Your Yes Filled Life

Brenda Winkle
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What happens when highly empathic women stop managing everyone else’s emotions and start trusting their own inner knowing? Hosted by somatic leadership coach and intuitive guide Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life explores how deeply perceptive women can live, decide, and grow without losing connection to themselves. If you’ve ever felt: responsible for how everyone feels exhausted by overthinking decisions aware of subtle emotional shifts others don’t seem to notice pulled between honoring yourself and maintaining harmony you are not alone. Each episode blends nervous system wisdom, intuitive insight, and grounded real-life application to help you: trust yourself more consistently stop carrying what isn’t yours feel steady in emotionally complex situations make decisions without second-guessing yourself navigate growth and change with more ease Because the goal isn’t to feel less. It’s to feel deeply without feeling responsible for everything. New episodes every Sunday and Wednesday. Get clear on what's actually fueling and draining you with a free energy audit. Grab yours at https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit

  1. Why Exhaustion Makes Self-Trust Harder #265

    2d ago

    Why Exhaustion Makes Self-Trust Harder #265

    Have you ever noticed that when life gets overwhelming, you start second-guessing yourself more? Maybe your boundaries get softer. Maybe you start people-pleasing again. Maybe old habits and patterns you thought you'd healed suddenly resurface. What if nothing has gone wrong? In this episode, Brenda explores why self-trust becomes harder during periods of stress, emotional overload, burnout, grief, and depletion—and why returning to yourself is a practice, not a destination. You'll learn: Why exhausted nervous systems return to familiar patterns How stress impacts discernment and decision-making The connection between self-trust and nervous system capacity Why awareness alone isn't enough The difference between regulation and emotional suppression How to stop judging yourself when old patterns resurface Practical ways to support yourself when life feels overwhelming Why identity shifts often feel messy before they feel aligned Key Takeaway The goal isn't perfection. The goal is learning how to return to yourself faster—with more compassion, more awareness, and more support. Resources Mentioned Free Energy Audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit  Trust Yourself Again Free Masterclass – June 25 - https://www.brendawinkle.com/nextlevel  The Empowered Empath Collective https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership  POWER: Self-Trust for Empaths https://www.brendawinkle.com/power   Keywords: Brenda Winkle, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, Your Yes Filled Life, ambitious leaders, empaths, stress, self-trust, emotional overload, nervous system regulation, self-compassion, Empowered Empath Collective, Trust Yourself Again, emotional clarity, setbacks, personal examples, quiet time, practical tips, nourishment, hydration, rest, boundaries, people-pleasing, habits, emotional eating, self-care, healing, growth, breathwork, spiritual bypassing, perfectionism, support, identity shift, community, masterclass, self-trust for empaths, compassionate connection, emotional intelligence, resilience, mindfulness, self-awareness, personal development, podcast, mental health, empowerment.

    22 min
  2. The Family Stress Pattern No One Talks About with Dr. Ali Novitsky #264

    6d ago

    The Family Stress Pattern No One Talks About with Dr. Ali Novitsky #264

    What happens when you become the most emotionally aware person in your family… but everyone else stays the same? In this episode, I’m joined by physician, stress researcher, and founder of the Family Reset program, Dr. Ali Novitsky for a deeply honest conversation about nervous system regulation, emotional labor, family stress dynamics, and what happens when one person starts healing inside a dysregulated system. We talk about: ✨ why the most regulated person often carries the biggest emotional burden ✨ stress patterns inside family systems ✨ emotional contagion and nervous system overload ✨ boundaries, people pleasing, and self-trust ✨ why awareness alone isn’t enough ✨ how healing impacts relationships and identity This conversation is for the woman who feels like she’s carrying everyone emotionally and is exhausted from being the one holding everything together.   🎧 Plus: I share details about Ali’s free live masterclass: The Regulation Mistake: You Love Them & You’re Tired of Carrying It Alone happening May 31. https://www.thefitcollective.com/teach (If you see this after May 31, this link will be to a replay). Join the founding Family Reset:https://www.thefitcollective.com/brenda-winkle  Connect and Work with Dr. Ali Novitsky:  https://www.thefitcollective.com/  Work with Brenda • Join the Empowered Empath Collective https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership • POWER: Self-Trust for Empathic Women https://www.brendawinkle.com/power (doors to summer cohort open in June 2026)• Free Emotional Energy Audit →  https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit  Listen to Ali's previous episode on the show: https://www.brendawinkle.com/podcasts/your-yes-filled-life/episodes/2148277061  #selftrust #nervoussystem #empath #boundaries #emotionalhealth

