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say YES to yourself!

For Midlife Women Ready to Reclaim, Redefine, and Rise

This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first—without guilt or apology.

Each week on Say YES to Yourself!, host Wendy Harrop curates soulful, honest conversations with inspiring women who are courageously reinventing their lives. From career pivots and creative dreams to empty-nest awakenings and personal breakthroughs, you’ll hear real stories of transformation, healing, and joy.

If you're craving more meaning, more magic, and more you in your life—this podcast is your permission slip. Saying YES to yourself isn’t selfish—it’s the most generous, revolutionary act of your midlife.

Tune in and be reminded: your best chapter starts now.

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Episodes

Saying YES to Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times with Judy Greenfeld

The next Say Yes Summit is April 15th & 16th! Join us for just $47. The Say YES Sisterhood is here! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. In this soulful and thought-provoking episode, Wendy sits down with Rabbi and Cantor Judy Greenfeld for a heartfelt conversation on embracing life’s transitions with courage and faith. They explore the power of reframing challenges—whether it’s ...

Mar 26, 202555 minEp. 182

Saying YES to Body Wisdom: Understanding the Physical Language of Emotions with Bronwyn Schweigerdt

Join Wendy at the Phineas Wright House for Supper Club on March 28th! Save your spot here. The next Say Yes Summit is April 15th & 16th! Join us for just $47. The Say YES Sisterhood is here! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. In this illuminating episode, Wendy welcomes licensed psychotherapist Bronwyn Schweigerdt, who explores how our bodies communicate through physical sensat...

Mar 21, 202558 minEp. 181

Saying YES to Breaking Barriers: A Woman Welder's Journey Through Construction with Jessi Lynn

The next Say Yes Summit is April 15th & 16th! Join us for just $47. The Say YES Sisterhood is here! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. In this inspiring episode, Wendy welcomes trailblazer Jessi Lynn, a former welder turned construction management professional and author of The Truth About Being a Woman in Construction . Jessi chronicles her evolution from the skilled trades to...

Mar 19, 202557 minEp. 180

Saying YES to Women’s Stories: Reclaiming Our Voices with Cleo Childs

The next Say Yes Summit is April 15th & 16th! Join us for just $47. The Say YES Sisterhood is here! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. In this powerful conversation, Wendy welcomes back Cleo Childs, and together they dive into the transformative power of telling the untold stories of women. By sharing these stories, she hopes to help release the weight of shame women carry, as ...

Mar 14, 202549 minEp. 179

Saying YES to Following Your Heart Without a Roadmap with Jessica Hickman-Woolcott

Join Wendy in Charante Maritime August 23rd-30th, 2025. Get all the details here! Jessica Hickman-Woolcott didn’t have a grand plan when she moved from the UK to France—just a feeling that it was the right move. She fell in love with a centuries-old château, took a leap without knowing exactly how it would all work out, and along the way, opened the Cognac Jewellery School on her property. In this episode, she and Wendy talk about what happens when you trust your instincts, throw logic out the w...

Mar 12, 202554 minEp. 178

Saying YES to Surrender: Finding Freedom When You Let Go with Alex Sabbag

The next Say Yes Summit is April 15th & 16th! Join us for just $47. The Say YES Sisterhood is here! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. Life’s chaotic seasons can feel overwhelming, but what if embracing the chaos is actually the key to moving forward? In this raw and insightful conversation, Wendy sits down with Alex Sabbag to explore the power of surrender, trust, and taking i...

Mar 07, 202555 minEp. 177

Saying YES to Structured Thinking Across Continents with Davina Stanley

The next Say Yes Summit is April 15th & 16th! Join us for just $47. The Say YES Sisterhood is here! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. In this intimate conversation, host Wendy sits down with global nomad, communication strategist, and author Davina Stanley, who takes us on her remarkable journey from teaching in Adelaide to building a life across four continents. With the warm...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 176

Saying YES to the First Step and Watching Doors Open with Claudine McDaniel

The next Say Yes Summit is April 15th & 16th! Join us for just $47. The Say YES Sisterhood is here! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. Plan your Space to Dream solo retreat here! Say Yes Sisterhood members get a special discount! In this powerful episode, Wendy sits down with Claudine McDaniel, whose journey from heartbreak to purpose is nothing short of inspiring. After discov...

Feb 28, 202559 minEp. 175

Saying YES to Intuition and Trusting the Whisper Within with Lenka Schulze

The next Say Yes Summit is April 15th & 16th! Join us for just $47. The Say YES Sisterhood is here! This is your invitation to a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. Plan your Space to Dream solo retreat here! Say Yes Sisterhood members get a special discount! Trusting your intuition is an act of self-sovereignty, and in this soulful conversation, Wendy and Lenka Schulze explore how to ...

Feb 26, 202551 minEp. 174

Saying YES to Life's Movement: When Surrender Meets Possibility with Lisa DeAngelis

Say Yes Summit February 18th & 19th $47 (but free for Say Yes Sisterhood members!) The Say YES Sisterhood is here! This is your invitation to a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. Plan your Space to Dream solo retreat here! Say Yes Sisterhood members get a special discount! In this deep and thought-provoking conversation, Wendy and guest, author Lisa DeAngelis, explore what it truly me...

