and surrender became the pathway back to intimacy with God.Together, Jonathan and Kristen explore the dangers of equating productivity with faithfulness, the role of spiritual disciplines in a distracted world, and what it looks like to lead and live from a place of rest rather than striving.In This Episode, You'll Hear About:Why busyness is often celebrated, but spiritually dangerousThe difference between doing things for God and being with GodHow distraction can quietly create distance from the LordThe role of silence, solitude, and Sabbath in spiritual formationLearning to listen for God's voice in a noisy, over-stimulated worldCreating rhythms and habits that form us toward ChristRediscovering identity as a child of God, not a performerAbout Kristen WelchKristen Welch is an author, speaker, and the founder of the global non-profit, Mercy House Global. She is currently writing a forthcoming book titled The Little Big Life: Quieting the Noise to Find the Secret Place with Jesus, to be released in the fall of 2026.Subscribe & Share:If this episode challenged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others.Follow Candid Conversations on social media:Instagram: @candidpodTikTok: @officiallycandidpodYouTube: @CandidPod

Have you ever felt that deep longing to step away from your practice—not for a long weekend or a quick vacation, but for a real pause? A stretch of time where you can rest, reset, and reconnect with yourself outside of the constant giving that comes with this work? That's exactly what Maegan Megginson and I explore in today's episode. Why Sabbaticals Matter—Beyond “Time Off” Most of us only hear the word sabbatical in academic circles, but as Maegan reminds us, its root is “Sabbath”—rest. Somewhere along the way, rest became another productivity tool, something to “use well” rather than simply experience. As therapists and practice owners, we need something different. A true sabbatical isn't for catching up on house projects or writing endless to-do lists—it's about completely reimagining your relationship with time, worth, and spaciousness. Transforming Your Relationship with Time: The Power of Sabbaticals for Therapists (00:06:57) The 4 Types of Sabbaticals for Small Business Owners (00:12:12) Healing & Self-Discovery During Time Away (00:17:43) Productivity Culture and Its Roots (00:20:38) Business Challenges to Taking a Sabbatical (00:25:18) Adjusting Business Systems to Integrate a Transformative Experience (00:29:45) Modeling Self-Care for Others (00:35:24) Collective Sabbatical for Conscious Shifts (00:36:45) Sabbatical Journey and Integration (00:40:27) Sabbatical School & Financial Freedom Why This Feels So Hard—And So Important Why This Feels So Hard—And So Important I know the fears that come up, because I've had them too: “My practice will fall apart.” “Clients will leave.” “I can't afford a break.” “People will judge me.” But Maegan and I both believe this wholeheartedly: your business can handle you stepping away for four weeks—and you can handle it too. Preparing your practice for your absence actually builds strength and resilience into your systems. And in truth, four weeks is a tiny blip in your clients' lives. For many of them, it may even model something deeply healing. Sabbaticals as an Act of Rebellion Stepping back isn't indulgent—it's radical. It pushes against the cultural message that your worth depends on your output. It shows your clients, your colleagues, your kids, and the people who look up to you that it's possible to reclaim time, energy, and humanity in a world that constantly asks for more. Your rest creates ripple effects. When you care for yourself, you give others permission to imagine a different way too. This conversation reminded me just how essential meaningful time away is—not only for our health and longevity, but for the stability of our businesses and the well-being of the communities we support. If you're feeling stretched thin, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself, this might be the moment to gently ask: What do I truly need right now? And… What might become possible if I gave myself four full weeks to breathe? Ready to Improve your Business Money Skills? Are you a Solo Private Practice Owner? I made this course just for you: Money Skills for Therapists. My signature course has been carefully designed to take therapists from money confusion, shame, and uncertainty – to calm and confidence. In this course I give you everything you need to create financial peace of mind as a therapist in solo private practice. Want to learn more? Click here to register for my...

The most requested guest so far is... Barry's wife, Heather! Join Barry and Heather as they dive into their powerful journey from brokenness to healing. They discuss the challenges of rebuilding trust after divorce, overcoming depression with community, and what legacy for them looks like for empty nesters.Join FatherFuel for more: https://www.fatherseekers.org/fatherfuelFS Facebook FS Instagram FS YouTube Ask Barry a question: barry@fatherseekers.orgTIMELINE00:00 The Most Requested Guest01:06 Unpacking the Impact of Fatherlessness02:35 Personal Stories and Reflections04:28 Preventative Measures and Legacy Building06:44 Heather's Spiritual Journey07:44 Meeting and Early Interactions09:16 Developing a Relationship15:45 Heather's Struggles and Support System21:26 The Power of Worship and Community26:45 The Importance of a Faith Community27:32 Trust and Healing30:42 Finding Supportive Friends33:00 Developing a Relationship36:15 Sabbatical and Growing Closer39:29 Advice for New Relationships42:55 Unpacking Emotional Baggage44:38 fatherseekers.org--FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website

