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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This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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.
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Saying YES to Healing Through Creativity and Transforming Pain into Purpose with Cleo Childs
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In this heartfelt episode, Wendy sits down with Cleo Childs, the inspiring artist behind the spoken word poetry album "Moving With," which chronicles her journey through grief after losing her mother to Alzheimer's at the age of 28. Cleo shares how saying "yes" to life's unfolding moments with integrity and joy has led to unexpected blessings and creative breakthroughs. Wendy and Cleo discuss the power of living in alignment with one's values and the transformative impact of kindness and integrity. Cleo opens up about her writing journey, the influence of her mother and grandmother, and the profound healing she found through poetry and songwriting. As they explore themes of grief, acceptance, and artistic expression, Wendy encourages Cleo to embrace her identity as an artist with certainty and clarity, knowing that her work brings healing and positive impact. This episode is a beautiful tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of creativity to navigate life's most challenging moments.
About Cleo:
Cleo Childs released her spoken word poetry album "Moving With" on May 15th. This album is the culmination of two and a half years of writing about the journey of grief she experienced after losing her mom to Alzheimer's when she was 28 years old. Her mother was an English major in college and her grandmother, who is also one of her editors, was an English teacher for 30 years so she came by her grief processing tool of writing poetry naturally. With this spoken word poetry album, she hopes to show the path her grief took from having her mother, losing her mother, and the peace and acceptance she feels now. She also hopes to give an authentic and honest look at what her grief felt like so other people going through grief don't feel alone and feel community in their grief. For speaking engagements, workshops, and group sessions, she is available and invites further exploration of her and her project on her website.
Connect with Cleo:
cleochilds.com
On Instagram @cleochildspoetry
Referenced in this Episode:
Documentary: I am JFK, Jr.
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