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 C. Vicki Gold, author of Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well: A Movement and Mindset Guide for Older Adults. Drawing from decades of experience as a physical therapist, Vicki shares two simple frameworks—her ABCs for movement and mindset—that help women build strength, stability, and self-awareness as they age. With humor and heart, she reminds us that caring for our bodies and our outlook are inseparable parts of living well at every stage of life.

They explore:

• Vicki’s ABC approach to movement and how small, intentional actions support lifelong mobility
• The mindset ABCs that encourage self-responsibility, adaptability, and gratitude
• Why it’s never too early—or too late—to create habits that keep you strong, balanced, and well

This conversation is a reminder that aging well isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters with care, presence, and intention.

Connect with Vicki:

LinkedIn

Thera-Fitness.com

Get her book: Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well

Referenced in this Episode:

SYTY Ep 195 with Maria Watson

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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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 Dina Berrin, seasoned intuitive guide, storyteller, and Certified Co-Active Life Coach, about the cycles that shape our lives and how to navigate them with grace. Dina explains what it means to be in a Universal 9 Year and how these cosmic patterns mirror the inner transformations many women experience in midlife. Together, they explore how trusting your intuition and embracing your own magic can help you close one chapter and consciously begin the next.

They explore:

• How numerology offers a language for understanding personal and collective transitions
• What it means to move through a Universal 9 Year with awareness
• Why intuition, not doing or holding more, is the key to creating your next chapter with ease and alignment

This episode is an invitation to listen to your inner wisdom and trust the magic that’s been within you all along. 

Connect with Dina:

Get Her Book: The Way Within

Get Her Divination Charm Set

DinaBerrin.com

Instagram @dinaberrin

LinkedIn

YouTube

Referenced in this Episode:

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

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Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective
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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 hosts retreat founder Chelsea Ross, creator of Goddess Retreats. Chelsea shares her journey of rediscovering alignment, cultivating ease, and embracing the power of slowing down after decades of productivity. Together, they explore what it means to create space for reinvention, presence, and intentional living in midlife.

They explore:

• The art of creating space—why slowing down is often the most courageous next step
• How presence, play, and ritual reconnect us to our feminine wisdom
• Trusting life to meet you halfway through alignment, intention, and surrender

Tune in for a soulful reminder that ease, joy, and purpose are waiting when you make space to say YES to yourself.

Connect with Chelsea:

GoddessRetreats.com

Instagram @goddessretreats

Goddess Retreats on Facebook

YouTube

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Say YES Sisterhood
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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.

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 sisters Andi Shaughnessy and Danielle Carter, who took over their father's delivery business after his passing, only to lose their top five clients three weeks later. With no business experience, they transformed Express It from 18 drivers to over 200, but this conversation goes deeper than business metrics.

They explore:

• Why the fear of regret became the catalyst for saying yes
• What happened when they stopped hiding their success and started celebrating it
• The unexpected power of telling your story instead of keeping yourself small

This is a conversation about resilience, sisterhood, and rewriting the narratives that no longer serve you. Tune in and discover why treating people right in the moment is the real competitive advantage in business and in life.

Connect with Andi & Danielle:
Instagram @unlikelybosses

Unlikely Bosses Podcast

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Say YES Sisterhood
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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.

What if your next season wasn’t about doing more, but dreaming bigger?
Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you.

Space to Dream Retreat

Phineas Wright House Events

Paris Christmas Markets Trip

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 Elizabeth Bieniek, tech pioneer, leadership consultant, and author of Cake on Tuesday: 25 Lessons to Unlock Corporate Innovation. Elizabeth shares her journey of leaving corporate America after 20+ years to launch her own consulting practice, publish her book, and start a podcast all while discovering what it means to say yes to herself in midlife.

They explore: 

• Why culture isn't a luxury, but the foundation of innovation
• The value of disagreement, vulnerability, and psychological safety in leadership
• How to navigate the messy middle of any venture and focus on the gain, not the gap

This conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone leading teams, starting something new, or learning to trust themselves as the CEO of their own life. 

Connect with Elizabeth:

Get her book: Cake on Tuesday

Instagram @cakeontuesday

LinkedIn

ElizabethBieniek.com

Wendy's Appearance on the Cake on Tuesday Podcast

Referenced in this Episode:

The Gap & The Gain & Who Not How by Dan Sullivan

Now, Discover Your Strengths by Don Clifton

On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen

Episode 242: Julia Brooks

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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.

What if your next season wasn’t about doing more, but dreaming bigger?
Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you.

Space to Dream Retreat

Phineas Wright House Events

Paris Christmas Markets Trip

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 Julia Brooks, sales coach, speaker, and creator of the Nice Girls Sales™ Method, for an empowering and heart-led conversation about sales, self-trust, and owning your value.

