The Vulnerability Project Podcast

In this deeply vulnerable episode, I finally open up about the story I’ve carried in my body for decades, the childhood I survived, the trauma I walked through, the pain I kept hidden, and the patterns I’m still healing from today.This isn’t for pity.This isn’t for attention.This is for connection… and for every person who grew up surviving things they never had the language for.I share: • What it felt like to be the strong one before I ever got to be a child • The reality of abuse, neglect, and being disbelieved • Being taken from my home and navigating group homes + foster care • Motherhood while in survival mode • Love, betrayal, and losing myself in relationships • Losing nine people since 2018, including my brother • The moment I realized I could not abandon myself one more time • How trauma shaped my identity, attachment wounds, and nervous system • And how I began choosing myself, over and over again, until it became my new truthI talk openly about forgiveness, compassion, integrity, and the messy, holy process of breaking generational patterns while still grieving the people we lose along the way.And I share the truth that changed everything for me:My pain became my purpose.And it’s why the Inspired Warrior Project exists, to make sure no one heals alone.If you grew up unseen, unheard, unprotected, or constantly surviving… this episode is for you.If you’re rebuilding yourself, learning to choose yourself, or trying to understand why you react the way you do… this episode is for you.If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or “hard to love”… this episode is for you.You deserve safety.You deserve compassion.And you are not alone in this community.At the end, I share a few reflection questions to help you connect to your inner child and your body gently.If this episode brings things up for you, please pause, breathe, journal, or reach out.You never have to walk this path by yourself.Join the Inspired Warrior Project Community Early-access link in the show notes, launching officially January 2026.Instagram: ⁠Inspired Warrior Project⁠Facebook: ⁠Inspired Warrior Project⁠Contact: ⁠hello@inspiredwarriorproject.comJoin The Inspired Warrior Project Community

In this episode, I’m catching you up on the last few weeks — the heavy, the holy, and the hilarious. I share what it’s been like navigating the second anniversary of my brother’s passing, the emotional hangover of my situationship with Mike, and why I still keep a tiny rubber duck from that relationship glued to my dashboard… not because of him, but because it reminds me of me — the woman who loves hard, shows up, and refuses to let heartbreak harden her.We dive into what it means to stop abandoning yourself, even when you’re deeply in love with someone who cannot meet you. I read the first six of the Scorpio new moon journal prompts I wrote (and answered myself), and talk about the moment I finally saw how much I’d made him my whole world while my real family — my friends, my community — were loving me the entire time.I also share something vulnerable: why I chose to date someone in an open relationship while I’m still healing, what safety now means to me after emotional abuse and past sexual trauma, and how integrity, honesty, and advocacy have become non-negotiable boundaries in my life.We end with gratitude — for the email that made me cry, the friends who would literally call in a welfare check, and the global community that keeps tuning in. This one is for anyone who’s ever stayed too long, loved too hard, and is finally learning to love themselves better.Instagram: ⁠InspiredWarrior Project⁠Facebook: ⁠InspiredWarrior Project⁠Contact: ⁠hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

Back home in Denver after a week in Chicago, I’m answering your most vulnerable questions while navigating real-life grief, family health, and building the Inspired Warrior Project. In this Q&A, I share what healing taught me that love never could, how I protect my peace without closing my heart, and whether a situationship can truly become a healthy relationship. We talk honesty, boundaries, communication, and the moment my illusion of love shattered—plus why labels like “twin flames” can create pressure and confusion. I also unpack mirroring in relationships, burnout + self-compassion, and choosing self-respect over old patterns.At the end, I invite you into the next chapter: The Unbroken community (launching 2026) with sound baths, weekly journal prompts, and a space to do the work together. Keep the questions coming—your courage fuels these conversations.Join the IWP Community before everyone else gets the chance. Instagram: ⁠InspiredWarrior Project⁠Facebook: ⁠InspiredWarrior Project⁠Contact: ⁠hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