    45 min
  3. Why You Keep Overriding Yourself #263

    May 24

    Why You Keep Overriding Yourself #263

    You can know exactly what you need… and still not do it. In this episode, Brenda explores why awareness alone doesn’t automatically create change — especially for emotionally intelligent people who tend to overthink, overfunction, and override themselves in real time. You’ll learn: ✨ why insight doesn’t always interrupt patterns ✨ how nervous system familiarity impacts behavior ✨ what self-override actually looks like ✨ why perfectionism keeps people stuck ✨ and how practice builds self-trust over time This episode also explores: • emotional over-responsibility • people pleasing • shrinking yourself to preserve connection • relational guilt • nervous system repetition • overconsuming content instead of practicing Key reminder: 👉 “Awareness explains the pattern. Practice changes what happens next.” Resources Mentioned: ✨ The 7 Types of Rest https://www.drdaltonsmith.com/  ✨ Empowered Empath Collective https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership  ✨ POWER https://www.brendawinkle.com/power  Connect with Brenda: Instagram: @BrendaWinkle Free Emotional Energy Audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit    Keywords: Brenda Winkle, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, Your Yes Filled Life, awareness, change, nervous system, self-compassion, practice over perfection, emotional intelligence, pre-diabetic, health, boundaries, self-care, societal influences, patriarchy, discomfort, identity shift, willpower, resources, mental rest, creative rest, social rest, self-override, systemic issues, muscle memory, daily practice, breathwork, relational guilt, fear of disappointing others, implementation, avoidance, perfectionism, Empowered Empath Collective, leadership development, Power program, insight, action, emotional experiences, creative types, entrepreneurial, self-trust, growth, support, continuous learning.

    36 min
  4. What Happens When You Stop Managing Everyone Else’s Emotions #262

    May 20

    What Happens When You Stop Managing Everyone Else’s Emotions #262

    What if your exhaustion isn’t only coming from how much you’re physically doing… but from how much you’re emotionally managing? In this episode of Your Yes Filled Life, Brenda explores the hidden emotional labor many empathic and emotionally intelligent women carry every single day: ✨ anticipating reactions ✨ monitoring tension ✨ cushioning truth ✨ replaying conversations ✨ emotionally pre-managing other people’s experiences …and how exhausting that becomes. You’ll learn: why emotional management creates nervous system exhaustion how hypervigilance disconnects you from yourself what changes when you stop emotionally carrying everyone how self-trust, intuition, and clarity begin returning why emotionally quieter relationships feel so freeing the difference between caring deeply and emotionally carrying people This episode is a powerful invitation to stop disappearing inside everyone else’s emotional experience and reconnect with your own steadiness, joy, discernment, and authenticity. Because caring deeply should not require you to abandon yourself. ✨ Resources Mentioned: • Join the Empowered Empath Collective https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership  • POWER: Self-Trust for Empathic Women https://www.brendawinkle.com/power  • Free Emotional Energy Audit →  https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit    Keywords: Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, emotional management, emotional labor, emotionally intelligent people, chronic tiredness, emotional caretaking, energy, boundaries, self-trust, emotional steadiness, authentic communication, nervous system regulation, hypervigilance, emotional experiences, personal story, self-care, replenishment, saying no, discomfort, celebrate achievements, high achievers, empaths, resting guilt-free, emotional responsibility, creativity, joy, emotional regulation, authenticity, Empowered Empath Collective, Power Self Trust, empowerment, reclaim energy, clarity, living fully in your gifts.

