Casting it Out

What started as a simple plan to enjoy a concert quickly turned into us living in our own comedic bubble. Between our attempts at cracking jokes, commenting on the chaos around us, and sharing our real-time reactions to the crowd, this episode spirals into laugh-out-loud moments, awkward interactions, and unexpected chaos.From people-watching fails and chaotic concert crowds to our own questionable comedic choices, we share stories that felt funny in the moment and only got messier as the night went on. It’s part storytelling, part stand-up, and fully relatable for anyone who’s ever tried to make their own fun while navigating an unpredictable environment.This episode is light, funny, and a little chaotic. If you love live music stories, behind-the-scenes comedy, and hearing people honestly narrate their own ridiculous moments, this one’s for you. It’s about laughing at the mess, embracing the chaos, and finding humor in the moments you least expect.

What started as a simple hot takes Q+A quickly spiraled into unhinged stories, questionable decisions, and a surprising amount of alcohol-fueled chaos. We’re sharing opinions no one asked for, moments we absolutely should’ve kept to ourselves, and stories that felt like a good idea at the time but absolutely were not.From drunk mistakes and messy nights out to embarrassing social interactions, dating mishaps, and choices we would never make now, this episode turns into a full-on storytelling session. It’s funny, self-aware, and painfully relatable for anyone who has ever looked back on their past behavior and thought, “What was I doing?”This episode is light, messy, and very honest. If you love hot takes, embarrassing stories, candid conversations about dating and friendships, or laughing at the unhinged versions of yourself that somehow survived, this one’s for you. If you’ve ever said “I would not do that now” while thinking about your past self, you’re in the right place.

In this Q+A episode, we are confidently wrong about almost everything.From being judged for not being emo enough, making up song lyrics, and pretending we’ve read entire book series, to driving confidently in the wrong direction and refusing to navigate ever again, nothing is off limits. We talk about sucking it in to make clothes look good, hating outfits we once loved, screaming in traffic, and absolutely losing it over minor inconveniences while staying calm in actual crises.We get into pick me phases, trying to be one of the guys, pretending to like things we don’t, following trends we are now deeply embarrassed by, and lying about how great life, work, and dating are when it feels like everything is quietly falling apart.This episode is rambling, self aware, chaotic, and painfully relatable. It’s about moments we thought we were nailing it, times we should have said less, and the universal experience of overthinking your entire life while negotiating with yourself just to get through the day.If you have ever been confidently wrong, socially awkward, emotionally overwhelmed, or simply doing the most over the least, this one is for you.

This week, we are talking about the men we loved way more than they ever loved us back.You know the ones. The relationships we begged to save even when the cracks were already impossible to ignore. The times we let men treat us like absolute garbage and somehow convinced ourselves it was our fault. The moments we stayed longer than we should have, shrank ourselves to keep the peace, and worked overtime to prove we were “worth it.”We get into the embarrassing stuff too. Letting men meet our friends just for them to immediately disappear. Making excuses for behavior we would never tolerate now. Blaming ourselves when relationships turned toxic instead of recognizing what was actually happening.We also talk about the phases that followed. The man hating eras. The borderline pick me moments. The whiplash between swearing off dating entirely and desperately wanting to be chosen. And most importantly, how we grew out of all of it.This episode is about patterns, growth, self respect, and the painful lessons that taught us what we deserve. If you have ever begged someone to love you, ignored every red flag, or stayed when leaving would have been healthier, this one is for you.Grab a drink, take a deep breath, and cast it out.

In this episode of Casting It Out, we get very real about being child-free in a world that assumes you’ll “want them someday.” We talk about friendships growing apart after kids, being the ones who bend, adjust, reschedule, and show up anyway, and how consistently giving more can quietly wear on a relationship over time.We unpack the quiet grief of losing friends to parenthood, not out of resentment, but because life shifts and not everyone is able to meet you halfway. Some friends do it beautifully. Others don’t. And sometimes, even when we try our hardest, we still have to let a friendship fade while genuinely hoping their life is full and happy.We also push back on the idea that not having kids means we don’t understand responsibility. Our lives can still be heavy, draining, and full in ways that aren’t always visible. We talk about what it means to carry real responsibility, manage full lives, and still try our best to meet people where they are.We dig into the pressure placed on women to become mothers, why a woman’s purpose is not defined by having a child, and how even women who are mothers deserve to be seen as full humans with identities beyond that role.It’s funny, honest, chaotic, and tender. A little ranty. A little sad. Very relatable. If you’ve ever felt like you were always the one adjusting, or if you’ve loved friends deeply and still had to grieve the version of a relationship that no longer exists, this one’s for you.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