Stranded by flight drama but held by chosen family, I recorded this from a Chicago bedroom with a full heart and a lot of honesty. This week I talk about coordinating a wedding that cracked me open in the best way, the dreams that resurface when you’re grieving a situationship, and the moment I realized I’m actually excited to date again—slowly, intentionally, without shrinking.We unpack the difference between chasing acceptance and being embraced; how community love in Chicago mirrored the love I already have in Denver; and why nervous system regulation, radical transparency, and boundaries are the spine of my next season. I share updates on the Inspired Warrior Project’s 2026 launch (free tools, paid community, breathwork, sound baths, courses, retreats), and what it means to build a life across Denver, Chicago, and eventually Seattle—on my terms.If you’ve ever made someone your whole world and forgot to see yourself, this one’s for you: a permission slip to be wanted, supported, and fully you—no more shrinking.Instagram: ⁠InspiredWarrior Project⁠Facebook: ⁠InspiredWarrior Project⁠Contact: ⁠hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

In this episode, Kass Gomez opens up about the moment she stopped protecting the man who broke her and finally started protecting herself.After years of silence, betrayal, and self-blame, she’s reclaiming her voice — not to expose anyone, but to free herself from the weight of secrets she never deserved to carry.It’s not about revenge. It’s about regulation.It’s about learning the difference between love and surveillance.And it’s about remembering that closure doesn’t always come through a conversation — sometimes, it’s a boundary.Listen as Kass shares her story of betrayal, boundaries, and becoming the woman who will never again be anyone’s secret.She reflects on what it means to be watched instead of loved, to protect others while abandoning yourself, and to finally say, “Enough.”This conversation explores:• Emotional boundaries after betrayal• Nervous system regulation and codependency• Turning pain into personal power• The freedom of choosing truth over imageBecause sometimes closure isn’t found in their apology — it’s found in your own voice.Take a deep breath. Inhale truth. Exhale pain. You’re notalone in this. You’re growing. You’re becoming. And every time someone tries to break you — remember, it’s only shaping you into your higher self.Ways to Stay In Contact:Instagram: ⁠InspiredWarriorProject⁠Facebook: ⁠InspiredWarriorProject⁠Contact: ⁠hello@inspiredwarriorproject.comWedsite: inspiredwarriorproject.com

In this raw, unfiltered episode of The Vulnerability Project Podcast, I bring back Letters to Kass—your questions about love, heartbreak, and the truths we ignore when we want someone to change. I share what it was like to find an old 2019 blog post about “The Situationship,” the gut-punch realization that I saw the signs back then, and why closure rarely comes from the other person—it comes from awareness, self-forgiveness, and ritual.We talk attachment styles, avoidance, emotional abuse, honesty, boundaries, nervous-system regulation, and grief. I answer a few of your questions: what emotions still linger, what I’d do differently now, and how I practice healing as a daily practice (gym, journaling, cacao, oracle pulls, and yes—making my bed every morning). If you’re ready to stop rereading the same chapter, this one’s for you.Download: Free PDF — 25 Journal Prompts to Heal From the SituationshipSubmit: Ask me anything via Letters to Kass (stay anonymous if you’d like)Community: Denver Community—peek our Urban Peak clothing drive details on @InspiredWarriorProjectFollow on IG: @InspiredWarriorProject Follow on Facebook: @InspiredWarriorProjectEmail: Hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

When life starts revealing what you didn’t want to see —about people you trusted, loved, or believed in — the only thing left to do is speak your truth.In this deeply personal episode, Kass opens up about betrayal, loss, and the painful but powerful lessons that come with standing integrity. From the 11-year “situationship” that taught her about emotional trauma to the friend who mirrored the same patterns of deceit, Kass reflects on how life will keep sending you the same test until you stop betraying yourself.She dives into: - The emotional toll of betrayal and how it lives in the body - The importance of moral compass, accountability, and personal boundaries - Why honest communication — even when it hurts — is the truest act of love - How karma, intuition, and spiritual alignment always reveal the truth in time - The becoming — stepping into the woman who no longer needs to be chosen to know her worthThis is an episode about choosing integrity over comfort,honesty over convenience, and peace over pretending. Because doing the right thing — even when you’re the one who gets hurt — is what sets you free.Take a deep breath. Inhale truth. Exhale pain. You’re not alone in this. You’re growing. You’re becoming. And every time someone tries to break you — remember, it’s only shaping you into your higher self.Instagram: ⁠Inspired Warrior Project⁠Facebook: ⁠Inspired Warrior Project⁠YouTube: The Vulnerability Project PodcastContact: ⁠hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