Episode ini buat lo para penggemar kopi sekaligus marketing & branding enthusiasts—kita bakal studi kasus langsung dari MATTHEW ARDIAN — CMO startup coffee chain lokal yang sekarang menggurita jadi 200+ outlets. Banyak yang gua diskusiin bareng Matthew Ardian: berproses lewat sabbatical, perjuangannya sebagai anak rantau, dan insight marketing brand yang dihandle-nya. This is 14+ years of marketing experience, guys. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, explores the vital role of ministry sabbaticals as times of personal and professional refreshment designed to enhance future ministry effectiveness. He offers practical guidance on making the most of the sabbatical experience to return renewed and ready for leadership.

Jonathan Wolf is the co-founder and CEO of ZOE, the science-based nutrition company using data to transform how people eat. In this candid conversation, he joins me to explore what it takes to build a mission-driven company, how to lead with more clarity and transparency, and why the way we eat is more broken and more fixable than most people think.ZOE's origin story is as unconventional as it is inspiring. After scaling Critéo into a billion-dollar business, Jonathan stepped away with no plan and plenty of questions. That wandering period led him to microbiome researcher Tim Spector, and from there, to the bold idea of using AI and big data to personalize nutrition at scale. Eight years and 250,000 microbiome samples later, ZOE is running the world's largest nutrition science study and has launched a free app to help people assess their food in real time.Where to find Jonathan:ZOEXLinkedInTimestamps:(00:01:30) Jonathan's Path from Tech Operator to Founder(04:24) Why Success at a $2B IPO Still Felt Empty(05:39) Sabbatical, Loss of Structure, and Founder Identity Crisis(06:58) The Serendipitous Meeting That Sparked ZOE(09:27) Letting Go of Outcome Obsession and Learning to Value the Process(11:48) Chasing Achievement vs. Living in Alignment with Values(14:19) Becoming a Founder Later in Life—and Why That Helped(17:05) Why Being Naïve About an Industry Can Be a Competitive Advantage(19:45) Raising €7 Million in Just a Few Weeks(20:53) Convincing World-Class Scientists to Bet on an Unproven Idea(24:20) Building a Flywheel: Science, Data, and Community(29:51) Using Technology and AI for Human Good(38:47) From Pure Science to a Scalable Business Model(43:05) Creating the ZOE Membership Flywheel(48:07) Community Science as a Core Business Strategy(50:44) Transparency, Trust, and Leading Through Hard Decisions(54:28) Mission-Driven Culture and Retaining Great Talent(57:56) Growing from Founder to Leader as the Company ScalesConnect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon

227 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that airs monthly throughout 2025. In this 11th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from November, which was a month of tackling things she's been avoiding. She breaks down the major reasons for avoidance and her strategies for taking baby steps towards the very things we ignore. Join Nadine in her next round of Publish the Personal and at her next retreat:Publish the Personal (Virtual): Fridays Jan 23-Feb 27Revision Retreat: Craft Your Best Draft (In-person): Aug 2026, Madeline Island School of the Arts, WICovered in this episode:The major things Nadine's been avoidingThe 4 reasons we avoidHow to take small steps towards the things we avoidHow to access difficult material on the pageAccess the full episode and the other Sabbatical Yr episodes when you become a paid subscriber on Substack.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats for women writers. She interviews today's top female authors on her podcast, Heart of the Story. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart, is an essay collection and guided journal. She has been featured in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, Natural Awakenings,Chicago Magazine, and more. She writes a regular column about mid-life reclamation on Substack.

Hannah Kesler, with special guest Kari Yasi, details the exact steps you can take to create time for yourself without disrupting your financial progress.   Find out how the Infinite Banking Concept equips you to fund a sabbatical or career break with purpose.   Watch the 90-minute presentation here: https://bit.ly/tmm-podcast-ppt.   Send us an email at podcast@themoneymultiplier.com.   Explore our resources at https://linktr.ee/themoneymultiplier.  

