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. 3d ago

    I'm Not a Good Girl Anymore (And Maybe You Don't Have to Be Either) #276

    What if one of the biggest things standing between you and self-trust isn't a lack of confidence...  ...but a lifetime of being rewarded for being "good"? In the Season 8 premiere of Your Yes Filled Life, Brenda explores the hidden cost of "good girl" conditioning—how many empathic women learn to prioritize compliance over congruence, and why that pattern makes it so difficult to trust themselves, even when they already know what they want. This isn't an episode about becoming rebellious. It's about becoming more fully yourself. In this episode you'll discover: Why "good" often becomes synonymous with compliant How empathic women become experts at sensing other people's discomfort The surprising connection between self-trust and intuition Why boundaries aren't the beginning of the work—they're the result of it The difference between being kind and being compliant What you'll be "unlearning" throughout Season 8 This episode is for you if... • You know exactly what you want until someone else's opinion enters the conversation. • You've been praised for being "easy," "low maintenance," or "the one everyone can count on." • You're ready to stop abandoning yourself in order to keep the peace. Favorite Quote "Good has often been used to mean compliant. I'm just not going to be compliant anymore." Resources 💜 Join POWER: A year-long experience for high-achieving empathic women who are ready to stop second-guessing themselves and start practicing self-trust. Fall cohort will open soon. 🌿 Download the free Emotional Energy Audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit  Keywords: good girl, self-trust, boundaries, intuition, empathic women, unlearning, personal journey, compliance, people-pleasing, self-abandonment, emotional energy, nervous system regulation, authentic self, limiting beliefs, rest is lazy, boundaries are selfish, being nice vs being kind, empowerment, self-discovery, personal growth, courage, expressing oneself, embracing desires, empathic gifts, intuition development, presence, emotional baggage, peacekeeping, self-worth, villain era, podcast, Your Yes Filled Life, Brenda Winkle, season eight, self-acceptance, personal transformation, reclaiming identity, high-performing women

    19 min

  2. 6d ago

    When Your Nervous System Says "Not Yet" #275

    Have you ever found yourself procrastinating on the very thing that matters most?  This week, Brenda takes you behind the scenes of a very real moment. On the final day before enrollment closes for POWER, she found herself avoiding the one thing she most wanted to do—recording this podcast. What she discovered wasn't a lack of discipline. It was a nervous system trying to protect her. In this deeply personal episode, Brenda shares what it looks like to meet yourself with compassion without letting yourself off the hook, why your nervous system doesn't distinguish between launching a program and disappointing someone you love, and how self-trust is built in the messy middle—not after you've figured everything out. You'll learn: Why procrastination isn't always about motivation The difference between "I don't know" and "I'm protecting myself" How to recognize when your nervous system is asking for safety What it means to "meet the arising" The fine line between self-compassion and self-abandonment Why your activation doesn't say anything about your worth Resources ✨ Download the free Emotional Energy Audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit ✨ Learn more about POWER: https://www.brendawinkle.com/power   Keywords: Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, Power Self Trust for Empath, emotional overwhelm, authenticity, nervous system activation, compassion, self-worth, community support, empath journey, emotional healing, personal growth, vulnerability, intuition, embodied confidence, Power program, emotional baggage, self-love, accountability, Six Pillars of Intuition, personal development, transformation, healing process, authentic self, empowerment, coaching, emotional awareness, growth journey, mindfulness, resilience, community, support system

    17 min

  3. Jul 1

    The Cost of Caring Without Boundaries: Why Compassion Shouldn't Cost You Yourself #274

    What if your exhaustion isn't coming from caring too much...  What if it's coming from disappearing from your own life? In this episode, Brenda shares two deeply personal stories—from leaving a rock painting party when she noticed she was tired to a photograph she hid during an abusive marriage—to illustrate a truth that many empaths already know in their bodies: You often know what needs to change long before you're ready to make the change. Together, you'll explore why caring becomes expensive when you leave yourself out of the equation, how resentment and hypervigilance develop, and why learning to trust yourself doesn't make you less compassionate—it actually makes you more generous. In This Episode You'll Learn Why so many empaths already know what needs to change How self-abandonment quietly erodes your energy The hidden relationship between resentment and emotional labor Why honoring yourself doesn't make you selfish How self-trust creates more authentic generosity What actually changes inside POWER Mentioned in this episode ✨ Download the free Emotional Energy Audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit ✨ Learn more about POWER: https://www.brendawinkle.com/power   Keywords: Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, caring without boundaries, emotional costs, personal stories, domestic violence, reclaiming power, setting boundaries, self-trust, priority list, empathy, compassion, POWER framework, Presence, Optimize, Wisdom, Embodiment, Renew, emotional well-being, empaths in leadership, toxic relationships, awareness phase, change, resentment, entitlement, hypervigilance, emotional labor, mental exhaustion, anxiety, self-care, intuition, generosity, community roles, personal growth, self-empowerment, emotional safety, personal well-being, listening to oneself, honoring feelings, capacity to give.

