Yes to Us

Jaana Wycisk
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  • Self-Improvement

Yes to Us is a podcast for women who are ready to stop putting themselves last and start creating a life they truly love. Through honest conversations, encouragement, and small next steps, we’ll rediscover joy, confidence, and what’s possible in this next chapter.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 23: You Don't Need More Time. You Need More Space.

    Have you ever said, “I would love to do that… but I just don’t have the time”? I get it. We are busy. There are kids, work, family, meals, appointments, practices, errands, and a million little things that somehow find their way onto our calendars. But what if we stopped asking, “Where am I going to find more time?” And started asking: “How can I create more space?” In this episode, I’m sharing some of the small things that have helped me create more space in my own life—from using Click & Collect for groceries, to meal planning, to starting with just five minutes of movement, to putting my workout clothes out the night before. Because starting small doesn’t mean you have to stay small. Sometimes five minutes turns into twenty. Three pages of reading turns into ten. Twenty minutes working on something you’re passionate about turns into an hour because you’re enjoying it so much you don’t want to stop. And here’s something I’ve learned: I don’t rely on motivation. I put things on my calendar. I set reminders. I put things where I can see them. I find accountability. And I protect my time from distractions—including my phone. Because the life you want isn’t usually created through one giant change. It’s created through the small promises you make to yourself—and keep. And maybe that’s how we get closer to that Dream Tuesday we talked about last week. Not by waiting for the perfect amount of time to magically appear. But by deciding that our lives are worth making space for. And maybe today, that’s your one small brave step. ❤️ ✨ Want a little help making those brave steps part of your day? My Yes to Us Daily Guided Journal is designed to help you identify your three most important priorities for the day, choose one brave step, and intentionally make space for something that brings you joy. It’s a simple daily practice that has helped me bring more of these things into my own life. Choose yourself. Dream big. Take one brave step each day.  Amazon 🇨🇦  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GTRHYXT9 Amazon 🇺🇸  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTRHYXT9

  2. Oct 6

    Episode 22: Your Dream Tuesday

    What if you stopped waiting for Friday to enjoy your life? You can love your life and still feel like something is missing. You can be grateful for everything you have and still feel that quiet nudge that there’s more for you. So today, I’m asking you a different question: What does your dream Tuesday look like? Not your dream vacation. Not retirement. Not someday. Tuesday. Because most of our lives are lived on ordinary Tuesdays. In this episode, we’re talking about your calendar as a mirror, the choices that quietly shape our future, and what it looks like to build a life you don’t constantly feel the need to escape from. I’m also sharing a little of my own story—from our years living in Germany, where we had the freedom to make choices based on what worked for our family, and why I chose to keep teaching, to the bigger vision we were building for our future. Your dream Tuesday won’t look like mine. And that’s the point. ✨ What matters to YOU?  ✨What do you want more space for? ✨ What’s one small thing you could put on next week’s calendar that moves you closer? Because beautiful lives aren’t built only through milestone moments. They’re built one ordinary Tuesday at a time. 🎧 Episode 22: Your Dream Tuesday is out now. And if this episode makes you think of a friend, send it to her. Maybe you can dream up your Tuesdays together. ✨ Yes to you. 💗

  3. Sep 29

    Episode 21: The Goals You're Afraid to Say Out Loud

    When was the last time you wrote down a goal that belonged only to you? In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind reaching 1,000 podcast downloads—a goal I wrote in my journal every single morning for four months. But this episode is really about something bigger: Not because of wishful thinking, but because every day my choices are shaping the person I’m becoming. Sometimes the timeline is a mystery… but the direction is crystal clear. Inside this episode: * Why so many women stop setting goals in midlife * The fascinating research behind writing goals down * Why sharing your dreams isn’t bragging—it’s accountability * The question that has changed every goal I set: Who do I need to become? * Why celebrating your wins matters just as much as chasing the next one This week’s invitation ✨ Write down one goal that belongs only to you. Give it a timeline if it makes sense. Then write it again tomorrow… and the next day. Because it’s the repetition—and the woman you’re becoming—that changes everything. Listen now. 🎧 Yes to Us Journal 🇨🇦 Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GTRHYXT9 🇺🇸 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTRHYXT9 And remember, keep saying Yes to You 💗

