Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee
Episodes
The First Interview: Katrina McGhee & Lyndall Farley on Career Breaks, Sabbaticals & BreakSpace
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The First Interview: Katrina McGhee & Lyndall Farley on Career Breaks, Sabbaticals & BreakSpaceIn this milestone episode of Taking a Care...
The Simple “Container” Hack to Stay Consistent on Your Career Break (Stop Procrastinating Today)
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 62 - The Simple “Container” Hack to Stay Consistent on Your Career Break (Stop Procrastinating Today)In this episode, James sits down with...
Podcast & Business Update: Career Break Trends, YouTube Launch & What’s Coming Next
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 61 - Podcast & Business Update: Career Break Trends, YouTube Launch & What’s Coming NextIn this behind-the-scenes episode of Taking...
The Hardest Step of a Career Break: How to Finally Decide to Take One
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 60 - The Hardest Step of a Career Break: How to Finally Decide to Take OneDeciding to take a career break might be the hardest step of the ent...
Having The Audacity to Take a Career Break: Why High Achievers Feel Guilty Resting (And Why You Shouldn’t)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 59 - Having The Audacity to Take a Career Break: Why High Achievers Feel Guilty Resting (And Why You Shouldn’t)Why does taking a career brea...
How to Start Your Career Break the Right Way (What to Do in Your First Week)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 58 - How to Start Your Career Break the Right Way (What to Do in Your First Week)What should you actually do in the first week of a career br...
How To Overcome The Uncertainty Of Taking A Career Break
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 57 - How To Overcome The Uncertainty Of Taking A Career BreakUncertainty is one of the biggest barriers stopping people from taking a career b...
Why Job Searching Too Early Can Ruin Your Career Break
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 56 - Why Job Searching Too Early Can Ruin Your Career BreakTaking a career break or sabbatical is meant to restore your energy, clarity, and s...
The 2-Minute Failure Fix: Celebrate Your Wins
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 55 - Why Celebrating Your Wins Matters More Than You ThinkIn this episode, James Hammond is joined by career break and sabbatical coach Katri...
From 3am Work Calls to a Life Rebuilt: A Career Break Client Success Story
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 54 - From 3am Work Calls to a Life Rebuilt: A Career Break Client Success StoryWhat does it really take to step away from a career when burnou...
What If You’re Dreading Going Back to Work at the End of Your Career Break — and Don’t Know Why?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 53 - What happens when your career break is coming to an end… and instead of feeling refreshed or excited, you feel dread?In this episode, J...
Revisiting Episode 21 - What Most Career Coaches Get WRONG About Career Breaks
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 52 - Revisiting Episode 21 - What Most Career Coaches Get WRONG About Career BreaksThis week, in the final episode of our revisited series, we...
Revisiting Episode 12 - Are You On A Career Break Or A Fake Break
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51 - Revisiting Episode 12 - Are You On A Career Break Or A Fake BreakIn this week's episode we are revisiting James' second episode c...
Revisiting Episode 19 - Letting Go of Career Break Expectations: Why 3 Months Is the Magic Number
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50 - Revisiting Episode 19 - Letting Go of Career Break Expectations: Why 3 Months Is the Magic NumberWelcome to Episode 50, and as we approac...
Revisiting Episode 4 - Can You Afford A Career Break?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 49 - Revisiting Episode 4 - Can You Afford A Career Break?Welcome to Episode 49, and as we approach the end of the calendar year, Katrina and ...
The Future of Career Breaks in 2026: Trends, Data & Why More People Are Taking Sabbaticals
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 48 - The Future of Career Breaks in 2026: Trends, Data & Why More People Are Taking SabbaticalsIn this episode, James and Katrina explore ...
The 5 Essential Ground Rules for a Successful Career Break
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47 - The 5 Essential Ground Rules for a Successful Career BreakIn Episode 47 of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, Katrina and James ...
BreakSpace Black Friday Sale Alert!
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL ALERT!If you've been thinking about joining BreakSpace, the global community for current and aspiring career breakers and sab...
There Were Signs: How We Learned to Break the Status Quo and Lessons in Courage, Authenticity, and Going Your Own Way
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46 - There Were Signs: How We Learned to Break the Status Quo and Lessons in Courage, Authenticity, and Going Your Own WayIn this reflective a...
How to Build Your Break Blueprint: 5 Elements of a Successful Career Break
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 45 - How to Build Your Break Blueprint: 5 Elements of a Successful Career BreakIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, ...
