Summer Series #4 - Karin Quit Her Job to Save Her Health—What Happened Next Will Inspire You

<p><strong>Summer Series #4 - Karin Quit Her Job to Save Her Health—What Happened Next Will Inspire You</strong></p><p>What happens when your body forces you to stop?</p><p>In this inspiring episode of the <strong>Taking A Career Break Summer Series</strong>, Katrina McGhee sits down with Karin Holmberg to share the remarkable story of how a planned career break became a life-changing healing journey.</p><p>After years of unexplained health issues, long working hours and mounting burnout, Karin reached a point where she could no longer ignore what her body was telling her. What started as a dream of taking a sabbatical soon became a necessity when she was diagnosed with Lyme disease, multiple co-infections and mould toxicity.</p><p>Karin shares how early planning allowed her to take a two-year career break, why moving back in with her parents became the key to making it financially possible, and how trusting her intuition helped her navigate one unexpected twist after another.</p><p>During her break, she immersed herself in learning about functional health, earned multiple certifications, launched her own practice and ultimately found a new definition of success—one that prioritises health, purpose and alignment over hustle.</p><p>If you&#39;re wondering whether a career break could change your life, Karin&#39;s story is proof that one courageous decision can completely transform your future.</p><p>Follow Karin&#39;s journey here - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karinholmberg_fdn" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/karinholmberg_fdn</a></p><p>Want to start your journey? Book a free consult with Katrina here - <a href="https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/freeconsult" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/freeconsult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>🎙️ <strong>Enjoying the podcast?</strong></p><p>⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!</p><p>💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick <strong>5-star review</strong> genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.</p><p>📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.</p><p>❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.</p><p>▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to <strong>like, subscribe, and turn on notifications</strong> so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrina" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Karin&#39;s seven-year battle with mystery health issues</p><p>02:05 Meet Karin and why her story matters</p><p>03:25 The moment she realised something had to change</p><p>06:00 Discovering the possibility of a career break</p><p>07:40 The financial fears of taking two years off</p><p>09:30 Planning early and finding creative ways to save</p><p>14:30 Creating a purpose for the career break</p><p>17:00 When her health suddenly collapsed</p><p>19:00 Choosing to leave work and begin healing</p><p>22:00 Learning everything about Lyme disease and recovery</p><p>26:30 Becoming a functional health practitioner</p><p>29:30 Returning to work after a two-year career break</p><p>32:00 Starting a health coaching business</p><p>38:00 Why she chose financial stability over full-time entrepreneurship</p><p>43:00 Finding the right job after four years away</p><p>45:00 Lessons about trusting your inner wisdom</p><p>51:00 Looking back at the transformation</p><p>53:30 Advice for anyone considering a career break</p><p>Ready to stop &quot;running on empty&quot; and start running toward a lif