After the Layoff – Part 1: You're Not Broken—You're at a New Beginning

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What if getting laid off wasn’t the end of your career story—but the beginning of something more aligned?

In this powerful first installment of a multi-part series on unexpected job loss, Dr. Caroline Sangal shares the truth about what really happens when the rug gets pulled out from under you. From the shock and shame to the silence and identity confusion, this episode explores the emotional side of layoffs that most people avoid—but almost everyone feels.

Whether it happened recently or years ago, if you’re still carrying the weight of a layoff, this episode will help you pause with purpose and begin writing your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

What We Cover:

• Why layoffs feel so personal—even when they’re not
• The emotional symptoms no one talks about
• How to begin healing and reclaiming your story
• What to say (and not say) to someone who’s been laid off
• Thought reversals that can shift your whole perspective
• Caroline’s personal story of loss, uncertainty, and transformation
• Why this moment might be the very opening you’ve been waiting for

Free Resource: Download The Pause, a gentle reflection guide to help you process your experience and begin moving forward with clarity: https://nextsuccesscareers.com/the-pause

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