Lessons from a Quitter Podcast

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It is never too late to start over. No matter how much time or money you’ve spent chasing degrees and jobs to get to your current position, if ultimately you’re unhappy, then it is time to quit. Each week, Goli Kalkhoran, a fellow quitter, will interview inspiring guests who have quit lucrative careers to forge their own path and create a life they love. Get insight, inspiration, tools, and resources to help you quit what you hate and figure out what it is that you love.

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Laverne McKinnon is a grief coach and mental health professional who specializes in helping individuals navigate the emotional challenges associated with career transitions and personal reinvention. She shares insights on how grief manifests during significant life changes and offers tools to embrace the process for authentic growth. Laverne is active on platforms like Substack, LinkedIn, and YouTube, where she provides resources and support for those experiencing loss and transformation.

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0:00 27:01

What I learned from my trip to Iran

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Goli Kalkhoran
Keywords
mindset shifts Iran trip productivity addiction community slowing down perfection connection rest presence redefining success

In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, I share the powerful mindset shifts I experienced during a recent trip to Iran. From confronting my addiction to productivity to witnessing the deep-rooted value of community, the trip forced me to slow down and rethink how I want to live. I talk about embracing the 50/50 nature of lifehow even beautiful moments come with discomfortand how letting go of perfection allows for richer experiences. If youve been craving more connection, rest, and presence in your life, this episode is a gentle push to start redefining what success truly looks like.

0:00 30:48

Produtivity Addiction

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Goli Kalkhoran
Keywords
productivity obsession rest and burnout hustle culture capitalism self-care unlearning productivity norms

In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we explore our cultural obsession with productivity and why so many of us struggle to truly rest. I share personal reflections from a recent trip abroad that challenged my deeply ingrained beliefs about busyness, urgency, and worth. We dive into how capitalism and hustle culture have programmed us to equate rest with laziness—and how to begin unlearning that. If you're feeling burnt out, this episode will help you reframe rest not as something to earn, but as something essential. Plus, I share practical steps to help you reclaim rest without guilt.

0:00 44:40

Navigating Career Grief with Laverne McKinnon

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Goli Kalkhoran
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Laverne McKinnon
Keywords
career grief career transition identity loss burnout career pivot emotional reinvention

In this powerful episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we dive deep into the often-overlooked grief that comes with career transitions. Joined by grief coach Laverne McKinnon, we explore how letting go of an old identity—especially one built around achievement and people-pleasing—can feel like a profound loss. We discuss how grief shows up in unexpected ways, why it’s a necessary part of transformation, and how embracing it can lead you back to your most authentic self. If you’re navigating burnout, a layoff, or a career pivot, this episode will help you understand the emotional side of reinvention.

 

You can find Laverne at:
Substack: https://moonshotmentor.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavernem/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWBuL2OWgglO_YHyFdJOGpg

0:00 25:13

The shift that made my dreams doable

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Goli Kalkhoran
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life redesign micro steps dreams scarcity to possibility burnout

In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, I share how I’m redesigning my life in small, intentional steps—even when I can’t have the “big dream” just yet. From summering in Jackson Hole to planning a trip to Banff, I talk about how we can live pieces of our dream now, instead of waiting for perfect circumstances. I challenge you to rethink your all-or-nothing mindset and explore how micro steps can create massive change. If you’re feeling stuck or burnt out, this episode will help you shift from scarcity to possibility and start building a life you’re actually excited about.

0:00 22:24

Micro decisions

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Goli Kalkhoran
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micro decisions lasting life changes career changes transformation small steps self-trust overwhelm Quitter Club coaching strategy support

In this episode of Lessons from a Quitter, we explore the real secret to making lasting life and career changes: micro decisions. While we often believe massive change requires dramatic, sweeping action, this episode breaks down how real transformation happens through small, intentional steps. I also announce that doors are now open—for the final time—to the Quitter Club, my membership program closing at the end of 2025. If you’ve been waiting to get coaching and strategy support, this is your chance. Tune in to learn how small steps build self-trust, reduce overwhelm, and ultimately redesign a life you love.

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4.9 rating 353 reviews

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4.9 ratings 322 reviews

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4.9 ratings 16 reviews

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5.0 ratings 7 reviews

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