Doug chats with Rusty about the mental and emotional aspects of committing to leaving traditional work, focusing on mindset and building an identity outside of professional life. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from being highly productive to a more relaxed lifestyle, the importance of taking all allotted vacation time, and asking for what you want from your employer. Rusty also touches on mental health therapies such as body-based trauma therapy and somatic therapy as tools for coping with the stress and trauma associated with demanding careers.
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0:00 Introduction
1:55 Identity & career transition
6:21 Mindset shift
11:35 Building an identity separate from work
16:59 Productivity
24:00 Importance of taking vacation
30:18 Traveling & cultural perspectives on work
38:06 Recurring dreams & nightmares
43:33 Body-based trauma therapy
49:40 Negotiating with employers
56:43 Soundcheck – One car household
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