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Say YES to Yourself! is a top midlife podcast for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are reinventing their lives and navigating major life transitions. This podcast is for you if you're asking: 1. Why do I feel lost as a woman in midlife? 2....

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Say YES to Yourself! is a top midlife podcast for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are reinventing their lives and navigating major life transitions. This podcast is for you if you're 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 for wanting more for myself in midlife? 6. How do I stop people-pleasing and start putting myself first? 7. How do women reinvent themselves after caregiving or burnout? 8. How do I rebuild confidence and trust myself again in midlife? 9. How do I navigate a midlife transition without losing myself? 10. How do I make a career pivot in midlife that actually feels aligned? Each week, host Wendy Harrop interviews inspiring women who are reinventing their lives in midlife. From career changes and creative pursuits to empty nest transitions and personal breakthroughs, you'll hear real stories of midlife transformation, courage, and joy. Topics include: midlife reinvention, starting over after 40, second chapter living, empty nest syndrome, midlife career change, women's empowerment, personal growth for women over 50, midlife transitions, rebuilding after divorce, and finding yourself again in midlife. Say YES to Yourself! is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology. Your best chapter starts now.

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When You Stop Waiting for Someone to Take You on the Trip (And Go Anyway) | Melissa Byron

4/24/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Inspired to say yes to travel after this conversation? Wendy has three all-inclusive travel experiences where everything is already done for you. Just check your calendar, book your flight, and pack your cute outfits: Edinburgh, Scotland | July 6-10, 2026 | Discover castles and gardens phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/edinburgh Cognac Jewelry School, France | June 27-July 4, 2026 | Deep dive into silversmith jewelry making with Jessica Hickman-Woolcott phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations Walnut Grove Cooking School, Normandy | August 27-September 2, 2026 | Cook with an amazing French chef phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/walnut-grove-cookery In this episode, Wendy sits down with Melissa Byron, travel blogger and group trip leader who started solo traveling in 2009 when she realized she wasn't going to wait around for someone to take her to Rome. What she didn't expect? The shame she felt about traveling alone, the pressure she put on herself to make everything perfect, and how none of it turned out like "Eat Pray Love." They explore: This is a conversation about what happens when you stop waiting. Solo travel gave Melissa the confidence to do almost anything—move to another country, start a business, build community. If you're tired of waiting for someone else to give you permission, this one's for you. Connect with Melissa: Instagram instagram.com/asolowomantraveling Facebook facebook.com/groups/solofemaletraveleurope Website asinglewomantraveling.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:50:05

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The Authentic Self You Lost (And How to Rediscover It) | Lisa Danahy

4/22/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you seat here: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-party If something in your life or work is asking for space, you can learn more about the Creative in Residence experience at the Phineas Wright House here: phineaswrighthouse.myflodesk.com/cyekpegz8g In this episode, Wendy sits down with Lisa Danahy, yoga therapist, who helps clients peel back layers and roles to rediscover the essence of who they were before the world told them who to be. Lisa works with people who learned early on to look for external validation over their internal knowing, and helps them come home to themselves. They explore: This is a conversation about coming back to that little you who knew exactly who you were before someone told you to settle down. When you were a child and you felt into your bigness, your joy, your essence, and somebody said "contain it." Lisa's work is about giving yourself permission to be your big, wild, unique, authentic self again. Connect with Lisa: CreateCalm.org Instagram: instagram.com/yogatherapywithlisadanahy Her Book, Creating Calm in Your Classroom: https://a.co/d/011ZP0PA Referenced in this Episode: The Yoga Way to Radiance by Shakta Khalsa: https://a.co/d/029XTeXI ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:57:52

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How to Stop Falling Back Into Comfort (And Stay Aligned With What You Want) | Anusia Gillespie

4/17/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Treat yourself to gorgeous peonies from the Phineas Wright House! Enroll in the 3 week peony subscription and you’ll receive 2 dozen gorgeous peony stems each week, harvested at the perfect stage for a long vase life. Pick up in Bolton, MA. Get all the details here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/peony-subscription-2026 Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you spot here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-party In this episode, Wendy sits down with Anusia Gillespie, author of Soul Toll, a self-help fiction book based on her hero's journey. Anusia spent 10 years transitioning from law firm lawyer to aligned life, and she's honest about how hard it is to resist the pull of comfort when you're in the messy middle of transformation. They explore: This is a conversation about staying aligned even when everything in you wants to retreat. When you see things for what they are but still have to maintain relationships that aren't soul-aligned, conviction is what carries you through. Connect with Anusia: Website: AnusiaGillespie.com Get her book, Soul Toll: https://a.co/d/0avvaLcd Instagram: instagram.com/anusiagillespie LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anusiagillespie ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:45:22

