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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 13 MIN

You Are the Main Character (So Start Acting Like It)

from Small Talk with Sheila · host Sheila Kazan

Hey, it’s me.You know that moment in a movie where everything shifts? Where she realizes… wait. This is my life. Not the background character. Not the side plot. Not waiting to be chosen. The main character.In this episode, we are stepping fully into main character energy. The truth is, you are not just the main character of your life. You are also the writer. No one hands you the role. You decide how the story goes. You choose what happens next.We talk:Dating the wrong guy and finally admitting itThe quiet ways we live for our parents… and how to stopWhy waiting for permission keeps you stuck as the side character in your own lifeThe moment you decide, “this is my life,” and everything shiftsPracticing being the main character in small, everyday momentsAnd yes… I share the moment. Me. In a cowboy hat. In the desert. Telling my ex that I was going to live a fabulous life with or without him. I meant it.Whether you are in a season of change, craving more, or just need a little reminder of who you are, this episode is your permission slip to step into the role that has always been yours.If this episode landed for you, share it with your friends. Send it to someone who needs a reminder that their life is not on pause. Share it with someone who is ready to stop playing small.Watch the romcom live:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltalkwith_sheilaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smalltalkwithsheilaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smalltalkwithsheilaOr email me directly at [email protected] CreditsCreated, written, and hosted by Sheila KazanProduction and audience development by PodVisionExecutive Producer of Her Own Life: Also Sheila KazanMain Character Energy: Fully activatedEmotional Support and Occasional Reality Check: Hezi (my husband)Tiny but Mighty Energy: Love (my pup)No cowboy hats were harmed in the making of this episode. A fabulous life was declared.This romcom is just getting started.

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