say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention: Real Stories, Bold Moves
Say YES to Yourself! is a top midlife podcast for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are reinventing their lives and navigating major life transitions.
This podcast is for you if you're asking:
1. Why do I feel lost as a woman in midlife?
2. Who am I now that my kids are grown and I have an empty nest?
3. Is it too late to reinvent myself in my 40s or 50s?
4. How do I rebuild after a divorce or a major life change?
5. Why do I feel guilty for wanting more for myself in midlife?
6. How do I stop people-pleasing and start putting myself first?
7. How do women reinvent themselves after caregiving or burnout?
8. How do I rebuild confidence and trust myself again in midlife?
9. How do I navigate a midlife transition without losing myself?
10. How do I make a career pivot in midlife that actually feels aligned?
Each week, host Wendy Harrop interviews inspiring women who are reinventing their lives in midlife. From career changes and creative pursuits to empty nest transitions and personal breakthroughs, you'll hear real stories of midlife transformation, courage, and joy.
Topics include: midlife reinvention, starting over after 40, second chapter living, empty nest syndrome, midlife career change, women's empowerment, personal growth for women over 50, midlife transitions, rebuilding after divorce, and finding yourself again in midlife.
Say YES to Yourself! is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.
Your best chapter starts now.
say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention: Real Stories, Bold Moves
From Debt to Freedom: Rewriting Your Financial Story | Veronica Deraleau
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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 is joined by author and financial coach Veronica Deraleau, who paid off over $100,000 of debt in just three years, and is now teaching others how to do the same. Their conversation digs into the emotional weight of debt, the mindset shifts required for lasting change, and how reclaiming your financial power often starts with rewriting the stories you’ve been told (or told yourself) about money.
They explore:
- What it takes to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle (without shame or deprivation)
- How to rebuild trust in yourself and your financial goals
- Why healing your relationship with money is often the key to freedom, alignment, and self-worth
If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode or wondered if real financial freedom is possible for you, this episode is proof that it is.
Connect with Veronica:
Get her book: Making Money is Simple: Stop Going From Paycheck to Paycheck and Start Living Your Dreams
On Instagram @makingmoneyissimple
Referenced in this Episode:
$100M Offers: How to Make Offers so Good People Feel Stupid Saying No by Alex Hormozi
Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan
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