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The Hormone Deal Breakers Draining Your Energy (And How to Fix Them) | Robin Nielsen

4/15/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Treat yourself to gorgeous peonies from the Phineas Wright House! Enroll in the 3 week peony subscription and you’ll receive 2 dozen gorgeous peony stems each week, harvested at the perfect stage for a long vase life. Pick up in Bolton, MA. Get all the details here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/peony-subscription-2026 Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you spot here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-party In this episode, Wendy sits down with Robin Nielsen, hormone expert and Certified Clinical Nutritionist, who helps women understand why their energy is draining and their hormones are out of balance. Robin breaks down the four distinct hormonal phases women go through and why choosing (instead of living by default) is the key to keeping your hormones balanced. They explore: This is a conversation about protecting your life force. When you don't choose—when you let life happen to you, when you tolerate the wrong piano or the wrong house cleaner—your energy drains and your hormones suffer. But when you choose, even when it's a no, you protect your spark. Connect with Robin: Instagram: instagram.com/robinanielsen NaturalHormoneSolution.com Complete Hormone Assessment: NaturalHormoneSolution.com/sayyes Hormone Reset Program (Details coming soon!) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:58:46

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When You Stop Emotional Eating and Start Feeling Your Feelings | Dr. Deb Butler

4/10/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Say YES to Edinburgh: A fully curated, all-inclusive journey through the gardens and castles of Edinburgh, paired with exceptional dining, private tours, and unforgettable moments woven seamlessly together. July 6-10, 2026 Reserve your spot here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/edinburgh In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Deb Butler, former chiropractor turned mindset and weight coach who helps women understand why they overeat and teaches them to feel their feelings instead of filling them with food. After 30 years working on people's bodies, Dr. Deb realized she was better at getting into their heads, so she pivoted to brain-based eating and emotional work. They explore: This is a conversation about agency, permission, and the messy middle of transformation. This episode invites you to consider: What if you're not broken? What if your brain is just trying to help? And what if the only permission you're waiting for is your own? Connect with Dr. Deb: Instagram @drdebbutler Her Podcast, Thinner Peace in Menopause and Beyond: https://podcasts.apple.com/do/podcast/thinner-peace-in-menopause/id1097852666?l=en-GB Website: DrDebButler.com Quiz: https://drdebbutler.com/foodquiz Referenced in this Episode: Coffee Chat with Dr. Deb: https://youtu.be/en1B3hQq3Tk?si=zxnfVnjp_9l7x4yq The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://a.co/d/03H4uKIR ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:59:19

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When Marketing Stops Feeling Like Marketing (And Starts Feeling Like Client Work) | Sophie Lechner

4/8/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Get all the details here for the Paris Christmas Market: marche-de-noel-paris-notre-dame.fr Treat yourself to gorgeous peonies from the Phineas Wright House! Enroll in the 3 week peony subscription and you’ll receive 2 dozen gorgeous peony stems each week, harvested at the perfect stage for a long vase life. Pick up in Bolton, MA. Get all the details here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/peony-subscription-2026 In this episode, Wendy sits down with Sophie Lechner, marketing strategist and author who helps entrepreneurs use AI to create deeper connection (not just faster content). Sophie is a connector and idea factory who believes AI is making marketing harder, not easier, because everyone sounds the same now, and people are more skeptical than ever. They explore: This is a conversation about human-to-human connection in the age of AI. Sophie shares how she uses AI as a thinking partner (not just a shortcut) and helps entrepreneurs dig into their clients' deeper beliefs that keep them from saying yes. When your marketing connects your humanity to your client's humanity, it stops being marketing. It becomes client work. Connect with Sophie: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophielechner/ Website: TheMagnetModel.com Get her book: Unlock Your Impact: The Roadmap to Magnetic Client Attraction for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Marketing: https://www.themagnetmodel.com/book ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:49:16

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How to Stop Performing and Start Leading With Your Strengths | Dana Williams

