You’ve been praised for being the one who handles it all. You’re the fixer, the planner, the one who always has it together.But under the surface? You’re tired. You’re stretched. And maybe—just maybe—you’re wondering why no one is helping you.

In this episode of the Say Yes Experience, Jessica takes you inside a personal story that helped her realize what strength really looks like. From building a baby crib at seven months pregnant to saying yes to help in business, motherhood, and life, she unpacks how the lie of “I should do it all myself” keeps so many of us stuck in burnout.

Inside this episode:✅ Why asking for help feels uncomfortable—but necessary✅ The hidden cost of trying to be everything for everyone✅ How control and perfectionism mask deeper fears✅ What actually happens—to you and to them—when you ask for support✅ A simple challenge to help you start practicing this today

If you’ve been juggling it all and silently resenting how heavy it feels—this is your moment. You don’t have to keep doing it alone.

🎧 Press play and let this be the episode that finally gives you permission to let someone else help.

You’ve had big adventures. Led teams. Handled hard conversations. But somehow… that one small thing still stops you in your tracks.

For me? It was climbing onto a roof.

Not falling. Not heights. Just the idea of stepping up there.

And here’s the wild part—I’ve gone hang gliding, bungee jumping, canyon swinging… and yet, this tiny fear lived in my head rent-free for years.

On Day 3 of the 100 Days of Say Yes, I said yes to finally facing it.

This episode isn’t about roofs—it’s about how we turn small fears into big lies, how we carry old stories that keep us stuck, and how doing one small brave thing can shift everything.

Inside this episode, I share:

✅ Why irrational fears hold so much power over us

✅ What happened after I finally said yes (and got on that roof)

✅ How one person—your “Mike Cross”—can help shrink your fear

✅ A step-by-step challenge to help you face your small fear this week

✅ The brain science behind why fear grows when we avoid it—and how fast it shrinks when we move through it

You don’t need more courage. You need a crack in the story you’ve been telling yourself.

🎧 Press play and come up on the roof with me.

You’ll never look at your fear the same way again.

If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “I just need a break…”—this episode is your permission slip, your roadmap, and your wake-up call all in one.

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Katrina McGhee—Career Break and Sabbatical Expert, certified master coach, and author of the upcoming book Taking a Career Break for Dummies.

Katrina helps high-achievers and mid-career professionals take bold, life-changing breaks without burning it all down. She’s helped 60+ clients pause their careers to travel, launch businesses, pivot industries, and come back more aligned, energized, and fulfilled than ever.

And she did it herself—saving $40K in 18 months to take a 20-month career break that changed her life.

In this episode, we cover the full spectrum:
✅ How to plan for a career break (mentally, financially, and logistically)
✅ Who actually needs one—and why it’snot “quitting”
✅ How to make your time off meaningful, not just time away
✅ What to do after the break to re-enter work with power, not panic
✅ How to design a break that heals burnout and opens new doors

If you’re stuck in the grind and wondering when you’ll get to live…
or you’re secretly dreaming of stepping away but terrified of what it might cost…

🎧 This episode will change the way you see breaks—and help you finally start building a life that works for you.

Guest's Info:

Website / freebie (list of 45 epic things to do on a career break):

https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/45-epic-things-to-do-on-a-career-break

BreakSpace community:

www.gobreakspace.com

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinamcghee222/