SACRED FREEDOM

This week on the Illicit Feminine Podcast, host Elizabeth Marth is joined by the radiant Wendy Harrop entrepreneur, retreat curator, and host of the Say Yes to Yourself podcast for an honest, liberating, and deeply feminine conversation about what it truly means to live in alignment.

Wendy shares how saying “yes” to herself became both her mantra and her liberation. Wendy reveals the inner work, shadow truths, and radical decisions that brought her into full alignment with her purpose, pleasure, and power.

This episode is a journey into self-worth, conscious divorce, wealth consciousness, sacred sexuality, and the power of daily spiritual practice. Together, Elizabeth and Wendy create a space where nothing is taboo, and every woman is invited to reclaim her truth without apology.

02:26 The radical beauty of saying yes to yourself

05:27 How Wendy began living in alignment choosing what delights her

10:55 – Normalizing Luxury & Travel for Women

16:00 – Rewriting Your Wealth Story

25:00 – The Life-Changing Question That Sparked Her Divorce

30:00 – Conscious Divorce & Divine Alignment

40:00 – Reframing Credit Card Shame as Investment in Self

44:00 – Co-Parenting with Freedom and Joy

51:00 – Sacred Sexuality After Marriage

55:00 – Self-Pleasure as a Spiritual Practice

This episode is more than a conversation, it’s a reclamation. If you’ve ever questioned your desires, doubted your worth, or wondered if it’s “too late” to choose yourself, this is your invitation.

Learn more about Wendy:

Wendy Harrop owns 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.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-harrop-a17412/

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

Podcast: https://sayyestoyourself.buzzsprout.com/say YES to yourself!

Email: [email protected]

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Elizabeth

This week on the Illicit Feminine Podcast, host Elizabeth Marth introduces the purpose and passion behind creating this space for women to explore and embrace their true selves. Elizabeth shares her personal journey of hiding parts of herself due to societal, familial, and cultural conditioning. She recounts how experiences in her upbringing, coupled with shame, led her on a path of personal transformation, deep inner work, and spiritual growth. Elizabeth discusses the importance of connecting with one's inner guidance system, exploring shadow work, and addressing topics like sexual repression, shame, and emotional trauma. The podcast aims to provide a safe and authentic space where nothing is off the table and women are encouraged to delve into the depths of their true selves.

00:00 Welcome to the Illicit Feminine Podcast
02:26 Why Elizabeth Created the Illicit Feminine Podcast
03:02 The Impact of Early Life Experiences
05:27 Elizabeth's Personal Background and Family Dynamics
10:25 Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation
13:09 Empowering Women Through Shadow Work
15:28 Embracing the Illicit Feminine

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Email: [email protected]

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Elizabeth

Welcome to the very first episode of The Illicit Feminine Podcast a sacred space where nothing is silenced and every part of you is invited to rise.

In this raw, emotional, and deeply transformational conversation, host Elizabeth Marth is joined by her first guest, Jessica Lyn, a powerful emotional growth coach and speaker. Together, they explore Jessica’s decade-long journey through divorce, religious deconstruction, emotional repression, and sexual shame and how she transmuted it all into radical self-trust, embodied liberation, and feminine reclamation.

Whether you've ever questioned your worth, stayed too long in self-abandonment, or been silenced by spiritual dogma, this episode will meet you exactly where you are and guide you back to yourself.

Episode Highlights:

• [02:00] Jessica’s early beliefs shaped by religious dogma and the “good girl” archetype
• [06:00] The unraveling of her marriage and the moment everything changed
• [12:00] Gaslighting, emotional dysregulation, and the cost of not feeling safe
• [15:00] Infidelity, numbness, and realizing she’d lost her own voice
• [20:00] The impact of spiritual shame and hiding emotional pain
• [24:00] Shadow work, emotional ownership, and why “you make me feel” doesn’t work
• [30:00] Breaking free from codependency and reclaiming internal authority
• [34:00] The role of sexuality, shame, and religious repression in women’s self-worth
• [42:00] Jessica’s journey from sexual disconnection to self-sensual awakening
• [48:00] Giving compassion to your past self, and why healing is cyclical
• [51:00] A peek into Part 2: Transformation, feminine embodiment, and rewriting the story

If you’re ready to:

• Heal emotional wounds through shadow work 
• Reclaim your body, your voice, and your sensuality
• Step into your full feminine expression with self-trust 
• Create deep emotional safety and self-worth outside external validation

…then The Illicit Feminine is your sanctuary.

Learn more about Jessica:

Jessica is a speaker, storyteller and coach who helps women break free from the weight of shame and step into self-empowerment. Raised within the confines of religious dogma and codependency in the church, her personal unraveling led to a powerful journey of emotional growth, healing, and liberation. She now shares her story to inspire others to reclaim their truth and live more freely.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicalyncoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaLynCoaching

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicalyncoaching

Connect with Eiizabeth:

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Email: [email protected]

Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe to my podcast and leave a five-star review.