New year, same cycle. Big plans, instant motivation, zero follow-through.In this episode, Josie and Kayla get painfully honest about why New Year’s resolutions never stick. From procrastination and burnout to setting wildly unrealistic goals and then spiraling when we miss them. We talk about doing things for short-term gratification, crashing out after going too hard, and why starting at square one feels so hard every single time.We dig into what it actually looks like to set attainable goals, take small steps, and finish what we start. From keeping the house organized and sticking to workout schedules, to navigating health, weight loss, money goals, and saving for a future that actually feels secure. We unpack planning versus doing, loving the idea of goals without setting ourselves up to succeed, and learning how to take wins when we get them.We also talk balance. Wanting to reach goals without missing out on city life, patio beers, warm weather FOMO, and the fear that self-improvement means no fun allowed. Kayla opens up about moving to the city, learning how to cook, being kinder to herself, and working on boundaries. Josie shares her push for monthly cultural adventures, making art, learning instruments, and becoming more social without relying on alcohol.This episode is about doing things alone, starting now instead of waiting for the right time, embracing nature, building routines that support your goals even when full effort is not possible, and accepting that you might suck at something before you get better.If you’ve ever set a resolution with good intentions and watched it quietly fall apart by February, this one’s for you.

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.

This week, we are celebrating the unhinged magic of girlhood. The science of Girl Math. The confidence of one drink to trauma dump and three drinks to become everyone’s best friend. The instant bond of meeting a girl in the bar bathroom who tells you she loves your outfit, and suddenly she knows your whole life story.We look back on the late nights out, the house party phase, the growing-up moments we powered through, and the friendships that held us together. Being a girl's girl means hyping each other up, holding hair back, accidentally putting a hand somewhere regrettable, and laughing about it for years.We get into the drunk munchies, the struggle of social energy as adults, and the reality of wanting to be invited to everything while also wanting to stay home and ignore texts for a full weekend. There is something so comforting about sending ten TikToks to your best friend instead of a paragraph. It still counts as love.We dig into the anxious thoughts that never turn off. The imaginary arguments we win in the shower. The survival scenarios we plan in our heads like it is a hobby. Getting ready just to cancel plans because the everything shower took every ounce of energy we had. And the dates that did not deserve the effort we put into shaving, moisturizing, exfoliating, or mentally preparing.We talk pets being children, needing constant reassurance that we are doing enough, and the specific brand of chaos that makes women the funniest, toughest, most loving humans on the planet.This episode is for anyone who has ever cried in a bathroom, made a friend in a bathroom, or found the courage to leave the bathroom and dance again. Growing up is weird. Girlhood is wild. But we survived it together, and we are still showing up, snacks in hand, ready for whatever is next.

Men really do have some nerve. In this episode, we’re talking about the audacity of men and the way so many of them move through the world like they’re entitled to our time, our space, our energy, and sometimes even our bodies. From the everyday moments that make you stop and think “seriously?” to the bigger patterns we’ve all had to deal with, we dig into the double standards women are tired of navigating.We get into the mixed signals, emotional laziness, unsolicited opinions, and men who expect everything while offering the bare minimum. It’s the subtle behaviors, the bold moments, and the way women are constantly expected to shrink or compromise while men do the opposite. These experiences are universal for so many women, and we’re naming them out loud.We share real stories from our lives, how this shows up in dating and daily interactions, and why these patterns hit such a nerve. It’s honest, a little chaotic, occasionally unhinged, and deeply validating in a way that feels like talking with friends who get it.If you’ve ever had a man explain your own life to you, ignore your “no," or act like your time belongs to him, this episode will feel familiar.Casting It Out is a Nashville-based show about the chaos of womanhood, reinvention, and learning to take up space without apologizing for it.

The holidays felt bigger when we were kids. The lights seemed brighter, the routines felt magical, and everything came with a sense of excitement we didn’t have to think about.In this episode, we’re talking about the nostalgia of Christmas growing up and how different it feels now. We get into the traditions we loved, the ones that changed over time, and the new ones we’re trying to create as adults. Growing up shifts the way we experience the holidays, and we’re figuring out what still feels good and what doesn’t fit anymore.We share our favorite memories, how holiday energy has changed as we’ve gotten older, and the funny contrast between childhood expectations and adult reality. It’s honest, warm, and full of the kind of nostalgia that sneaks up on you.Casting It Out is a Nashville-based podcast about the chaos of womanhood, reinvention, and the traditions that shape us more than we realize.

You know that thing where you say you’re taking a break for “self-care,” but really you’re just avoiding everything you actually need to do? Yeah, that’s this episode.We’re talking about how easy it is to convince ourselves we’re treating or resting when we’re really just procrastinating with better branding. From rewriting to-do lists to make ourselves feel productive, to diving into impossible routines and burning out fast, we’ve done it all.This week, we’re coming home to the mess we’ve been avoiding. The unread emails, the workouts we overdid once and never repeated, the goals that felt too big to start small. We talk about how we keep setting unreasonable expectations, then wonder why we fail, and how it actually feels good when we just do one thing at a time instead of trying to fix our whole lives in a day.It’s an episode about the difference between self-care and self-sabotage, the illusion of “treating ourselves,” and the art of breaking the cycle of avoidance. We’re learning to do less, but do it better.Casting It Out is a Nashville-based podcast about the chaos of womanhood, reinvention, and existing outside of expectations.Listen to other episodes: castingitout.com

