When we spoke last year, Vanessa had just informed her parents she was taking a leave of absence from her physician associate program. She returns to speak with Juleyka about the self- discovery she experienced while getting clarity around career choices, and the steps she took to shift her relationship with her parents during her time off.

If you loved this episode, listen to Vanessa's original episode Taking a Break from School, Then Telling Her Parents.

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