# When Life Feels Overwhelming, Sometimes You Need to Walk Away | Hoi Yin Shutoy

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Podcast: [Reclaim Your Life with Irina](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reclaim-your-life-with-irina-6598249)
Published: 2026-07-06T02:31:21+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to the Why I Said Yes series, where the contributing authors of Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New share the personal stories behind the chapters they chose to write. What happens when life becomes so busy that you can no longer hear yourself think? In this episode of the Why I Said Yes series, author Hoi Shutoy shares the deeply personal story behind her chapter in Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New. After experiencing overwhelming stress and a health scare, Hoi realized she needed something she had rarely given herself—space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with who she truly was. Through a solo journey, quiet reflection, and the courage to slow down, she discovered that healing doesn't always come from doing more. Sometimes it begins by simply being present. In this conversation we discuss: ✨ Why Hoi chose to write her story ✨ The healing power of writing ✨ Recovering from stress and burnout ✨ Finding yourself through travel and reflection ✨ Why creativity helps us reconnect with who we are 📖 Hoi's chapter, Breaking News, Breaking and the Break, is featured in Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New, launching July 7, 2026. 🎙️ This interview is part of the **Why I Said Yes** series, where each contributing author shares the personal story behind the chapter they chose to write. 👇 Learn more about the book and Hoi's inspiring journey in the links below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/rylbook --- Chapters 00:00 Welcome & Meet Hoi Yin Shutoy 00:48 Why Hoi Said Yes 02:29 The Challenge of Writing Honestly 04:31 Rediscovering the Joy of Writing 05:18 A Health Scare That Changed Everything 06:13 What Hoi Hopes Readers Will Take Away 07:48 Final Thoughts #rylbook #booklaunch #newrealease

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