In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Katherine Woller, author of Calling It Off: The Memoir of the Almost Bride. Just two weeks before her wedding, Katherine made the courageous decision to walk away from a relationship that wasn’t aligned — a decision that changed the entire course of her life. We explore how to distinguish between cold feet and true misalignment, the physical and emotional signs your body gives you, and why honoring your intuition (even when it’s hard) is one of the most important acts of self-love. Katherine also shares the healing journey that followed, the lessons she learned about patterns and intuition, and how she rebuilt her life, relationships, and sense of self after making such a bold choice. If you’ve ever wondered whether to stay or go — in love, business, or life — this episode will give you permission, clarity, and hope that trusting yourself always leads to greater alignment.
[00:46] Why rushing into marriage or ignoring doubts leads to misalignment
[02:30] Katherine’s story: calling off her wedding just 2 weeks before the big day
[04:45] The taboo of walking away — shame, judgment, and people-pleasing
[08:36] 20% of engagements never make it to marriage — why you’re not alone
[10:22] Cold feet vs. intuition: how to know the difference
[13:12] The body always knows: headaches, sleeplessness, racing heart as signs
[16:20] Recognizing patterns vs. real intuition in relationships
[18:57] The lies women internalize about worth, timelines, and marriage
[21:27] The cost of staying vs. the cost of leaving
[25:25] A simple question to ask yourself when facing a hard decision
[28:00] Who Katherine became after calling it off — boundaries, self-trust, authenticity
[32:42] How relationships with family and friends deepened after authenticity
[36:00] Night-and-day difference: Katherine’s new marriage & aligned partnership
[40:14] Final message: why self-trust is the most powerful tool you have
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