Feb 19, 202557 minEp. 173

Saying YES to God's Promises Over Purpose with Danita Cummins

The Say YES Summit is coming! Join Wendy as she hosts a bevy of incredible speakers February 18th & 19th. Get your ticket here. The Say YES Sisterhood is here! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Plan your Space to Dream solo retreat here! Say Yes Sisterhood members get a special discount! In this episode, Wendy sits down with Danita Cummins, author of Promise over Purpose , to explore the transformative powe...

Feb 12, 202552 minEp. 172

Saying YES to Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage with Chris Janssen

Join Wendy for the Say Yes Summit February 18th & 19th! Plan your Space to Dream solo retreat here! Say Yes Sisterhood members get a special discount! The Say YES Sisterhood is here ! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. In this episode, Wendy hosts Chris Janssen who shares her journey of writing her second book, "Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want," and shares powerful insights about p...

Feb 05, 202557 minEp. 171

Saying YES to Radical Forgiveness with Dara McKinley

The Say YES Sisterhood is here! This is your invitation to a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. Plan your Space to Dream solo retreat here! Say Yes Sisterhood members get a special discount! In this soul-stirring episode, Wendy sits down with Forgiveness Teacher Dara McKinley to explore a groundbreaking approach to forgiveness that goes beyond simply pardoning or letting go. Dara vulnerab...

Jan 29, 202551 minEp. 170

Saying YES to Intuitive Healing: A Shamanic Journey with Jarena Willacey

The Say YES Sisterhood is here! This is your invitation to a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today. Plan your Space to Dream solo retreat here! Say Yes Sisterhood members get a special discount! In this soul-stirring episode of the Say Yes To Yourself Podcast, host Wendy sits down with Jarena Willacey, a gifted shamanic guide and energy alchemist. From spontaneously booking a solo women's ret...

Jan 22, 202556 minEp. 169

Saying YES to Courageous Action & Finding Your Voice with Cheyenne Hunt

The Say YES Sisterhood is here! This is your invitation to a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood . In this powerful episode, Wendy sits down with activist, Gen Z trailblazer, and the first Gen Z woman to run for Congress, Cheyenne Hunt. Raised by strong women, Cheyenne shares how she transformed her naturally quiet demeanor into a fearless voice for change. Together, they explore the societally m...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 168

Saying YES to Letting Go of Perfection for Authentic Leadership with Kash Rocheleau

Word of the Year Workshop It's not too late! Join Wendy for a 3-day FREE workshop where you'll identify your word or intention for 2025. Tuesday, January 7th - Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Click here to register! In this episode, Wendy sits down with Kash Rocheleau, who recently transitioned from CFO to CEO of Icon Foods, for a powerful discussion about choosing yourself without sacrificing professional success. After her 11-year-old's candid observation about her work habits sparked a profound ...

Jan 08, 202558 minEp. 167

Saying YES to Choosing Laughter in Every Season with Beth Dodd

Word of the Year Workshop Join Wendy for a 3-day FREE workshop where you'll identify your word or intention for 2025. Tuesday, January 7th - Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Click here to register! Travel Resources Mentioned: buybusinessclass.com aaeliteairport.com victorcabsparis.com Say YES to Paris! Enjoy Paris & Normandy with Wendy, September 10th-16th, 2025. Get all the details here. Ever feel like life is just too serious sometimes? In this episode, Wendy sits down with author Beth Dodd fo...

Jan 01, 202557 minEp. 166

Saying YES to Good Fear with Jessie-Sierra Ross

Plan your Space to Dream solo retreat here! Jessie-Sierra Ross's Previous Appearance on the Podcast This week, Wendy welcomes back Jessie-Sierra Ross, author of the new cookbook "Seasons Around the Table." In this inspiring conversation, Jessie reveals how embracing "good fear" fueled her journey of writing and designing her debut book. Drawing parallels between her years as a professional ballet dancer and the art of entertaining, Jessie shares how returning to fundamentals—whether in dance or ...

Dec 25, 202454 minEp. 165

Saying YES to Yourself by Saying NO to Outside Noise with Trixy Castro

Say YES to Ringing in the New Year in Paris & Versailles December 27th - January 2nd Click here for details! Get all the details about the Space to Dream Solo Retreat here! How do you say YES to yourself in a world full of noise, opinions, and outside pressure? In this episode, Wendy sits down with Trixy Castro to explore the transformative power of saying NO to external expectations in order to say a bigger YES to your own truth. Trixy shares her journey of stepping into her story, breaking...

