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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 author Rhiah Kujat for a heartfelt conversation on releasing the need to prove and learning how to live from self-permission instead.

They explore:

• How the urge to “do more” disconnects us from our inner knowing, and how to return to presence through self-permission
• How slowing down can unlock deeper self-trust, peace, and presence
• What it looks like to live from your own permission instead of external validation

This conversation is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to earn your worth—you just have to remember it. Say YES to a life that feels like you.

Connect with Rhiah: 

Get her book, Life's Poetic Glossary, here. 

Instagram @rhiahkujat

KristaKujat.com

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Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective
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The Say YES Summit is happening this week!
If you’re loving these conversations, don’t miss your chance to go deeper. Join Wendy and 8 incredible podcast guests for two days of expansive connection, honest reflection, and powerful transformation. 

Tickets: $47 | Replay available for Day 1
Register here to reserve your spot.

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.

This week, Wendy is joined by Nejat Abdurahman- keynote speaker, business strategist, and author of The Art of Managing Up- for a powerful conversation about career fulfillment, leadership, and becoming the CEO of your own career. 

They explore:

• Why working hard isn't enough, and how to shift into value-aligned work at every stage of your career
• The mindset shift from employee to empowered leader: how to own your performance and your impact
• The rising trend of people leaving corporate roles for entrepreneurship and what it means to design your own path.

Whether you're navigating burnout at work, craving career clarity, or ready to build your own brilliance, this episode is your reminder that you don't have to wait for permission to build the life and career your want.

Connect with Nejat:

Get her book, The Art of Managing Up, here. 

Connect on LinkedIn

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Connect with Wendy:

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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 [email protected]

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.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!

Say YES Summit – June 17 & 18

Step out of your earbuds and into the conversation! Join Wendy and eight incredible past podcast guests for a two-day virtual experience designed to inspire, empower, and transform you.

Tickets: $47
June 17 & 18 | 1:00–4:00 PM ET
Register now to reserve your spot.

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.

This week, Wendy is joined by Julia Henning, PSYM certified coach and author of It Gets to Be Easy (If You Let It). They explore what it really means to choose ease in a culture addicted to hustle—and how clarity, intention, and self-trust become your roadmap back to authenticity.

They explore:

• Why ease doesn't mean passive and how effort, clarity, and alignment lead the way
• The sacredness of the human experience and the power of tuning into your own "hell yes"
• What happens when you release resistance, befriend your blocks, and build a life that truly fits. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to slow down, trust their inner knowing, and design a life that feels as good as it looks. 

Connect with Julia:

Instagram: @iamjuliahenning

Website: iamjuliahenning.com

Get her book, It Gets to Be Easy (If You Let It): amazon.com/Gets-Easy-You-Let-Authenticity/dp/1962280675?tag=syty-20

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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 [email protected]

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.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!

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 is joined by Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a clinical sports psychologist, TEDx speaker, author of Hello, Trauma: Our Invisible Teammate, and host of Highs and Lows of X’s and O’s podcast. Together, they explore the impact of trauma in sports, the power of rest, and how to create culture change through presence, story, and truth-telling.

They explore: 

• How the high-pressure environment of athletics often perpetuates silent trauma, and how athletes and parents alike can begin to disrupt it
• The power of listening to your body, modeling rest, and choosing healing as a family and a culture
• What real change looks like in sports institutions, and how story-sharing can catalyze systemic transformation

Whether you're raising an athlete, healing from your own past, or simply craving an honest look at how we redefine wellness and performance, this conversation will stir something in you.

Connect with Dr. Hillary Cauthen:

Instagram @drcmindset

Get her book, Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate, here. 

Her Podcast: Highs & Lows of X's & Os

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Connect with Wendy:

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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 [email protected]

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.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!

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 licensed therapist and author Lynda Cash to explore how to reintroduce yourself in your relationships—whether you’re newly divorced, entering an empty nest season, or simply seeking deeper connection. 

They explore:

•  The “Three Relational Deal Breakers” that impact every relationship: emotional needs, wants, and like
• How to reintroduce yourself in midlife—especially after divorce, widowhood, or identity shifts
• Why toleration leads to resentment and sabotage—and how to break the cycle by reclaiming your desires

Whether you’re reconnecting with a long-time partner or stepping into something new, this episode is a powerful reminder that your next chapter gets to feel good, aligned, and entirely yours.

About Lynda:

Lynda K. Cash, LMFT has over 16 years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist. Lynda has worked with individuals, couples and families to gain insight and understanding regarding unhealthy/dysfunctional behavioral life patterns. Helping her clients overcome challenges with managing their spiritual, mental, emotional, physical and financial well-being.

