Episodes 47
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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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 a beacon for those seeking inspiration, encouragement, and guidance on their journey to self-discovery. Tune in to learn how taking a break can transform your life and career.

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The King of Sabbaticals DJ DiDonna on The Transformative Power of a Career Break

May 21, 2026 42m

In this powerful episode of Sabbatical Stories, Bex sits down with DJ DiDonna, to get an exclusive preview on his upcoming book "The Big Time Off". DJ is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School…

S4E9 Taking a Career Break and Travelling with Pets: Sean’s 15-Month Sabbatical Story

May 14, 2026 43m

In today's episode of Sabbatical Stories, Sean McIntosh shares the story of his transformative 15-month career break and how stepping away from work led to a complete re-evaluation of identity,…

S4E8 Taking a Career Break to Reclaim Yourself: Sabbatical, Identity & Personal Awakening with Danielle Zellman

May 07, 2026 41m

In this episode of Sabbatical Stories, Danielle Zellman shares the deeply personal journey behind her career break and sabbatical.Danielle spent two decades operating at pace in startups and scaling…

S4E7 Returning to Work After a Career Break or Sabbatical: Navigating Ambivalence, Purpose and Career Clarity with Mark Hughes

Apr 30, 2026 39m

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…

S4E6 How to Stay Healthy, Fit and Confident on a Sabbatical or Career Break, Fitness, Identity & Wellbeing with Shantelle Ekermans

Apr 23, 2026 45m

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…

S4E5 When Your Sabbatical Meets a Global Crisis: Navigating a Career Break During COVID with Gaëlle Deschamps

Apr 16, 2026 40m

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…

S4E4 Using a Career Break to Redefine Success: Cultural Expectations, Sabbaticals & Life Chapters with Namrata Singh

Apr 09, 2026 39m

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…

S4 Why Community Matters on a Sabbatical or Career Break and how Breakspace Supports You Through Time Off

Apr 06, 2026 30m Bonus

In this very special bonus episode of Sabbatical Stories we welcome back Katrina McGee and Lyndall Farley. Joining Bex, three of the most respected minds and coaches in the sabbatical and career…

S4E3 How to Stay Healthy on a Sabbatical: Using a Career Break to Heal & Navigate a Life Time Goal with Amy Savage

Apr 02, 2026 38m

In this episode of Sabbatical Stories, Bex speaks with nutritionist Amy Savage about her journey through multiple sabbaticals and how prioritising health became the foundation for both personal…

S4E2 Career Change after a Career Break: From the UN to animal welfare, A Humanitarian Sabbatical Story with Ana Izvorska

Mar 26, 2026 48m

In this Season 4 episode of Sabbatical Stories, Ana Izvorska shares her powerful career break and sabbatical journey after nearly two decades working in humanitarian crisis response with the UN and…

S4E1 Career Break to Self-Leadership: Overcoming Burnout & Redefining Success, A Sabbatical Story with Sophia Mikelionis

Mar 19, 2026 42m

To kick off Season 4 of Sabbatical Stories, Sophia Mikelionis shares her journey from high-performing finance leader to speaker and facilitator helping women lead with clarity, capacity and…

S3E11 Top tips for sabbaticals & career breaks: Highlights from Season 3

Jan 22, 2026 32m

In this special New Year wrap-up episode, Bex and Aunty B sit down to reflect on the most meaningful moments from Season 3 of Sabbatical Stories, a season that explored what happens when we step away…

S3E10 Designing a Life Full of Flexibility and Connection after a Career Break with Laura Blagys

Nov 20, 2025 38m

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…

S3E9 From Career Break to Global Career Transition with Izy Remedios

Nov 13, 2025 36m

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…

S3E8 Career Breaks & Fatherhood: How Stepping Back Fuels Growth with Sean Macmannis

Nov 06, 2025 43m

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…

S3E7 The Power of Sabbaticals: Ritual & Renewal with Nele Vandersmissen

Oct 30, 2025 41m

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…

S3E6 Tiny Detour on Career Breaks, Breaking the Blueprint & Currency Hacking

Oct 23, 2025 42m

In this episode Nabil and Zenesta from Tiny Detour share their transformative journey of taking a career break to travel with their daughter. They discuss the catalysts that led to their decision,…

S3E5 From Career Break to Business Growth: Mandy Millan’s Brand-Building Lessons

Oct 16, 2025 36m

In this conversation, Mandy shares her transformative sabbatical journey that began 15 years ago when she felt lost in her corporate career. She discusses the importance of taking a break to…

S3E4 Motherhood and Identity: Career Break Lessons with Lauren Yates

Oct 09, 2025 39m

In this episode, Lauren shares her unique journey of taking a career break that began as maternity leave. She discusses the emotional challenges of leaving family behind, the identity shift that…

S3E3 Career Break Growth: Finding Gratitude & Clarity with Jay Epps

Oct 02, 2025 34m

In this conversation, Jay Epps shares his experiences of taking two significant career breaks, reflecting on the motivations behind them, the activities he engaged in, and the personal growth he…

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Sabbatical Stories has published 47 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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