Dec 18, 202453 minEp. 164

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

Get all the details about the Space to Dream Solo Retreat here! Say YES to Ringing in the New Year in Paris & Versailles December 27th - January 2nd Click here for details! Catch Part 1 with Liz McHutcheon here. In this powerful follow-up episode, host Wendy reconnects with Liz McHutcheon after Liz’s transformative 500-mile pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago and Wendy’s own month of renewal in France. Liz shares how each step along the Camino stripped away layers of people-pleasing, pushed...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 163

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

Say YES to Ringing in the New Year in Paris & Versailles December 27th - January 2nd Click here for details! Catch Liz's previous episode here. In this inspiring episode, Wendy reconnects with returning guest Liz McHutcheon just two days before Liz embarks on the transformative pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile walk across Northern Spain. Together, they dive into the art of practicing presence, even in the midst of planning for an expansive journey. Liz shares her preparation p...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 162

Saying YES to Harnessing the Power of Flow with Diane Allen

Say YES to Ringing in the New Year in Paris & Versailles December 27th - January 2nd Click here for details! This week, Wendy sits down with Diane Allen, a classically trained violinist turned keynote speaker, to explore the transformative power of flow and the life-changing impact of saying "yes" to yourself. Diane shares her inspiring journey of stepping away from her musical career to care for her mother and support her son, only to rediscover her passion and purpose through the power of ...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 161

Saying YES to Parenting Your Child’s Unique Needs with Katie K. May

Say YES to Ringing in the New Year in Paris & Versailles December 27th - January 2nd Click here for details! Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all, and in this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, Wendy and guest Katie K. May explore the beauty and complexity of raising kids as unique as we are. Wendy shares her journey to motherhood after 24 years of waiting, contrasting it with Katie’s surprise introduction to parenthood at 26. Together, they dive into the art of understanding and adapting...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 160

Saying YES to Authentic Branding: The Power of Connecting Through Story with Becky Freemal

Say YES to Ringing in the New Year in Paris & Versailles December 27th - January 2nd Click here for details! In this episode, Wendy sits down with Becky Freemal for an inspiring conversation about the power of saying “yes” to what truly lights you up and moving boldly toward your dreams. Wendy shares her mantra, “I am only available for what delights me,” explaining how she uses this principle to guide her choices in life and work—including when to outsource tasks that don’t fuel her passion...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 159

Saying YES to Exploring the World - and Yourself - with Doni Belau

Say YES to Ringing in the New Year in Paris & Versailles December 27th - January 2nd Click here for details! In this episode, Wendy and her guest, Doni Belau, dive into the transformative power of giving yourself permission to pause, unplug, and reconnect with who you are beyond your roles. Doni shares how practices like Screen-Free Sundays and intentional “me time” allow her to release the pressure of constant productivity and find renewal. She reveals how stepping away from daily demands c...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 158

Saying YES to Betting On Yourself and Reclaiming Your Passions with Carrie Madsen

Say YES to Paris & Versailles December 27th - January 2nd Click here for details! In this episode, Wendy and her guest, Carrie Madsen, dive into the power of betting on yourself and reigniting passions that may have been set aside. Carrie shares insights on the courage it takes to step back into your dreams, the freedom found in embracing playfulness, and the ways we can resist perfectionism to fully express ourselves. They discuss how facing fear—rather than pushing it down—can reveal power...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 157

Saying YES to Expanding Beyond Limitations and Stepping Into Possibility with Nichole Lee

Say YES to Paris & Versailles December 27th - January 2nd Click here for details! In this deeply inspiring episode, Wendy and Nichole Lee dive into the power of openness, surrender, and self-awareness as catalysts for transformation. Reflecting on how life’s challenges can crack us open, they invite listeners to embrace the possibilities that await them on the other side of those moments. They explore how our relationships and environments can either expand or limit us, urging us to take inv...

Oct 23, 202457 minEp. 156

Saying YES to Guilt-Free Financial Literacy with Katie Ann Powell

In this episode, Wendy chats with certified financial educator and Miss D.C. 2024, Katie Ann Powell, about the power of financial empowerment and how budgeting can be a transformative form of self-care. Katie Ann shares her journey from taking a 12-week financial literacy class to becoming a financial counselor, emphasizing that mastery begins with taking responsibility, followed by repetition, and learning from mistakes. Together, Wendy and Katie Ann discuss how women can take control of their ...

Oct 16, 202448 minEp. 155

Saying YES to Becoming the CEO of Your Home with Lisa Woodruff (Pt. 2)

Listen to Part 1 with Lisa Woodruff here. In this week’s episode, Wendy continues her conversation with Lisa Woodruff in a powerful discussion about transforming how you manage your home and life. If you're exhausted from the constant cycle of cleaning and organizing without feeling in control, this episode is a game-changer. Lisa reveals why traditional goals like keeping up with laundry and dishes are never-ending traps and how to approach them differently. Learn how to become both the CEO and...

Oct 09, 202447 minEp. 154

Saying YES to Owning Your Power and Thriving Beyond Expectations with Lisa Woodruff (Pt.1)

In this powerful episode, Wendy sits down with Lisa Woodruff, the visionary behind Organized 365, to dive deep into how she’s unapologetically saying "yes" to herself—just as much, if not more, than she says yes to her family. Lisa opens up about taking control of her life in her 40s, launching her business, and stepping boldly into her purpose, all while continuing to support her loved ones. She shares how she kept asking herself, “What more do you want, Lisa?”—a question that led her to pursue...

Oct 02, 202453 minEp. 153
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