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Career paths rarely stay as straightforward as they look from the outside. Sometimes the skills that seem unrelated at first become the foundation for the work that eventually fits.

This week, Meghan is joined by Michael Michelle Reynolds, a visibility strategist who works with female founders on marketing, branding, social media, and becoming more visible in their businesses. Michael's approach is rooted in something much more fundamental than algorithms or content strategy: understanding people.

A big part of the discussion centres on the relationship between visibility and trust. In an online world increasingly shaped by AI, automation, and polished content, there is still enormous value in people being able to see the person behind a business. Community, connection, personality, and the willingness to be visible can be just as important to building a successful business as having a good product or service.

There is also a broader exploration of entrepreneurship and what happens when the safety net of employment disappears. Building something for yourself comes with a different set of pressures, from finding your own customers and managing your finances to figuring out what actually makes a business work. Michael reflects on what he learned from experiencing that reality firsthand and how an unexpected interest in early social media eventually became the catalyst for a completely different direction in his career.

The episode also touches on the psychology behind marketing, the importance of understanding how people experience your brand, and why helping someone create a meaningful change in their life or business can be more rewarding than the numbers alone.

For anyone considering self-employment, building a personal brand, starting a business, navigating a career change, or struggling with the pressure and uncertainty that comes with entrepreneurship, there is plenty here to think about. It is also a useful reminder that your previous experience is rarely wasted. The things you learn in one career can become exactly what you need for the next one.

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:

Instagram: @showupasyou

Chapters:

00:00 Michael's early influences and growing up around business06:00 From hairdressing to business and management20:30 Moving into marketing, branding and entrepreneurship27:00 The reality of starting your own business33:00 Social media, human behaviour and understanding your audience40:20 Visibility, community and building a business people connect with44:00 Career highlights and what makes the work meaningful47:00 Don't deepen it: advice from a career rock bottom

WORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan one-to-one for therapy or career coaching, you can book an introductory session here: ⁠https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/223411⁠

GUEST SUBMISSIONS: If you think you know someone who would make a great guest, email Meghan at: ⁠[email protected]⁠

SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you'd like to support the show and the work of Career Congregation, you can do so here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrick⁠

Keywords: Career, Career change, Career transition, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Business ownership, Self-employment, Small business, Female founders, Women in business, Personal branding, Visibility, Marketing, Social media marketing, Branding, Digital marketing, Content creation, Community building, Human connection, Customer psychology, Business strategy, Career coaching, Coaching, Therapy, Burnout, Burnout recovery, Overwhelm, Stress, Work-life balance, Mental health, Expats, Relocation, Summer

© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026

The experiences that shape us don't stay in the past. They continue to influence how we think, feel, and relate to others until we take the time to understand them. Just as we look after our physical health through movement, nutrition, and regular check-ups, our emotional wellbeing deserves the same care and attention.

Drawing on her experience as both a therapist and a client, Meghan reflects on why she believes everyone can benefit from therapy, even if it's only for a short period. Self-awareness, emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and greater self-understanding rarely happen by accident. They develop through curiosity, reflection, and having the space to examine the experiences that have shaped us.

The episode explores the role that therapy can play in recognising long-standing patterns, understanding the impact of our past, and building stronger relationships with ourselves and the people around us. Meghan also discusses why the relationship between therapist and client matters far more than finding the "perfect" therapeutic approach, and why different types of therapy may be helpful at different stages of life.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating burnout, considering career coaching alongside therapy, working through a major life transition, relocating abroad, or simply curious about what therapy is actually like, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on why investing in your mental health is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself and the people you love.