Elizabeth

In this soul-stirring continuation of our conversation Jessica shares more of her intimate journey of feminine reclamation. Together, we dive deep into the layered terrain of emotional release, body image, shame, and sensual awakening—and how mirror work became a portal to radical self-love.

From unraveling childhood conditioning and religious repression to stepping boldly into sexual self-expression, Jessica shares how she began healing through deep self-inquiry and body-based practices. We talk about what “toxic” release really means, how emotion stored in the body becomes dis-ease, and the profound impact of being truly witnessed in a safe space.

We also unpack the reality of comparison and body judgment and how to love yourself even in the seasons of change. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your worth is not defined by your weight, relationship status, or anyone else’s standards. It is yours to reclaim!

Episode Highlights:

• [00:01] Why emotions need safe release and how they can become toxic if repressed
• [05:00] Shadow work, self-reflection, and the power of being fully seen
• [10:00] Women, shame, and the unspoken emotional burdens we carry
• [14:00] Creating a safe space for emotional and somatic healing
• [18:00] Jessica’s journey with mirror work and reclaiming her sensuality
• [24:00] Self-love as both a tender and revolutionary act
• [27:00] The truth about body image, dating, and divine femininity
• [32:00] Why curiosity and “what if” questions are powerful healing tools
• [35:00] Living from authenticity and grounded self-worth

Learn more about Jessica:

Jessica is a speaker, storyteller and coach who helps women break free from the weight of shame and step into self-empowerment. Raised within the confines of religious dogma and codependency in the church, her personal unraveling led to a powerful journey of emotional growth, healing, and liberation. She now shares her story to inspire others to reclaim their truth and live more freely.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicalyncoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaLynCoaching

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicalyncoaching

Mirror Work Resource Mentioned:
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

Connect with Eiizabeth:

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Email: [email protected]

Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe to my podcast and leave a five-star review.

Elizabeth

You’ve been taught to silence your soul.

It’s time to reclaim it.

Welcome to The Illicit Feminine - the podcast that unapologetically disrupts everything you were told to suppress.

Your sensuality.
Your rage.
Your truth.
Your sacred feminine power.

This isn’t self-help.
This is a soul-level uprising.

I’m Elizabeth Marth a transformational coach, shadow worker, and guide for women ready to stop hiding and start rising. Every week, I’ll take you deep: into real talk, raw stories, and radical truths most people are afraid to say out loud.

If you’ve ever been told you’re too much, too sensitive, too emotional... GOOD.

That means you’re exactly where you need to be.

Here, nothing sacred is silenced.

We don’t tone it down.
We turn it ALL the way up.

Get ready for unfiltered solo episodes, fierce interviews with women who’ve broken free, and shadow work that sets your soul on fire. This is where the forgotten parts of you come back online. This is where you come home to your full power.

No more good-girl masks.
No more waiting for permission.

Subscribe now.
Hit that bell.
Share this with every woman who needs to remember who she really is.

This is The Illicit Feminine.

Raw. Wild. Holy.
Are you ready to rise?

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Elizabeth

As we close out another year, join Elizabeth Marth Tarara as she explores themes of identity, truth, worthiness, and purpose through the lens of one of the most well-known stories in history. Dive into thematic questions that will help you prepare for the types of things you wish to usher into your life in this brand new year.

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Elizabeth

In the special holiday episode, Elizabeth Marth Tarara explores our struggles with setting/maintaining boundaries during the holiday season, followed by actionable steps to consider implementing.

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Elizabeth

In this episode of the Sacred Journey podcast, Elizabeth Marth Tarara delves into the significance of boundaries, self-abandonment, and personal values in relationships. Drawing from Neville Goddard's teachings, she emphasizes the importance of understanding one's personal values and effective communication as foundational elements for healthy relationships. The discussion highlights the need for women to reclaim their sovereignty through boundaries, fostering self-worth and emotional safety. Elizabeth encourages listeners to reflect on their own values and communication styles, ultimately guiding them towards a more empowered and fulfilling relational experience. 

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Elizabeth

In this episode of the Sacred Journey podcast, host Elizabeth Marth Tarara introduces a new series focused on the importance of boundaries, particularly for Women. Drawing inspiration from Neville Goddard's teachings, she illuminates emotional safety and the need to cultivate and normalize regularly choosing time and personal space as foundational elements of healthy relationships with others and oneself. The discussion highlights how understanding and establishing boundaries can empower Women to honor themselves and cultivate deeper connections with others.

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Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe to my podcast and leave a five-star review.

Elizabeth

In this episode of the Sacred Journey Podcast, Elizabeth Marth Tarara wraps up the Self-Abandonment Series by delving into the themes of codependency and the dynamics of giving away personal power. She explores the definitions of codependency, its cultural implications, and how childhood experiences shape these behaviors. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and authenticity in relationships, encouraging listeners to recognize codependency patterns and set healthy boundaries through recognizing one's own needs and gifts.

BOOK RESOURCES

“Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself” 

by Melody Beattie

“Boundary Boss”

by Terri Cole

“Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency”

by Terri Cole

“Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes From, How It Sabotages Our Lives”

by Pia Mellody

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Elizabeth