“Alone, Not Lonely”: Jono & Amy on Independence, Growth & Doing Life Solo (for Now)

In this episode of No Business Being A Castano, it’s just Amy and Jono—no guests, no filter, and nothing off-limits.

Jono shares what it’s been like moving into his own place for the first time at 34 and the emotional ups and downs of navigating life solo. Amy reflects on her own love for alone time, the difference between being lonely and being alone, and how solitude has helped her grow.

From microwave pizza fails to foot fetishes in the DMs, this episode dives into independence, relationships, friendship boundaries, and the hilarious realities of adjusting to a new season of life.

💬 What’s in this episode?

Living solo at 34: Why Jono finally moved out—and how it’s going.

Alone vs. lonely: Amy breaks down the difference (and why she loves being alone).

Boundaries, balance & friendships: Real talk about putting effort into relationships.

Dating in 2025: Coffee dates, dog tests, and microwave pizza disasters.

The DMs are wild: Foot pics, fake Jono sightings, and serial plate drama.

Do they still believe in marriage? Amy gets honest about love, weddings, and where she stands now.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to No Business Being A Castano

Amy & Jono kick off the episode with a check-in: How are they really doing?

03:00 – Jono’s first time living alone

Why Jono finally moved out—and how it’s challenged him in unexpected ways.

07:00 – Alone vs. lonely

Amy unpacks the difference and why solitude has been so important for her personal growth.

12:00 – Friendship dynamics & emotional availability

The duo reflect on where they do (and don’t) put energy when it comes to relationships.

16:00 – The DMs are wild

From toe pics to license plate imposters, Jono’s inbox is unhinged.

21:00 – Do they still believe in marriage?

Amy shares her honest perspective, why she’d support Aaron having a wedding—and a reminder she’s still technically married to Jono.

26:00 – Highs & lows of the week

Fitness guilt, busy weeks, chocolate overloads—and learning to give yourself grace.

31:00 – Jono’s microwave pizza fail

No oven, no problem? Jono tries to cook… and it goes about as well as you’d expect.

34:00 – Amy’s high: Confidence & execution

She’s in her bag—focusing, planning, and finally doing the things she used to only talk about.

37:00 – Jono’s high: Family time

Jono opens up about time with his daughter and how it keeps him grounded.

39:00 – Amy’s TikTok glow-up

She’s enlisted help, revamped her strategy, and is building a whole new kind of content.

42:00 – Final thoughts

Amy & Jono wrap things up and tease what’s coming up next on the pod.