Today, we learn about God's requirement for the land to get a Sabbatical year. We'll also look at the rules and implications of the Jubilee Year. Leviticus 25:1-7; Ex 23:10-11; Lev 25:8-55 #everydaychristians

In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, Gary sits down with Alessia Scauzillo, former corporate finance professional turned wellness creator, founder, and the woman behind a powerful online community of over 110,000. After earning her CPA, climbing the ranks at PwC and RBC, and becoming a VP by 28, Alessia walked away from the career that looked perfect on paper to build a life that actually felt right. Today, Alessia is a leading voice in wellness, self love, and personal reinvention. She shares how burnout pushed her toward fitness, how teaching 7am and 8pm classes opened the door to content creation, and how a single reel where she revealed her divorce and the now viral line “He's a good guy, but he's not the one for me” transformed her entire trajectory overnight. Alessia opens up about navigating grief, evolving past a 12 year relationship, rebuilding her confidence, and finding the courage to leave both a marriage and a dream job that no longer aligned with who she was becoming. She also breaks down the creator strategy behind her growth, the importance of genuine connection, and why choosing joy is often the smartest business move. This conversation dives deep into reinvention, career pivots, relationship bravery, audience connection, and what it really takes to build a meaningful brand today, all while staying grounded, intentional, and true to yourself. Apply for Creator Method: https://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi?si=1a8b57227c8b41d7 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Alessia's Journey 02:00 From CPA to Corporate Banking 06:30 Burnout, Stress and Rock Bottom 10:00 Teaching Fitness at 7AM Before Finance 12:00 Starting Instagram and Building a Wellness Community 14:00 The Divorce Reel That Hit 1M Views 18:00 “He's a Good Guy… But Not the One for Me” 21:00 Leaving a 12-Year Relationship 24:00 Walking Away from a VP Job at 28 27:00 Taking a Sabbatical and Making the Financial Leap 30:00 Hiring Her First Full-Time Employee 34:00 Navigating Dips in Content Performance 38:00 Why Happiness Drives Creative Success 42:00 The Mystery of Her Fiancé (and Why She Keeps Him Offline) 46:00 Designing Her Joe Fresh Collection 50:00 What's Next for Alessia's Brand Follow Alessia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessiasculpt?igsh=MTg3MDJicjB6Ync5dw== Follow Gary on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garylipovetsky

Dear Snoozecast listener—hi, it's Vee. I wanted to speak directly to you, because many of you have reached out over the past few weeks—some checking in, some offering kind words, and some understandably worried that something was wrong. First, I want to say: we're okay. And second: we're so sorry that we haven't communicated anything sooner. When N and I slipped into this pause a little over a month ago, it wasn't planned. Life simply caught up with us, and we thought we'd be able to jump right back in. Instead, we realized that—for the first time in nearly seven years of Snoozecast—we needed a real break to reset ourselves and catch up behind the scenes. Now that we've stepped back, it's clear that the best thing for the show, and for us, is to continue this pause through the end of December. We'll be using this time to get organized so that when we return in January, we'll be in a healthier rhythm to keep Snoozecast going strong. A Note for Our Premium Listeners We also want to briefly address our Snoozecast+ and Snoozecast+ Deluxe subscribers. First, thank you—for your support, your patience, and your understanding during this unexpected pause. Premium has never been about profit; it simply helps us cover the costs of providing an ad-free version of the show. During this break, we realized that having two different premium tiers has made production more complicated than it needs to be. So beginning in January, we'll be moving to one unified premium option: Snoozecast+. Here's the short version: All current Plus and Deluxe subscribers will automatically transition into the new Snoozecast+. Prices are not increasing—and Deluxe pricing will be coming down to match Snoozecast+. No action is required on your part for this transition. Previous Deluxe-only episodes will still be available, although we won't be producing new monthly Deluxe episodes moving forward. And for any questions about billing—especially for annual Deluxe subscribers—we'll send a detailed email once we finalize the technical steps with our premium subscription vendor, Supporting Cast. That email should arrive by early January. And finally: if you choose to cancel your Snoozecast+ subscription—we completely understand. We'll always be here for you on our freely available public feed. We started Snoozecast in 2019 with a single microphone in our closet and no idea whether anyone would listen. Seven years and a thousand episodes later, we're still here because of you—your messages, your stories, your kindness, and the trust you place in us every night. This pause is our chance to make sure the show can continue into the future without burning out behind the scenes. And we're genuinely excited to return refreshed, steady, and ready to bring you more stories in the new year. Thank you—truly—for your patience, your support, and your understanding. We'll talk again in January. Until then, we wish you rest, comfort, and warmth through the end of the year. —Vee and all of us at Snoozecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into a common listener question: Can I afford a career break or sabbatical? Career breaks for family, travel, burnout, or realignment are becoming increasingly common, and we wholeheartedly support the idea. However, the financial and mental preparation required for taking time off extends far beyond just checking your savings account balance. We provide essential, step-by-step guidance on all the considerations to thoughtfully answer this question, including your emergency fund, medical insurance, rehireability, planning for the worst-case scenario, navigating debt, and more. Learn how to create a financial plan that ensures you enter your break from a position of financial strength and confidence.  Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/139-can-i-afford-to-take-time-off-financial-considerations-for-a-sabbatical-or-career-break/

