What 10 Life-Changing Sabbaticals Proved Wrong About Career Breaks

**Episode 76 - What 10 Life-Changing Sabbaticals Proved Wrong About Career Breaks** In this episode, Katrina and James catch up after the summer break to reflect on the inspiring stories shared throughout the Summer Series. They dive deep into the 10 core beliefs and fears that almost stopped 10 high achievers from taking a sabbatical—and how their real-life experiences proved every single one of those beliefs wrong. From navigating the fear that "everything will collapse without me" to unlearning the idea that rest has to be earned, this episode recaps the biggest mindset shifts that make a career break truly life-changing. Plus, Katrina and James announce exciting new ways for listeners to get involved, including upcoming listener Q&A episodes and live on-air coaching opportunities! **Key Takeaways & Resources** Have a question for Katrina and James? Drop a comment on Spotify to be featured in an upcoming episode! Want 15–20 minutes of free live coaching with Katrina on air? Reach out to us via Spotify by leaving a comment or by visiting Katrina's website Ready to plan your break instead of just dreaming about it? Book a free consult with Katrina: https://kmcgheecoaching.com/book-a-consultation🎙️  **Enjoying the podcast?** ⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode! 💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick **5-star review** genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast. 📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear. ❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change. ▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to **like, subscribe, and turn on notifications** so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrina⁠⁠⁠⁠ **Timestamps** **00:00** Welcome back & post-summer catch-up **00:40** Podcast intro & framework recap **01:35** Behind the scenes: Katrina’s stressful summer story **03:25** James shares his summer health scare **04:46** Reflecting on the success of the Summer Series **07:16** How to submit your listener questions for a future episode **08:57** Big announcement: Want to get coached live on the show? **11:26** 10 Beliefs That a Break Proved Wrong (Overview) **12:54** Beliefs 1 & 2: "There's never a good time" & "It will all fall apart without me" (Britney & Jessica) **15:00** Beliefs 3 & 4: "Taking a break is selfish" & "It's a childish dream" (John & Juliana) **17:45** GoBreakSpace.com mid-roll **18:21** Deep dive: Why society views playing and rest as "childish" **21:15** Beliefs 5, 6, & 7: "Job is who I am," "I can't afford it," & "You don't quit a good job in your 50s" (Ellie, Karen, & Henriette) **25:04** Beliefs 8, 9, & 10: Unlearning that rest must be earned & fear of returning to the same life (Keisha, Heidi, & Nicole) **28:37** Key Takeaway: You can't think your way through a break **31:02** Final thoughts & wrap-up Ready to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love? 🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gobreakspace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠](www.gobreakspace.com) 🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience. 🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wingingitproductions.com