say YES to yourself! | Inspiring Midlife Women to Reinvent & Thrive
For Midlife Women Ready to Reclaim, Redefine, and RiseThis is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first without guilt or apology.This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking:1. Why do I feel lost as a woman in midlife?2. Who am I now that my kids are grown and I have an empty nest?3. Is it too late to reinvent myself in my 40s or 50s?4. How do I rebuild after a divorce or a major life change?5. Why do I feel guilty...
Aging Gracefully vs. Aging Helplessly | Dr. Sofia Din
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Creative in Residence at the Phineas Wright House
While I’m traveling this year, I’m opening my home for Creative in Residence experiences. These are two-week stays for writers, founders, artists, and deep thinkers who want uninterrupted time to create, reflect, and execute on the work that matters most. If you’ve been craving dedicated creative time this year, you can get more information here.Â
In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Sofia Din, board-certified family physician with over 25 years o...
When Life Shifts From Chaos to Ease | Bianca D'Alessio
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Explore Wendy's bespoke experiences in 2026:Â
Space to Dream: Workshops Around the World
Edinburgh July 6-10Â
Walnut Grove Cookery Aug. 27 - Sept. 2
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In this episode, Wendy sits down with Bianca D'Alessio, real estate entrepreneur and author of Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact, who knows what it's like when everything starts working. Not the hustle-and-grind kind of working—the aligned, ease-filled, things-fall-into-place kind...
When Your Boss Is the Problem (And You Can't Quit Yet) | Kate Lowry
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Join Wendy and Christine Santos for Harness Your Morning, a live two-hour masterclass on March 4th. If you've ever felt behind before your feet even hit the floor, this practice may shift everything for you. You'll leave with a customized, sustainable blueprint to design a morning rhythm that fits your real life—one that supports your energy, your focus, and the direction you're heading.Â
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In this episode, Wendy sits down with Kate Lowry, CEO coach and author of...
Your Morning Practice Is a Vote for Who You're Becoming | Christine Santos
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Join Wendy and Christine for Harness Your Morning, a live two-hour masterclass on March 4th. If you've ever felt behind before your feet even hit the floor, this practice may shift everything for you. You'll leave with a customized, sustainable blueprint to design a morning rhythm that fits your real life—one that supports your energy, your focus, and the direction you're heading.Â
Register here.
Space to Dream: Workshops Around the World
A dreamy half-day, in-person wor...
When the Worst Thing Becomes the Best Thing | Heidi Friedman
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Ready to create more space and alignment in your life? Wendy is here for it. Send her a DM on Instagram or shoot her an email—she'd love to chat, hold space, and help you design the pattern interrupt you need. All links are below.
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In this episode, Wendy sits down with Heidi Friedman, attorney and author of Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love. Though Heidi published her book as...
Why Self-Awareness Without Action Keeps You Stuck | Dr. Brandy Stamper
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Space to Dream: Workshops Around the World
A dreamy half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into your next yes. City dates & registration now open! Select your workshop here.
Or, if you'd prefer to be held in the beautiful, spacious energy of the Phineas Wright House, book a Space to Dream Solo Retreat here.
In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Brandy Stamper, author of Bridge the Purpose Gap and a recovering...
The One Question That Shifts Everything | Aransas Savas
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Explore Wendy's bespoke experiences in 2026:Â
Space to Dream: Workshops Around the World
Edinburgh July 6-10Â
Walnut Grove Cookery Aug. 27 - Sept. 2
More Trips & Experiences
In this episode, Wendy sits down with Aransas Savas, creator of The Uplifters podcast and community, who has designed her life around one transformative question: What is this moment perfect for? Aransas shares how asking this question in every moment allows her to reclaim her power, show up as the leader of...
Why Burnout Ends When You Stop Performing and Start Listening | Karen Bartholomew
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Space to Dream: Workshops Around the World
A dreamy half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into your next yes. City dates & registration now open! Select your workshop here.
In this episode, Wendy sits down with Karen Bartholomew, founder of The Pause Method, who had her own 2010 breaking point when she was so overwhelmed she couldn't even take a moment to hydrate. That crisis became the catalyst for everything, but Karen wants you to know...
From Grief to Growth: Integrating Loss and Reclaiming Joy | Marie Crews
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Free Virtual Masterclass: From Resolution to Momentum That Creates Results, on Saturday, February 7. Save your seat!
In this episode, Wendy is joined by Marie Crews, a certified health and wellness coach, retreat facilitator, and author who guides women through grief, trauma, and transformation. After losing her son, Marie discovered that healing doesn't mean leaving our loved ones behind—it means rising to a higher vibration where we can touch their memory without being stolen by tears.
They explore:
From Victim Mentality to First Class Mindset | Jennifer Liss
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Free Virtual Masterclass: From Resolution to Momentum That Creates Results, on Saturday, February 7. Save your seat!
