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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and those navigating major life transitions like divorce, reinvention, and rediscovery. If you're ready to shed old roles and finally put yourself first, you're in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy sits down with Ashley Spence, a survivor-turned-advocate and the powerhouse behind the DNA Justice Project, a nonprofit initiative solving cold cases and helping other survivors find healing through justice. What begins as a deeply personal story unfolds into a conversation about reclaiming power, trusting your instincts, and transforming trauma into impact.
They explore:
If you’ve ever doubted the power of your own story, or felt the pull to turn pain into purpose, this conversation is a must-listen.
Live in one of these states? Your voice matters—take action now:
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Kentucky, West Virginia, Arizona
Connect with Ashley:
Her book Silent Witness: How DNA Uncovered the Truth and Empowered My Healing
Instagram @ashleyespence
Instagram @dnajusticeproject
DNAJusticeProject.org
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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:
Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
Website: Phineas Wright House
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.
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and those navigating major life transitions like divorce, reinvention, and rediscovery. If you're ready to shed old roles and finally put yourself first, you're in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy sits down with Ashley Spence, a survivor-turned-advocate and the powerhouse behind the DNA Justice Project, a nonprofit initiative solving cold cases and helping other survivors find healing through justice. What begins as a deeply personal story unfolds into a conversation about reclaiming power, trusting your instincts, and transforming trauma into impact.
They explore:
If you’ve ever doubted the power of your own story, or felt the pull to turn pain into purpose, this conversation is a must-listen.
Live in one of these states? Your voice matters—take action now:
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Kentucky, West Virginia, Arizona
Connect with Ashley:
Her book Silent Witness: How DNA Uncovered the Truth and Empowered My Healing
Instagram @ashleyespence
Instagram @dnajusticeproject
DNAJusticeProject.org
________________________________________________________________________________________
Say YES to joining Wendy for her:
Say YES Sisterhood
PWH Farm Stays
PWH Curated France Trips
Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse
Facebook: Phineas Wright House
Website: Phineas Wright House
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.
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