Lessons from a Quitter
It is never too late to start over. No matter how much time or money you’ve spent chasing degrees and jobs to get to your current position, if ultimately you’re unhappy, then it is time to quit. Each week, Goli Kalkhoran, a fellow quitter, will interview inspiring guests who have quit lucrative careers to forge their own path and create a life they love. Get insight, inspiration, tools, and resources to help you quit what you hate and figure out what it is that you love.
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Why learning to regulate your nervous system is just as important as thought work with Victoria Albina
Victoria Albina (she/her) is a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women reconnect with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim
In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we conclude our series on goal-setting by tackling the often-overlooked yet critical step: what to do after setting your goal. I share actionable tips to break your goal into manageable steps, focus on short-term milestones, and embrace the inevitable challenges along the way.
In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we explore the deeper purpose of goal-setting and how it transforms not just your life but those around you. It's not about checking boxes or achieving arbitrary milestones—it's about the ripple effects your growth creates. From setting an example for your family to overcoming
This week on Lessons from a Quitter, we continue our three-part miniseries on redefining goal setting. We break down the pitfalls of traditional approaches to goals and advocate for focusing on just one priority per year. Learn how this strategy builds self-trust, minimizes overwhelm, and creates lasting habits. Whethe
In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we kick off a series on goal setting with a refreshing and practical perspective. As the year winds down, many feel pressure to set goals or New Year’s resolutions, often leading to burnout or shame spirals when life inevitably gets in the way. We explore the common misconcept
In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive into how to handle conversations about your dreams with loved ones who may not fully understand or support them. Often, we seek validation from family and friends, hoping they’ll give us the green light. But instead, we discuss how to set clear boundaries, identify wha
