by Jillian Johnsrud | Mar 25, 2026 | Mini-Retirements, Podcast
Summary In this episode, Meghan shares her journey from a stressful corporate job to an unplanned mini retirement, highlighting the importance of adaptability, mental health, and embracing life’s uncertainties. Discover practical insights on navigating change,...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Jan 21, 2026 | Mini-Retirements, Podcast
Summary Brian Herriot discusses the concept of mini retirements and the journey towards financial independence with Jillian. Brian shares his personal experiences, including the challenges he faced during the pandemic and how he shifted his perspective on what...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Oct 29, 2025 | Mini-Retirements, Podcast
Summary 28% of doctors consider leaving the profession on a weekly basis. Can mini-retirements allow people to stay in these demanding careers that they love, but are burning them out? Jillian and Christie discuss the importance of taking sabbaticals in the healthcare...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Oct 1, 2025 | Mini-Retirements, Podcast
Summary Why take a mini-retirement when you are fully retired? Justin shares his personal journey of taking a six-month adventure around the world, detailing the motivations behind it, the challenges of maintaining routines while traveling, and the appreciation gained...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Sep 10, 2025 | Podcast
SummaryJillian and Chris dive into Chris’s seven-month mini-retirement, where he and his wife traveled through Asia and Europe. Chris shares how they structured the trip, from budgeting and planning to navigating without a traditional schedule. He explains the cost...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Jun 26, 2025 | Intentional Living, Mini-Retirements, Podcast
Summary Jillian and Brenda explore Brenda’s journey of taking a mini-retirement to rediscover herself through hiking and writing. Brenda shares her experiences of stepping away from a traditional career to embrace nature and the writing process, discussing the...
