Taking a Career Break: Sabbatical Planning and Career Break Strategy

Episode 31 - Mixing It Up: Smart Ways to Keep Travel Fresh on Your Career Break

In this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we dive into the challenge many travellers face during extended trips: boredom and burnout. Katrina and James share honest stories about moments of travel fatigue—from cathedral overload in Europe to quiet days in Thailand—and offer smart strategies to keep your career break exciting and meaningful.

We explore the importance of switching up experiences, planning for spontaneity, staying connected with locals, and even how hobbies (or the lack of them!) can impact your down days. Plus, hear a hilarious couchsurfing story from Katrina’s road trip and learn why variety really is the spice of travel life.

Katrina reflects on her time in Thailand, a country she loved, but where she experienced several days that felt surprisingly mundane. She describes wandering aimlessly, unsure what to do with her time, occasionally sitting in hostel lobbies just reading or people-watching. These were quiet, uneventful days—far from the highlight reels we often see online—but they were real. And for Katrina, they revealed something important: boredom is not a sign that something’s gone wrong. It’s part of the rhythm of life, even on the road.

James adds his own experience from an interrailing trip through Europe, where city after city began to blur together. By the time he reached the final stops, the once-exciting buzz of cathedrals and squares started to lose its magic. The repetition was wearing him down, and that prompted a pivot—shifting the itinerary to include nature, mountains, and more immersive travel styles. That shift was key in keeping the journey fresh, inspiring, and emotionally engaging.

Throughout the episode, the conversation keeps returning to a core idea: variety in your experiences helps you stay present and appreciative. Katrina shares how seeing dozens of cathedrals in Europe eventually numbed her to their beauty. Though she marvelled at places like the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, by the time she had seen countless others, they began to feel indistinguishable. That burnout still lingers—she now avoids visiting churches when she travels. The lesson is clear: switching up your pace, environment, and activities not only prevents burnout but also helps preserve a sense of awe and wonder.

The conversation then shifts into something even more relatable in the digital age: how phone use affects travel. James calls it out directly—the phone is a nightmare.

🕒 Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome + What to Expect This Episode
01:29 – Seasonal Joy: Summer Favourites + Travel Vibes
03:37 – Can Travel Get Boring? Personal Stories from Europe & Thailand
06:35 – The Church Burnout: When Everything Starts Looking the Same
07:50 – How to Mix It Up: Rotating Travel Styles for a Better Experience
08:48 – Why Variation Helps Appreciation While Traveling
09:15 – Hobbies on the Road: Struggles & Creative Solutions
10:09 – Beware the Phone Trap: Being Present vs. Scrolling
10:55 – Meeting People to Keep Travel Social & Fun
11:11 – Katrina’s Couchsurfing Story in New Orleans: Biking, Dancing & Awkward Coins
13:39 – Couchsurfing in Iran: A Tale of Connection & Culture
16:08 – Wrap-Up + How to Connect with Us
16:45 – Bonus Plug: What Is BreakSpace?

Listen now and reclaim control of your career break journey.

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📩 Got a story about your own career break journey? DM us or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!

BreakSpace - ⁠⁠⁠www.gobreakspace.com⁠⁠⁠

Schedule a call with Katrina - ⁠⁠⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php⁠⁠⁠

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Episode 30 - Why Routines Matter on a Career Break: Find Balance, Create Bedtime Habits & Have Regular Check-Ins

Taking a break from your career can feel expansive and freeing — but sometimes that much freedom can also feel overwhelming. In this episode, Katrina and I dive into the importance of routines and rhythms while on a career break or sabbatical. Whether you're a structure-loving planner or a go-with-the-flow traveller, adding a few intentional practices into your day can help you feel more grounded, present, and fulfilled.

We talk about the power of a solid morning routine, how to create bedtime habits that actually support your rest, and why checking in with yourself regularly can make your break more meaningful. We also share personal stories of what works (and doesn’t work) for us, and how to stay flexible and experiment with routines without losing the spontaneity of your time off.

Whether you're just starting your break or deep in the journey, this episode is packed with practical tools and insights to help you feel more balanced and intentional with your time.