Chapters:

00:00 Summer sessions and why this topic matters04:20 Why self-reflection matters15:10 Understanding patterns, wounds, and self-awareness29:45 Finding the right therapist and why the relationship matters46:30 Different types of therapy and when they can help59:00 Therapy as an investment in yourself and your relationships

WORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan one-to-one for therapy or career coaching, you can book an introductory session here: ⁠https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/223411⁠

GUEST SUBMISSIONS: If you think you know someone who would make a great guest, email Meghan at: ⁠[email protected]⁠

SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you'd like to support the show and the work of Career Congregation, you can do so here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrick⁠

Keywords: Therapy, Therapist, Mental health, Counselling, EMDR, Talking therapy, Coaching, Career coaching, Self-awareness, Emotional wellbeing, Personal development, Burnout, Burnout recovery, Overwhelm, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma, Healing, Relationships, Attachment, Work-life balance, Career change, Career development, Portugal, Porto, Expats, Relocation, Summer, Self-reflection, Emotional resilience

© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026

Many people dream about packing up their lives and moving abroad. What often gets left out are the practical realities that come afterwards. The paperwork, the uncertainty, the culture shock, the unexpected setbacks, and the resilience it takes to build a life somewhere new.This week, Meghan is joined by James Dowsett, Analytics Consultant at WPP, who shares the story of a career that has taken some unexpected turns. From beginning his career in the UK Civil Service to navigating redundancy during the pandemic, and eventually relocating to Lisbon, James reflects on the moments that challenged him most and the decisions that ultimately shaped his life today.What emerges throughout the episode is a broader discussion about trusting your instincts when your career takes an unexpected direction. Some of our biggest opportunities arrive disguised as disappointments, and while setbacks rarely feel meaningful in the moment, they often become the experiences that teach us resilience, confidence, and the importance of making decisions that align with our values rather than fear.Meghan and James also explore the realities of relocating to Portugal as an expat. They discuss navigating visas, residency, bureaucracy, building community in a new country, and adjusting to a different pace of life. While moving abroad is often romanticised, they reflect on the challenges that come with leaving familiar routines behind, alongside the rewards of creating a life that feels more aligned with your priorities.Whether you're considering a career change, relocating overseas, recovering from redundancy, navigating uncertainty, or wondering whether to trust your intuition when life doesn't go to plan, James's story is a reminder that careers are rarely linear. Sometimes the path that makes the least sense at the beginning becomes the one you're most grateful you took.CONNECT WITH JAMES:Instagram: @jmdowsettChapters:00:00 Introducing James and reconnecting after Fuller's05:15 From government to the graduate programme at Fuller's22:00 Redundancy, resilience and transferable skills35:00 Relocating to Portugal and starting over abroad46:00 Visas, bureaucracy and life as an expat57:00 Trusting your instincts when life changes directionWORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan one-to-one for therapy or career coaching, you can book an introductory session here: ⁠https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/223411⁠GUEST SUBMISSIONS: If you think you know someone who would make a great guest, email Meghan at: ⁠[email protected]⁠SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you'd like to support the show and the work of Career Congregation, you can do so here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrick⁠Keywords: Career change, Career transition, Relocation, Moving to Portugal, Portugal, Lisbon, Expats, Expat life, Living abroad, Visa process, Residency, Immigration, Career coaching, Therapy, Coaching, Redundancy, Career resilience, Transferable skills, Burnout, Burnout recovery, Work-life balance, Mental health, Overwhelm, Stress, Personal development, Trusting your intuition, Starting over, Remote work© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026

