
Turning Pain Into Power Through Homesteading
from Living The Red Life
by Rudy Mawer
Published: Mon Sep 29 2025
Show Notes
Cait Casey, an inspiring woman of power and the CEO of Urban Homesteadings. Listen in as Cait shares her profound journey from military service to motherhood, revealing how she turned personal trauma into triumph through entrepreneurship. This episode offers a compelling narrative of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment for women from all walks of life.
The conversation delves into Cait's military background and her subsequent struggle with severe birth trauma following the birth of her twins. Keywords like "resilience," "transformation," and "community" weave through the discussion as Cait recounts how she discovered her passion for baking and sustainable food practices. Cait emerged from adversity to build Urban Homesteadings, an enterprise that emphasizes community support and a return to basics through local farming and healthier food choices. Her emphasis on forging new paths and advocating for women's empowerment forms the backbone of this insightful episode.
Key Takeaways:
- Resilience and Renewal: Cait Casey's journey from a military career to overcoming birth trauma highlights the power of resilience and the possibility of renewal in the face of adversity.
- Empowering Women: Cait is a vocal advocate for women's empowerment, urging women to reclaim their personal power and challenge societal norms.
- Community and Sustainability: Urban Homesteadings embodies Casey's mission to promote community support and sustainable living through locally-sourced, healthy foods.
- The Value of Self-Advocacy: Cait emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, particularly for first-time mothers navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Balancing Career and Family: Cait’s story is a testament to successfully balancing professional ambitions with family life, redefining traditional roles and expectations.
Notable Quotes:
- "The human experience can be very confusing. On one side of it, you're blessed with children, life, new love, and then on the other side, you're tested again."
- "You can't be anything for anybody until you show up for yourself."
- "I can be successful without holding myself to society's standards."
- "There's a power that comes from being a woman that no one can give you. It is organic."
- "We all have power. I think we just. It's taken, and then this shift happens where we start giving it up."
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