In this episode, I open up about a feeling that’s been sitting in my chest — the ache of letting go of what I thought I had with my situationship, and the uncomfortable truth that it was never what I believed it to be.While visiting my best friend in Chicago, I found myself reflecting on connection — what it means, how it breaks, and how it heals. And then, out of nowhere, a guy I hadn’t talked to in years slid into my DMs. Old me might’ve used that as a distraction. But this time, it became something deeper — a mirror for how much I’ve grown.We talk, we flirt, we disagree on things (hello, Florida politics), and yet I noticed something powerful: I wasn’t shrinking myself to be liked anymore. I was showing up as me — honest, grounded, and aware of what I value.This conversation became less about him and more about how communication reveals who we’ve become.How honesty — with ourselves and others — builds the foundation for trust.How the way we listen, speak, and hold boundaries shapes every connection we have.If you’ve ever found yourself replaying old conversations, wondering what you could’ve said differently — or trying to unlearn the habit of silencing yourself just to keep the peace — this episode is for you.Let’s talk about verbal, emotional, and conscious communication — and what it really means to show up for yourself and others with truth, compassion, and courage.Instagram: Inspired Warrior ProjectFacebook: Inspired Warrior ProjectContact: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

In this heartfelt episode, Kass dives deep into the world of attachment styles through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). She shares why attachment isn’t who you are—it’s simply how your nervous system learned to survive love, loss, and connection.Kass also gets real about the debate on whether dismissive traits can cause emotional harm, why labeling without accountability is dangerous, and how repeating patterns in relationships may cross into emotional abuse when awareness meets avoidance. Through her own stories of heartbreak, healing, and honest self-reflection, she illustrates how IFS helps reframe anxious, avoidant, or dismissive behaviors not as flaws—but as protective strategies shaped by our earliest wounds.You’ll learn:Why attachment styles are maps, not identitiesHow IFS “parts” (Exiles, Managers, Firefighters) show up in relationshipsWhy accountability and communication matter more than excusesHow healing work creates compassion—for others and yourselfThe power of nervous system regulation practices like breathwork, sound, and yogaThis conversation is raw, vulnerable, and full of practical wisdom to help you understand your patterns, release shame, and step into healthier ways of relating—with yourself and with others.Stay Connected with me and Inspired Warrior Project:Instagram: Inspired Warrior ProjectWebsite: Inspired Warrior Project

In this bonus episode, I open up about what’s been unfolding behind the scenes—celebrating my birthday, planning retreats, and carving out rare time just for myself. I share my profound experience at a writing workshop and a shamanic journey where I encountered a powerful somatic release with hapé medicine. From vivid dreams to signs from the universe, to the deep conversation I had with my son from prison, this episode is about healing, purging, and reclaiming my voice amidst heartbreak, growth, and the whirlwind of life. A reminder that no matter what you’re carrying—you’re not alone, and there’s always light guiding us forward.Stay Connected with me and Inspired Warrior Project:Instagram: Inspired Warrior ProjectWebsite: Inspired Warrior Project

In this episode, I share what it was really like to walk into that room—nerves, negative self-talk, dancing it out in the car beforehand, and all. You’ll hear how we used body scanning, breathwork, affirmations, and journaling to move through stress responses, and how vibrant touches (like flowers filling the space) made the experience even more healing. The women’s “aha” moments reminded me why I do this work: to help others untangle the “whys,” release old wounds, and reclaim their power.I also reflect on the bigger picture—how years of personal healing, trauma therapy, and hard lessons are now showing up in ways I once only dreamed about. For so long, I imagined myself on stages sharing my story, giving people tools to survive and thrive, and now it’s happening. This is just the beginning of where Inspired Warrior Project is going: more speaking, more connection, more growth, and more healing spaces for all of society’s warriors. Inside this episode, you’ll hear about:My first workshop experience and the lessons it brought.How attachment styles, core values, and love languages all connect.The role of flowers, music, and movement in shifting energy and creating joy.Why negative self-talk can be our biggest enemy—and how to shift it.The importance of self-prioritization, boundaries, and compassion in healing.And, a BIG announcement —The Vulnerability Project Podcast is now streaming on multiple platforms! You can now listen (and share!) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. This move means more accessibility, more community, and more opportunities to grow together.So, whether you’re here for the attachment style series, the raw stories, or the healing tools, thank you for tuning in. This journey is about all of us—choosing ourselves, breaking cycles, and showing up as the warriors we are meant to be. Stay connected with me and Inspired Warrior Project:Instagram: @inspiredwarriorprojectWebsite: inspiredwarriorproject.com

