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Surviving the Layoff, Part 1: The Personal Story
Surviving the Layoff, Part 1: The Personal Story
In Part 1 of our Surviving the Layoff series, we sit down with writer and career coach Allison McNearney to talk about what really happens after you hear, “We regret to inform you…”
Allison was laid off in 2024 — and while the experience was destabilizing, it was also clarifying. In this episode, we talk about:
- The emotional whiplash of being laid off
- How job loss impacts identity and self-worth
- The financial fear that follows
- What surprised her most about the process - including financial and healthcare watchouts
- How she reframed the experience
- The lessons she now shares with clients
- What resilience actually looks like in real life
Whether you’ve been laid off, fear you might be, or want to support someone who has, this conversation is for you.
About Our Guest
Allison McNearney is a writer, editor, and creative mindset coach. She has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing for publications including The New York Times, The Daily Beast, and National Geographic. After experiencing a layoff herself in 2024, she brings first-hand experience to conversations about career pivots, identity, and rebuilding. In her coaching work, Allison helps writers, artists, and entrepreneurs discover their purpose and passion, move from stuck to creatively fulfilled, and tell more powerful stories. You can contact her at [email protected] or on her website: allisonmcnearney.com.
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By Amanda Talmadge & Katie HermanSurviving the Layoff, Part 1: The Personal Story
In Part 1 of our Surviving the Layoff series, we sit down with writer and career coach Allison McNearney to talk about what really happens after you hear, “We regret to inform you…”
Allison was laid off in 2024 — and while the experience was destabilizing, it was also clarifying. In this episode, we talk about:
- The emotional whiplash of being laid off
- How job loss impacts identity and self-worth
- The financial fear that follows
- What surprised her most about the process - including financial and healthcare watchouts
- How she reframed the experience
- The lessons she now shares with clients
- What resilience actually looks like in real life
Whether you’ve been laid off, fear you might be, or want to support someone who has, this conversation is for you.
About Our Guest
Allison McNearney is a writer, editor, and creative mindset coach. She has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing for publications including The New York Times, The Daily Beast, and National Geographic. After experiencing a layoff herself in 2024, she brings first-hand experience to conversations about career pivots, identity, and rebuilding. In her coaching work, Allison helps writers, artists, and entrepreneurs discover their purpose and passion, move from stuck to creatively fulfilled, and tell more powerful stories. You can contact her at [email protected] or on her website: allisonmcnearney.com.
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Podcast Resources
- Unemployment Resources: https://www.usa.gov/unemployment-benefits
- ATX Gastroenterologist: https://tddctx.com/lilah-mansour/