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 30!
01:00 – Celebrating podcast milestones (and dreaming of cake)
03:40 – Introducing today’s topic: routines and rhythms on a career break
04:30 – Why routines matter, even for the free-spirited
05:45 – The 3 key elements Katrina recommends for structure on a break
06:10 – Element 1: Morning routines – building small wins into your day
08:30 – Setting the tone for your day (and avoiding the doom scroll)
09:45 – Masculine vs. feminine energy approaches to mornings
12:20 – Morning routine tips: experiment, don’t overdo it, add pleasure
14:50 – Element 2: Bedtime habits & why your evening sets up your next day
15:45 – Tips for evening routines that support better sleep and rest
17:30 – Device boundaries and winding down without screens
19:30 – James shares his own nighttime routine (and love of TV)
20:00 – Katrina’s rule: the phone doesn’t go in bed!
21:00 – Element 3: Check in with yourself – reflect, observe, improve
22:30 – How to schedule check-ins and track what really matters to you
24:10 – What lessons is your break teaching you?
25:00 – A challenge to listeners: how solid is your routine?
25:30 – Share your routine with us – we’d love to hear it!

Listen now and reclaim control of your career break journey.

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📩 Got a story about your own career break journey? DM us or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!

BreakSpace - ⁠⁠www.gobreakspace.com⁠⁠

Schedule a call with Katrina - ⁠⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php⁠⁠

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Email - [email protected]

Episode 29 - Why Career Breaks Are the Key to Mental Health, Wellness & Radical Prioritization

In this honest and inspiring episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond dive deep into the emotional and physical realities of taking a career break to reclaim your mental health and overall wellness.

Katrina shares her powerful story of investing $6,000 into a health coaching program, losing 21 pounds, and building a life-changing routine centered on radical prioritization. From overcoming perimenopause symptoms to recovering from serious injuries, she reveals how focusing on health became her ultimate act of self-care.

James also opens up about his own wake-up call after a health scare led him to rethink his lifestyle and eating habits. Together, they reflect on how career breaks are not always about travel—they can be an essential tool to reset, heal, and build a better future.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or overwhelmed, this conversation will show you how raising the stakes and aligning your values can help you take that first powerful step. Whether you're dreaming of a break or already on one, you'll walk away with insight, motivation, and a few laughs along the way.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro to the show and episode overview
01:12 – Katrina shares how she’s really feeling lately
02:26 – Why inspiration and escape still matter in heavy times
03:27 – James becomes a Canadian citizen and reflects on the long journey
05:06 – Katrina's major health and wellness update begins
07:01 – The reality of perimenopause, setbacks, and self-doubt
08:43 – Health as a reason to take a break and Katrina’s client examples
09:34 – The importance of resetting your baseline for wellness
11:10 – Injuries, frozen shoulder, and the road to physical recovery
13:54 – Radical prioritization and sacrifice to achieve a big goal
15:45 – Why investing in yourself raises the stakes
18:57 – James shares his cholesterol scare and new fitness journey
21:22 – Different ways to raise the stakes to achieve life-changing results
24:34 – Aligning values, money, and mindset for your break
26:19 – Final thoughts and gratitude to listeners
27:28 – Join the BreakSpace community for your own transformative break

Listen now and reclaim control of your career break journey.

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📩 Got a story about your own career break journey? DM us or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!

BreakSpace - ⁠www.gobreakspace.com⁠

Schedule a call with Katrina - ⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php⁠

Order Katrina's book - ⁠https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book⁠

Email - [email protected]

🎙 Episode 28 – When to Job Hunt on a Career Break: Timing Your Reentry Right

In this insightful episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond explore one of the most common pitfalls for career breakers: job searching too soon. Drawing on Katrina’s experience as a career break and sabbatical coach, and James’s practical wisdom from years of international job hopping, this conversation gets honest about what it truly means to be ready to reenter the workforce.

Katrina shares her proven “1 for 6” rule, helping you understand how much time you should dedicate to reentry based on the length of your break. They also discuss how early job searching can create unnecessary stress and derail the purpose of your break entirely.