    22 min
  5. How to Stop Talking Yourself Out of Yourself #261

    May 17

    How to Stop Talking Yourself Out of Yourself #261

    Have you ever noticed how quickly you explain away what you know? Maybe you tell yourself:  “I’m overreacting.” “It’s probably not a big deal.” “Maybe they know better than I do.” “I don’t want to be unfair.” And before you even realize it, you’ve disconnected from yourself. In this episode, Brenda explores the subtle moment emotionally intelligent people begin overriding their own knowing,  and why this pattern slowly erodes self-trust over time.   You’ll learn: why emotionally intelligent people override themselves so quickly how empathy can become self-abandonment the nervous system patterns underneath over-explaining and over-accommodation why emotionally intelligent people often adjust their standards in relationships how nervous system regulation creates emotional resilience and what starts changing when you stop leaving yourself This episode is a powerful reminder that: self-trust is not built through more information. It’s built through embodied practice. Reflection Questions: Where do you most quickly override yourself? What phrases do you say when you start disconnecting from yourself? What would change if you trusted yourself 10% faster?   🔗 Mentioned in this episode:  Empowered Empath Collective https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership  Apply for the Ignite Retreat: https://www.brendawinkle.com/igniteretreat  POWER - new cohort coming summer 2026 Free Energy Audit - https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit   Keywords: Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, trusting intuition, emotional intelligence, empath, self-doubt, personal standards, nervous system regulation, self-trust, daily practices, embodied confidence, decision-making, social pressures, external voices, internal wisdom, self-advocacy, emotional inconsistency, relationship standards, resilience, stress response, self-awareness, healing, personal growth, Empowered Empath Collective, mindfulness, body awareness, emotional regulation, connection, self-care, boundaries, reflection questions, personal transformation, intuitive practices, self-connection, self-acceptance.

    37 min
  6. Why You Feel Responsible for Other People’s Feelings | Emotional Caretaking, Empathy & Self-Trust #260

    May 13

    Why You Feel Responsible for Other People’s Feelings | Emotional Caretaking, Empathy & Self-Trust #260

    Do you constantly monitor how other people are feeling? Do you: • over-explain yourself • soften your boundaries • hesitate to share good news • feel responsible for other people’s disappointment • carry emotional tension that isn’t yours? In this episode of Your Yes Filled Life, Brenda Winkle explores why highly empathic people often confuse empathy with emotional responsibility — and how that slowly erodes self-trust, nervous system safety, and emotional freedom. Brenda shares: ✨ the subtle ways emotionally intelligent people self-abandon ✨ how nervous system conditioning creates emotional hypervigilance ✨ the difference between compassion and emotional caretaking ✨ the hidden link between resentment and entitlement ✨ why emotional monitoring disconnects you from your intuition ✨ practical ways to stop carrying emotions that aren’t yours This episode also explores: • emotional contagion research • nervous system safety • self-silencing patterns • overfunctioning in relationships • somatic awareness • rebuilding self-trust If you’ve ever felt exhausted from carrying everyone else emotionally, this episode will help you understand why — and how to begin returning to yourself. 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: “How often am I carrying emotions that were never mine to hold?” Mentioned In This Episode: • Empowered Empath Collective  https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership  • Ignite Retreat  applications https://www.brendawinkle.com/igniteretreat  • POWER Framework • Emotional contagion research • Stephen Porges / Polyvagal Theory Keywords: Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life, empathy, emotional responsibility, self-abandonment, emotional burnout, emotional caretaking, emotional contagion, nervous system responses, somatic coaching, leadership guide, psychic, medium, personal growth, emotional intelligence, boundaries, self-care, intuition, embodied confidence, emotional management, social interactions, self-awareness, emotional support, nervous system regulation, Empowered Empath Collective, POWER framework, breathwork, discomfort tolerance, relationship improvement, identity suppression, emotional noise, Ignite Retreat, personal story, social dance, communication needs, compassion, self-acceptance, mental health, emotional resilience.