I Might Get Bored… or Love It Too Much: Two Unexpected Career Break Fears
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 44 - I Might Get Bored… or Love It Too Much: Two Unexpected Career Break FearsAre you secretly worried you’ll be bored on a career break...
Finding Freedom: The Art of Balancing Structure and Spontaneity on a Career Break
29 Oct 2025
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Episode 43 - Finding Freedom: The Art of Balancing Structure and Spontaneity on a Career BreakIn this episode, James and Katrina dive deep into one o...
When Nobody Supports Your Career Break (Do It Anyway!)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Episode 42 – When Nobody Supports Your Career Break (Do It Anyway!)What happens when everyone around you — your friends, your colleagues, ev...
It’s Never Too Late to Take a Career Break: An Inspiring Story With Katrina
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Episode 41 - It’s Never Too Late to Take a Career Break: An Inspiring Story with Katrina McGheeIn this week’s episode, James Hammond sits...
Escaping the 9-to-5: Proving Worth vs. Finding Devotion
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40 - Escaping the 9-to-5: Proving Worth vs. Finding DevotionIn this episode of the podcast Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, Katrina...
Katrina Reflects on BreakSpace: What 100+ Members Taught Us About Career Break Success
17 Sep 2025
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Episode 39 - Katrina Reflects on BreakSpace: What 100+ Members Taught Us About Career Break SuccessIn this episode of Taking A Career Break With Katr...
Katrina Answers Your Questions on Career Breaks: Money, Mindset & Stigma
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 38 - Katrina Answers Your Questions on Career Breaks: Money, Mindset & StigmaWelcome back to Taking A Career Break With Katrina McGhee! I...
Career Break Mindset: Overcoming Guilt, Finding Joy & Redefining Success
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37 - Career Break Mindset: Overcoming Guilt, Finding Joy & Redefining SuccessTaking a career break isn’t just about money, logistics, or...
The Cost of Waiting: A Powerful Story on Dreams Deferred and Why You Shouldn't Wait For Retirement
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36 - The Cost of Waiting: A Powerful Story on Dreams Deferred and Why You Shouldn't Wait For RetirementIn this powerful and profoundly mov...
Sabbatical vs. Career Break: What Kind of Break Do You Need and For How Long?
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35 - Sabbatical vs. Career Break: What Kind of Break Do You Need and For How Long?In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, James Ham...
Burn the Bridge: The Mindset Shift You Need to Finally Take Your Career Break
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 - Burn the Bridge: The Mindset Shift You Need to Finally Take Your Career BreakIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhe...
From $0 to $120K: What People Actually Spend on a Career Break
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33 - From $0 to $120K: What People Actually Spend on a Career BreakHow much does a career break really cost? In this eye-opening episode, Kat...
Career Break Travel Hacks: Bucket Lists, Upskilling Abroad & Phone Boundaries
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32 - Career Break Travel Hacks: Bucket Lists, Upskilling Abroad & Phone BoundariesThinking of taking a career break or sabbatical? This ep...
Mixing It Up: Smart Ways to Keep Travel Fresh on Your Career Break
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31 - Mixing It Up: Smart Ways to Keep Travel Fresh on Your Career BreakIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we dive ...
Why Routines Matter on a Career Break: Morning Wins, Bedtime Habits & Check-In Rituals
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30 - Why Routines Matter on a Career Break: Find Balance, Create Bedtime Habits & Have Regular Check-InsTaking a break from your career ca...
Why Career Breaks Are the Key to Mental Health, Wellness & Radical Prioritization
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 - Why Career Breaks Are the Key to Mental Health, Wellness & Radical PrioritizationIn this honest and inspiring episode, Katrina McGhee...
When to Job Hunt on a Career Break: Timing Your Reentry Right
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Episode 28 – When to Job Hunt on a Career Break: Timing Your Reentry RightIn this insightful episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond explore...
How to Overcome the Fear of Taking a Career Break: Mindset Shifts That Work
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 – Overcoming the Fear of Taking a Career BreakIn this insightful and practical episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we ...
Key Components of Rest: How to Heal, Recharge, and Not Just Stay Busy
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26: Key Components of Rest: How to Heal, Recharge, and Not Just Stay BusyIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGee, we dive...
Pre-Trip Planning for Career Breaks: How to Prepare for Life-Changing Travel
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 - Pre-Trip Planning for Career Breaks: How to Prepare for Life-Changing TravelReady to take the leap into the unknown with a career break b...
