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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 43 MIN

Unboxed Identity

from Is Your Way In Your Way? · host Cassandra Crawley Mayo

Send us Fan Mail We talk with novelist and Navy veteran Sarah Marshall about what it takes to stop performing for the world and start living with real freedom, vulnerability, and belonging. Sarah traces her path from a childhood spent hiding her identity to a life built around daily transformation and chosen community. • growing up in a conservative town where fitting in feels like survival • knowing her gender identity at four and learning it feels unsafe to explore • chasing “manly” success while feeling miserable inside • using discomfort and travel as a tool for self-discovery • what Burning Man is and why the gift economy changes connection • participation as a practice that forces courage and breaks isolation • hitting rock bottom and choosing therapy and transition • leading a workplace through a public transition and handling other people’s discomfort • writing The Playa Dust in My Soul as a way to process belonging and emotional truth • “transformation is not an event, it’s a practice” as a daily mindset • living so you will “die satisfied” and making choices that reduce regret I ask that you subscribe to this podcast, hit like, and also share it with your community. And don't feel bad. Please, please make your comments again. Get ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life? If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/book Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayo Website: https://www.cassandracrawley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/ YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayo x: https://www.tiktok.com/ Podcast: Wickedly Smart Women Stop Shrinking and Rise with Cassandra Crawley Mayo – Ep.391 — Wickedly Smart Women ® : ...

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Send us Fan Mail We talk with novelist and Navy veteran Sarah Marshall about what it takes to stop performing for the world and start living with real freedom, vulnerability, and belonging. Sarah traces her path from a childhood spent hiding her identity to a life built around daily transformation and chosen community. • growing up in a conservative town where fitting in feels like survival • knowing her gender identity at four and learning it feels unsafe to explore • chasi...

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