35: The Art of Pausing For Personal Rediscovery: Journey Beyond The Hustle, with Yolanda Harper

Ever feel like life's relentless hustle has disconnected you from your true desires? Yolanda Harper, a therapist and mental health advocate, joins us to recount her empowering tale of pressing pause on life's demands through a sabbatical. Self-care is a term often tossed around, but we decode its deeper meaning with Yolanda, exploring the liberating act of granting ourselves the grace to put our needs at the forefront. We swap stories about the challenges of juggling the professional and personal, sharing insights on fostering healthy relationships through self-awareness and candid communication. Discover how the soul sabbatical concept can illuminate the path to a life brimming with joy and fulfillment, a gentle reminder to savor life's simple pleasures and the beauty of the present.

Her "I Wonder If" moment and the subsequent journey she embarked on - which includes penning a book and becoming a sabbatical doula - are not just personal victories but a rallying cry for anyone feeling adrift in the sea of societal expectations and childhood conditioning. It's a conversation that circles back to the core tenet of unity in our shared human experience, highlighting the solace found in community support and the strength drawn from our collective vulnerabilities. Join us as we connect, inspire, and perhaps, transform your perspective on self-care and the journey towards personal fulfillment. So come on, let’s go ahead and listen to this episode now!

01:38          The Initiation of a Sabbatical Journey 

06:27          Achieving Self-Care and Overcoming Expectations 

09:20          Self-Inflicted Suffering and Humor 

11:04           Self-Care and Soul Sabbatical Concept 

12:55           Permission, Boundaries, and Intimate Relationships 

20:01          The Concept of a Soul Sabbatical – In Depth Understanding 

22:44          Finding Love and Self-Care Journey 

26:46          Finding Joy in the Present Moment 

30:32          Journaling Book and Future Plans 

33:36          A Beautiful Book and Journal … 

36:08          Expanding the Vision 

37:16           The Power of Community and Healing 

40:03          Finding Connections and Creating a community                     

Reach out to Yolanda Harper and find out more about her story and community here:

      Website à https://yolandaharper.com/

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      Instagram à @yolandaharper

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