Episode 29 - Why Career Breaks Are the Key to Mental Health, Wellness & Radical PrioritizationIn 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 overview01:12 – Katrina shares how she’s really feeling lately02:26 – Why inspiration and escape still matter in heavy times03:27 – James becomes a Canadian citizen and reflects on the long journey05:06 – Katrina's major health and wellness update begins07:01 – The reality of perimenopause, setbacks, and self-doubt08:43 – Health as a reason to take a break and Katrina’s client examples09:34 – The importance of resetting your baseline for wellness11:10 – Injuries, frozen shoulder, and the road to physical recovery13:54 – Radical prioritization and sacrifice to achieve a big goal15:45 – Why investing in yourself raises the stakes18:57 – James shares his cholesterol scare and new fitness journey21:22 – Different ways to raise the stakes to achieve life-changing results24:34 – Aligning values, money, and mindset for your break26:19 – Final thoughts and gratitude to listeners27:28 – Join the BreakSpace community for your own transformative breakListen now and reclaim control of your career break journey.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and every podcast app!📩 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.com⁠Schedule a call with Katrina - ⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php⁠Order Katrina's book - ⁠https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book⁠Email - [email protected]

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