In this episode, Wendy sits down with dear friend and coach Jennifer Liss, who left her husband, traveled Europe solo, and ended up reconciling her marriage—all because she said a big no that was actually a huge yes. They unpack how victim mentality can show up in sneaky ways and explore the OATS process for working through emotions that keep cycling until you address them.
...
How to Stop Performing and Start Trusting Yourself | Rachel Jackson
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Explore Wendy's bespoke tours in 2026:Â
Edinburgh July 6-10Â
Paris Christmas Markets Dec. 1-7
More Trips & ExperiencesÂ
Space to Dream: Workshops Around the World
A half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into intentional pause.
City dates & registration now open: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/global-workshop
Free Virtual Masterclass: From Resolution to Momentum That Creates Results, on Saturday, February 7
How to Know What You Want and Ask for It Out Loud | Heather Hansen
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Join Wendy and Laura Patac for a free virtual masterclass, From Resolution to Momentum That Creates Results, on Saturday, February 7.
Save your seat here.
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
Most of us were never taught to ask for what w...
Psychedelic Healing for Grief and Trauma | Alexis Leigh
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There are so many fabulous opportunities to say YES to yourself this year! Explore Wendy's bespoke tours in 2026: Edinburgh July 6-10, Paris Christmas Markets December 1-7, and more!
Space to Dream Retreats Around the World
What if your next chapter could begin in a beautiful city, with a few quiet hours just for you? Space to Dream is a half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into a moment of intentional pause.Â
How to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read | Maya Smart
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New in 2026: Space to Dream Retreats Around the World
What if your next chapter could begin in a beautiful city, with a few quiet hours just for you?
Space to Dream is a half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into a moment of intentional pause—one that invites clarity, softness, and possibility. Hosted in inspiring destinations around the world, this experience is for women ready to say yes to what’s next.
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Planning Joy as a Rare Disease Mom | Ashley Hamic
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Say YES to a Space to Dream Solo Retreat at the Phineas Wright House. Learn more and save your date here.Â
Explore other opportunities to say YES to yourself here.Â
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy is...
How to Tell the Difference Between Intuition and Fear | Rachel Gitlevich
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Say YES to a Space to Dream Solo Retreat at the Phineas Wright House. Learn more and save your date here.Â
What if your perfectionism, people-pleasing, or fear of taking up space weren’t flaws, but signs of a nervous system doing its best to protect you?
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your...
The Edge Between Flow and Forcing: Finding Balance in Work and Life | Candy Motzek
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Wendy’s Word of the Year Workshop returns January 10! Start 2026 with intention, not pressure. This 90 min. workshop will help you discover a word that feels supportive, steady, and true using guided meditation, reflective journaling, and a Human Design–aligned process.
Register here
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your j...
The 60 Day Dare: Body Work, Brain Work, and World Work for Your Best Life | Allison McCune Davis
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Wendy’s Word of the Year Workshop returns January 10! Start 2026 with intention, not pressure. This 90 min. workshop will help you discover a word that feels supportive, steady, and true using guided meditation, reflective journaling, and a Human Design–aligned process.
Register here
In this episode, Wendy sits down with Allison McCune Davis, author of Sixty is a Good Start, who found herself at a crossroads wondering what she'd sink her teeth into next. After producing in LA, raising five kids, homeschooling for...
The Truth About Money Blocks and What’s Actually Holding You Back | Hanna Bier
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Join Wendy for the Word of the Year Workshop on Saturday, January 3rd — a 90-minute guided experience designed to help you uncover the word that will anchor your year ahead. We’ll use meditation, journaling, and a beautiful mind-mapping practice to move beyond resolutions and choose a word that speaks to who you’re becoming.
Save your seat here.
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big t...
Understanding Human Design: Your Blueprint for Getting Unstuck | Laura Cardwell & Meghan O'Malley
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Join Wendy for the Word of the Year Workshop on Saturday, January 3rd — a 90-minute guided experience designed to help you uncover the word that will anchor your year ahead. We’ll use meditation, journaling, and a beautiful mind-mapping practice to move beyond resolutions and choose a word that speaks to who you’re becoming.
Save your seat here.Â
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big tr...
Why Midlife Is the Moment to Reconnect with Your Wild, Worthy Self | Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien
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Join Wendy for a 90-minute Word of the Year workshop designed to help you discover the word that wants to walk beside you this year—not as a goal to achieve, but as a way of being.
Register here.
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy firs...
What Happens When You Stop Forcing and Start Sourcing | Dr. Camille Preston
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Join Wendy for a 90-minute Word of the Year workshop designed to help you discover the word that wants to walk beside you this year—not as a goal to achieve, but as a way of being.
Register here.
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy firs...
When Life Invites You to Reinvent | Jill White
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy talks with Jill White, former educator turned business strategist and mentor for spiritually-driven women. Jill shares her journey of leaving a successful career in school leadership to build a business that aligns with her va...
Showing Up Unapologetically You | Cassy Williamson
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of these holiday experiences for your loved ones:
Dec 17: How to Host a New Year's Eve Party
The En...
