Space to Breathe: When Purpose Becomes More Valuable Than Money with Dr Becs Winterborn

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A consultant vascular surgeon announces she's leaving her career after a visioning exercise reveals a new purpose.

["Host Katherine Morgan introduces the episode, focusing on creating space to breathe when purpose becomes more valuable than money.", "Guest Dr. Bex Winterborn recounts her early passion for medicine, starting from age seven, and her path to becoming a consultant vascular surgeon.", "A traumatic event in 2013, where a colleague died after being knocked off his bike, triggered her first experience of PTSD, leading to a breakdown six months later.", "She received EMDR therapy and returned to work, but during the pandemic, a maternity case re-triggered her PTSD, combining with burnout.", "After more therapy, she realized she couldn't continue in the same cycle and sought coaching to reassess her values and boundaries.", "Dr. Winterborn stopped operating and pursued a coaching qualification, initially to help colleagues, without knowing where it would lead.", "During a visioning exercise at a retreat, she had an epiphany that being a consultant vascular surgeon was no longer her purpose.", "She publicly announced her decision to leave within a year and did so eight months later, exactly 25 years after becoming a doctor.", "She transitioned into coaching for healthcare professionals, focusing on helping them remove masks and armor to show their true selves.", "The conversation shifts to parts work, where Dr. Winterborn explains concepts like the inner critic and people-pleaser, learned through voice dialogue coaching.", "She describes how balancing these parts allowed her to embrace creative and spiritual aspects previously suppressed in her surgical role.", "When asked about financial concerns, she acknowledges earning less money but emphasizes that happiness and family well-being were more important.", "Dr. Winterborn discusses the difficulty of letting go of her identity as a consultant vascular surgeon and the societal kudos attached to it.", "She reflects on skills carried forward from surgery, such as holding space for patients and collaborative teamwork in operating theatres.", "The discussion explores hierarchy and culture in the NHS, with Dr. Winterborn advocating for role modeling vulnerability to break down barriers.", "Language is highlighted as crucial, with examples like reframing 'incidents' as 'learning events' to foster a growth mindset.", "For listeners considering career transitions, she advises embodying the new role through body awareness and giving permission to explore joy.", "Dr. Winterborn expresses excitement about the ripple effect of her coaching work, helping individuals and teams serve from a place of love.", "The episode concludes with practical tips, including a free assessment called the heart-led compass, and resources for connecting with Dr. Winterborn.", "Host Katherine Morgan encourages listeners to explore their money relationships through a free assessment on her website."]

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