Burnout rarely arrives all at once. More often, it creeps in gradually, disguised as being busy, responsible, productive, or simply doing what needs to be done. Before long, working late becomes normal, rest feels uncomfortable, and slowing down starts to feel like something that has to be earned.Drawing on her experience as both a therapist and career coach, Meghan explores why so many people are reaching their limits without recognising it until they're already exhausted. Rising living costs, heavier workloads, constant digital connection, and the pressure to keep pushing have left many people functioning in survival mode for far longer than they realise.The episode explores why burnout can be so difficult to spot in ourselves, how chronic stress quietly becomes our baseline, and why creating space before we reach breaking point is one of the most valuable things we can do for both our careers and our wellbeing.Recording from Porto, where she is spending the summer, Meghan also reflects on the impact a slower pace of life can have on mental health. Time outdoors, proper sleep, meaningful connection, and moments away from our phones are often the first things to disappear when life becomes overwhelming, yet they are also some of the foundations that help us recover.Whether you're navigating burnout, feeling overwhelmed at work, considering therapy or coaching, relocating abroad, building a more sustainable career, or simply wondering why everything feels harder than it used to, this episode is an invitation to pause, reassess what matters, and remember that slowing down is not the same as falling behind.Chapters:00:00 Summer in Porto and embracing a slower pace07:35 Why burnout often goes unnoticed18:40 Recognising chronic stress before breaking point32:15 Phones, overwhelm, and creating space to think46:30 Therapy, coaching, and protecting your wellbeingWORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan one-to-one for therapy or career coaching, book an intro session or learn more here: ⁠https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/pa...GUEST SUBMISSIONS: If you think you know someone who would make a great guest, email Meghan at: ⁠[email protected]⁠SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you'd like to support the show and the work of Career Congregation, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrickKeywords: Burnout, Burnout recovery, Burnout prevention, Overwhelm, Chronic stress, Therapy, Therapist, Coaching, Career coaching, Career change, Career development, Work-life balance, Mental health, Wellbeing, Rest, Productivity, Nervous system, Sleep, Stress management, Portugal, Porto, Expats, Relocation, Living abroad, Summer, Personal development, Highly sensitive people© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026

In this week’s episode, Meghan is joined by Jeff Shafritz, Strategic Franchise Advisor, founder of Franchise Guidance, and franchise consultant with FranChoice. With more than thirty years of experience in franchising, Jeff has worked across multiple sides of the industry, leading franchise development for major brands, owning and successfully exiting a top-performing fitness franchise, and advising hundreds of executives, investors, and career changers exploring business ownership.

What emerges throughout the conversation is a broader discussion about how people define success and the assumptions many of us carry about work. For some, success means financial freedom. For others, it means flexibility, autonomy, family time, or the opportunity to build something of their own. Jeff argues that many career decisions go wrong when people chase status, prestige, or someone else's definition of success instead of understanding what genuinely matters to them.

The discussion challenges the common belief that passion alone should determine career choices. Sometimes the activities we love most are better left as hobbies, while the most fulfilling careers emerge from understanding our strengths, preferred lifestyle, and the way we want to spend our days. Rather than asking what industry sounds exciting, Jeff encourages people to think carefully about how they actually want to work and live.

There is also a thoughtful exploration of career reinvention. Jeff reflects on the unexpected twists that shaped his own path, including a major setback following the economic disruption of 9/11, when he found himself unemployed, raising a young family, and forced to reconsider his future. What initially appeared to be a professional crisis ultimately became the turning point that led him to the work he still does today.

The conversation also looks at entrepreneurship through a more realistic lens. Rather than glamourising business ownership, Meghan and Jeff discuss the trade-offs involved, the importance of understanding your motivations, and why self-awareness often matters more than the business model itself. Whether someone is considering a franchise, a side business, or an entirely new career path, the principles remain remarkably similar: know yourself, understand your priorities, and build around the life you actually want.

This episode explores career change, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, self-employment, family priorities, resilience, and the practical realities of building a career that aligns with your values rather than external expectations. It is a reminder that fulfilling work rarely arrives through a perfect plan. More often, it develops through curiosity, experimentation, and the willingness to follow opportunities that initially make very little sense.

CONNECT WITH JEFF:
Website: franchiseguidance.comEmail: [email protected]LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/franchiseguidance

Chapters:
00:00 Following unexpected career paths
12:00 Passion versus practicality in career decisions
28:00 Entrepreneurship, franchises and work-life balance
51:00 Career rock bottoms and rebuilding after setbacks
01:00:00 Lessons from the pandemic and adapting to change

WORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan 1:1, you can book an intro call with her here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/223411

GUEST SUBMISSIONS: If you think you know someone who would make a great guest, email Meghan at: [email protected]

SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’d like to support the show and the work of Career Congregation, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrick

Keywords: Career, Career change, Career transition, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Business ownership, Franchising, Franchise business, Self-employment, Work-life balance, Purpose, Fulfilling work, Coaching, Mentor, Personal development, Motivation, Authentic career paths, Money, Resilience, Small business, Side hustles

© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026

Welcome to season 3 of Career Congregation! In this opening episode, Meghan looks at the power of starting over, and how it's never too late to change course. Reflecting on the previous 2 seasons, Meghan draws on the theme of reinvention and how inner child work can help you reconnect with your true passions – in life and career.

