Shownotes: 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 Kaz02:10 – Choosing to Be Single After Breast Cancer07:45 – Discovering Peace & Joy in Independence12:20 – Compromise, Overgiving & Relationship Lessons18:00 – Freedom vs. Loneliness: Breaking Social Expectations22:40 – Life Without Children & Finding Fulfillment as a Godparent28:15 – Adventures, Travel & Loving Independence33:10 – Childhood, Family Influences & Fear of Feeling Trapped40:05 – Healing from Trauma, Grief & PTSD After Cancer47:30 – Advice for Younger Women on Relationships & Choices52:20 – Embracing Adventure, Contentment & Living Fully55:30 – Would You Rather? Fun Quickfire Round57:00 – Closing Thoughts & Takeaways Follow Cas @danceyertitsoffhttps://www.instagram.com/danceyertitsoff Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relational_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationallives/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relational_livesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tempo-psychotherapy-services-33a00318/ Want to share your story or come on the show to discuss your dilemma? Write to us and we might cover it in a future episode. Drop us a message at relationalives@gmail.com or you can anonymously complete our form here: https://forms.office.com/e/qcrCkbhPiT. We’d also love to hear updates if you’ve written in before.  Subscribe for future episodes on trauma, attachment and more mental health topics. If you found this episode helpful, please like this video or share it with a friend. Disclaimer:Please remember, this is not meant to be a replacement for personal therapy and is for information and self-reflection only. Please reach out to an appropriate professional in your area if you feel you need individualised help.   Credits:Hosts: Alison Bickers and Ros Peckham at www.mytempo.co.ukMusic by: Stile Tree StudioProduced by: Synergy Podcast Studio"