4/3/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you spot here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-party In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dana Williams, leadership strategist and author of Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand From Within. Dana helps leaders stop performing and start using their unique CliftonStrengths—because we're 1 in 34 million with those talents, and nobody else was made to do what we were made to do. They explore: This is a conversation about giving yourself permission to stop honing your weaknesses and lean into what comes naturally. Dana breaks down the four domains of CliftonStrengths (executing, strategic thinking, relationship building, influencing) and why partnering with people who have complementary strengths changes everything. Stop performing. Start leading. Start being you. Connect with Dana: DanaWilliamsCo.Com Get her book, The Internal Revolution: https://a.co/d/0iv4u3Rn Dominate Your Day Podcast: https://www.danawilliamsco.com/dominate-your-day-podcast Referenced in this Episode: The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/18106144 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:46:46

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The Perimenopause Tests Your Doctor Isn't Running | Dyna Vink

4/1/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Treat yourself to gorgeous peonies from the Phineas Wright House! Enroll in the 3 week peony subscription and you’ll receive 2 dozen gorgeous peony stems each week, harvested at the perfect stage for a long vase life. Pick up in Bolton, MA. Get all the details here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/peony-subscription-2026 Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you spot here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-party In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dyna Vink, functional medicine health coach who sold everything in Canada and moved to Panama two years ago to reinvent her life. After navigating 13 years of perimenopause with little help from traditional medicine, Dyna discovered functional medicine testing that revealed what her doctor's tests couldn't see. They explore: This is a conversation about taking your health into your own hands when traditional medicine says "your tests are normal" but you know something isn't right. Dyna breaks down the five functional medicine tests she uses, what they cost, and why investing in yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary. Connect with Dyna: HolisticNutritionLifestyle.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerimenopauseRelief Referenced in this Episode: Aging Gracefully vs. Aging Helplessly | Dr. Sofia Din: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/18782263 Reinvention and Saying Yes After Loss | Melissa Darnay: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/1697158 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:52:30

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The Manifestation Practice That Built a $37 Million Business | Max Lewis

3/27/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! If something in your life or work is asking for space, you can learn more about the Creative in Residence experience at the Phineas Wright House here: https://phineaswrighthouse.myflodesk.com/cyekpegz8g In this very special episode with the first male guest in Say Yes to Yourself history, Wendy sits down with Max Lewis, an entrepreneur who sold his propane exchange business for $37 million in 2017. Max shares the exact manifestation practices that took him from writing down an "insane" goal to receiving a check that changed his life. They explore: This is a conversation about saying yes to what you want without letting price tags stop you, why faith without works is dead, and understanding that the goal isn't about the thing. It's about who you become in the pursuit. Max didn't care about the money. He cared about proving to himself he could overcome the obstacle his mind created. Connect with Max: Instagram @whoismaxlewis: https://www.instagram.com/whoismaxlewis His Books: https://a.co/d/04JPZMJxhttps://a.co/d/07RfI6A1________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:01:05:14

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How to Shift From Inner Critic to Inner Coach | Johanna Danaher

3/25/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Explore Wendy's bespoke experiences in 2026: Space to Dream: Workshops Around the World Edinburgh July 6-10 Walnut Grove Cookery Aug. 27 - Sept. 2. More Trips & Experiences In this episode, Wendy sits down with Johanna Danaher, leadership coach and founder of Anchor to Aspire, who helps leaders shift from reacting to choosing. After 25 years in corporate HR, Johanna reinvented herself as a solopreneur coach, building a business around the paradox of the ocean: you must be anchored in yourself to aspire to greatness. They explore: This is a conversation about choosing joy even in chaos, holding paradox without toxic positivity, and learning how to talk to ourselves in ways we'd talk to someone we love. Stop critiquing yourself. Start coaching instead. Connect with Johanna: Instagram @anchortoaspire LinkedIn Facebook AnchortoAspire.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:48:16

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How to Charge What You're Worth (Even When It Feels Uncomfortable) | Vivian Okeke

