Episode Details

What do you do when the career you worked so hard for suddenly feels... soul-sucking? In this solo episode, Beth gets real about her journey from the buttoned-up world of finance to the deeply human, sometimes messy, always meaningful world of therapy. Spoiler: it wasn't a straight line—and she didn't have it all figured out when she made the leap.

Beth shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she traded in spreadsheets for self-reflection, walked away from the so-called "dream job," and started building a life that actually felt like hers. She dives into the anxiety, identity crises, and WTF moments that come with changing careers—and why doing the "right thing" doesn't always feel right at all. If you've ever found yourself staring at your desk wondering, "Is this really it?" or googling "how to quit my job without ruining my life," this episode is for you. Beth's story will make you laugh, nod in solidarity, and maybe even reconsider the timeline you've been told to follow. It's honest, it's vulnerable, it's funny—and it's your official permission slip to rethink your own path.

We Also Talk About:

• The impact of societal expectations on career choices.
• Experiences of career anxiety and feeling unfulfilled in a job.
• The importance of self-exploration and identifying personal passions.
• Lessons learned from various jobs and the value of each experience.
• The significance of processing grief when realizing a dream job is not fulfilling.
• Strategies for self-reflection and exploring new career opportunities.
• The need for work-life balance and not tying identity solely to one's job.
• The philosophy of taking calculated risks in career changes.
• Encouragement for listeners to embrace their unique career journeys and remain open to change.

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