    32 min

  4. Jun 28

    Maybe nothing has gone wrong: Why honoring yourself can feel uncomfortable #273

    Have you ever started honoring your own needs… and immediately wondered if you were becoming selfish?  If you're an empath, that feeling is more common than you think. In this episode, Brenda explores why honoring yourself can feel uncomfortable, what your nervous system has to do with it, and why the discomfort you're experiencing might actually be a sign of growth—not failure. You'll learn why self-trust isn't about becoming less caring. It's about finally making your experience part of the equation. In this episode you'll learn Why self-honoring often feels uncomfortable at first The nervous system's role in self-trust How resentment develops (and what it's trying to tell you) Why identity—not information—is often the missing piece Small, everyday examples of what self-trust actually looks like Resources ✨ Download the free Emotional Energy Audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit ✨ Learn more about POWER: https://www.brendawinkle.com/power If you've ever found yourself wondering:   Am I becoming difficult? Why does honoring myself feel so uncomfortable? Why do I know what I need but still struggle to follow through? This conversation is for you. You'll learn how your nervous system influences self-trust, why resentment can be valuable information, and how to begin making your experience matter too. ✨ Free Emotional Energy Audit: https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit ✨ Learn more about POWER: https://www.brendawinkle.com/power #selftrust #empaths #nervoussystem #boundaries #personalgrowth   Keywords: Brenda Winkle, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, Your Yes Filled Life, ambitious leaders, empaths, self-honor, selfishness, boundaries, energy audit, nervous system, stress responses, window of tolerance, resentment, entitlement, identity shifts, self-trust, self-care, emotional bandwidth, difficult conversations, people-pleasing, conflict resolution, self-awareness, energy management, healthy relationships, personal growth, trauma recovery, honoring needs, personal experience, community support, Power program, rupture-repair cycle, self-advocacy, enrollment, podcast, Judith Orloff, empath movement, leadership experts, personal transformation.

    36 min
  5. You Knew Until Someone Else Entered the Conversation #272

    Jun 24

    You Knew Until Someone Else Entered the Conversation #272

    Have you ever known exactly what you wanted to do… until someone else had an opinion? Maybe you knew you needed a boundary. Maybe you knew you needed rest. Maybe you knew it was time for a change. And then someone else's emotions, expectations, concerns, or disappointment entered the conversation—and suddenly what felt clear started feeling cloudy. In this episode, Brenda explores one of the most common self-trust challenges empaths face: Not knowing what to do. Trusting themselves when other people are involved. You'll learn: ✨ Why empaths often mistake impact-processing for confusion ✨ The nervous system reason self-trust feels harder under stress ✨ Why people-pleasing isn't a personality flaw ✨ How other people's emotions can cloud your clarity ✨ The hidden cost of overriding yourself ✨ Practical questions to help you reconnect with what you already know If you've ever thought: "I know what I want... so why can't I just do it?" This episode is for you. Resources Mentioned ✨ Free Masterclass: Trust Yourself Again: Why You Already Know More Than You Trust https://www.brendawinkle.com/nextlevel ✨ Emotional Energy Audit https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit Connect with Brenda Website: https://www.brendawinkle.com Instagram: @brendawinkle     Keywords: Brenda Winkle, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, empaths, self-trust, decision-making, setting boundaries, emotional influence, clarity, nervous system, empathic abilities, masterclass, Trust Yourself Again, Power Self Trust, reclaim clarity, emotional impact, intuition, embodied confidence, energetic system, self-approval, identity shift, breathwork, tapping, compassion, decision-making process, personal stories, emotional safety, community, empowered self, sovereignty, practical framework, support for empaths, podcast, mentorship, transformation, gifts, energetic leadership.

    31 min
  6. What Are You Waiting For? The Self-Trust Question That Changes Everything #271

    Jun 21

    What Are You Waiting For? The Self-Trust Question That Changes Everything #271

    What if you're not waiting for more information? What if you're waiting for permission? In this episode, Brenda explores why so many empaths and emotionally intelligent people already know what they want—but struggle to trust themselves enough to act on it. You'll learn: ✨ Why waiting often has less to do with clarity and more to do with self-trust ✨ The hidden cost of overriding your own knowing ✨ Why fear of disappointment, conflict, and being misunderstood keeps people stuck ✨ The surprising reason you're probably not afraid of making the wrong decision ✨ Five powerful reflection questions to help you reconnect with yourself If you've ever felt clear until someone else entered the conversation, this episode is for you. Reflection Questions What do you already know? What decision have you already made that you're still asking other people to approve? What are you waiting for? What if permission never comes externally? What if your experience mattered too? Mentioned In This Episode ✨ TRUST YOURSELF AGAIN Why You Already Know More Than You Trust Register: https://www.brendawinkle.com/nextlevel Download your free emotional energy audit: http://brendawinkle.com/audit  POWER is now enrolling. Learn more here: https://www.brendawinkle.com/power  Keywords: Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life, podcast, empaths, self-trust, waiting, personal anecdotes, music teacher, professional development, fear of selfishness, conflict avoidance, disappointment, emotional patterns, boundaries, self-concept, validation, childhood experiences, empowerment, inner knowing, reflection questions, self-appreciation, Trust Yourself Again masterclass, courage, reclaiming authority, personal growth, decision-making, emotional well-being, authenticity, self-discovery, life milestones, prioritizing self, trusting oneself, waiting for change, taking action, misaligned relationships, inner guidance, self-empowerment, stepping into identity.