Meghan looks at her own personal journey, especially over the past year, and reflecting on the guests stories over the past 50 episodes. How major setbacks—whether losing a job, relocating, or hitting a personal low—often unlocks the door to a more authentic and joy-filled life.

In this episode, Meghan uncovers the hidden opportunities behind these pivotal moments. She shares her own journey of transformation—moving (again), being in nature, shedding layers of doubt and more. All the stories reinforcing that it’s never too late to start again. She emphasises: your ‘end’ is almost always the beginning of something extraordinary and new.

Key Insights:

• How reconnecting with childhood passions and inner joy can guide your new path
• The common patterns behind reinventions—from heartbreak to relocation—and how to leverage them
• Reconnecting with your inner child to unlock clarity and confidence
• Embracing change in a world that rewards stability
• Why fear and skepticism are just signs you’re on the verge of your next big chapter

Whether you're contemplating a career switch, navigating a personal crisis, or looking for some inspiration, this season will offer many stories of reinvention to inspire you. Meghan’s insights equip you to see setbacks not as failures, but as ground for growth.

WORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan 1:1, book an intro call with her here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/166602

GUEST SUBMISSIONS: email Meghan at [email protected]

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrick

Reinvention, inner child, career transformation, personal growth, starting over, authentic life, overcoming setbacks, embracing change, new beginnings, and life journey.

© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026

This week guest Tori DaCosta joins host Meghan Fitzpatrick for episode 50 of Career Congregation, the season two finale. Tori is the bestselling author of No Name Bastard: How Our Lives Teach Us What We Can Control, Manage and Influence; she is also a Fortune 50 business leader, executive coach, and founder of Journey Stone LLC.

Meghan and Tori look at identity, purpose-driven work, and what alignment actually feels like in practice. They also explore trust and stillness in decision making, processing emotions versus bottling them up, and what it takes to write the kind of book that changes how people see their own lives.

Main Topics Covered: Personal development, how life's hardest moments can serve as the biggest catalysts for growth and purpose, the emotional process of letting go of pain, listening to life's "whispers", mental health, emotional processing, self-awareness, the power of storytelling and writing as a method of healing, and the significance of alignment and pursuing what energises you.

CONNECT WITH TORI:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toridacosta/

Instagram & Facebook: @ToriDaCostaLeadership

Website: www.journeystone.com

BUY HER BOOK:

Hardcover: https://a.co/d/05gcgbCL

Kindle: https://a.co/d/0e0FdEwE

Audiobook: Audible | Spotify | Apple Books | Barnes & Noble | Libro.fm | Chirp

WORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan 1:1, you can book an intro call with her here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/166602

GUEST SUBMISSIONS: If you think you know someone who would make a great guest on the show, feel free to email Meghan at [email protected]

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrick

KEYWORDS: Career, career change, career transition, personal development, mental health, purpose, fulfilling work, motivation, entrepreneurship, coaching, mentor, authentic career paths, rock bottom, personal narrative, building a brand, long-term growth, success stories, inspiring careers, burnout, therapy, identity, forgiveness, self-awareness, emotional resilience, executive coaching, work-life balance

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro to Tori da Costa and her book's significance

(01:38) - How the podcast became an anchor and reflection space

(04:33) - Cultural background and early influences

(06:36) - Hardships shaping personal growth

(07:16) - The story behind her unexpected name reveal

(09:50) - Discovering her father’s last name and identity shock

(11:16) - Emotional response to identity revelations

(16:36) - Moving from pain to forgiveness and letting go

(26:19) - The healing power of sharing vulnerable stories

(32:43) - The first "whisper" to write her book

(57:04) - Embracing challenges and growth through adversity

(58:35) - The importance of living aligned with your purpose

(61:10) - How to connect with Tori and purchase the book

© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026

In this solo episode, Meghan reflects on her journey over the past year and the quieter instincts that can shape major life decisions long before they make logical sense.

