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Episode: Happily Single: Cas on Freedom, Healing & Living Life Her Way
Cas joins us on Relational Lives to share her inspiring and often funny story of choosing to live happily single. From navigating breast cancer and surgical menopause to finding freedom, independence, and joy, she reflects on relationships, compromise, and why being alone doesn’t mean being lonely.
This conversation is full of laughter, honesty, and wisdom - touching on family, friendship, child-free living, adventure, and the importance of creating a life that feels true to you. Whether you’re single, coupled, or somewhere in between, Cas's story is a reminder to embrace life, live it fully, and define happiness on your own terms.
In this episode:
00:00 – Welcome & Introducing Kaz 02:10 – Choosing to Be Single After Breast Cancer 07:45 – Discovering Peace & Joy in Independence 12:20 – Compromise, Overgiving & Relationship Lessons 18:00 – Freedom vs. Loneliness: Breaking Social Expectations 22:40 – Life Without Children & Finding Fulfillment as a Godparent 28:15 – Adventures, Travel & Loving Independence 33:10 – Childhood, Family Influences & Fear of Feeling Trapped 40:05 – Healing from Trauma, Grief & PTSD After Cancer 47:30 – Advice for Younger Women on Relationships & Choices 52:20 – Embracing Adventure, Contentment & Living Fully 55:30 – Would You Rather? Fun Quickfire Round 57:00 – Closing Thoughts & Takeaways
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Credits: Hosts: Alison Bickers and Ros Peckham at www.mytempo.co.uk Music by: Stile Tree Studio Produced by: Synergy Podcast Studio"
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