    26 min
  7. The Identity Shift Nobody Talks About: When You Stop Living for Other People's Approval #270

    Jun 17

    The Identity Shift Nobody Talks About: When You Stop Living for Other People's Approval #270

    Have you ever found yourself asking everyone else what they think before making a decision? Seeking reassurance or Looking for approval. Or maybe you try to make sure everyone is comfortable before allowing yourself to move forward. If so, this episode is for you. Many empaths spend years learning how to read a room, anticipate reactions, and make decisions based on how others might feel. But eventually, growth asks something different of us. It asks us to make our own experience matter too. In this episode, Brenda explores: ✨ Why self-trust is often a regulation issue rather than a confidence issue ✨ How empaths unintentionally make decisions by committee ✨ The hidden cost of organizing your life around other people's approval ✨ Why growth can feel threatening to belonging ✨ The identity shift that happens when you stop living for everyone else's comfort ✨ How "the pause" helps rebuild self-trust You'll also hear stories from POWER participants who have learned how to stop carrying what isn't theirs and trust themselves more deeply. Mentioned in this episode 🎁 Free Masterclass: Trust Yourself Again: Why You Already Know More Than You Trust https://www.brendawinkle.com/nextlevel  🌟 POWER: Self Trust for Empaths https://www.brendawinkle.com/power  Energy Audit  https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit    If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this message.   Keywords: Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life, leadership guide, psychic, medium, somatic coach, empaths, intuition, identity shift, external approval, self-trust, boundaries, personal stories, client examples, reclaiming self-trust, decision-making, internal validation, empathic tendencies, emotional boundaries, self-abandonment, visibility, authenticity, power of the pause, people-pleasing, emotional maturity, Trust Yourself Again, free masterclass, energy audit tool, discernment, personal growth, ambitious leaders, self-empowerment, emotional well-being, Judith Orloff, empath movement, living authentically, personal transformation.

    33 min
  8. The Permission You've Been Waiting For Won't Come From Someone Else #269

    Jun 14

    The Permission You've Been Waiting For Won't Come From Someone Else #269

    Have you ever found yourself waiting for someone to tell you it's okay? Okay to rest. Okay to say no. Okay to leave. Okay to change your mind. Okay to trust yourself. In this episode of Your Yes-Filled Life, Brenda explores why so many empaths and high-achievers spend years seeking permission from external sources—and why the permission they're looking for never quite sticks. Because the real issue isn't permission. It's self-trust. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✨ Why high-achievers often become addicted to approval ✨ How childhood conditioning and workplace culture reinforce permission-seeking ✨ Why self-trust becomes harder during major life transitions ✨ The surprising reason you're allowed to revisit decisions you've already made ✨ How nervous system regulation supports self-trust ✨ Why other people's opinions aren't always evidence you're on the wrong path ✨ A powerful reframe from participants inside POWER: Self-Trust for Empaths Reflection Question If you were going to give yourself permission to do what you really want... What would you do? Resources Mentioned 🎁 Download the Emotional Energy Audit Discover what's draining your energy and making self-trust harder. https://www.brendawinkle.com/audit  🎓 Register for the FREE Masterclass Trust Yourself Again: Why You Already Know More Than You Trust June 25 https://www.brendawinkle.com/nextlevel  💜 Learn More About POWER: Self-Trust for Empaths Enrollment open through July 7 https://www.brendawinkle.com/power  Keywords: Brenda Winkle, self-trust, permission, authentic living, societal conditioning, breathwork, somatic movement, nervous system regulation, personal growth, client stories, empowerment, decision-making, empaths, high achievers, external validation, internal permission, life changes, teaching career, commitment, relationships, obligations, evolving, community support, Empowered Empath Collective, coaching programs, stress relief, aligned action, Trust Yourself Again masterclass, Power Inside Power program, on-demand meditations, joy, personal desires, self-care, transformation, intuitive guidance, leadership, ambitious leaders, embodied confidence, powerful practices, self-discovery, personal evolution, sharing support, podcast engagement.

    20 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
    278
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brenda Winkle Empowerment, LLC
  • Show Website
    Your Yes Filled Life