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For Midlife Women Ready to Reclaim, Redefine, and Rise This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first without guilt or apology.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 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 on Say YES to Yourself!, host Wendy Harrop curates soulful, honest conversations with inspiring women who are courageously reinventing their lives. From career pivots and creative dreams to empty-nest awakenings and personal breakthroughs, you’ll hear real stories of transformation, healing, and joy. If you're craving more meaning, more magic, and more you in your life, this podcast is your permission slip. Saying YES to yourself isn’t selfish. It’s the most generous, revolutionary act of your midlife. Say YES to Yourself! is a podcast for midlife women navigating reinvention, personal growth, and the next chapter of life. Tune in and be reminded: your best chapter starts now.

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For Midlife Women Ready to Reclaim, Redefine, and Rise This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first without guilt or apology.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 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 on Say YES to Yourself!, host Wendy Harrop curates soulful, honest conversations with inspiring women who are courageously reinventing their lives. From career pivots and creative dreams to empty-nest awakenings and personal breakthroughs, you’ll hear real stories of transformation, healing, and joy. If you're craving more meaning, more magic, and more you in your life, this podcast is your permission slip. Saying YES to yourself isn’t selfish. It’s the most generous, revolutionary act of your midlife. Say YES to Yourself! is a podcast for midlife women navigating reinvention, personal growth, and the next chapter of life. Tune in and be reminded: your best chapter starts now.

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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

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The One Question That Shifts Everything | Aransas Savas

2/13/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Explore Wendy's bespoke experiences in 2026: Space to Dream: Retreats Around the World Edinburgh July 6-10 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 her own life, and create possibility instead of staying stuck. They explore: isThis is a conversation about acceptance over friction, possibility over victimhood, and the revolutionary act of asking one simple question that changes everything. Press play and discover what your next moment is perfect for. Connect with Aransas: Substack The Uplifters Podcast AransasSavas.com Instagram @the_uplifters_podcast Uplifters Live March 13, 2026 Referenced in this Episode: The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin Coffee Chat with Aransas ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:54:49

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Why Burnout Ends When You Stop Performing and Start Listening | Karen Bartholomew

2/11/2026
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. 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 you don't need to wait for rock bottom to give yourself permission to rest. Slowing down isn't falling behind. It's catching up to who you were always meant to be. They explore: This is a conversation about energy leaks, intentional pauses, and the revolutionary act of designing a life that benefits you first. Press play and discover why you don't have to earn rest, and what happens when you finally stop performing and start listening. Connect with Karen: KarenBartholomew.com Instagram @karenbartholomew ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:50:54

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From Grief to Growth: Integrating Loss and Reclaiming Joy | Marie Crews

2/6/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! 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: If you've ever struggled with allowing joy to coexist with grief, this episode offers permission, hope, and a path forward. Connect with Marie: Get her book: Even When She Rose MarieCrews.com Facebook TikTok Referenced in this Episode A Happy Pocketful of Money by David Cameron Gikandi Boundary Boss by Terri Cole The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Byron Katie ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:58:31

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From Victim Mentality to First Class Mindset | Jennifer Liss

2/4/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! 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. They explore: This conversation is a permission slip to stop shrinking, start trusting, and live from the fullest, freest version of you. Connect with Jennifer: Instagram @jennifer.liss_ Her Podcast: F**k Around & Get Paid Her Quiz: JenLiss.com Referenced in this Episode: Saying Yes to Being Untethered with Jen Liss The Third Door by Alex Banayan How to Stop Performing and Start Trusting Yourself | Rachel Jackson Peter Crone ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:01:06:02

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How to Stop Performing and Start Trusting Yourself | Rachel Jackson