3/20/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! If something in your life or work is asking for space, you can learn more about the Creative in Residence experience at the Phineas Wright House here. Get Liz's Spring Equinox Meditation here. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Vivian Okeke, HR consultant and entrepreneur, who helps solopreneurs build the systems and culture they need before they hire their first employee. After losing her older brother suddenly last year, Vivian made a decision: stop overthinking, stop waiting for perfect, and start saying yes to opportunities that add value—even when they feel uncomfortable. They explore: This is a conversation about stepping out of your comfort zone, valuing your expertise enough to charge for it, and building the infrastructure for your business now, before you think you need it. What if the knowledge you've spent years acquiring deserves to be valued, not given away? Connect with Vivian: Instagram @vivian_c_okeke LinkedIn Get Her Book: Beneath the Cornerstone VivianOkeke.com ProSupportHR.CA Referenced in this Episode: Living in Alignment: The Elevation Era Starts Now | Eva Kennedy How to Build a Team That Actually Stays | Erin Krueger Liz McHutcheon's Episodes: Saying Yes to Being Present The Camino Pt. 1 The Camino Pt. 2 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:51:45

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Podcasthon 2026 | Preventing Divorce-Induced Poverty with Susan Tripi of The Sparrow Collective

3/18/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on June 20, 2026 Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save your seat here. This episode is part of the 4th edition of Podcasthon—the world's largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters globally to raise awareness for important causes. For one week, more than a thousand podcasts highlight a charity of their choice, uniting voices to make an impact and increase awareness for amazing nonprofits. In this special Podcasthon 2026 episode, Wendy welcomes back Susan Tripi, founder of The Sparrow Collective—the first supportive living community in Massachusetts exclusively for women transitioning through divorce. Susan turned her own devastating divorce into a mission to prevent what the statistics reveal: 80% of women are unprepared to navigate divorce, 44% fall into poverty post-divorce, and $113.5 billion in child support sits in arrears. The Sparrow Collective isn't a shelter. It's a sanctuary. A fully equipped, intentionally designed community providing safe housing, comprehensive empowerment programming, and holistic support for women in the critical 1-3 year window after divorce—the period when women are most vulnerable to slipping into poverty. They explore: This is a conversation about holding big vision with open hands, trusting divine timing even when doors close, and understanding that the energy behind the movement doesn't stop when one opportunity ends. Connect with Susan and the Sparrow Collective: Susan's Previous Episode: Redefining Divorce Support TheSparrowCollective.org The Sparrow Collective on Facebook Susan.SparrowCollective@gmail.com C ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:53:24

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Living in Alignment: The Elevation Era Starts Now | Eva Kennedy

3/13/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Explore Wendy's bespoke experiences in 2026: Space to Dream: Workshops Around the World Edinburgh July 6-10 Walnut Grove Cookery Aug. 27 - Sept. 2 More Trips & Experiences In this episode, Wendy sits down with Eva Kennedy, empowerment speaker who teaches women how to say yes to the highest version of themselves. Not the version society, family, or friends say you should be—the version you were always meant to become. They explore: This is a conversation about remembering who you are, living from a place of grace and gratitude instead of fear and resistance, and understanding that the only limitations we have are in the choices we make. What if 2026 is the elevation era—and you get to say yes to whatever has been placed on your heart? Connect with Eva: The Power Summit: Chicago, March 28, 2026 Website evamkennedy.com Instagram @evamkennedy LinkedIn Facebook Community: 1 Million Women, 1 Million Steps Referenced in this Episode: A Course in Miracles ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:54:11

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Empty Nest Side Hustle: Starting a Wine Truck Business Over 50 | Marile Borden

3/11/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you spot here. Learn more about The Women's Lunch Place in Boston. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Marile Borden, marketing agency owner who decided in her first year of empty nesting to start a side hustle with her husband: buying an Italian-made wine truck and becoming a professional partygoer. When friends sent them pictures of a wine truck at a graduation party, Marile and her husband—in different parts of the house—saw the photos simultaneously and both thought: we could do that. Three weeks later, they said yes. They explore: This is a conversation about trusting your instincts, taking action on entrepreneurial ideas even when you're "supposed to be" winding down, and building something fun with your partner during a major life transition. What if empty nesting isn't an ending—it's the perfect time to start something new? Connect with Marile: thegetawaybar.co Instagram @the.getawaybar Facebook ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:45:35

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Aging Gracefully vs. Aging Helplessly | Dr. Sofia Din

