In this episode of Sabbatical Stories, Bex speaks with nutritionist Amy Savage about her journey through multiple sabbaticals and how prioritising health became the foundation for both personal recovery and career reinvention.
After experiencing a serious accident, Amy was forced to reassess everything: her pace, her priorities and her wellbeing. What followed were intentional career breaks that allowed her to heal, reflect and ultimately pursue studies in nutrition.
This conversation explores the powerful connection between health, career break decisions and long-term career change. Amy shares how stepping away from full time work gave her the space to rebuild physically and mentally.
We also dive into the practical side of maintaining your wellbeing during a sabbatical especially when travel, disrupted routines and uncertainty can easily derail healthy habits.
We dive into:
The concept of taking multiple sabbaticals for different life seasons
How a serious accident reshaped Amy’s relationship with health
Why self-care isn’t indulgent, it’s foundational
Transitioning back to work after a career break
How a sabbatical can create clarity for a personal goal and building a purpose-led business
How to maintain energy and gut health while travelling
Supplements and simple nutrition strategies during a sabbatical
How to create small, sustainable health habits that last beyond your break
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Guest bio: Amy is a qualified nutritionist and the founder of The Signature Program, a 4-week self-guided course supporting weight management, sleep, stress and gut health. Her work focuses on helping busy, high-achieving individuals build small, sustainable habits that improve energy, resilience and long-term wellbeing. Amy’s expertise has been featured in Marie Claire and Women’s Health Australia, where she has contributed recipes and practical nutrition insights.
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