When Life Feels Overwhelming, Sometimes You Need to Walk Away | Hoi Yin Shutoy

<p>Welcome to the Why I Said Yes series, where the contributing authors of Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New share the personal stories behind the chapters they chose to write.</p><p><br></p><p>What happens when life becomes so busy that you can no longer hear yourself think?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Why I Said Yes series, author Hoi Shutoy shares the deeply personal story behind her chapter in Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New.</p><p><br></p><p>After experiencing overwhelming stress and a health scare, Hoi realized she needed something she had rarely given herself—space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with who she truly was.</p><p><br></p><p>Through a solo journey, quiet reflection, and the courage to slow down, she discovered that healing doesn&#39;t always come from doing more. Sometimes it begins by simply being present.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation we discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Why Hoi chose to write her story</p><p>✨ The healing power of writing</p><p>✨ Recovering from stress and burnout</p><p>✨ Finding yourself through travel and reflection</p><p>✨ Why creativity helps us reconnect with who we are</p><p><br></p><p>📖 Hoi&#39;s chapter, Breaking News, Breaking and the Break, is featured in Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New, launching July 7, 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ This interview is part of the **Why I Said Yes** series, where each contributing author shares the personal story behind the chapter they chose to write.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 Learn more about the book and Hoi&#39;s inspiring journey in the links below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/rylbook</p><p>---</p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome &amp; Meet Hoi Yin Shutoy</p><p>00:48 Why Hoi Said Yes</p><p>02:29 The Challenge of Writing Honestly</p><p>04:31 Rediscovering the Joy of Writing</p><p>05:18 A Health Scare That Changed Everything</p><p>06:13 What Hoi Hopes Readers Will Take Away</p><p>07:48 Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>#rylbook #booklaunch #newrealease</p>