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We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text!Episode 171:Sabbatical Stories Series Finale: A Heart-Opening Conversation With April's Kids on Homeschooling, Growth & Real-Life Learning. Part 3: The LambIn this special 3-part finale of the Sabbatical Stories Series, April invites her three children to sit down for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation about their homeschooling journey during the family's sabbatical year. These episodes are raw, unedited, genuine, and offer a rare behind-the-scenes look into what kids really think about alternative education, family adventure, and personal growth.Together, they explore:What they loved most about being homeschooledWhat they didn't enjoy (and why)What they learned about themselves, the world, and how they prefer to learnThe surprising moments that shaped their family bondHow a sabbatical changed their perspective on school, freedom, routines, and creativityThis series isn't just about homeschooling — it's about intentional living, conscious parenting, resilience, and raising self-aware kids. Whether you're a homeschooling parent, a curious entrepreneur, or someone exploring unconventional paths, these episodes offer inspiration, connection, and honesty.Support the showGet DEEPER with April & The Paradigm U Team. Connect with Us HERE.Love the Episode? Please Leave us a Review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skis-saloon-virtual-bar-podcast/id1535050128-----------------------------------Get Exclusive Access to Premium Content through our "Good Karma Club"Click Here to Join the Club *Access to Bonus Content begins January 2026

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text!Episode 170:Sabbatical Stories Series Finale: A Heart-Opening Conversation With April's Kids on Homeschooling, Growth & Real-Life Learning-Part 2-TIGERIn this special 3-part finale of the Sabbatical Stories Series, April invites her three children to sit down for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation about their homeschooling journey during the family's sabbatical year. These episodes are raw, unedited, genuine, and offer a rare behind-the-scenes look into what kids really think about alternative education, family adventure, and personal growth.Together, they explore:What they loved most about being homeschooledWhat they didn't enjoy (and why)What they learned about themselves, the world, and how they prefer to learnThe surprising moments that shaped their family bondHow a sabbatical changed their perspective on school, freedom, routines, and creativityThis series isn't just about homeschooling — it's about intentional living, conscious parenting, resilience, and raising self-aware kids. Whether you're a homeschooling parent, a curious entrepreneur, or someone exploring unconventional paths, these episodes offer inspiration, connection, and honesty.----------------------------On this show we referenced:Oversimplified-our favorite history-ish youtube channelEducational gamified curriculum: Prodigy and Beast AcademySupport the showGet DEEPER with April & The Paradigm U Team. Connect with Us HERE.Love the Episode? Please Leave us a Review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skis-saloon-virtual-bar-podcast/id1535050128-----------------------------------Get Exclusive Access to Premium Content through our "Good Karma Club"Click Here to Join the Club *Access to Bonus Content begins January 2026

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text!Episode 169: Sabbatical Stories Series Finale: A Heart-Opening Conversation With April's Kids on Homeschooling, Growth & Real-Life LearningIn this special 3-part finale of the Sabbatical Stories Series, April invites her three children to sit down for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation about their homeschooling journey during the family's sabbatical year. These episodes are raw, unedited, genuine, and offer a rare behind-the-scenes look into what kids really think about alternative education, family adventure, and personal growth.Together, they explore:What they loved most about being homeschooledWhat they didn't enjoy (and why)What they learned about themselves, the world, and how they prefer to learnThe surprising moments that shaped their family bondHow a sabbatical changed their perspective on school, freedom, routines, and creativityThis series isn't just about homeschooling — it's about intentional living, conscious parenting, resilience, and raising self-aware kids. Whether you're a homeschooling parent, a curious entrepreneur, or someone exploring unconventional paths, these episodes offer inspiration, connection, and honesty.Support the showGet DEEPER with April & The Paradigm U Team. Connect with Us HERE.Love the Episode? Please Leave us a Review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skis-saloon-virtual-bar-podcast/id1535050128-----------------------------------Get Exclusive Access to Premium Content through our "Good Karma Club"Click Here to Join the Club *Access to Bonus Content begins January 2026

