The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world in so many ways. For some people, the past year has led to a major shift in the work they do, either by necessity or by desire – both of which are reasons that propelled Rebecca Jeffreys to end her 35-year career as a professional flutist and launch Sprouting Health Families.
In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, Rebecca speaks with host Lynne Golodner about how she turned her journey parenting a child with autism into an effort to support parents along their autism journeys. Her new coaching company provides one-on-one and group settings to shore up parents’ self-care and emotional strength as they guide their children through school and life.
In this episode, Lynne and the Rebecca discuss:
- The opportunities COVID has revealed for career pivots
- Connecting with your younger self to launch a new career
- The emotional turmoil of raising a child on the spectrum
- How hard it is to navigate the educational system
- Why a diagnosis is crucial to receiving important supports
- The need to build courage and confidence to change careers
Coming up next on the Make Meaning Podcast:
Lynne interviews John Wynn, owner of The Wynn Network, who talks about eliminating mental roadblocks, empowering youth to succeed, and finding mentors who look like you to show you what is possible.
If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll like these other Make Meaning podcast episodes!
- Episode 100 – Bassie Shemtov – How to combine career and family to really make a difference
- Episode 96 – Jim Rajan – How to leave everything behind
- Episode 75 – KidsRead2Kids – How to help people with learning disabilities love reading
- Episode 66 – Aaron Dworkin – How to elevate and share musical talent from underserved communities