With over a decade leading top-performing sales teams and generating millions in revenue, Julia now helps women sell high-ticket offers with confidence and heart, without sacrificing their values.

They explore:

• How to stop downplaying your work and start selling with soul
• The biggest mindset shift women need to make around sales
• How to stop over explaining and start owning your expertise

This episode is a must-listen for women in business who want to lead with integrity, close with confidence, and build wealth without burning out.

Connect with Julia:

Instagram @juliaksales

Referenced in this Episode:

On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
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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.

Join us in celebrating 50,000 downloads of the Say YES to yourself! Podcast! Leave a review on your favorite podcast player, snap a picture, and send it to [email protected]. You'll be invited to join the Say YES Sisterhood for one month - for only $1!

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.

Liz McHutcheon joins Wendy the day after finalizing her divorce to share what freedom feels like when you finally stop dimming your light. After 30 years of marriage and a transformative walk on the Camino, Liz dressed like a queen, walked into court, and claimed her wings. This is a conversation about the raw, beautiful, and messy process of choosing yourself.

They explore:

• How the Camino prepared Liz for the most important ending of her life
• Why compromise can be the first step toward self-abandonment
• The tools and practices that carried them through divorce 

Want to hear how two women are turning their divorce experiences into a celebratory experience? Listen to discover why congratulations might be the most appropriate response when someone says they're getting divorced.

About Liz:

Liz is a Presence Coach and Meditation Teacher that is here to help raise the vibrations of this world, to be a conduit to guiding women back to their own inner knowing through teaching the art of practicing presence. Every single experience in her life leading up to right here has allowed her to fully step into this purpose. 

Connect with Liz:

Instagram @runningonventi

LizMcHutcheon.com

Join Liz’s email list: https://lizmchutcheon.com/connect/

Liz's Previous Appearances on the SYTY Podcast:

Saying YES to the Camino Pt. 1: Preparing for Transformation

Saying YES to the Camino Pt. 2: Shedding Layers and Stepping into Alignment

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Say YES Sisterhood
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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.

Join us in celebrating 50,000 downloads of the Say YES to yourself! Podcast! Leave a review on your favorite podcast player, snap a picture, and send it to [email protected]. You'll be invited to join the Say YES Sisterhood for one month - for only $1!

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 Anne Robie, leadership coach and co-host of The Perfectly Imperfect Journey Podcast, about shedding outdated corporate conditioning and giving ourselves permission to lead in a new way.

They explore:

• How Anne learned to trust her inner knowing and lead from integrity
• The cost of abandoning yourself to meet external expectations
• Why true leadership starts with personal responsibility and inner alignment

This is a must-listen for anyone ready to challenge outdated leadership models and step into a more human, heart-centered way of leading.

Connect with Anne:

LinkedIn

DarshanLeadership.com

The Perfectly Imperfect Journey Podcast

Referenced in this Episode:

On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen

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Say YES to joining Wendy for her:

Say YES Sisterhood
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Linkedin
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.

Join us in celebrating 50,000 downloads of the Say YES to yourself! Podcast! Leave a review on your favorite podcast player, snap a picture, and send it to [email protected]. You'll be invited to join the Say YES Sisterhood for one month - for only $1!

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 Deirdre Palm Adams, entrepreneur and multi-passionate creative, about choosing joy, redefining success, and letting alignment guide the next chapter.

They explore:

• How joy can be used as a filter for decisions at home and in business
• The role of self-trust and internal alignment in life and career
• Using alignment, not hustle, as your compass for what's next. 

This episode is your reminder that when joy leads, alignment follows.

Connect with Deirdre:

DeirdrePalmAdams.com

Instagram @deirdre_palm_adams

Facebook

Referenced in this Episode:

On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen

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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

Linkedin
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.

Join us in celebrating 50,000 downloads of the Say YES to yourself! Podcast! Leave a review on your favorite podcast player, snap a picture, and send it to [email protected]. You'll be invited to join the Say YES Sisterhood for one month - for only $1!

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 Lily Chandra, founder of Brahmi Rituals and creator of Cosmetic Energy Healing®, about creating a business rooted in self-love, intuitive alignment, and sacred ritual.

They explore:

• How intuitive guidance shaped the evolution of her business
• The energetic shifts needed to run a soul-led business
• The deeper self-trust required to follow your soul’s path

This is a must-listen for anyone building a soul-led brand or business rooted in intuition and impact.

Connect with Lily:

Instagram @brahmirituals

Facebook

YouTube

LinkedIn

BrahmiRituals.com

Referenced in this Episode:

On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen

April Say YES Summit featuring Adriana Shuman

Episode 190: Embracing Midlife Joy and Adventure | Staci Berkovitz

Naked at 50 by Staci Berkovitz

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Say YES Sisterhood
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PWH Curated France Trips
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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.