Turns Out I'm Not A City Girl
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Liv, co-host of *In Her Season*, shares a raw and humorous update on her life after relocating from St. Louis to Paducah, Kentucky—a move that upends her long-held identity as a 'city girl.' What began as a lighthearted reflection on her nephew refusing her kisses quickly spirals into a candid confession: despite years of loving urban life, she’s now thriving in a small town where community, kindness, and unexpected generosity redefine comfort. From living without a couch, washer, or even a can opener to being rescued by friends with trailers and golf carts, her journey from 'broke college student' to 'new small-town resident' reveals a surprising truth—she’s not just surviving the transition, she’s falling in love with it. The episode becomes a celebration of serendipity, family, and the quiet magic of Southern hospitality, where a surprise dinner with her husband’s family and two servings of homemade meatloaf become symbols of belonging. The real revelation isn’t just about location—it’s about identity. Liv dismantles the myth that city living equals fulfillment, showing how small-town life offers a deeper sense of connection, support, and rootedness. Her vulnerability about feeling like a 'college student again' amid empty rooms and missing basics is both relatable and refreshing.
You don’t need a city to feel alive—small towns can deliver deeper community and belonging than any urban hustle.
The most meaningful comforts aren’t things—they’re people who show up with trailers, golf carts, and homemade meatloaf.
Moving to a new place with zero furniture can feel like being back in college, but it’s also a rare chance to rebuild your life intentionally.
Surprise moves to small towns can be life-changing, especially when they’re rooted in family and love, not just logistics.
Southern hospitality isn’t a stereotype—it’s a lived reality where neighbors bring dinners, help with couches, and show up without being asked.
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Welcome to Paducah: A New Chapter Begins
Liv introduces her move to Paducah, Kentucky, marking her fourth U.S. state and a major life shift from city living to small-town life. She sets a light, reflective tone with a personal anecdote about her nephew rejecting her kisses.
The Reality of Starting from Zero
Liv details the shock of living in an unfurnished home, lacking basic items like a couch, washer, dryer, and even a can opener. She humorously compares her current state to being a broke college student.
The Irony of the 'City Girl' Identity
“If you would have met me like five years ago before I met my husband, it would have been hilarious to think that I would ever move to small town Kentucky.”
Small Town Magic: Community in Action
“A friend hooking us up with the trailer, but then coming out with us to help move it. And then we bring this whole couch back to our place and a family friend of my husband's is riding in his golf cart down our street and sees us with this whole huge couch stops by and asks if he can help.”
The Gift of Generosity: Meatloaf and Belonging
“They came over. We got to show them the place. They sat down and we chatted, had some snacks. That's how like we picture like the dream scenario of like life in the world and nobody had to drive far because they live less than 10 minutes from us.”
“A friend hooking us up with the trailer, but then coming out with us to help move it. And then we bring this whole couch back to our place and a family friend of my husband's is riding in his golf cart down our street and sees us with this whole huge couch stops by and asks if he can help.”
“They came over. We got to show them the place. They sat down and we chatted, had some snacks. That's how like we picture like the dream scenario of like life in the world and nobody had to drive far because they live less than 10 minutes from us.”
“I had it twice last week. Like I said, I don't know the last time I had meatloaf before that and it was so good. Now I'm craving meatloaf. What? I forgot how good meatloaf can be when it's done right.”
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