Episode Description: What happens when you’re supposed to walk down the aisle… but instead, you walk the hell away?

In this episode of Lip Service & Lashes, Chelsea Husum sits down with Katherine Rose Woller—marketing strategist turned bestselling author—to unpack the raw, real story behind her memoir Calling It Off.

Katherine doesn’t sugarcoat the gut-wrenching decision to cancel her wedding, the messy emotions that followed, or the way society loves to shove women into picture-perfect boxes.

Together, Chelsea and Katherine dive into self-trust, imperfection, motherhood, and why curating your own damn life is always better than living for Instagram likes.

This convo is about ripping off the veil (literally), finding your tribe, and remembering that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival. Now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. 

Katherine also references 3 Reflection Questions that you can download for free. Designed to help you reflect, realign, and reclaim your truth.

Episode Description: Have you ever wanted to walk away from something you knew wasn’t right for you, but felt trapped — like you were already too far in to back out?

Whether it’s a toxic job, a painful relationship, or a chapter of life that no longer fits, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with Katherine Woller, #1 bestselling author of "Calling It Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride," to talk about what it really takes to leave when everyone expects you to stay. 

Katherine shares her own “too far in” moment — the one that hit during her final wedding dress fitting — and the courageous decision to call off her wedding just two weeks before the big day.

We talk about:

• How to recognize the signs you’re out of alignment before you hit your breaking point
• The mindset shifts and courage it takes to walk away
• Rebuilding your self-trust so you never doubt your decisions again
• What to do right now if you feel stuck or trapped

Katherine’s story is a masterclass in trusting yourself, even when it defies expectations. If you’ve ever ignored your gut because the stakes felt too high, this conversation is your permission slip to choose yourself — without apology.

Note: The podcast transcript is hard to follow on Apple Podcasts so just another shout out to The Ride or Die for clarity: 

“She was my first call because I just needed to tell someone. I think also to make it real. Right. In a way, I was holding myself accountable. But then that knowing and that calm helped me stay calm through what was a very hard conversation with Mr. Ex. To then walk into our home and say, this is not what I want.”

Katherine Rose Woller is a marketing strategist turned bestselling author. From art gallerina to ski industry professional, to marketing executive, and now author, Woller has forever focused on the unifying power of storytelling.
In her debut memoir, Calling It Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride, Woller – an “almost bride” herself – uses her hard-fought growth, honest reflection, and ultimately flawed human experience to highlight the realities of what it’s like to not just call off a wedding, but to choose yourself when you’ve reached a daunting crossroads. 

By sharing her transformative journey through the fire of a failed engagement and back, she draws on the relatable yet profoundly stigmatized reality of walking away from what’s expected of you. Woller’s story, told with wit and grit, shows the importance of trusting your gut, stepping through fear, and living authentically.

If you’ve ever desired MORE for your life and know you’re being called to make a change, but feel stressed and stuck with roadblocks and uncertainty, then this podcast is for you! Each week Paige Killian and her guests will share their experiences and stories of how they’ve had to pivot in their lives and businesses in hopes of inspiring and encouraging you to boldly step into your calling, turn your passions into purpose, and use your God-given gifts to serve others.

As a Mompreneur Strategist, founder and CEO of Everything With Style, professional organizer, speaker, bestselling author, and multi-award winning podcaster, Paige has learned the art of the pivot. She’s so fired up to share her strategies for pushing past your struggles and leaning into your fears and anxiety to transform your life and business!

Episode Notes: Hey friends — today’s conversation is one that I know is going to hit home for a lot of you. I sat down with bestselling author and marketing strategist Katherine Rose Woller, who shares her incredibly raw and honest story about calling off her wedding just two weeks before walking down the aisle.

We get into the heavy stuff — self-trust, perfectionism, ignoring red flags, and that gut feeling so many of us talk ourselves out of. Katherine opens up about what led her to make such a life-altering decision, how she navigated the grief and healing afterwards, and how ultimately that hard choice helped her build deep trust in herself moving forward. We also talk about:

• Why trusting your body can help you make hard decisions
• How perfectionism and comparison keep us stuck
• The lessons Katherine learned as she stepped back into dating
• The process of writing her book Calling It Off from a fully healed place
• Why sometimes we already know the answer — we just don’t trust ourselves to own it yet

Whether you’ve ever questioned a relationship, a career, or any big decision, Katherine’s story is going to give you so much permission to lean into your own knowing. This conversation felt like two girlfriends being super honest about the messy, complicated parts of life — and I know it’s going to speak to so many of you. 

Also available on Apple Podcasts.

Resource for listeners: 3 Reflection Questions

Katherine shares her deeply personal story about deciding to call off her wedding just two weeks before it was supposed to happen. Together, we talk honestly about the pressure to stay in relationships, why it’s so important to listen to your intuition, and the emotional reality behind making such a tough choice. This week we’re joined by Katherine, who called off her wedding just two weeks before the big day—and it changed everything. We talk about the signs she ignored, the pressure to be perfect, and what it really looks like to make a hard choice at a life crossroads. If you’ve ever felt torn between what’s expected and what feels right… this one’s for you. 

Resource for listeners: 3 Reflection Questions

What if the bravest thing you could do is walk away from everything you thought you wanted?

In this episode of Inhabit, host Alessia Citro sits down with bestselling author and marketing strategist Katherine Rose Woller to explore the power of self-trust, intuition, and choosing yourself at life’s biggest crossroads.

Listeners will uncover how to break free from perfectionism, tune into their intuition, and make courageous decisions—even when the world expects otherwise. Katherine shares her raw, relatable journey of calling off her wedding just weeks before the big day, revealing the emotional aftermath, the shame of public vulnerability, and the surprising grace she received from others.

Through candid stories and practical advice, she discusses the importance of somatic awareness, daily spiritual practices like journaling and meditation, and building self-trust through small, intentional choices. The conversation also delves into overcoming comparison, embracing imperfection, and finding joy on the other side of hard decisions.

Whether you’re facing a major life pivot or simply seeking more authenticity, this episode offers actionable wisdom and inspiration to help you trust yourself and create a life that feels true. Don’t miss Katherine’s insights—and join the Soul Sisters Book Club for a deeper dive into her memoir and a live Q&A! Also available on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Notes: This episode is a deeply personal one. I’m interviewing Katherine Rose Woller, author of the best-selling book, Calling it Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride.

Katherine shares vulnerable parts of her story that I know so many of you will relate to—the pressure to fit into societal expectations, the heartbreak of ignoring red flags, and the messy, beautiful process of learning to trust yourself again.

We talk about how wedding planning can become a mask for deeper issues in a relationship—and why self-trust is the foundation for any life-changing decision.

We also discuss the unexpected relief that can come after a breakup, and how healing starts with rebuilding the most important relationship: the one you have with yourself.

I share why patience, clarity, and honest communication are essential for finding the right partner—and how therapy and support can help you get there.

Katherine shares her deeply personal story about deciding to call off her wedding just two weeks before it was supposed to happen. Together, we talk honestly about the pressure to stay in relationships, why it’s so important to listen to your intuition, and the emotional reality behind making such a tough choice.