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Doug chats with Rusty about the mental and emotional aspects of committing to leaving traditional work, focusing on mindset and building an identity outside of professional life. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from being highly productive to a more relaxed lifestyle, the importance of taking all allotted vacation time, and asking for what you want from your employer. Rusty also touches on mental health therapies such as body-based trauma therapy and somatic therapy as tools for coping with the stress and trauma associated with demanding careers. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Use code MILEHIGHFI at GhostBed checkout for an additional 10% Off Already Low Prices! June 18, 2025 Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/zfUZw6MtoAk Come hang out with Doug at CampFI Week 1.5, Mon July 7, 2025 - Thurs July 10, 2025: https://campfi.org/event/campfi-rm-250707/ Links Rusty on MHFI episode 252 https://milehighfi.com/podcast/252-rusty-4-years-early-retirement/ Bessel van der Kolk, “The Body Keeps the Score” - Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G3L1C2K/?tag=mhfi-20 - Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0670785938/?tag=mhfi-20 - Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748/?tag=mhfi-20 - Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TX585RN/?tag=mhfi-20 Feel Better, Live More podcast https://drchatterjee.com/podcast-episodes/ Gabor Mate “When the Body Says No” - Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0676973116/?tag=mhfi-20 - Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/178504222X/?tag=mhfi-20 - Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z9TFKV6/?tag=mhfi-20 Russell Kennedy “Anxiety Rx” - Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQWGD9TX/?tag=mhfi-20 - Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250365961/?tag=mhfi-20 - Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734426543/?tag=mhfi-20 - Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR6RHYY3/?tag=mhfi-20 MHFI Facebook group https://milehighfi.com/facebook Doug’s site https://dougcunnington.com/ Producer Chris's blog, Epic Financial Journey https://www.epicfinancialjourney.com/ --- Join the Mile High FI Club - It's our email list! http://milehighfi.club/ Support the Show (and get exclusive content!) https://milehighfi.com/donate Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals. -- The Mile High FI Website https://milehighfi.com/ On Apple Podcasts https://milehighfi.com/apple On Spotify https://milehighfi.com/spotify E-mail doug@milehighfi.com 0:00 Introduction 1:55 Identity & career transition 6:21 Mindset shift 11:35 Building an identity separate from work 16:59 Productivity 24:00 Importance of taking vacation 30:18 Traveling & cultural perspectives on work 38:06 Recurring dreams & nightmares 43:33 Body-based trauma therapy 49:40 Negotiating with employers 56:43 Soundcheck - One car household