Is this the answer to burnout? How are mini-retirements even possible? Kira Schabram, PhD, is the Assistant Professor in management & organization at Pennsylvania State University & historian of work who has been studying the details & impacts of a phenomenon called micro-retirement – people treating breaks from work of three or more months.In this episode, you'll hear how others are doing this idea, why it's worth talking about & how it could be the solution to widespread burnout among American workers. We compare American attitudes on work compared to our European counterparts, what makes a micro-retirement “successful” & why what we call it matters. If you like this episode, you'll also like episode 190: DOES A CAREER CHANGE MEAN YOU'RE A FAILURE? Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert  Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  00:00 — Why “micro-retirement” even matters00:27 — The work-first culture problem01:41 — “Cute but inaccessible?”02:10 — Who actually takes micro-retirements02:46 — The two paths into a micro-retirement04:33 — Life milestones as wake-up calls04:59 — Why reflection only happens off the treadmill05:27 — Is micro-retirement just rebranding unemployment?05:56 — Why the word matters more than you think06:30 — The need for a new term07:53 — Why nonprofit leaders burn out fastest10:39 — Training future leaders by stepping away11:12 — Sabbatical-as-benefit on a shoestring budget11:40 — Why employers resist the idea12:07 — The costs of quiet quitting12:34 — Why micro-retirements can increase productivity13:02 — Sabbatical vs micro-retirement: the naming problem13:35 — Why “3 months minimum” actually matters14:29 — Why Americans don't recognize their own burnout16:18 — The France comparison that changes everything16:46 — “Where do you vacation?” as identity17:18 — Pandemic shifts in work culture18:22 — Could the US ever adopt the August model?19:57 — What Europe gets right—and wrong—about work21:20 — Has work become meaning or misery?21:55 — The generational gap in purpose24:48 — What happens if cynicism wins25:54 — A German lens on work meaning28:12 — FIRE vs micro-retirement mindsets29:05 — The “aunt at Thanksgiving” argument30:01 — The burnout-pushed retirement pattern30:29 — The “do nothing” phase no one expects30:58 — When nothingness reveals burnout severity32:02 — Skill-building in the wild33:40 — The danger of over-planning time off34:40 — Handling the “yeah but my bills” barrier35:06 — Micro-retirements aren't résumé gaps38:01 — What would happen if 60% of employers offered this?40:19 — Could mini-retirements reshape whole industries?41:00 — The hidden cost of burnout recovery42:46 — Closing reflections on culture, work & wellbeingRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/

Sabbaticals & Extended Recovery: Career Sustainability Beyond PTOHigh performers don't need more snacks. They need structured restoration. In this episode, Dr. Grajdek makes the business and psychological case for sabbaticals, which can help to renew identity, spike creativity, and improve retention. She explains the importance of sabbaticals to be designed for equity and impact. Where employees get a “learn/give/restore” sabbatical planner, organizations get clear ROI metrics. Finally, Dr. Grajdek's pilot template can help to start your organization's test run. Tune in to learn more.   Check out Stress-Free With Dr G on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/channel/UCxHq0osRest0BqQQRXfdjiQ The Stress Solution: Your Blueprint For Stress Management Masteryhttps://a.co/d/07xAdo7l

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text!Ever feel like your kiddos educational journey needed a change?In Episode 168 of the Sabbatical Stories Series, join April as she shares her journey on exploring public, private and homeschooling options for her 3 kids.  She'll share her decision making, what felt most important and the lessons she collected along the way.Support the showGet DEEPER with April & The Paradigm U Team. Connect with Us HERE.Love the Episode? Please Leave us a Review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skis-saloon-virtual-bar-podcast/id1535050128-----------------------------------Get Exclusive Access to Premium Content through our "Good Karma Club"Click Here to Join the Club *Access to Bonus Content begins January 2026

Der Plan ist geschmiedet, unsere Routinen bestimmen den Alltag - eigentlich ist alles genau so, wie wir es uns vorgestellt haben. Doch dann kommt dieser Einschnitt. Eine Zäsur, die das Leben erst einmal auf den Kopf stellt. Plötzlich und ungeplant treten sie von außen an uns heran: Ein Beziehungsende, die Kinder verlassen das Haus oderein Unfall, der uns lahmlegt. Wie wir einen hilfreichen Umgang mit diesen Einschnitten finden können, darüber berichten Sinja und Boris in dieser Podcastfolge. Warum es manchmal sogar hilfreich sein kann, bewusst Einschnitte selbst zu setzen und was das mit Boris´ Erfahrungen aus seinem Sabbatical zu tun hat, erfahrt ihr hier!Umfrage: Wie gefällt dir Verstehen, fühlen, glücklich sein? Erzähle es uns ⁠⁠hier⁠⁠.Hintergründe und Studien:Davidson, O. B., Eden, D., Westman, M., Cohen-Charash, Y., Hammer, L. B., Kluger, A. N., ... & Spector, P. E. (2010). Sabbatical leave: who gains and how much?. Journal of Applied Psychology, 95(5), 953. Link zur Studie Psychische Gesundheit in der Arbeitswelt - Pausen. 1. Auflage. Dortmund: Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin 2016. Link zum Buch van den Heuvel, S. G., de Looze, M. P., Hildebrandt, V. H., & Thé, K. H. (2003). Effects of software programs stimulating regular breaks and exercises on work-related neck and upper-limb disorders. Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health, 106-116. Link zur Studie