Meghan speaks about the reality of living through the uncertainty of career and relocation decisions in real time. Leaving London, restructuring her business, reconnecting with Europe through Ireland, and exploring the possibility of building a life in Portugal. All things that required movement on her part, long before certainty existed. The episode explores what it means to follow something instinctive while still navigating fear, bureaucracy, financial pressure, and the realities of starting over again.

There is also a strong focus on the emotional side of relocation. Not the romanticised version often presented online, but the administrative exhaustion, the waiting, the loneliness, and the repeated experience of rebuilding the basics from scratch. Meghan reflects on the strange position many internationally mobile people occupy, existing between countries, cultures, and identities while trying to create a sense of home.

The conversation also examines the language around migration itself. Meghan unpacks her complicated relationship with the word “expat”, having lived as both an American immigrant in the UK and now both a British and American immigrant relocating again within Europe. Rather than offering simplistic conclusions, she questions the class, political, and cultural assumptions attached to terms like “expat” and “immigrant”, particularly in an era of increasing global instability and migration.

Trusting the process of your own life, even when the path ahead is incomplete is a larger episode theme. Sometimes the next step only becomes obvious after you have already taken it. Sometimes you need the lived experience before you can fully understand what is right for you. The episode challenges the pressure to have every answer in advance and instead makes space for experimentation, uncertainty, and changing direction.

This episode explores relocation, intuition, entrepreneurship, nervous system regulation, immigration, reinvention, career change, self-trust, and the emotional reality of building a life across multiple countries. It is a reminder that major life decisions are rarely linear, and that uncertainty does not always mean you are on the wrong path.

WORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan 1:1, you can book an intro call with her here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/166602
GUEST SUBMISSIONS: If you think you know someone who would make a great guest, feel free to email Meghan at [email protected]
SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’d like to support the show and the work of Career Congregation, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrick

Chapters:00:00 Intuitive whispers and long-term instincts06:00 Leaving London and rebuilding within Europe14:00 Portugal, nervous system regulation, and feeling at home21:00 Expats, immigrants, and the politics of language28:00 Trusting uncertainty and making life-changing decisions

Keywords: Career, Career transition, Relocation, Immigration, Expat life, Nervous system regulation, Therapy, Therapist, Coaching, Personal development, Mental health, Entrepreneurship, Self-trust, Purpose, Work-life balance, Authentic career paths, Life transitions, Reinvention, Digital nomad, Portugal

© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026

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 have navigated career challenges, stepped through fear, and found success and growth on the other side. Hosted by Therapist and Coach Meghan Fitzpatrick, each episode offers real-life inspiration for reclaiming confidence and direction in your work.

Like most psychotherapists, Bronte Le Marquand didn’t arrive at psychotherapy through a straightforward route. Early roles in recruitment, HR and corporate environments never felt sustainable, particularly while she was navigating grief and anxiety. It was through her own experience in therapy that things began to shift.

Learning about boundaries and recognising how much her environment was affecting her wellbeing gave her a different reference point for what work could look like. What began as an interest in coaching gradually developed into a move towards psychotherapy, shaped as much by lived experience as it was by formal training.

There is a clear thread running through this conversation around misalignment. Not in a vague sense, but in the lived reality of staying in roles that chip away at your wellbeing. Bronte speaks to the physical and psychological toll of working in environments that don’t meet your needs, and how easily that can be mistaken for personal failure. Anxiety, overthinking, burnout. These aren’t always individual problems. Sometimes they are signals that something around you isn’t working.

