In the years following her departure, the TV personality has looked back fondly on her days there.

“Times change and situations change,” Sweeney said, calling her departure a group decision.

We talked and it wasn’t an easy decision.

Alison Sweeney smiling

It was just the right time for me to do something different."

However, the former host is proud of the time she spent on the show.

“It’s been an amazing run.

Alison Sweeney smiling

I’m so proud.”

According to Sweeney, “Change is always hard, but it can be wonderful too.

When you make a change, there’s all these things that open up.”

She also shared some updates on how her life has changed a year after exiting the show.

“It’s been incredible.

I feel very lucky.”

“But I still get to chat with all of my friends and the contestants on Twitter and Facebook.

I’m grateful for their support, friendship and inspiration,” she shared.

By all accounts, Sweeney is living her best life.