  4. Sep 22

    Episode 20: The People I Want to Grow Older With

    Has anyone else’s give-a-S-H-I-T meter changed in perimenopause? Over the past year—especially after sharing my episode about the surprises of perimenopause—I’ve had so many women quietly tell me the same thing: “I don’t know when it happened, but I find myself spending less time with certain people.” Not because of a fight. Not because anyone did anything wrong. Just… a quiet awareness. In this episode, we’re talking about the unexpected gift of midlife: becoming more intentional with our time, our energy, and the people we choose to grow older with. We’ll chat about: * Why your body starts “keeping score” after spending time with people * The quiet boundaries that protect your peace (with friends and family) * Why I’m drawn to curious, lifelong learners who are fully engaged in their own lives * And how to recognize the people who truly feel like sunshine So I’ll leave you with one question: Who are the people who make your cheeks hurt from smiling? ☀️

  5. Sep 15

    Episode 19: Why I'll Always Choose Smaller Groups

    Have you ever noticed that someone can come alive in a small group… but almost disappear in a bigger one? In this episode, I’m sharing a story I’ve never really told before—from growing up as the quiet girl whose ears turned bright red whenever all eyes were on her, to becoming a teacher, building a business, and finding the courage to show up online. This isn’t an episode about staying small. It’s about discovering where we do our deepest, most meaningful growth. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, overwhelmed in big groups, or you’ve been craving genuine connection, I hope this conversation reminds you that your quietness has never been your weakness. In this episode, we talk about: * My childhood fear of speaking in groups * Why confidence looks different in different rooms * The unexpected role Beautycounter played in building my courage * Why I believe transformation happens in intimate communities * The vision behind the small coaching circles I’m creating I’m so grateful you’re here. As always, I’m in your corner, cheering you on.💗

  6. Sep 8

    Episode 18: I've Never Wanted to Find a Gym More

    You can love your life… and still feel like something’s missing. In this episode, I’m sharing a confession I never thought I’d say: I’ve never wanted to find a gym more. Not because I need another workout—I already love strength training at home. What I’ve been craving is something deeper: community. We’re talking about the loneliness that can quietly come with working from home, why connection matters just as much as consistency, and the beautiful reminder that we’re not meant to grow in isolation. I also share the unexpected story of how a friend introduced my Yes to Us journal to her strength training coach—and why his message, “Don’t just train your body. Train your mindset too,” stayed with me. If you’ve been feeling that gentle nudge for more friendship, more belonging, or simply a place where you can become the woman you’re becoming, this episode is for you. In this episode, we chat about: * Why I’m craving a strength training community * The hidden loneliness of working from home * Movement, mindset, and perimenopause * How journaling became part of someone else’s wellness journey * Why growth happens faster when we stop doing everything alone Thanks for being here. I’m always cheering you on. 💗

  7. Sep 1

    Episode 17: The Second Goodbye

    The follow-up to one of the most emotional conversations I’ve ever shared: Healthy Bird Leaves the Nest. This year, we dropped our son off for his second OHL season, and I discovered something I wasn’t expecting: goodbye can still hurt… but it doesn’t feel the same. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet moments that stay with us—the bed left unmade, the silent drive home, the peace that comes from trusting the people caring for your child, and why choosing presence over counting down the days changed everything. If you’re sending a child to university, away for hockey, or simply watching them step into another season of life, I hope this feels like a conversation between two parents who understand. 💗 If this episode resonates with you, I’d be so grateful if you left a review or shared it with someone who needs it today. I’m in your corner—always cheering you on.

  8. Aug 25

    Episode 16: Nothing Falls Apart When You Pause

    You've worked so hard to build healthy routines. So why does taking a break sometimes feel like failing? In this episode, I'm sharing an unexpected lesson from our family trip to Cancun. For the first time in years, I pressed pause on my morning routine. No strength training. No journaling. No personal growth books. And instead of losing my progress... I came home feeling more rested, energized, and more like myself. We'll talk about the difference between quitting and pausing, how perimenopause changed my relationship with consistency, and why the strongest commitment you can make to yourself isn't always never stopping-it's knowing when rest is exactly what you need. In this episode, we talk about: *   Why rest doesn't erase your progress *   The difference between discipline and rigidity *   Perimenopause, strength training, and the fear of losing momentum *   Letting go of guilt around taking a real vacation *   Why your routines should serve you, not the other way around If you've been afraid that one week off will undo everything you've built, I hope this conversation feels like permission to exhale. Remember: Nothing falls apart when you pause. Sometimes, that's exactly how you find yourself again. I'm in your corner, always cheering you on. 💗

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Yes to Us is a podcast for women who are ready to stop putting themselves last and start creating a life they truly love. Through honest conversations, encouragement, and small next steps, we’ll rediscover joy, confidence, and what’s possible in this next chapter.

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  • Creator
    Jaana Wycisk
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Yes to Us
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