Lynda is specialized in assisting clients with preventive, motivational and management strategies to help establish/maintain healthy and fulfilling lifestyles. She strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where clients can feel supported in their efforts to grow with change and become reconnected to their strengths and life goals.

Connect with Lynda:

Get her book Re-Introduce Yourself here. 

LyndaKCash.com

Instagram @lkcash22

LinkedIn

Facebook

TikTok

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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 [email protected]

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.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!

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.

The Say YES Sisterhood is your invitation to a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join today!

In this episode, Wendy sits down with Laura Ahern, an energy linguist, author, and spiritual guide who helps women discover their unique calling and embrace authentic living. Laura shares her profound journey from devastating loss to purposeful transformation, revealing how grief opened her spiritual gifts and led her to help others break free from suffering.

They explore:  

• How to set boundaries from love and protect your energy 
• Why feeling like you have "no bandwidth" signals misalignment with your true purpose 
• The courage required to step into your calling—even when fear speaks loudest

Whether you're feeling stuck in survival mode, craving deeper meaning, or ready to trust that still small voice within—this conversation will remind you that your most powerful chapter can emerge from your deepest challenges.

About Laura:

Laura Ahern is a Medium, Intuitive, and Source Channeler, and her mission is to help people reconnect with their true energy and unlock their highest potential. Her spiritual journey was catalyzed by the loss of her husband to a terminal brain tumor, which taught her the profound power of setting boundaries—not just for survival, but for thriving. Saying "yes" to what truly mattered, while honoring her own energy, became a transformative practice that allowed her to stay grounded and find deep meaning during their time together.

Through her work as The Energy Linguist, she help individuals decode the subtle energy patterns in their lives and understand how energy imbalances can manifest as physical and emotional stress. She teaches clients how to honor their boundaries, trust their intuition, and align with their purpose—transforming their life experiences into opportunities for healing and growth.

In her book, The True Calling, she guides others to face their personal challenges and pain, free themselves from limiting patterns, and step into a life of alignment, joy, and limitless potential.

Connect with Laura:

Get her book, The True Calling: amazon.com/True-Calling-Discover-Power-Meaning/dp/B0DDY9QYVY?tag=syty-20

Instagram @the.energy.linguist

Facebook

LauraAhern.com

Referenced in this Episode:

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361?tag=syty-20

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Connect with Wendy:

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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 [email protected]

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.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!

Looking for your own pattern interrupt? Wendy would love to host you at the historic Phineas Wright House for a restorative farm stay. Find all the details here.

What happens when you stop choosing between doing good and making money? In this episode, Wendy welcomes thought leader and author Georgi Enthoven to explore how to build a career that's both personally fulfilling and globally impactful. As the author of Work That's Worth It, Georgi shares the secret to escaping the binary trap of income versus impact, helping ambitious professionals create work that's worth it while making a meaningful contribution to the world. Wendy and Georgi dive deep into overcoming "good girl" conditioning that keeps us playing small, designing careers that align with our deepest values, and embracing expansion over conformity. This episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone ready to expand their definition of success. Whether you're a young professional starting out, a midlife career changer, or someone looking to amplify your contribution through business as a force for good, Georgi will inspire you to build work that serves both your bank account and your soul.

About Georgi:

Georgi Enthoven is an international thought leader, trusted advisor, and the visionary founder of Work That’s Worth It.  Like many, Georgi spent the first half of her career taking the scenic route. After attending University of California Berkeley and Harvard Business School, she found herself misaligned in jobs that either met her needs for income and ambition or matched her desire to add positive value to the world. She struggled to find roles where she could combine the two. 

Today, she’s a passionate advocate for young professionals seeking to combine contribution with compensation. With nearly three decades of professional experience in various industries, Georgi’s on a mission to help individuals turn their career into work that’s worth it, finding a career and calling that is good both for them and for the world.

Get her book: Work That's Worth It: The Ambitious Professional's Guide for a High-Impact, High-Reward Career

Connect with Georgi:

GeorgiEnthoven.com

Instagram @georgienthoven

LinkedIn

Work That's Worth It Podcast

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Connect with Wendy:

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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 [email protected]

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.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!

Join the Say YES Book Club to read On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good by Elise Loehnen. Get your copy here.

