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This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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
Your Story Matters | Laura G. Patac
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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 Laura G. Patac, aa seasoned leader and creative storyteller on a mission to help others own and share the stories that shaped them.
They explore:
- The inner critic, perfectionism, and the fear of getting it wrong
- Why women often hesitate to share their stories—and what shifts when they do
- How writing can help you process, heal, and show up more fully in your own life
This is a powerful conversation for anyone ready to stop hiding and start honoring their story, on the page and beyond.
Connect with Laura:
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LinkedIn -DM #sayyestoyourselfpodcast to her on LinkedIn to get The Story Framework
Referenced in this Episode:
On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen
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