    43 min
  7. You Didn’t Miss It. You Overrode It #259

    May 10

    You Didn’t Miss It. You Overrode It #259

    Have you ever looked back on a situation and thought: 👉 “I knew it.” You knew the conversation felt off. You knew the red flag was there. You knew you didn’t really want to say yes. Or maybe you knew something was deeply aligned for you… and talked yourself out of that, too. In this episode, Brenda explores the subtle but powerful pattern of self-override — especially in emotionally intelligent, empathic people who have learned to disconnect from themselves faster than they listen. This episode dives into: why highly intuitive people still second-guess themselves the difference between intuition and overthinking how empathy can override discernment why boundaries feel hard before the boundary is ever needed the hidden ways self-trust erodes over time why awareness alone doesn’t create change how to begin rebuilding self-trust in small, real-life moments Brenda also shares personal stories about: identity shifts health advocacy overthinking vs action body awareness learning to stop rationalizing discomfort If you’ve ever felt stuck in loops of: replaying conversations overthinking decisions ignoring your own discomfort or doubting your intuition… this episode will help you understand why. ✨ Because you probably didn’t miss it. You felt it. You just learned to override yourself. Mentioned In This Episode: The Empowered Empath Collective https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership Ignite Retreat Applications https://www.brendawinkle.com/igniteretreat Energy Audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit  🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: “What do I already know?” #selftrust #empaths #nervoussystem #intuition #personalgrowth  Keywords: intuition, self-trust, emotional intelligence, empathy, inner knowing, societal conditioning, overthinking, physical sensations, somatic coaching, clarity through action, body awareness, discomfort, rationalization, boundaries, energy shift, mindset, embodied practice, Empowered Empath Collective, Ignite retreat, personal examples, decision-making, self-discovery, self-awareness, confidence, listening to your body, trusting your instincts, healing journey, emotional well-being, community support, personal growth, self-acceptance, overcoming doubt, nurturing intuition, practical steps for self-trust, mindful decision-making, Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life

    33 min

  8. May 6

    Why Awareness Isn’t Enough (And What Actually Builds Self-Trust) #258

    You’re aware of it. You can feel it. You know you’re overriding your intuition sometimes… So why doesn’t anything actually change? In this episode, we’re going deeper than awareness into the real reason you’re stuck in the same patterns, even when you “get it.” Brenda breaks down: Why awareness alone can actually create frustration The missing piece between knowing and changing How your nervous system quietly overrides your intuition Why affirmations sometimes make things worse (and what to do instead) What self-trust actually feels like in your body The identity shift required to stop second-guessing yourself Plus, she shares powerful reflection questions to help you reconnect with your inner knowing - without pressure or perfection. This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about learning to stay with yourself. Links + Resources: Free Energy Audit:  https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit  Apply for the IGNITE Retreat (limited spots): https://www.brendawinkle.com/igniteretreat  Join the Empowered Empath Collective -https://www.brendawinkle.com/membership  Keywords: Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life, self-trust, intuition, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, self-empowerment, nervous system regulation, self-compassion, embodied change, intellectual awareness, personal experiences, affirmations, subconscious resistance, internalized patriarchy, cultural factors, women’s empowerment, identity shift, external validation, self-acceptance, transformation, energetic conditions, nurturing kindness, reclaiming personal power, approval seeking, confidence, clarity, decision-making, presence, integration, reflection questions, Ignite Retreat, supportive environment, empathy, sensitivity, compassionate leadership, personal growth, journey of self-trust, empowerment, authenticity.

    31 min
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What happens when highly empathic women stop managing everyone else’s emotions and start trusting their own inner knowing? Hosted by somatic leadership coach and intuitive guide Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life explores how deeply perceptive women can live, decide, and grow without losing connection to themselves. If you’ve ever felt: responsible for how everyone feels exhausted by overthinking decisions aware of subtle emotional shifts others don’t seem to notice pulled between honoring yourself and maintaining harmony you are not alone. Each episode blends nervous system wisdom, intuitive insight, and grounded real-life application to help you: trust yourself more consistently stop carrying what isn’t yours feel steady in emotionally complex situations make decisions without second-guessing yourself navigate growth and change with more ease Because the goal isn’t to feel less. It’s to feel deeply without feeling responsible for everything. New episodes every Sunday and Wednesday. Get clear on what's actually fueling and draining you with a free energy audit. Grab yours at https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit

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  • Creator
    Brenda Winkle
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    267
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brenda Winkle Empowerment, LLC
  • Show Website
    Your Yes Filled Life