Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy and Laura Patac for a free virtual masterclass, From Resolution to Momentum That Creates Results, on Saturday, February 7. Save your seat here.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.Most of us were never taught to ask for what we want. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Heather Hansen, author of The Elegant Warrior, to unpack why so many women struggle to ask for what they want, and what changes when we stop waiting for permission and start using our voices. They explore:The three steps for asking for what you want: know what you want, ask for it out loud, and master the art of the askWhy we often ask by implication and hope people “just know”—and how that sets us up for disappointmentHow to handle "no" and why sometimes you need to ask againThis conversation is practical, powerful, and full of real talk about communication, boundaries, and becoming your own best advocate. If you’ve been waiting for permission to ask for more, this episode might be exactly what you need.Connect with Heather:Instagram @anelegantwarriorBeliefBuilders.comGet Her Book, Elegant Warrior.Elegant Warrior PodcastReferenced in this Episode:A Course in MiraclesEpisode 246 The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to [email protected] 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.