Here on our last episode "pre-Sabbatical" we muse on a question asked by one of Preacher Man's favorite students of all time. And it's a good question: what happens when our loved ones pass from this life to the next? Are they sleeping? Are they stuck working out some punishments before they get to heaven? Are they longing for our presence and looking down at us? What does the Bible say...? And hey, if you read this stuff, THANK YOU for being a part of our community and sharing all these questions with us! It's a huge blessing to both of us. Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend andPreacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podcast@gmail.com !Intro music: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" 

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How would a one-month mini-retirement benefit your mental health? I know I'm not alone in feeling burnt out these days. And while the idea of four weeks away from work—to rest, to recalibrate, to pursue a passion—might feel out of reach, Jillian Johnsrud knows firsthand how to make it happen.Jillian's book, “Retire Often,” is the culmination of everything she's learned from her own dozen short sabbaticals and from coaching hundreds of fellow mini-retirees. If you've been feeling dragged down by work stress, now is definitely the time to get inspired by Jillian's philosophy and how it's changed her life, transforming her into a middle-aged mom of five with the energy to seize every day with creativity and positivity. Start planning your first mini-retirement equipped with Jillian's advice, includingPractical considerations that make it possible;Why mini-retirements affect women differently than men;How to convince your boss to sign off;Why the American workplace shuns the idea of extended time off.Related Links:Buy the “Retire Often” book - https://retireoften.com/bookThe “Retire Often” Podcast - https://retireoften.com/podcast/Work with Jillian - https://retireoften.com/group-coaching/U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Paid Leave Benefits” - https://www.bls.gov/charts/employee-benefits/paid-leave-sick-vacation-days-by-service-requirement.htmPew Research Group, “The ‘Leisure Gap' Between Mothers and Fathers” - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2013/10/17/the-leisure-gap-between-mothers-and-fathers/Episode 501, “Four Best Practices to Navigate Layoff Anxiety & Uncertainty” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode501Episode 521, “In a Tight Job Market, Job-Hugging is on the Rise” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode521Episode 516, “The Power Pause: Rebranding the Stay-at-Home Mom” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode516Episode 468, “Disrupting Elder Care: We Need To Talk More About Working Daughters” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode468Episode 463, “A Different Approach to My Second Maternity Leave” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode463Episode 402, “How to Financially Prepare for Layoffs” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode402TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lionshare's Dave Buerhing talks about his recent 3 month sabbatical, how it was a time of rest, renewal and recalibrating...trimming away what is unnecessary and focusing on where God wants him to go in the future.  Then, Carmen talks about how we make our decisions.  Are you intentional, or are you following their gut, vibes, and "cosmic signs from the universe?"  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Our guest today is Beth Pinsker, CFP®-- seasoned financial journalist, MarketWatch columnist and author of the new book, My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving. She represents the sandwich generation and gives us tips, advice, and cautionary tales about her firsthand experience after finding herself caring for her mother and her finances. She explains that caregiving isn't just forms and bank calls—it's love, logistics, and a dash of stubborn grit. Beth also shares: The "death file" story that changed everything How to survive bank pushbacks on powers of attorney Why a tiny funeral policy became an act of love The must-do digital steps that make caregiving possible in a two-factor world     ===DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS===

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Biblically, the sin of not resting is seen as disobedience to God's rhythm of creation and a rejection of trust in His provision. It leads to spiritual dryness, societal injustice, and even exile.   Here's how Scripture frames this:  

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50 people (now friends), 9 countries... all in one room, speaking the same language: Financial Independence! This is a special episode recorded live from in beautiful Bali, Indonesia at the FI Freedom Retreat. Australian blogger and podcaster, 'Captain FI',  joins Jackie as guest co-host to share the FI stories of three of the extraordinary individuals we met at the retreat: Claire (Dubai via Ireland)- Restarting and living by the philosophy of 'trust your gut' Michael (Seattle)- Newly nomadic, choosing FI-enough over perfection Val (Hong Kong)- Taking a gap year that feels like several lifetimes   ===DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS===

