Starting Over | Anthony on Career Changes, Fatherhood & Breaking Point Moments

Starting Over | Anthony on Career Changes, Fatherhood & Breaking Point Moments

From So...It's Not Just Me by Joanna Wood

June 3, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 41

About this episode

Anthony discusses the challenges of changing careers while managing family responsibilities and the emotional toll of major life changes.

This episode, I’m joined by Anthony as we talk about the reality of changing careers while raising a young family, chasing a dream job, and carrying the pressure that comes with trying to “hold it all together.” We discuss stress, anxiety, identity, financial pressure, and the moments where life can feel like it’s becoming too much. Anthony opens up about the emotional toll that major life changes can have, how close he came to completely breaking down, and what helped him keep moving forward. This episode is honest, vulnerable, and a reminder that so many people are silently struggling while trying to build a better future for themselves and their families. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by responsibility, scared to take a risk, or like you’re carrying the weight of everything on your shoulders… this episode is for you. 💛 #MentalHealth #CareerChange #Anxiety #Stress #Fatherhood #Podcast #MentalHealthPodcast #ItsNotJustMe

People in this episode

Host: Joanna Wood

Guest: Anthony

Topics covered

  • career change
  • fatherhood
  • mental health
  • stress
  • anxiety
  • identity
  • financial pressure

Keywords

  • career changes
  • fatherhood
  • mental health
  • stress
  • anxiety
  • identity
  • financial pressure

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