Falling Apart to Rise Again: My Raw Return to The Vulnerability Project Podcast
After nearly a year away from the mic, I’m finally back — and this time, I’m bringing you the real, unfiltered truth of where I’ve been, what I’ve survived, and how I’ve grown.
This episode is more than just a “life update.” It’s about the messy middle, the moments you don’t post on Instagram, and the ways life forces you to rise when it keeps knocking you down.
The Last Time You Heard From Me
The last full episode I released was on Halloween, when I told you “Medusa was stepping out.”
I had no idea just how true those words would be.
In the months that followed, my life was turned upside down — and I was forced to face change, grief, and growth head-on.
A Year of Loss and Letting Go
Since last October, here’s just some of what I’ve navigated:
Rehoming my dog, Confucius — a painful decision made during an already heavy time.
Losing my home after a friend’s actions caused an eviction I didn’t deserve.
Walking away from friendships that no longer aligned with my growth.
The unexpected death of my male best friend, leaving me shattered and reeling.
Nine deaths since 2018, all compounding into deep waves of grief.
These weren’t just “hard moments.” They were life-altering, soul-shaking experiences that brought me back to survival mode — a place I know all too well from growing up in group homes and foster care.
The Kundalini Rising
Through all of this, something powerful was also happening.
I felt my Kundalini energy rise — the spiritual awakening that’s been unfolding in my life for years — and I marked it permanently with a snake tattoo across my chest.
The snake, for me, is about rebirth. Shedding old skins. Rising up stronger, wiser, and more aligned. And that’s exactly what this past year has demanded of me.
Lessons From the Wreckage
Looking back, here’s what I’ve learned:
It’s okay to fall apart. Sometimes we need to break open to rebuild stronger.
Grief has no timeline. You can schedule it, pause it, and return to it — just don’t ignore it forever.
Boundaries save you. Protect your energy from people who aren’t doing the work.
Everything happens for a reason. Even when you can’t see it yet, trust that it’s guiding you somewhere better.
You can rise again. And when you do, you’ll carry a deeper strength than you’ve ever known.
What’s Next for the Podcast
Now that I’m back, I’m bringing more conversations that crack us open and help us heal — starting with a deep dive on attachment styles, a theme that’s been showing up in my own life and in my coaching work.
I’ll also be bringing on incredible women (and men!) to share their stories, wisdom, and experiences so we can grow together.
If You’re in Your Own Season of Falling Apart…
I see you. I’m with you. And I want you to know that you don’t have to be “strong” every second. You don’t have to pretend you’re okay when you’re not.
Your breakdown might just be the beginning of your breakthrough.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: From Eviction To Awakening: My Raw Return to the Mic
With love and truth,
Kass Gomez
Founder, Inspired Warrior Project
Host, The Vulnerability Project Podcast