The conversation also pulls apart the idea of security. Stable jobs, predictable income, clear progression. On the surface, these offer comfort. In reality, they can come at a cost when they keep you disconnected from what you actually want.

Both Bronte and Meghan explore what it takes to walk away from that structure, and the discomfort that comes with building something of your own. There is nothing polished about that process. It is uncertain, exposing, and often misunderstood by others.

What stands out is the shift from external validation to internal trust. Learning to make decisions without needing approval, tuning out the noise of other people’s opinions, and recognising when the cost of staying outweighs the fear of leaving. It is not a quick transition, but it is a necessary one if you want to build a career that feels sustainable.

There is also a broader reflection on the state of modern work. Redundancy, lack of progression, poor management, and workplaces that struggle to meet even basic human needs. Rather than accepting that as the norm, this conversation offers a more proactive approach. Creating your own sense of stability, exploring side paths, and staying connected to what energises you, even in small ways.

At its core, this is about learning how to move forward when you feel stuck. Not by solving everything at once, but by focusing on the next step in front of you. When everything feels uncertain, that is often enough.

CONNECT WITH BRONTE:
Instagram: @therapywithbronte
Website: www.therapywithbronte.com
Email: [email protected]

WORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan 1:1, you can book an intro call with her here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/166602

GUEST SUBMISSIONS: If you think you know someone who would make a great guest, feel free to email Meghan at ⁠[email protected]

SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’d like to support the show and the work of Career Congregation, you can do so here: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrick⁠

KEYWORDS:
Career, Career change, Career transition, Mental health, Therapy, Therapist, Anxiety, Grief, Burnout, Life after burnout, Nervous system regulation, Personal development, Coaching, Purpose, Fulfilling work, Authentic career paths, Career challenges, Emotional resilience

© Copyright Meghan Fitzpatrick 2026

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 have navigated career challenges, stepped through fear, and found success and growth on the other side. Hosted by Therapist and Coach Meghan Fitzpatrick, each episode offers real-life inspiration for reclaiming confidence and direction in your work.

In this solo episode, Meghan explores setting boundaries. Not as a buzzword, but as a practical and often uncomfortable process of deciding who gets access to you, your time, and your personal world.

Who shares your inner circle? The small group of people who hold your most personal information, who influence your thinking, and who shape how you feel about yourself and your direction. Meghan breaks down the difference between inner, middle, and outer circles, and challenges the assumption that proximity, history, or family ties automatically earn someone a place in that inner tier.

There is a direct look at what happens when that space is occupied by the wrong people. Exploring the practical side of boundary work, starting with awareness, moving into energetic shifts, then verbal communication, and in some cases, stepping away entirely. It is not presented as a one-time decision, but an ongoing process that requires consistency, particularly when others are used to having unrestricted access.

There is also an honest reflection on how this work evolves alongside career growth. Building a business, working independently, or pursuing something outside of conventional paths demands a level of self-trust that cannot coexist with constant doubt or dismissal from those closest to you. The people in your inner circle either reinforce that direction or quietly erode it.

The wider context is hard to ignore on the collective. With increasing demands on attention, constant communication, and a general sense of pressure in both work and life, there is less capacity to carry relationships that drain you rather than support you. Protecting your energy is not indulgent, it is necessary.

This episode focuses on boundaries, relationships, trust, self-respect, and the practical reality of choosing who gets access to you. It is a reminder that not everyone is entitled to your full story, and that the people closest to you should be able to hold it well.

WORK WITH MEGHAN: If you are interested in working with Meghan 1:1, you can book an intro call with her here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/166602
GUEST SUBMISSIONS: If you think you know someone who would make a great guest, feel free to email Meghan at [email protected]
SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’d like to support the show and the work of Career Congregation, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/meghanfitzpatrick

Keywords: Career, Therapy, Therapist, Coaching, Personal development, Mental health, Boundaries, Relationships, Work-life balance, Burnout, Life after burnout, Purpose, Motivation, Authentic career paths, Self-trust, Emotional wellbeing