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Helen Schulman is an acclaimed novelist, screenwriter, short story writer and New York Times Bestselling author. In my 40th episode, we talk about the concept of "sympathetic happiness", as she shares her impactful encounter with the Dalai Lama many years back.  She was visiting Portland, Oregon for the first time, exploring the city, when she basically stumbled over His Holiness: he was giving a free public audience in Pioneer Square, Helen had never heard him speak before so she stuck around. His topic was "sympathetic happiness". The idea being that if you can join in the happiness of others, your own happiness will multiply. His deceptively simple and profound theories really struck her - she had been teaching grad school for quite awhile by then, and realised that if she could be really happy for her students' successes, if their joy became her joy her life would become fuller and richer and well, happier. She always felt happy for them, but now she could focus on also being happy through them. It was a small good thing that happened to her that day, but it has really affected the rest of her life and her work as an educator.Once Helen understood this concept, it made it easier and more compelling for her to build programs that she thought would help her students reach their dreams, and also, pragmatically, help them find agents and editors, and outside work.Helen also talks about her new book "Fools for Love" that was just published in July during this recording, and she had a book launch at Rizzoli's in New York City. It's a collection of short stories, that she edited and interconnected so that they relate to each other. She also shares how she learned how to waltz from her grandmother, and how she relearned it with her husband last year in a dance class in a beautiful castle in the South of Germany (she wrote a piece about this for the Condé Nast Traveller).HELEN SCHULMAN is a novelist, screenwriter and short story writer. A collection of stories, Fools for Love, has been published by Knopf in July 2025. Prior to publication, the title story was published in The Atlantic. Her newest novel, Lucky Dogs, was one of Oprah Daily's top ten novels of 2023. She is also the author of the novels Come With Me (San Francisco Chronicle ten best books of 2019) This Beautiful Life (a New York Times and International Best Seller), A Day At The Beach, P.S., (made into a motion picture starring Laura Linney, Gabriel Byrne, Paul Rudd and Marcia Gay Harden, for which Professor Schulman has a screenwriting credit), The Revisionist and Out Of Time (Barnes and Noble Discovery), and the short story collection Not A Free Show. She co-edited the anthology Wanting A Child with Jill Bialosky. Her fiction and non-fiction have appeared in such places as Vanity Fair, Time, Vogue, GQ, The New York Times Book Review, A Public Space and The Paris Review. She is the Fiction Chair at The Writing Program at The New School where she is a tenured Professor of Writing. She is also the Executive Director of WriteOnNYC.com. A 2019 Guggenheim Fellow, Professor Schulman has been a NYFA Fellow, Sundance Fellow, Aspen Words Fellow, a Tennessee Williams Fellow (Columbia University) and the recipient of a Pushcart Prize.####On another note: I am so proud and excited to announce that SHIFT HAPPENS' Season 5 is supported by London based jewellery brand Tilly Sveaas. Its founder, Tilly Sveaas creates gorgeous, timeless pieces that have been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, The Times, The New York Times etc. … Her jewellery is for women of all ages. Guess who is wearing it too: noone less then Taylor Swift. Go to www.tillysveaas.co.uk and use my code SHIFTHAPPENS to get 15% off. To learn more about my guest Helen Schulman, please visit her Wikipedia page.To learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here To learn more about Claudia's business Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click hereYou can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @shifthappens.podcast and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYCThis podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.

Charles River scientist Nicole Hoekstra, herself a US Navy veteran, used her employer-supported sabbatical to help out local Oklahoma based nonprofit Inner Circle Mental Health, which focuses on aiding veterans and first responders who are struggling with their mental health. I am joined by Nicole and ICMH founder Kate Cooper to discuss what this service means to both of them, how we can support family who are reluctant to accept help, and how the COVID pandemic impacted the mental health of first responders. 

