In this episode, we’re closing out the season by talking about what it actually looks like to create a life that feels like ours. Not the one we were handed, not the one people expected from us, and definitely not the one we felt pressured to follow. We get into the reality of choosing ourselves, letting go of timelines that never fit, and breaking away from identities we outgrew.

We talk about the messy, uncomfortable process of changing directions, the fear of disappointing people, and the relief of realizing we’re allowed to start over at any time. From career shifts to moving to new cities to questioning the roles we were told to play, we unpack how easy it is to lose yourself when you’re trying to make everyone else happy. And how good it feels to finally stop.

We also get into what “derailing” actually means for us. Sometimes it’s quitting the job that drained us, sometimes it’s walking away from relationships that weren’t aligned, and sometimes it’s admitting we’re not who we used to be. We talk about finding joy again, rebuilding confidence, and learning to trust that we’re capable of more than the versions of ourselves we left behind.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, boxed in, or trapped in a life you didn’t choose, this episode is the reminder that you can rewrite your story at any point. There’s no perfect timeline and no single right way to build a life that feels honest, fulfilling, and genuinely yours.

Casting It Out is a Nashville-based show about the chaos of womanhood, reinvention, and choosing yourself even when it feels risky.