We're Home for the Holidays

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. Gifts, decorations, and even the smallest traditions carried a kind of joy that felt effortless.

In this episode of Casting It Out, Josie D-G and Kayla P reflect on the nostalgia of Christmas growing up and how the season feels different now. They talk about the traditions they loved as children, how those rituals changed over time, and the new ones they are experimenting with as adults. Growing up shifts the way we experience the holidays, and this episode explores what still feels meaningful and what no longer fits.

Childhood Memories vs. Adult Reality

We share our favorite holiday memories from childhood, from the anticipation of decorating the tree to special family meals and cozy winter nights. Then we contrast those moments with how the holidays feel today, busier, more complicated, and sometimes less magical. There’s humor in realizing that not every tradition survives adulthood, and warmth in finding the ones that still bring joy.

Creating New Traditions

Being an adult means deciding which rituals to keep, which to retire, and which to create from scratch. In this episode, we talk about the little adjustments that make the holidays feel personal and meaningful. From choosing how we spend our time to the quirky new traditions we love, it’s a reflection on how to make the season feel good without the pressure to replicate childhood perfection.

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Casting It Out is a Nashville-based podcast about the chaos of womanhood, reinvention, and the traditions that shape us more than we realize.