In this transformative conversation, Wendy sits down with author and emotional resiliency coach Jennifer Febel to explore her game-changing book, How to Set Boundaries (Without Feeling Like a D*ck). Jennifer reframes boundaries not as walls that keep people out, but as pathways to deeper connection and more authentic relationships. She shares her practical three-step “Boundaries Blueprint” to help you navigate tough conversations without putting others on the defensive or casting yourself as the bad guy. With a blend of professional insight and personal experience, Jennifer unpacks the subtle but crucial differences between setting healthy boundaries and creating emotional ultimatums. She shows how intentional language patterns can radically shift how you communicate, connect, and care for yourself. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, felt guilty for saying no, or avoided conflict to keep the peace, this episode is full of practical tools to help you honor your needs without abandoning your relationships.

About Jennifer:

After being diagnosed with over seven different mental health conditions by the age of 19, Jennifer Febel embarked on a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. Today, as an Author, Master Hypnotherapist, and Emotional Resiliency Coach, she has helped hundreds of clients break free from emotional baggage. Through her practice, retreats, trainings, and The BTG Podcast, she empowers others to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and step into their most authentic selves.

Get her book, How to Set Boundaries (Without Feeling Like a D*ck): amazon.com/Audacity-Be-Queen-Unapologetic-Manifesting/dp/0316458805?tag=syty-20

Connect with Jennifer:

Instagram @livelifeunbroken

LinkedIn

The BTG Podcast

BTGWellness.com

Jennifer's Free Healing Circle

Referenced in this Episode:

Live Well: Empowering Habits for Vibrant Health and Unstoppable Energy by Adriana Shuman

The Audacity to be Queen by Gina DeVee: amazon.com/gp/product/0316458791?tag=syty-20

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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 [email protected]

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.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!

Join the Say YES Book Club, May 27-June 24th, to read On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good by Elise Loehnen. Get your copy here.

The Say YES Sisterhood is your invitation to a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join today!

In this episode, Wendy welcomes entrepreneur and author Lana Sheppard for an honest and and uplifting conversation about what it really takes to grow a business you love. Drawing from her Give Up book series, Lana shares how letting go of perfectionism, comparison, and outdated beliefs can help entrepreneurs create aligned success. Together, they explore how to shift your mindset around money, build a team with heart, and embracing the numbers-even if they’ve intimidated you in the past. Whether you’re just starting out or years into your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is a breath of fresh air, and a powerful reminder that you don’t have to do it all to succeed. 

About Lana:

Lana Sheppard is a business coach, author, and champion for entrepreneurs ready to embrace what many fear—letting go. Her latest book, Give-Up Ignition, guides business owners and leaders in challenging outdated beliefs, habits, and narratives that stand in the way of real success. Lana’s passion lies in showing entrepreneurs how financial literacy and strategic decision-making can unlock sustainable growth in a way that’s practical, engaging, and unlike anything you've encountered before.

Through her book, workshops, and coaching, she empowers entrepreneurs to release what no longer serves them and ignite what does. Her approach isn’t about giving up on dreams; it’s about letting go of the things standing in their way. Lana believes success truly begins when entrepreneurs stop trying to do it all and start doing the right things well. She likens it to a hot air balloon: without shedding the extra weight, there’s no way to soar.

Connect with Lana:

Get her book, Give Up Ignition, here. 

GiveUpBook.com

On Instagram @giveupbook

On LinkedIn

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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 [email protected]

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.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!

The Say YES Sisterhood is your invitation to a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join today!

The next Say Yes Summit is June 17th-18th. Grab your ticket here!

Featuring Sara Dale (Ep 147), Dena Jansen (Ep 125), Sherry Lukey (Ep 128), Lisa DeAngelis (Ep 173),  Alex Lalak (Ep 187), Silvia Subirana (Ep 197) and upcoming guests Julia Henning and Connie Jefferson.

In this uplifting episode, Wendy welcomes Nancy Waring, author of The Vibrant Sage, to explore the five pillars of vibrant living: breath, movement, nutrition, sleep, and purpose. Nancy shares how trusting her inner wisdom transformed her health, career, and joy. From marathons to mindfulness, she reminds us that while aging is inevitable, how we show up for it is a choice, and it gets to feel expansive, aligned, and deeply fulfilling.

About Nancy:

Nancy is a health coach, 500-hour certified yoga teacher, and former speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience in health and wellness. Nancy’s passion lies in empowering adults to embrace vibrant living through mindfulness, science-based strategies, and purposeful habits. Her career began in speech pathology, where she honed her skills in client-centered care, a foundation that continues to inform her personalized approach to health and happiness. Nancy’s mission is to inspire individuals to reconnect with their inner wisdom and live with energy, clarity, and purpose.

Get her book: The Vibrant Sage: Arousing Energy for Health and Happiness

Connect with Nancy:

On Instagram @nancy_thevibrantsage

On LinkedIn

Referenced in this Episode:

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

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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 [email protected]

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.