1/30/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Explore Wendy's bespoke tours in 2026: Edinburgh July 6-10 Paris Christmas Markets Dec. 1-7 More Trips & Experiences Space to Dream: Retreats 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 https://phineaswrighthouse.myflodesk.com/cd94yua91t In this episode, Wendy sits down with Rachel Jackson, CEO embodiment strategist, for a conversation about breaking old corporate patterns and learning to do business with more ease, intuition, and self-trust. Rachel shares why emotions act as a tuning fork for the voice you’re listening to, and how we often know something is complete energetically before our minds catch up. They explore: Press play and learn why you're meant to outgrow things, and that's okay. Connect with Rachel: Becoming Unstoppable Podcast Instagram TikTok Website Referenced Episodes: Saying Yes to Your New Version Saying Yes to Support and Being Vulnerable The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | 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:00:57:13

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How to Know What You Want and Ask for It Out Loud | Heather Hansen

1/28/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! 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 we want. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Heather Hansen, author of The Elegant Warrior, to unpack why so many women struggle to ask for what they want, and what changes when we stop waiting for permission and start using our voices. They explore: This conversation is practical, powerful, and full of real talk about communication, boundaries, and becoming your own best advocate. If you’ve been waiting for permission to ask for more, this episode might be exactly what you need. Connect with Heather: Instagram @anelegantwarrior BeliefBuilders.com Get Her Book, Elegant Warrior. Elegant Warrior Podcast Referenced in this Episode: A Course in Miracles Episode 246 The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | 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:00:53:29

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Psychedelic Healing for Grief and Trauma | Alexis Leigh

1/23/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! 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. City dates & registration now open. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Alexis Leigh, author of Pain is a Portal to Beauty, who heard a voice on a walk at age 38 that changed everything: "If you die today, your life will have been a tragedy." That moment of brutal honesty—acknowledging she was deeply lonely and deeply sad—opened a path that led Alexis through divorce, psychedelic healing journeys, and the discovery that the hopes and dreams in our hearts aren't foolish. They're pointing to something real. They explore: This is a conversation about leading yourself into painful places to unlock more freedom, discovering you have everything you need within, and learning that everyone's path gets to be right for them. Connect with Alexis: AlexisLeigh.com Contact Alexis for a free copy of her book here. Referenced in this Episode: Dr. Sue Morter Calling in the One by Katherine Woodward Thomas ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:51:50

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How to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read | Maya Smart

1/21/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! 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. 📍City dates & registration now open. 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 joined by Maya Smart, author of Reading for Our Lives, to explore what it means to raise confident readers. Maya offers grounded, compassionate insight on how literacy begins earlier than we think and how connection, presence, and storytelling shape who our children's future with language. They explore: If you’re navigating parenting, teaching, or simply loving a child through the early years, this conversation offers an encouraging look at literacy that remind us presence matters more than perfection. Connect with Maya: Instagram @mayasmarty Pinterest MayaSmart.com Get her book, Reading for Our Lives. Referenced in this Episode: Natalie Wexler Julie Bogart ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:56:09

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Planning Joy as a Rare Disease Mom | Ashley Hamic

1/16/2026
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Say YES to a Space to Dream Solo Retreat at the Phineas Wright House. Learn more and save your date here. Explore other opportunities to say YES to yourself 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 is joined by Ashley Hamic, rare disease mom and founder of Wishwear Accessories. What started as a wheelchair blanket for a friend has grown into a joyful, functional brand, proving that when you say yes to yourself, beautiful things unfold. They explore: This is a conversation about embracing chaos, leaning into what you love, and discovering that if you set the intention for joy, it will come to you. Press play and discover how contrast can deepen your capacity for joy. Connect with Ashley: Instagram @wishwearaccessories Facebook LinkedIn TikTok WishWearAccessories.com Referenced in this Episode: The Kind of Leadership That Sparks Innovation | Elizabeth Bieniek From Life Sentence to Second Chances: A Story of Freedom & Redemption | Judy Henderson Once Upon a Gene Podcast The Plated Prisoner Series ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:55:25

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How to Tell the Difference Between Intuition and Fear | Rachel Gitlevich

