EP 308 - Leaving on Sabbatical and Embracing the Pause

Doing What Matters

In this episode, co-hosts Teresa McCloy and Erica Vinson discuss the upcoming launch of the Real Life Practice Membership in January 2025. Teresa shares her feelings and preparations as she approaches a long-anticipated sabbatical, reflecting on personal and professional accomplishments and goals. They talk about embracing a holistic approach to living, deeply rooted in faith and connection, and outline plans for the podcast during Teresa’s break, including selected 'best of' episodes. Teresa emphasizes the importance of extraordinary moments in everyday life and how this sabbatical represents a unique opportunity for deep rest, intentional reflection, and spiritual transformation.

TIME STAMPS

00:00 Introduction and Exciting Announcement

01:22 Welcome to the Doing What Matters Podcast

02:05 Teresa's Sabbatical Journey

05:31 Preparing for Sabbatical

13:14 Anticipations and Reflections

16:03 Podcast Plans During Sabbatical

18:32 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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About Teresa McCloy:

Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible.

About Erica Vinson:

Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!