Learning to Trust Yourself Again | Alison Rand
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of these holiday experiences for your loved ones:
Dec 17: How to Host a New Year's Eve Party
The En...
The Midlife Body Shift No One Talks About | Terry Tateossian
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of these holiday experiences for your loved ones:
Dec 10: How to Host a Cookie ExchangeÂ
Dec 17: How to Host...
Following Desire into a New Chapter | Tammara Gardner
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy welcomes Tammara Gardner for a powerful conversation about midlife reinvention, desire as a compass, and the courage it takes to step out of the life you built and into the one you truly want...
Micro-Moments That Change Everything | Rebecca Arnold
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Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of these holiday experiences for your loved ones:
Dec. 3: Holiday Food Gifts
Dec 10: How to Host a Cookie ExchangeÂ
Dec 17: How to Host a New Year's Eve Party
The Entertaining with Ease Bundle
Year-End Coaching Intensive: a private, 4-session month-long container designed for the woman who’s ready to stop putting off her life and start moving toward the ver...
Living Abroad as a Single Mom and Redefining What’s Possible | Jen Kantor
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Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of how to host each of these magnificent holiday experiences for your loved ones. $47 each or purchase the bundle for $150.Â
Nov. 30: How to Host a Tree Trimming Party
Dec. 3: Holiday Food Gifts
Dec 10: How to Host a Cookie ExchangeÂ
Dec 17: How to Host a New Year's Eve Party
The Entertaining with Ease Bundle
Welcome to the Say YES to Yo...
Emotional Eating: From Food as God to God as Comfort | Tricia Nelson
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Year-End Coaching Intensive:This Year-End Coaching Intensive is a private, deeply supportive 4-session experience designed to help you gently complete the year while preparing fertile ground for the woman you are becoming. For more details and to save your spot, click here.
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and pu...
How to Build a Team That Actually Stays | Erin Krueger
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Saturday Morning Coffee Chats: Real Conversations With Women Leading, Creating & Saying YES Tune in here!
Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of how to host each of these magnificent holiday experiences for your loved ones. $47 each or purchase the bundle for $150.Â
Nov. 30: How to Host a Tree Trimming Party
Dec. 3: Holiday Food Gifts
Dec 10: How to Host a Cookie ExchangeÂ
Dec 17: How to Host a Ne...
Advocating for Yourself When Doctors Dismiss You | Cara Martin
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Space to Dream Retreats: Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you at the Phineas Wright House. Book your space to dream today.
Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of how to host each of these magnificent holiday experiences for your loved ones. $47 each or purchase the bundle for $150.Â
Nov. 30: How to Host a Tree Trimming Party
Dec. 3: Holiday Food Gifts
D...
Ancestral Pilgrimage and Intentional Living | Alexandra Frew
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Check out all of the fabulously curated 2026 travel experiences with Wendy here.
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy reconnects with Alexandra Frew, three years after they met in a transformational goal-setting worksh...
From Pastor's Wife to White House Vendor | Michelle Hensley
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Space to Dream Retreats: Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you at the Phineas Wright House. Book your space to dream today.
Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of how to host each of these magnificent holiday experiences for your loved ones. $47 each or purchase the bundle for $150.Â
Nov. 30: How to Host a Tree Trimming Party
Dec. 3: Holiday Food Gifts
D...
Movement, Mindset, and the Art of Aging Well | C. Vicki Gold
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy talks with C. Vicki Gold, author of Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well: A Movement and Mindset Guide for Older Adults. Drawing from decades of experience as a physical therapist, Vicki shares two si...
The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy talks with Dina Berrin, seasoned intuitive guide, storyteller, and Certified Co-Active Life Coach, about the cycles that shape our lives and how to navigate them with grace. Dina explains what it means to be in...
Creating Space for Alignment and Ease in Midlife | Chelsea Ross
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Space to Dream Retreats: What if your next season wasn’t about doing more, but dreaming bigger? Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you. Book your space to dream today.
Say Yes! Summit: November 4th & 5th | 4:00 - 7:00 PM ET | $47
Join us for an exclusive 2-day virtual summit where I’m bringing together 7 incredible women who have shared their wisdom, breakthroughs, and transformational journeys on the podcast.
Featuring Nancy DeLosa, Christ...
Building a Family Business After Loss | Andi Shaughnessy & Danielle Carter
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy sits down with sisters Andi Shaughnessy and Danielle Carter, who took over their father's delivery business after his passing, only to lose their top five clients three weeks later. With no business experience, they tran...
The Kind of Leadership That Sparks Innovation | Elizabeth Bieniek
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What if your next season wasn’t about doing more, but dreaming bigger?
Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you.
Space to Dream Retreat
Phineas Wright House Events
Paris Christmas Markets Trip
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put yo...
Redefining Sales Through Soul & Strategy | Julia Brooks
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What if your next season wasn’t about doing more, but dreaming bigger?
Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you.
Space to Dream Retreat
Phineas Wright House Events
Paris Christmas Markets Trip
Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put yo...