We’re fine. Totally fine. Just out here pretending to have our lives together while everything quietly unravels behind the scenes.In this episode of Casting It Out, we’re talking about what it really means to be “fine” when you’ve completely derailed your life on purpose and are trying to rebuild it from the ground up. Between job hunting, moving to new places, and figuring out what actually makes us happy, we’re deep in the chaos of starting over and trying to laugh through it.We’ve done all the things you’re supposed to do: got the degrees, built the careers, hit the milestones. Now we’re both sitting in that weird in-between where everything looks good on paper, but none of it feels like us anymore. It’s disorienting, humbling, and somehow hilarious.This isn’t an episode about fixing your life; it’s about realizing it was never really broken. We talk about the emotional hangover of always achieving, the burnout that follows when your identity is built around productivity, and the confusing freedom that comes with letting it all fall apart.There are moments of honesty, delusion, and denial, the full cocktail of trying to function while redefining what “success” even means. We share how we’ve been pretending to be productive, the weird guilt that comes with rest, and what it feels like to start over when everyone else seems settled.If you’ve ever quit something that was supposed to make you happy, moved cities just to breathe again, or found yourself staring at a blank to-do list, wondering who you even are now, this one’s for you.Casting It Out is a Nashville-based podcast about the chaos of womanhood, reinvention, and existing outside of expectations. Hosted by two women who are currently unemployed, rebuilding, and laughing through it, this episode is your reminder that “fine” doesn’t mean failure. It’s just the messy middle of becoming who you actually are.

Making friends felt simple when we were kids, but somewhere between growing up, moving, and figuring ourselves out, it got complicated. In this episode, we talk about what friendship looked like for us through every stage: from childhood to high school, college, and now. We dive into the ups and downs of connection, the people we’ve been versus who we are now, and how our experiences have shaped the way we approach friendship today. From awkward introductions to online connections and unexpected bonds, we explore what it really takes to make (and keep) friends as an adult and why every attempt feels a little different from the last.

In this episode of Casting It Out, Josie D-G and Kayla P dive headfirst into the chaotic, unpredictable, and often hilarious world of online dating. From awkward first dates to bizarre messages, ghosting, and everything in between, they share honest, relatable stories about navigating the digital dating landscape. Whether it’s decoding mixed signals, surviving cringe-worthy encounters, or figuring out when to swipe left or right, they unpack the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons of dating in the modern age.The hosts also talk about the coping mechanisms that help them stay sane while searching for love, including setting boundaries, managing expectations, and finding humor in even the most frustrating experiences. They explore how online dating intersects with self-confidence, social anxiety, and the challenges of putting your authentic self out into a digital world that often feels performative.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or just plain exhausted by dating apps, this episode is for you. Tune in for laughter, honesty, and insight as Josie and Kayla share their personal experiences, offer a little tough love, and remind listeners that finding connection often comes with chaos and sometimes that chaos is the most relatable part of all.

In this episode of Casting It Out, Josie D-G and Kayla P open up about unemployment, layoffs, and the challenges of navigating career transitions as adults. They share personal stories about the emotional rollercoaster of losing a job, the uncertainty that comes with searching for new opportunities, and the self-doubt that often follows career setbacks. From updating resumes and navigating job boards to facing rejection and celebrating small wins, they explore the realities of job hunting in today’s workforce.The hosts also discuss how hitting pause on their careers allowed them to reflect, reset, and rediscover purpose, confidence, and resilience. They share strategies for coping with financial stress, managing mental health during unemployment, and finding motivation when professional plans feel stalled. This episode is a candid, relatable conversation about starting over, redefining success, and embracing the unexpected detours in your career journey.Whether you are currently unemployed, facing a layoff, considering a career change, or just navigating the challenges of adulting and professional growth, this episode provides insights, humor, and honest conversation that remind listeners they are not alone. Tune in for practical advice, real-life stories, and encouragement to reclaim confidence and move forward on your own path.

In the first episode of Casting it Out, hosts Josie D-G and Kayla P share their personal stories of leaving rural Massachusetts behind and starting over in Nashville. With honesty and humor, they talk about friendship, heartbreak, and the leap it takes to build a new life in an unfamiliar city.In this episode, they open up about:What it’s really like to move away from a small townHow it feels to start over in a city where you don’t know anyoneThe fears and excitement that come with big life changesWhy choosing yourself is sometimes the bravest thing you can do

Casting it Out is for the chaotic girls' girl. Josie and Kayla bring their own experiences to the table and share a tell-all of things we all go through, but may keep behind closed doors. Casting it Out is a confessional podcast where we share stories to reclaim the meaning behind our experiences. Life shouldn’t be lived within the shame of something that didn’t go as planned. It should be launched into the next chapter, where what happened before is a part of you, a part of us, and there is nothing to be ashamed of.