In 2010, software engineer Natalie Gordon was pregnant– and fed up with the overwhelming baby aisles in big box stores. So she quit her computer job to code the registry she wished existed. No pink-and-blue giraffes. No allegiance to a single store. Just a universal list that let friends give the real help that new parents need—from strollers to diaper services to dog-walking.Natalie coded the first lines of Babylist during her son's nap time. She managed customer support, pitched bloggers from coffee shops, and learned growth the hard way—first through affiliates, then with a pivotal Pinterest bet, and finally by taking on her own inventory (and all the headaches that come with it). Along the way she wrestled with hiring, firing, fundraising, and the identity shift from founder to CEO. Today, Babylist is one of the most trusted parenting platforms in the U.S., with a retail arm, editorial content, and a program for providing breast pumps. This is a masterclass in living a problem–and building a solution. You'll learn:How to spot a customer pain point and design an MVP around itThe power of slow viralityHow to use a small seed round without losing controlThe painful path from affiliate revenue to first-party e-commerceStumbles with hiring – and firing– as a first-time CEOHow paid growth works on visual platforms like PinterestHow “controlling your destiny” justifies a hard shift in business modelHow coaching and feedback helps you evolve from founder to leaderTimestamps:05:32 - Learning to solve hard problems at Amazon -08:28 - Sabbatical in Latin America: Natalie's first (failed) business and what it taught her17:50 - A meltdown in a superstore → the Babylist “aha” moment19:40 - Designing a universal registry, dog-walking included24:42 - Blitzing the mommy blogs, a “pregnant hacker” post on Hacker News30:01 - Why $140/month revenue felt like a victory39:18 - Going solo at an Accelerator, and the agony of early hiring and firing49:29 - From “slowly viral” to real scale, and how Pinterest helped58:09 - Affiliate links to in-house inventory → piles of bassinets in the office 1:01:57 - COVID's unexpected windfall, the health wedge (breast pumps & beyond)This episode was produced by Kerry Thompson with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant. Our audio engineers were Patrick Murray and Jimmy Keeley. Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, I sit down with my husband, Pastor Nick, to talk about our upcoming sabbatical. We share why stepping back to rest, repair, and delight in God is so needed, for pastors and for all of us. If you've ever felt tired but loved what you do, this episode will hit home.Let's go. Resources & Links:Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today!Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

222 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that airs monthly throughout the year. In this 10th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from October, which was a month of trying new things and being in community. She shares her recent experiences at a retreat in upstate New York and in a women's entrepreneur group. She also shares her most recent hormone roller coaster. Join Nadine at her next retreat:Revision Retreat: Craft Your Best Draft (In-person): Aug 2026, Madeline Island School of the Arts, WICovered in this episode:What it's been like to tiptoe back into a fuller work lifeThe amazing retreat she assisted and attended at OmegaWhy she joined a women's entrepreneur group that is IFS focusedRecent hormone adventures that will have you laughingAccess the other episodes when you become a paid subscriber on Substack.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats for women writers. She interviews today's top female authors on her podcast, Heart of the Story. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart, is an essay collection and guided journal. She has been featured in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, Natural Awakenings,Chicago Magazine, and more. She writes a regular column about mid-life reclamation on Substack.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 2782: Emma Scheib gently reminds us that while parenting may be the hardest, and often most rewarding, job in the world, it's one that desperately needs regular rest. She encourages parents to take intentional breaks, both big and small, to recharge and reconnect with themselves. Through her reflections on sabbaticals and learning presence from her children, she shows that slowing down, saying yes to the moment, and stepping away at times can actually make us better caregivers and more grounded human beings. Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ http://simpleslowlovely.com/parents-need-sabbaticals-too/⁠ AND ⁠ http://simpleslowlovely.com/my-children-are-teaching-me-how-to-be-present/⁠ Quotes to ponder: "We need regular breaks, from the hardest job in the world." "The best part was that I got to be 'just me' for three days. I wasn't 'mummy', I was just me." "My children are teaching me how to be present." Episode references: Stefan Sagmeister: The Power of Time Off (TED Talk):⁠ https://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_the_power_of_time_off

This week I go solo to reflect on my 10-week sabbatical and how it reshaped 2025 and even 2026. I share four core lessons, creating rhythms that make rest possible, trusting your team and processes, discerning rather than just deciding, and refusing to journey alone. I open  up about falling back in love with ordinary life on the family farm and the clarity that followed. If you are feeling the tug to pause, this conversation will give you language, courage, and a practical path.In this episodeWhy planning from the balcony in October created space for true restHow trusting people, systems, and the Holy Spirit changes your calendarDiscernment versus decision making for coaches who like to move fastWhy transformation happens in community, not isolationA personal story from the farm that reframed home and callingReferenced episodesEp 291, Preparing for Sabbatical, dreams and fearsEp 299, Facing my fears of sabbatical, interview with EricaResources and linksOne-Day REALIFE Process Certification Accelerator, choose December 11 or January 29, 2026, therealifeprocess.com/acceleratorConnect with Teresa, teresa@therealifeprocess.comThe book, Do What Matters, Live from Rest, Not RushTakeawaysRested success is built through repeatable rhythmsPlan the year early, announce in the fall, create holiday marginSlower discernment brings deeper alignmentDo not journey alone, coaches and spiritual directors matterCall to ActionFeeling a nudge toward a pause or a sabbatical, reach out and let us help you map a simple starting rhythm. And if you want to step into 2026 with clear tools for yourself and your clients, grab a seat at the One-Day Accelerator.FREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn't matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We'll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!