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The Sabbatical Journey Podcast

The Sabbatical Journey Podcast

Big Time Off What Kind of Sabbatical Do You Actually Need with DJ DiDonna

Sep 1, 2026 · 17m

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About this episode

There isn't one right way to take a sabbatical. Some people head into one with a list of things they finally have time to accomplish. Others want to travel, explore, and experience a different way of living. Some need to turn inward and reconnect with parts of themselves they've lost along the way. Knowing what you need matters. In part two of Alan's conversation with DJ DiDonna, they dig into three sabbatical archetypes DJ identified through his research: the achiever, the explorer, and the seeker. Each approaches time away differently, and each has its own opportunities and pitfalls. For the achiever, a sabbatical can quickly become another job. The explorer can become so focused on…