Career Interrupted
Redundancy, maternity leave, perimenopause, menopause, illness, caregiving for elderly parents.
Sound familiar? If you're a women in midlife, chances are you've experienced one or more of these transitions and challenges.
And chances are you've had to hit the pause button on your career.
But does an interrupted career automatically mean your earning potential, career progression and skill set are negatively impacted?
If you're struggling to get back into the workplace or you're trying to figure out what path is right for you after taking a career break - whether planned or not - Career Interrupted draws on the journeys of women who have faced career disruptions and emerged stronger than ever.
Each weekly episode features candid conversations with resilient women who have navigated life's unexpected challenges and rebuilt their professional lives.
Through these honest and engaging interviews, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies, mindsets, and resources that have helped these women reclaim their careers and redefine success on their own terms.
Whether you're currently facing a career interruption or simply seeking inspiration from women who've triumphed over adversity, Career Interrupted offers a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and motivation to help you navigate your own professional journey.
Join us as we celebrate the strength, adaptability, and determination of women who refuse to let life's interruptions define their careers or their worth.
Career Interrupted
E268｜How to break free from trauma with Philippa Smethurst
*This podcast episode discusses trauma, which some listeners may find triggering.
In 1989, tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square, and the world watched in horror as a brutal moment in history unfolded.
But for Philippa Smethurst, who was teaching in China at the time, the impact was more than headline – it was witnessed firsthand in the tear-streaked faces of her students, mourning friends and loved ones lost to the violence.
Without realising it, Philippa became a lightning rod for their trauma.
Decades later, as a psychotherapist, she continues to help people unpack the hidden wounds they carry. Because trauma isn’t just a moment in time – it’s something that can linger in our bodies, shaping the way we react, trust, and navigate the world.
In our latest Career Interrupted podcast episode, Philippa shares powerful insights from her 30 years of experience, breaking down the ways trauma manifests – from fight, flight, freeze, and dissociation to trust issues and brain hijacking.
What to listen out for:
[01:28] Witnessing a watershed moment in history.
[05:50] Dealing with micro traumas.
[10:53] The trauma thermometer.
[14:46] Develop a noticing brain.
[19:38] The stale gingerbread man.
[26:50] Treat yourself as if you matter.
What you’ll take away from this episode:
✔️ How to recognise trauma responses in yourself and others
✔️ The lessons that can come out of dealing with trauma
✔️ Practical steps to build resilience and reclaim control
Plus, Philippa shows off her fun visual tools to help you understand trauma in a whole new way (say hello to the ‘stale gingerbread man’!!!) You’ll want to tune in for that alone!
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