In this uplifting and soul-nourishing episode, I sit down with my dear friend Wendy Herra, host of the Say Yes to Yourself podcast and owner of the stunning Phineas Wright House—a historic bed and breakfast and flower farm in New England. Wendy shares her powerful journey of transformation—from years of waiting to become a mother, to adopting her daughter from China, and eventually choosing to live life fully by saying yes to herself.

We dive deep into what it means to commit to yourself first, how to move past guilt, and how even in the midst of grief, you can reclaim your joy and create a life that feels truly aligned. Wendy speaks from a place of lived experience, offering not just inspiration but practical baby steps to begin embracing your own version of fulfillment.

About Wendy:

What you'll learn:

• How to start saying yes to yourself—even if it feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable
• The power of small daily practices like journaling and morning routines
• How grief and joy can coexist in a meaningful way
• Ways to navigate guilt and set boundaries with grace
• The importance of curating a supportive community and committing to your own well-being
• How Wendy turned her pain into purpose, creating spaces and experiences for women to rediscover themselves

About Wendy:

Wendy Harrop is the owner of The Phineas Wright House, a historic bed & breakfast on a small New England flower farm. By bringing the experience from her 30-year career as a wedding planner into everyday entertaining, she desires to have every guest feel welcomed, anticipated and celebrated She creates and curates opportunities for women to say YES to themselves through luxury culinary trips in the US and France, workshops and retreats in her 200-year-old barn, and Farm Stays at the b&b. She is the host of the Say YES to Yourself! podcast where she shares conversations with fabulous women incorporating this self-care practice in big and small ways. 

Connect with Wendy:

Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse

Facebook: @phineaswrighthouse

Website: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/ 

Podcast: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/podcast

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