Whether you're currently on a sabbatical, planning one, or feeling anxious about what comes next, this episode is packed with practical strategies on compartmentalising your job search, building a reentry plan, managing expectations, and setting clear metrics to avoid burnout.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• Why starting the job hunt too early can backfire

• How to know when you’re actually ready to reenter

• The 1-for-6 reentry planning strategy

• Why “pray and spray” job applications don’t work

• How to compartmentalise job search energy

• Tools and mindset tips for navigating rejection

• The power of networking during reentry

• Practical advice for job seekers in today’s AI-driven world

  
  

  📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Katrina’s community + course: GoBreakSpace.com

• Book: Taking a Career Break for Dummies

• • Platforms: LinkedIn, Indeed, AI mock interview tools, Google job search

  
  

  Timestamps

• 00:50 – Episode Introduction

• 02:30 – The Trap of Starting Too Early

• 04:50 – The Toxic Spiral of Early Searching

• 06:45 – Recommended Job Search Timeline

• 08:30 – Making Career Pivoting Part of Your Break Theme

• 10:15 – Reentry Tips: Start with Clear Metrics

• 12:00 – Managing Rejection and Silence

• 14:15 – Why “Pray and Spray” Job Applications Don’t Work

• 16:00 – The Power of Networking Over Cold Applications

• 18:00 – Updated Job Search Tools & AI Advice

• 20:00 – Wrap Up

  
  

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  If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!

  
  

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  Schedule a call with Katrina - https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php

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Episode 27 – Overcoming the Fear of Taking a Career Break

In this insightful and practical episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we explore one of the most common roadblocks to pursuing a meaningful break: fear.

Whether it's fear of damaging your career, financial insecurity, public perception, or simply not knowing how to structure your time away from work, these concerns are valid—but they don’t have to be roadblocks. Katrina breaks down the psychological roots of these fears and shares a three-step framework to help you shift from paralyzed to empowered.

Key discussion points include:

• The four major fears career breakers face—and how to identify your own

• Why fear is a natural part of the process and how to use it as a guide, not a barrier

• Katrina’s “Backseat Driver” strategy for reframing fear’s role in your decisions

• How to find clarity by “searching for the truth” and understanding your real financial numbers

• Using real-life proof—stories, communities, and data—to normalize your decision and build confidence

• A powerful real-world story of transformation from someone who overcame deep fear to finally take her dream trip to Peru

Whether you’re a high-achiever planning your first sabbatical or someone already on the edge of burnout, this episode will help you rethink fear, reframe your mindset, and take action with purpose.

Resources Mentioned:

• Taking a Career Break for Dummies by Katrina McGhee

• GoBreakSpace.com – A community and course platform for career breakers

• The Break Blueprint course

• Real examples from Katrina’s coaching clients

Takeaways:

• Fear will always be present, but it doesn't have to lead.

• Clarity comes from action, not overthinking.

• Community, data, and small wins build momentum.

Listen now and reclaim control of your career break journey.

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📩 Got a story about your own career break journey? DM us or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!

Book a coaching session - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the waitlist for the BreakSpace community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gobreakspace.com⁠

Purchase Taking a Career Break for Dummies - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

Episode 26: Key Components of Rest: How to Heal, Recharge, and Not Just Stay Busy

In this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGee, we dive deep into a topic that’s too often overlooked when planning time away from work: true rest.

Rest isn’t just about sleep or doing “nothing.” It’s about intentional choices that allow your body, mind, and nervous system to recover from burnout and recalibrate toward a more fulfilling life. Drawing on a powerful recent coaching session, Katrina unpacks how one client’s packed sabbatical plan lacked the very thing it needed most: genuine rest.

Katrina shares the five personalized components of rest her client identified — including good sleep hygiene, unstructured time, and nature walks — and expands with 15 research-backed strategies you can incorporate into your own break. Whether you’re deep into your sabbatical, planning for one, or simply needing better boundaries in everyday life, this episode offers real, practical support.

You’ll learn:

• Why fun and fulfilment aren’t always the same as rest

• How to recognise over-scheduling disguised as “productive” time off

• Simple ways to build rest into your break intentionally

• How to create personal “guardrails” to protect time for restoration

• The power of boundaries — especially the ones we set with ourselves

Plus, Katrina shares tools like journaling for emotional release, forest bathing, daily walks of awe, and the importance of silence and solitude in our hyper-connected world.

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll rest once everything’s done,” this episode is for you.

👉 To learn more about Katrina’s proven career break coaching and access her step-by-step blueprint, visit GoBreakSpace.com.