Why ‘Variation Creates Appreciation’—Essential Advice for Sabbatical Travel
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 - Why ‘Variation Creates Appreciation’—Essential Advice for Sabbatical TravelIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina M...
Learn How to Cope with Loneliness on a Career Break: Real Talk & Practical Tips
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Asking Better Questions Can Transform Your Career Break Experience
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 - How Asking Better Questions Can Transform Your Career Break ExperienceIn this inspiring and deeply reflective episode, career break coach...
What Most Career Coaches Get WRONG About Career Breaks
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21: What Most Career Coaches Get WRONG About Career BreaksThis episode is a rant with purpose. Katrina McGhee is back on the mic to call out ...
How To Talk About Your Career Break.
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 20 – How to Talk About Your Career Break📘 Hosted by James Hammond & Katrina McGhee, Career Break and Sabbatical CoachShow S...
Letting Go of Career Break Expectations: Why 3 Months Is the Magic Number
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 19 – Letting Go of Career Break Expectations: Why 3 Months Is the Magic NumberWhat happens when your career break doesn’t go as p...
How To Navigate The Ups and Downs of a Career Break
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 - How to navigate the ups and downs of a career breakIn this episode, career break coach Katrina McGhee and host James Hammond explore the ...
Is It Crazy to Take a Second Career Break? Here’s Why It’s Not
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Episode 17: Is It Time for a Second Career Break? Yes, and Here's WhyDescription:You took the leap once—and now you're thinking about...
Pain Tolerance & Career Breaks: How Much Can You Handle?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Title: Pain Tolerance & Career Breaks: How Much Can You Handle?Show Notes:Are you stuck in grind culture, pushing through exhaustion, an...
Is It Selfish to Take a Career Break? The Truth About Rest & Renewal
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15: Is It Selfish to Take a Career Break?🎙️ Featuring: Katrina McGhee & James HammondIs taking a break from work a selfish act, or is...
Smart Money Tips: How to Budget and Save for a Career Break
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14 - Smart Money Tips: How to Budget and Save for a Career BreakEver dreamed of taking a career break but don’t know how to afford it? In th...
Is Taking a Career Break a Privilege? The Truth About Career Breaks & Sabbaticals
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 Episode 13: Is Taking a Break a Privilege? 🚀In this thought-provoking episode, James Hammond and Katrina McGhee ...
Are You on a Fake Career Break? 5 Signs You're Not Truly Taking Time Off
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12: Are You on a Fake Career Break? 5 Signs You’re Not Truly Taking Time OffEpisode OverviewThink you’re on a break? Think again! In this ...
Scared-Cited – The Emotion of Taking Big Risks
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Episode 11: Scared-Cited – The Emotion of Taking Big RisksWelcome back to the podcast! In this short but powerful episode, host James...
The 3B Framework: How Burnout, Betrayal, and Blossom Shape Career Breaks
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Episode 10: The 3B Framework – How Burnout, Betrayal, and Blossom Shape Career BreaksWelcome back to the podcast! In this episode, host&nb...
What will life look like after a break? Real-life examples to help you.
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📖 Featured Topic: Page 284 of Taking a Career Break by Katrina McGheeAfter taking time off, what happens next? In this episode,...
Sign up to BreakSpace TODAY!!
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndall and Katrina have opened the second-ever sign-up to BreakSpace, and this is your chance to join this new, exciting group for your break.Head to...
The rise of career breaks: a new movement
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James and Katrina discuss their personal updates, the growing movement around career breaks, and the success of BreakSpace. They expl...
How to structure your morning routine and free time
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond discuss the importance of establishing a morning routine during a career break, emphasizing the need...
Three things NOT to do on your career break
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katrina McGhee discusses the essential aspects of taking a career break, focusing on what not to do. She emphasizes the importance of...
How to share the news of your career break
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee', Katrina discusses the transformative power of taking a career break and the importance...
Can you afford a career break?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katrina and James discuss the importance of budgeting for a career break, emphasizing the need for a well-thought-out financial plan ...
What to do on your career break and travel tips
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGee, podcast host James Hammond and career break coach Katrina dive into the essentials o...
Embarking on a new career path or becoming self-employed
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond discuss the transformative power of taking a career break. They explore the reasons why individuals ...
Introduction And What To Expect From The Podcast
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of 'Taking a Career Break With Katrina McGhee', host James Hammond introduces Katrina McGee, a career break and sabb...
Trailer
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee podcast trailer. Each week, there will be episodes on the different facets of taking a caree...