3/6/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! 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. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Sofia Din, board-certified family physician with over 25 years of medical experience, who calls it like it is: the U.S. healthcare system is not about health—it's a sickness management system. And menopause? It's not covered. Because menopause isn't a sickness—it's a normal phase of life that happens to be an all-system pause. Not just your reproductive system, but your gut, your brain, your immune system, your bones, and your skin. And nobody told us what to expect beyond "you won't have a period anymore." They explore: This is a conversation about reclaiming your power, refusing to age helplessly, and understanding that knowledge applied is power. What if you stopped waiting for your insurance to tell you what's important and started advocating for your own health and well-being? Connect with Dr. Din: Instagram @drjuvanni LinkedIn Her Podcast: Bathroom Diaries Her Book: Do We Really Need Botox? Handbook of Anti-aging ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:53:52

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When Life Shifts From Chaos to Ease | Bianca D'Alessio

3/4/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Explore Wendy's bespoke experiences in 2026: Space to Dream: Workshops Around the World Edinburgh July 6-10 Walnut Grove Cookery Aug. 27 - Sept. 2 More Trips & Experiences Questions? Email Wendy! 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 of working. The kind that comes after you've been through seasons of difficulty and built the resilience to shift. They explore: This is a conversation about alignment, inspired action, and recognizing that we're all crossing paths at different points in time. What if you stopped waiting for the world to understand and just said yes to yourself anyway? Connect with Bianca: Get her book, Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact Instagram @biancadalessio LinkedIn biancadalessio.com Referenced in this Episode: The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin Coffee Chat with Dina Berrin ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:46:57

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When Your Boss Is the Problem (And You Can't Quit Yet) | Kate Lowry

2/27/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! 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. Register here. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Kate Lowry, CEO coach and author of Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders, who wrote a book she didn't want to write. Kate would have much rather written about strengths-based leadership—but when she noticed that 7 out of 10 leaders were operating in high-control, hierarchical, "my way or the highway" styles, and her friends kept jumping from one toxic workplace to another, she realized something had shifted. And people needed tools to protect themselves. They explore: This is a conversation for women who need to stay where they are (for now) but refuse to lose themselves in the process. What if you could thrive even when your boss is the problem? Connect with Kate: Get her book, Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders LinkedIn Instagram @kateunbreakablelowry Substack Referenced in this Episode: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:40:51

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Your Morning Practice Is a Vote for Who You're Becoming | Christine Santos

2/25/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! 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. Register here. 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 Christine Santos, podcast coach and creator of the Harness Your Morning program, to talk about the one practice that has single-handedly transformed both of their lives: a morning routine. They both wake up daily before the sun, and before you roll your eyes and say "next," they'll tell you why it's not about the time. It's about proving to yourself that you can do hard things. They explore: This is a conversation about listening when the world is still quiet, writing down the downloads, and remembering that every morning is a vote for the woman you're becoming. What would it look like if you stopped waiting to feel like it and started showing up for yourself? Connect with Christine: Instagram @christinebsantos Facebook Referenced in this Episode: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:01:07:28

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When the Worst Thing Becomes the Best Thing | Heidi Friedman

2/20/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! 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. Email: podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Instagram @phineaswrighthouse 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 a yes to herself, she didn't expect how her story of 10 years of dating, 104 dates, and finding love after divorce would resonate with everyone from happily married couples to 20-somethings navigating modern dating. Heidi's message is simple but powerful: sometimes what feels like the worst luck in the world is actually setting you up for the best thing that will ever happen to you. They explore: This is a conversation about hope, resilience, and trusting that our negative experiences may be exactly what needs to happen to lead us to our next "yes!" Connect with Heidi: Instagram @LoveLessons104 Get her book: Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love Her Podcast: I Love You More ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:47:16

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Why Self-Awareness Without Action Keeps You Stuck | Dr. Brandy Stamper

2/18/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Space to Dream: Retreats 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 retreat 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 people-pleaser who knows that self-awareness without action keeps you stuck. Brandy uses the Enneagram and Human Design to help women build a blueprint for their lives, because understanding yourself is just the beginning. The real work is turning insight into action. They explore: This is a conversation about guilt, grace, and designing a life that's built for who you actually are, not who you think you should be. Press play and discover why understanding yourself is just the beginning. Connect with Brandy: BrandyStamper.com Instagram @coachbrandystamper Facebook LinkedIn Get her book: Bridge the Purpose Gap Referenced in this Episode: The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin Coffee Chat with Dina Berrin ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Duration:00:55:49