say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention & Empowerment for Women
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This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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.
say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention & Empowerment for Women
What I Learned from the Women Who Saw Me | Kristine Gasbarre
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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.
What happens when someone truly sees you, and helps you find your voice?
In this reflective and heart-opening episode, Wendy is joined by Kristine Gasbarre, a bestselling author and legacy writer who has helped shape hundreds of stories behind the scenes. This conversation honors the women who helped Kristine find her voice, from her high school English teacher to the matriarchs who shaped her sense of identity, and explores how storytelling can connect us across generations.
They explore:
- Why being witnessed is one of the greatest gifts a woman can receive
- The teachers, mentors, and matriarchs who help shape our identity
- How sharing your story can become an act of healing and legacy
This episode is a tribute to the women who light the way and a reminder that your story is always worth telling.
Connect with Kristine:
Get her book: Show, Don't Tell
Her Podcast: What the Woman
Instagram @krissy.gq
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