🎧 Listen now and redefine what rest means to you.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Career Breaks

03:09 The Importance of Rest

06:09 Key Components of Rest

09:12 Setting Boundaries for Rest

11:49 15 Ideas for Rest and Restoration

18:00 Practical Takeaways and Conclusion

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Email - ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

Episode 25 - Pre-Trip Planning for Career Breaks: How to Prepare for Life-Changing Travel

Ready to take the leap into the unknown with a career break but not sure how to get started with travel planning? In this special role-reversal episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGee, Katrina takes over as host and interviews podcast co-creator and travel expert James Hammond, host of Winging It Travel Podcast. Together, they dive deep into everything you need to know before your big departure, offering practical guidance, seasoned travel wisdom, and inspiring personal stories.

This is Part 1 of a special three-part travel series that unpacks the before, during, and after phases of travel during your career break. This episode focuses on pre-planning and preparation, helping you figure out what to do in the weeks and months leading up to your trip.

Whether you're a career professional planning a bold sabbatical or a burned-out high achiever ready for a long-overdue reset, this episode is your go-to travel prep playbook.

🎒 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to choose your destinations based on your personal goals and values (not Instagram envy)

• Why pushing outside your comfort zone creates the most powerful travel memories

• The difference between travel budgets vs. total career break budgets—and how to structure both

• Tools like BudgetYourTrip.com to estimate daily spending by country

• Why slow travel and location flexibility are your secret weapon for long-term travel success

• How to prepare logistically with travel insurance, VPNs, eSIMs, and accommodation booking hacks

• Insider tips on managing phone plans abroad (hello, Google Fi and GigSky!)

• The must-have packing list items people often forget but absolutely need

• How to mentally transition into travel mode before you even leave home

• Why it’s crucial not to overplan—and how to leave space for spontaneity, rest, and personal evolution

💥 Plus:

• Learn how James saved money and stayed flexible while traveling through Central America, Asia, and North America.

• Katrina shares a deeply honest take on why your break doesn’t have to be epic to be valid—and how your version of freedom might look very different from others.

This episode is packed with actionable advice, budget breakdowns, mindset shifts, and real-world tips for anyone wondering, “What should I actually be doing before I go?”

🌍 Planning a career break that includes travel? This is your essential first step.

🎧 Tune in now and get ready to turn your dreams of travel into a concrete departure plan—with clarity, confidence, and a bit of cheeky fun.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Travel Planning

01:09 Defining Your Travel Goals

04:04 Budgeting for Your Career Break

07:55 Accommodation and Travel Style

12:03 Essential Travel Preparations

18:02 Planning Flexibility and Itinerary

21:02 Final Tips and Things Not to Do

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📩 Got a story about your own career break journey? DM us or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!

Book a coaching session - ⁠⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php⁠⁠

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Email - ⁠⁠[email protected]

Episode 24 - Why ‘Variation Creates Appreciation’—Essential Advice for Sabbatical Travel

In this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we dive into one of the most overlooked secrets of long-term travel: “Variation creates appreciation.” Katrina, career break coach and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies, joins travel expert and podcast host James Hammond to discuss how embracing change, pacing yourself, and building intention into your travels can make your sabbatical or career break more enjoyable and sustainable.

We explore the real challenges of extended travel, from burnout and boredom to unexpected health issues and travel fatigue. Katrina shares her own experiences from the road, including that moment when even the most beautiful cathedrals started to blur together—and what she did to regain her sense of wonder. We also discuss the importance of varying your environment, whether that involves alternating between hostels and hotels or taking “real life” days off from sightseeing to relax, reset, and reconnect.

James offers his insights from years of constant travel, including a hilarious story of a friend who beat burnout in Bangkok by locking himself in a hostel with a video game console for two weeks. From practical tips on getting good rest and staying healthy while abroad, to the mindset shifts that help you appreciate the journey, this conversation is full of helpful takeaways for anyone planning a break from work to travel.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by too much adventure or wondered how to pace your travels during a sabbatical, this episode will give you tools to create more meaning, more balance, and yes—more appreciation through variation.

Plus, Katrina invites you to BreakSpace, her supportive new online community for career breakers and sabbatical takers. Join the crew at BrakeSpaceCrew.com and start planning a break that works for you, not against you.