In this raw and vulnerable episode of The Vulnerability Project Podcast, Kass Gomez opens up about her very first solo camping trip — and the life-changing realizations that came with it. Armed with a journal, a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and a copy of Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller, Kass reflects on how anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment styles shape the way we love and connect.From her long-term “Situationship” to the patterns of grasping for love, Kass dives deep into the ways our upbringing, nervous system, and unhealed trauma influence how we show up in relationships. She shares personal stories of loss, heartbreak, and reactivity — and how those moments revealed her deepest needs: loyalty, respect, vulnerability, communication, and honesty.Through the lens of core values and love languages, Kass highlights how unmet needs can lead to grasping, shutting down, or lashing out — and how awareness creates space for healing. She explores the hard truths of loving someone avoidant while being anxiously attached, and the powerful choice to stop chasing love and instead choose yourself.This episode isn’t just about theory — it’s about lived experience. Kass invites listeners to journal on their own values, reflect on their attachment style, and consider where they may be waiting for someone else to choose them instead of stepping into self-worth.✨ Inside this episode, you’ll learn:The three main attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, secure) and how they show up in love.Why your core values and love languages are essential in building healthy connections.How childhood wounds and upbringing create the foundation for adult relationships.The importance of choosing yourself — and why it’s not selfish, it’s sacred.Practical reflection prompts to begin your own journey of healing.Whether you’re healing from a situationship, breaking patterns of anxious attachment, or simply learning to honor your own values, this episode will remind you that you’re not too much, your needs are valid, and you are worthy of love that aligns with who you truly are.👉 Tune in, grab your journal, and explore what it means to stop grasping and start choosing yourself.And if this resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you — shoot me an email and share your reflections, or connect with me through the Inspired Warrior Project.Connect with me here: Follow on Instagram ---> @inspiredkass Learn about the Inspired Warrior Project ---> @inspiredwarriorproject and @thevulnerabilityprojectpodcast Website: Inspired Warrior Project Email: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

After nearly a year away, Kass returns to The Vulnerability Project Podcast with raw honesty, sharing why she’s been gone and the life-altering events that shaped her absence. She opens up about the intense personal, emotional, and spiritual journey she’s been on since her last episode on Halloween, when she declared that “Medusa was stepping out” and fully embraced her Kundalini awakening — even marking it with a symbolic chest tattoo.Over the past year, Kass navigated a whirlwind of change: the heartbreak of rehoming her dog, an eviction triggered by a friend’s actions, legal battles, the grief of losing her male best friend unexpectedly, and the emotional toll of back-to-back losses — nine deaths since 2018. She reflects on the compounded grief, the depression that followed, and how survival mode from her past in foster care resurfaced during these transitions.Through it all, she’s found lessons in boundaries, letting go of relationships that hinder growth, embracing the unpredictable flow of life, and deepening self-awareness. She candidly discusses how grief can be scheduled, anger is often tied to sadness, and shadow work can show up through close relationships.Now, feeling grounded again, Kass is diving back into coaching, somatic work, and upcoming episodes — including one on attachment styles, a recurring theme with her clients. She leaves listeners with a reminder: it’s okay to fall apart, as long as you rise again, and to take ownership of your part in life’s challenges.This is a comeback steeped in vulnerability, resilience, and the unwavering commitment to personal growth — a powerful re-entry into the conversations that The Vulnerability Project is known for.Connect with me here: Follow on Instagram ---> @inspiredkass Learn about the Inspired Warrior Project ---> @inspiredwarriorproject and @thevulnerabilityprojectpodcast Website: Inspired Warrior Project Email: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

