On My Own Terms

For the Season 9 premiere, Allison is stepping into a new chapter—and taking you with her. After closing one season of life, work, and creativity, she’s reflecting on what happens when you finally give yourself permission to evolve. Because sometimes the thing you’ve been building no longer fits the person you’re becoming—and that doesn’t mean you failed. It means you grew.This episode is about embracing change, releasing the pressure to have everything figured out, and trusting yourself enough to start again. We’re talking about what it means to outgrow old versions of yourself, make room for something new, and move forward even when you don’t have the entire path mapped out. We're unpacking:

• What it looks like to recognize when you’ve outgrown a chapter of your life
• Why starting over doesn’t mean you’re starting from scratch
• The pressure we put on ourselves to have a five-year plan—and what happens when life has other plans
• Learning to trust your own evolution, even when other people don’t understand it
• Giving yourself permission to change your mind, change direction, and become someone new

If you’ve ever found yourself standing at the edge of a new chapter wondering who you’re becoming, what comes next, or whether you’re making the right decision, this episode is for you. Sometimes the next version of your life requires you to release the version of yourself that got you here.

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