Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for career inspiration—a space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career (and life) challenges, from rock bottoms to remarkable comebacks.

This week’s episode features Chris Holt, a US-based Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach who blends humour, insight, and education to connect with over 1 million followers on social media.

This is part two of Meghan’s powerful conversation with Chris, continuing from his first appearance on 23 April 2025. In this reflective follow-up, Chris opens up about his long journey through serious health challenges—including multiple surgeries on his lungs and heart—and what recovery has looked like both physically and mentally.

He speaks candidly about the impact of chronic pain, depression, and how his evolving mindset has helped him navigate it all. Chris also dives into his relationship with money, shaped by early life experiences, and how that’s influenced his values, choices, and approach to entrepreneurship and fulfilling work.

This is a raw and insightful conversation about mental health, purpose, and building a life and career that reflects who you really are.

You can connect with Chris on his website https://beyondthetats.com/ and on his social channels @beyondthetats

© Meghan Fitzpatrick 2025

Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for all things career—a space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career transitions, burnout, and the road back to fulfilling work.

In this reflective solo episode, host Meghan Fitzpatrick looks back on the first five guests who’ve shared their authentic career paths on the podcast so far—stories shaped by rock bottoms, resilience, and rediscovery. She offers gratitude to both the guests and listeners for showing up with such honesty and vulnerability.

Meghan explores the power of storytelling in personal development, the courage it takes to ask for help, and how sharing our truth can create ripple effects across our work-life balance, mental health, and sense of purpose. Whether you're in the midst of a career change, launching a side hustle, or simply questioning what’s next, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone—and that our stories matter.

© Meghan Fitzpatrick, 2025

Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for career inspiration. A space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career challenges—from rock bottoms to remarkable comebacks.

This week’s episode features Chris Holt, a US-based Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach who combines humour, insight, and education to connect with his over 1 million followers on social media.

Adopted as an infant, along with his two identical triplet brothers, Chris’ upbringing has been anything but conventional. His early life was marked by constant change—moving between schools, countries, and continents every few years—which shaped his adaptability, identity, and sense of purpose from a young age.

With close to two decades of experience in the fitness and wellness space, Chris has built a fulfilling and authentic career that began in the CrossFit world and eventually evolved into his own coaching and nutrition business.

In this episode, Chris opens up about the deeper aspects of his career journey—what it’s been like growing up as a transracial adoptee, the mental health challenges he's faced, and how he's learned to be vulnerable and real in front of such a large audience. He speaks candidly about his health, identity, and the importance of meaningful connection—both offline and online.

This conversation touches on career change, burnout, life after burnout, and finding motivation again through purpose-driven work. Chris’ story reflects the kind of inspiring career path that grows from deep personal work, shaped by both therapy and lived experience.

This is a powerful and wide-ranging conversation with so much more to explore, we decided to make this episode part one of two! Stay tuned for the next episode in a few weeks’ time...

You can connect with Chris via his website https://beyondthetats.com/ or on his socials  @beyondthetats
© Meghan Fitzpatrick, 2025

Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for career inspiration. A space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career challenges—from rock bottoms to remarkable comebacks.

This week’s episode features Peter Graves — motorbike champion, business owner, boat captain, childhood cult survivor, devoted husband and father, and all-around extraordinary human being.

Pete’s life has been anything but ordinary. Born into a cult in West London, he later escaped and went on to become a national motorbike champion, travel the world for over 15 years, live in New Zealand, and sail the globe with his wife and son before settling into life and work in London.

Alongside the adventure, Pete has thrived in both the corporate world and as an entrepreneur. He’s especially known for his talent for building teams, mentoring others, and showing up with a calm confidence that makes him both loved and respected by everyone around him.

This episode is full of insight, humour, and heart. Pete’s resilience, love of life, and belief that anything can be overcome make this a truly special conversation.

© Meghan Fitzpatrick, 2025

Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for career inspiration. A space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career challenges—from rock bottoms to remarkable comebacks.

This week’s episode features Danny Bent — adventurer, award-winning author, founder of London’s Project Awesome fitness movement, business owner, one of the 100 happiest people in the UK, and now, trainee psychotherapist.

Danny shares his extraordinary life journey, navigating the emotional highs and lows of an adventure-filled career led by joy, freedom, and a deep desire to uplift others. From cycling 6,000 miles from London to India, raising hundreds of thousands for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, running the London Marathon more than five times (once dressed as a pint glass!), setting a Guinness World Record, and building a thriving fitness community — Danny has followed his passion wherever it leads.

Now training to become a psychotherapist, Danny reflects on the wild ride of life, the pursuit of happiness, and the power of bringing your whole self to everything you do.

© Meghan Fitzpatrick, 2025

Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for career inspiration. A space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career challenges—from rock bottoms to remarkable comebacks.

This week’s episode features Annicken R. Day, CEO & Founder of Corporate Spring, bestselling author of Fly, Butterfly, international speaker, and retreat facilitator based in Tuscany, Italy.

Annicken shares her inspiring journey of learning to trust her heart and inner voice—even in the face of uncertainty. From climbing the corporate ladder and advising global companies, to founding her own business, publishing a book, and creating a retreat centre in Tuscany, she has built the life of her dreams. 

This is an empowering conversation about self-trust, courageous decisions, and creating a life and career that aligns with your deepest values.

© Meghan Fitzpatrick, 2025

Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for career inspiration. A space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career challenges—from rock bottoms to remarkable comebacks.

This week’s episode features Teddy Baxter, a recovery coach based in the USA.

TRIGGER WARNING

Teddy openly shares her personal journey through addiction, the challenges she faced, and the path that led to recovery. Her story may be difficult or triggering for some listeners. Now dedicated to helping others, Teddy explains how her experiences shaped her work as a recovery coach. Her story is powerful and inspiring—especially for those navigating addiction, mental health struggles, or searching for purpose.

This is an honest and uplifting conversation about resilience, transformation, hope, and trust.

To connect with Teddy, please DM her via Instagram: @t.mbaxter

© Meghan Fitzpatrick, 2025

Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for all things career—a space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career challenges—from rock bottoms to remarkable comebacks.

Whether you’re considering a career change, feeling burnt out, or looking for fresh inspiration, these conversations will uplift, motivate, and equip you with practical tools to take action. Expect a mix of real-life success stories and hands-on advice—from asking for a raise and acing interviews, to being your own boss, CEO, marketer, and accountant in today’s fast-paced world.

With a background as a therapist and coach, Meghan offers a unique perspective on personal development and career growth. Having lived and worked in multiple countries around the world, and across multiple industries before running her own private practice, she understands the emotional and practical realities of career transitions firsthand. Her approach blends therapy-informed insight with real-world experience—covering everything from mindset shifts and burnout recovery to overcoming money stories, limiting beliefs, and navigating uncertainty with confidence.

If you’re ready to move beyond just getting by and build a more fulfilling, purpose-driven career—this podcast is for you.

© Meghan Fitzpatrick, 2025