1/14/2026
We'd love to know how you're saying yes to yourself! Drop us a note here. Say YES to a Space to Dream Solo Retreat at the Phineas Wright House. Learn more and save your date here. 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 true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. In this honest and insightful conversation, Wendy is joined by Rachel Gitlevich, author of What in the Actual Fuck? Life’s a Hot Mess, How to Find Gratitude Anyway, to explore the difference between intuition and fear, the cost of staying in your comfort zone, and why we need to stop gaslighting ourselves. They explore: This is a conversation about practicing presence, trusting your inner knowing, and remembering that if these dreams are in you, these dreams are for you. Press play if you're ready to stop living an unlived life. Connect with Rachel: Get her book, What in the Actual Fck On Instagram @rachel.gitlevich LinkedIn Her Website: rayofconsciousness.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:51:55

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The Edge Between Flow and Forcing: Finding Balance in Work and Life | Candy Motzek

1/9/2026
We'd love to know how you're saying yes to yourself! Drop us a note here. 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 joy first—you’re in the right place. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Candy Motzek, coach and host of She Coaches Coaches, who’s learning that the edge between joyful productivity and compulsive overdoing is where the real work begins. After years of thriving on adrenaline in high-stakes corporate roles, Candy realized her nervous system was paying the price. Now, she’s learning to soften, allow, and trust that the soup doesn’t need constant stirring to turn out right. They explore: This is a conversation about affirmations versus affirmations, 150-square-foot she-sheds, and discovering that this is who I am, so this is what I do. Press play and discover why the quality of intensity matters more than the number of hours—and how to find your edge before you lose it. Connect with Candy: Podcast: She Coaches Coaches Instagram @candymotzek LinkedIn StepintoSuccessNow.com Referenced in this Episode: The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | 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:00:56:13

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The 60 Day Dare: Body Work, Brain Work, and World Work for Your Best Life | Allison McCune Davis

1/7/2026
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 20 years, and exploring natural health, Allison realized her lifetime of wisdom wasn’t just for her—it was for every woman entering midlife asking, "Now what?" She created a simple, science-backed framework—body work, brain work, and world work—each with five core habits to integrate over 60 days, the minimum time neuroscience says it takes to form lasting change. They explore: This is a conversation about doable transformation—one sip of water, one grounding breath, one habit at a time. Press play and discover why it's never too late to start. Connect with Allison: Instagram @allison.mccune.davis Facebook AllisonMcCuneDavis.com Her book: Sixty is a Good Start Referenced in this Episode: Dr. Caroline Leaf Breath by James Nestor On IG: Dave Asprey, Joan MacDonald Ep 192 Adriana Schuman Ep 44 Angie Bailey ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:48:58

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The Truth About Money Blocks and What’s Actually Holding You Back | Hanna Bier

1/2/2026
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 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 joined by money coach Hanna Bier for a conversation that goes way beyond mindset work. If you’ve ever felt like you “should” be further along financially—or if affirmations, budgeting, or manifestation haven’t worked for you—this episode offers an entirely different lens. Hanna shares how unresolved energy patterns, generational pain, and unconscious entanglements can block our ability to feel safe with money, and how real healing begins when we stop bypassing the deeper work. They explore: This is a conversation about energetic healing, generational patterns, and creating a relationship with money that feels safe, supportive, and aligned. Press play and discover what becomes possible when you stop forcing change and start creating safety in your nervous system and beyond. Connect with Hanna: Instagram @hannamoneybliss HannaBier.com Close More Sales Challenge Waitlist Apply to work with Hanna Referenced in this Episode: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:57:00

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Understanding Human Design: Your Blueprint for Getting Unstuck | Laura Cardwell & Meghan O'Malley