Sorry, I missed the big upload up the first episode from the relaunch. I want to keep you all in the loop in everything going on and this new journey. Connect with me here: Follow on Instagram ---> @inspiredkass Learn about the Inspired Warrior Project ---> @inspiredwarriorproject and @thevulnerabilityprojectpodcast Website: Inspired Warrior Project Email: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

It reflects the release of long-held secrets, the decision to step into my truth, and the freedom that comes from breaking free from toxic cycles. It also conveys the deep vulnerability I am sharing, inviting listeners to join me on my healing journey. Connect with me here: Follow on Instagram ---> @inspiredkass Learn about the Inspired Warrior Project ---> @inspiredwarriorproject and @thevulnerabilityprojectpodcast Website: Inspired Warrior Project Email: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

Kass speaks about her resilience, hope and transformation as she navigates life's seasons and prepares for new beginnings and what is to come after leaving a 10+ year relationship, friendships and rehoming her pup. Connect with me here: Follow on Instagram ---> @inspiredkass Learn about the Inspired Warrior Project ---> @inspiredwarriorproject and @thevulnerabilityprojectpodcast Website: Inspired Warrior Project Email: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

In this episode, the speaker shares her personal and professional journey through transitions, including changes to the podcast format, ending a relationship, and preparing for exciting events like the Galentines retreat. She highlights the importance of self-care, self-love, and building a supportive community, while offering a glimpse into her upcoming six-week course on breaking trauma responses. Break The Cycle: Healing Trauma Response WaitlistLearn More about the Break The Cycle CourseInspired Warrior Project AppConnect with me here: Follow on Instagram ---> @inspiredkass Learn about the Inspired Warrior Project ---> @inspiredwarriorproject and @thevulnerabilityprojectpodcast Website: Inspired Warrior Project Email: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

Wow! It has been a year since the very first release of The Vulnerability Project Podcast. Join me on what has been happening this past year as I am interviewed by my friends, Sasha and Nandi. These women have been such a support in my journey this past year. They ask me the hard stuff. You don't want to miss it!The conversation revolves around a birthday celebration and the anniversary of the Vulnerability Project Podcast. We discuss the importance of resilience and vulnerability, sharing personal stories of overcoming trauma and loss. Kass, the podcast host, reflects on her journey of reclaiming her power, particularly through boudoir photos and confronting her core values, especially honesty. She emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and the importance of community and support systems. The discussion also touches on the challenges of maintaining relationships, managing anger, and the importance of being true to oneself.This was a hard one but much needed so you can get to know me just a bit more and what I have gone through this past year. Connect with me here: Follow on Instagram ---> @inspiredkass Learn about the Inspired Warrior Project ---> @inspiredwarriorproject and @thevulnerabilityprojectpodcast Website: Inspired Warrior Project Email: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

Kass speaks and tells her story of the months leading up to her trip to the Gorge Amphitheatre to see Odesza. She speaks about the challenges she was already having to face around her brother and her son on top of having to make some hard decisions in her life surrounding relationships in her life. Just when she was healing and feeling okay with her life and being alone for the Fourth of July, there was a fire at the Gorge on the third night that shook her nervous system. But this hasn't been the first time she has made it out alive. As many say, Kass has many lives. Connect with me here: Follow on Instagram ---> @inspiredkass Learn about the Inspired Warrior Project ---> @inspiredwarriorproject and @thevulnerabilityprojectpodcast Website: Inspired Warrior Project Email: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com

In this episode, as Kass Gomez returns from her trip at The Gorge Amphitheatre, she shared her personal experiences with grief and trauma, including the loss of their baby brother and mother, and the threat from her other brother over social media. She emphasized the importance of healing through music and the significance of her trip to see Odesza. She also recounted their harrowing experience of a fire incident during a concert at the Gorge Amphitheater. In the second part of the conversation, she shared their personal experiences of healing and growth through attending Odesza concerts, setting boundaries, and managing emotions.She emphasized the importance of valuing oneself in any relationship and practicing breath work and other healing techniques to cope with emotions.Connect with me here: Follow on Instagram ---> @inspiredkass Learn about the Inspired Warrior Project ---> @inspiredwarriorproject and @thevulnerabilityprojectpodcast Website: Inspired Warrior Project Email: hello@inspiredwarriorproject.com