#0063: Sarah Saxton-Frump on being great at work you hate, surviving a mental breakdown + redesigning the college pathway for working adults

As PelotonU’s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Sarah and the organization are committed to ensuring working adults can earn a college degree on time without a mountain of debt. We explore the challenges, or straight-up barriers, that exist for these adults who want to continue or go back to school. As Sarah says, “Picture going back to school right now with nothing else changing in your life.”Yes, you will learn about PelotonU and its innovative, competency-based learning initiative. You’re also going to learn about Sarah, the perfectly imperfect human being. Sarah opened up about how she grew to hate the work she was great at and how that contributed to a mental breakdown.Healing has been a part of her path, and Sarah’s incredibly candid about what it took to overcome her obstacles. She also opened up about her suicidal ideations and celebrating her "5-year burnout-iversary.” We talk about workaholism as a coping mechanism, hitting pause on the “shame tapes” we play on repeat, and Sarah’s tenacity in putting the pieces back together.I can't thank Sarah enough for truly showing up to this conversation and sharing her story so poignantly and with such grace. It's so important for all of us to connect, learn, and grow from each other's experiences and stories. And now, here is my conversation with Sarah Saxton-Frump.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Sarah Saxton-Frump  on social media: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramTeach for AmericaKIPPKIPP Austin CollegiateSouthern New Hampshire University2gen research from Ascend Network from the Aspen InstituteBarb Oakley and MOOCUniversity of Texas - AustinBeth Moore articleBrené BrownKelly Lyndgaard of Unshattered on Le vital corps SalonMeyers-Briggs Type IndicatorEnneagramAre You My Mommy? by P.D. Eastman (children’s book)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.