12/31/2025
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. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Meghan O'Malley and Laura Cardwell for a rich, soulful conversation about Human Design—not as a label, but as a tool for returning to the truth of who you are. Meghan and Laura share how learning their unique designs changed everything—from how they use their energy to how they make decisions, handle conditioning, and create more ease in their lives. Whether you’re brand new to Human Design or already deep in the language of types, authorities, and strategy, this episode offers an invitation to slow down, trust your body, and begin living in alignment with what was never broken to begin with. They explore: This is a conversation about energy, deconditioning, and remembering the version of you that was always there—before the world told you who you had to be. Tune in and discover how Human Design can help you live with more ease, impact, and self-trust. Connect with Laura and Meghan: On Instagram @embodiedleadershipbydesign @lauracardwellqiw @meghanomalleymagic EmbodiedLeadershipbyDesign.com Get their book: Unstuck Yourself: Thrive Beyond Burnout & Discover Your True Purpose ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:54:05

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Why Midlife Is the Moment to Reconnect with Your Wild, Worthy Self | Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien

12/26/2025
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 first—you’re in the right place. In this episode, Wendy welcomes Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien, UC Foundation professor and author of The Power in the Middle, for a powerful conversation about reclaiming the version of ourselves we knew before the world told us who to be. After a mentor challenged her on playing it safe, Elizabeth found herself digging through old photo albums, searching for proof that she once knew how to take up space. And there she was—eight years old, mid-swing, mouth wide open, wild and free. That girl didn’t need permission. She just was. They explore: This is a conversation about agency, boundaries, and the sacred return to your original knowing. Connect with Dr. O'Brien: Her website: dreobrien.com Instagram @drelizabethobrien Facebook Get her book, The Power in the Middle: Navigating your Midlife with Confidence On Amazon On Bloomsbury with discount code: GLR BD8 (for 20% off) Resources Link: The Power in the Middle Referenced in this Episode: The Numerology of Endings and Renewal with Dina Berrin Get Dina's Book: The Way Within ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:58:20

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What Happens When You Stop Forcing and Start Sourcing | Dr. Camille Preston

12/24/2025
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 first—you’re in the right place. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Camille Preston, who woke up one day at 4 am with an entire book outline downloaded into her consciousness. After five deaths in five months and a lifetime of accepting lies she was sold about what success should look like, Camille wrote "Living Real," a manifesto for redefining success, presence, and happiness on your own terms. They explore: This is a conversation about building the capacity to feel the full range of life, dismantling the thought system based on fear, and trusting that when doors start opening after you say yes, something is meant to come through you. Connect with Dr. Preston: Get her book, Leaving Real, at LivingReal.AimLeadership.com LinkedIn ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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:00:44:26

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When Life Invites You to Reinvent | Jill White

12/19/2025
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 values, and helps other women do the same. Through faith, reinvention, and deep inner work, she’s learned how to turn purpose into a sustainable path that supports both impact and rest. They explore: Tune in for an inspiring conversation about letting go of “shoulds,” honoring your calling, and creating a life, that feels like home. Connect with Jill: OverflowCoaching.co LinkedIn Referenced in this Episode: Episode 214 with Veronica Deraleau Episode 178 with Jessica Hickman-Woolcott ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips 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:00:57:37

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Showing Up Unapologetically You | Cassy Williamson

12/17/2025
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 Entertaining with Ease Bundle In this episode, Wendy talks with Cassy Williamson, speaker, leadership coach, and author of Unapologetic: A Journey to Living Boldly, Loving Fiercely, and Being Nothing But Yourself. Cassy shares her mission to help women stop dimming their light, unlearn the habit of “earning” their worth, and show up fully as who they are — at work, at home, and in every relationship. With humor and heart, she and Wendy explore what it means to be unapologetically whole, even when life feels messy. They explore: Tune in for an energizing reminder that you don’t need to shrink to fit someone else’s version of enough — you already are. Connect with Cassy: Get her book: Unapologetic: A Journey to Living Boldly, Loving Fiercely, and Being Nothing but Yourself CassyWilliamson.com Instagram @cassy__williamson LinkedIn Referenced in this Episode: The Power of 8 Minutes ________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated France Trips 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:00:53:04