In this episode, we cover:

• What “variation creates appreciation” really means for long-term travel

• How to avoid travel fatigue and burnout during your sabbatical

• The importance of mixing up hostels, hotels, and solo downtime

• How to maintain your physical and mental health while abroad

• Strategies for building intention and balance into your travel plans

• Funny real-life stories from James and Katrina’s own travel breaks

• Why taking “real life” days off from sightseeing can actually enhance your journey

• Tools and mindsets that help make your break more joyful and sustainable

  
  

  Timestamps

  00:00 Introduction to Career Breaks

  00:32 Travelling During a Career Break

  01:53 Avoiding Travel Fatigue and Burnout

  04:54 Incorporating Regular Life into Travel

  07:15 Setting Intentions for Travel Days

  08:23 Health Considerations While Traveling

  11:58 Avoiding Boredom and Indifference

  
  

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  Book a coaching session - ⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php⁠

  Join the waitlist for the BreakSpace community - ⁠www.gobreakspace.com⁠

  Purchase Taking a Career Break for Dummies - ⁠https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book⁠

  Email - ⁠[email protected]

Episode 23 - Learn How to Cope with Loneliness on a Career Break: Real Talk & Practical Tips

🌍 Taking a career break can be life-changing—but what happens when loneliness creeps in?

In this heartfelt and honest episode, Katrina and James dive into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: loneliness during a career break. Whether you're traveling the world solo or staying local while taking time off from work, the feeling of disconnection is real—and totally normal.

Katrina shares her own experiences and the fears she's heard from her clients, from solo backpacking in Southeast Asia to navigating the quiet moments when everyone else is busy with work and routines. James brings in the realities of solo travel and how it can be both freeing and isolating.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why loneliness hits harder during a break—even when you're surrounded by people

• The surprising difference between being alone vs. feeling lonely

• How solo travel can actually open more doors for connection

• The downsides of being glued to your phone while traveling

• Why couples or friend-group travel might limit spontaneity

• Katrina’s favorite 5 practical strategies to fight loneliness

• James’ bonus tips from the road: smile more, sit at the bar, and embrace guesthouses!

📌 Tips Mentioned in the Episode:

• Reconnect with loved ones during your break

• Sit at the bar instead of a table when dining out

• Take local tours (even in your hometown!)

• Volunteer for a cause that matters to you

• Walk, smile, and stay open to spontaneous interactions

• Choose social accommodation (hostels, guesthouses, homestays)

  
  

  Timestamps

  00:00 Introduction to Career Breaks

  00:33 Understanding Loneliness During Breaks

  03:03 Traveling Solo: Embracing Connections

  09:03 Building Community and Combatting Loneliness

  10:51 Practical Tips for Overcoming Loneliness

  
  

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  Email - [email protected]

Episode 22 - How Asking Better Questions Can Transform Your Career Break Experience

In this inspiring and deeply reflective episode, career break coach and author Katrina McGhee explores how the simple act of asking better questions can completely reshape your career break journey—and your life.

Drawing from personal experience, client stories, and her best-selling book Taking a Career Break for Dummies, Katrina reveals how curiosity and intentional inquiry can help you move through uncertainty, make empowered decisions, and create meaningful change.

Whether you're contemplating stepping away from your career, already on a sabbatical, or simply yearning for more clarity and purpose, this conversation will equip you with practical tools and mindset shifts to help you navigate what's next with more confidence, compassion, and courage.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• Why curiosity is your most underrated tool during a career break

• Three life-changing questions Katrina used to shape her own journey

• How to reframe fear-based “what if” questions into empowering prompts

• Real-life examples from coaching clients navigating uncertainty

• How Katrina’s book Taking a Career Break for Dummies continues to impact readers worldwide

🔥 Episode Highlights:

• “What adventure will I have today?” – A daily mindset shift during saving for her break

• “What if this was divinely orchestrated?” – A perspective to tackle big goals and doubt

• “How is this working for me?” – Turning setbacks into growth opportunities

• Tactical advice for U.S.-based listeners worried about health insurance during a break

• Tips for replacing self-doubt with possibility

🎯 Perfect For:

• High achievers feeling unfulfilled or on the verge of burnout

• Anyone planning or currently on a career break or sabbatical

• Listeners seeking practical mindset tools to navigate change with intention

  
  

  Timestamps

  00:00 Introduction to Career Breaks

  05:43 The Power of Asking Better Questions

  12:50 Reframing Challenges and Finding Opportunities

  19:53 Navigating Health Insurance Concerns

  25:53 Creating Lasting Change Post-Break

  
  

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  📩 Got a story about your own career break journey? DM us or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you!

  If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!

  
  

  Resources

  Book a coaching session - https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php

  Join the waitlist for the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com⁠

  Purchase Taking a Career Break for Dummies - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book

  Email - [email protected]