Yes to Us

Jaana Wycisk
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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.

  1. 12h ago

    Episode 13: What Living in Germany Taught Me About Belonging

    Have you ever walked into a room where it felt like everyone already knew each other? Maybe you’ve moved because of your spouse’s job. Started over in a new city. Joined a new community. Or maybe you’re simply in a season where you’re wondering, “Where do I fit?” I know that feeling. When our family moved to Germany for my husband’s hockey career, I had to build a life from scratch. While he walked into a locker room full of teammates, I had to find my own place. Learning the language wasn’t just about ordering coffee or asking for directions. It became my way of saying, “I want to belong here.” Looking back, I realize Germany wasn’t just teaching me a new language. It was teaching me that belonging doesn’t come from waiting for someone to invite you in. It comes from being curious. From saying yes to conversations. From introducing yourself. From taking the first step—even when you don’t feel completely ready. The friendships I built there are still some of the most meaningful relationships in my life, even though we now live in different parts of the world. If you’ve ever felt like the new person, this episode is for you. Because maybe belonging doesn’t begin with confidence. Maybe it begins with curiosity. 🎧 Listen now, and if this episode resonates with you, I’d love it if you’d leave a review or share it with someone who needs this reminder today. Because the Yes to Us movement grows one woman at a time… choosing herself again.💗

  2. Jul 28

    Episode 12: When Did We Stop Playing?

    When did we stop playing? Not because we stopped loving it. Life simply got busy. Between work, responsibilities, and caring for the people we love, many of us quietly stop making room for the things that once brought us joy. In this episode, I share the question that wouldn’t leave my mind after last week’s podcast, why I’ve owned paddleboards for years but have never stepped on one, how an evening bike ride with my youngest reminded me of the beauty of simple joy, and why being willing to be a beginner might just be the key to feeling more like yourself again. Maybe the thing holding us back isn’t a lack of time. Maybe it’s the fear of looking like we don’t know what we’re doing. If you’ve been watching your own “paddleboard” from the shore, I hope this episode encourages you to take that first brave step.  ✨In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why play isn’t just for kids—it’s something we all need. * How fear of being a beginner quietly keeps us from trying new things. * Why simple moments of play can reconnect us with ourselves. * One question that might inspire your next brave step. Let’s connect: Instagram: @jaana_wycisk I Say Yes to You If this episode encouraged you, I’d be so grateful if you subscribed, left a review, or shared it with a friend. Every share helps another woman remember that she deserves joy, too. I’m in your corner—always cheering you on.

  3. Jul 21

    Episode 11: What Did You Love Before Life Got Busy?

    What did you love before life got so busy? Before the schedules, the responsibilities, and the pressure to be good at everything — what made you feel alive? In this episode, I’m sharing what happened when I started looking back at the girl I used to be: the sports I walked away from, the opportunities I was too scared to try, the years I couldn’t even answer the question, “What do you do for fun?” — and why starting tennis at 45 changed something in me. Maybe you don’t need to become a whole new version of yourself. Maybe you just need to remember yourself. What did you love? What did you put down? And is there one tiny piece of it you could say yes to again? Yes to Us Daily Guided Journal 💫 A simple daily practice to help you make space for gratitude, your dreams, one brave step — and joy. 💗 🇨🇦 Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GTRHYXT9 🇺🇸 U.S.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTRHYXT9

  4. Jul 14

    Episode 10: Give It a Fair Chance

    When was the last time you didn’t start something because you thought you had to commit to it forever? In this milestone 10th episode, I share the promise I made to myself before launching this podcast—to record 10 episodes before deciding if podcasting was truly for me. What I discovered wasn’t just a love for podcasting, but a reminder of a lesson that has shaped so many chapters of my life. I also take you back to a simple Facebook message I sent while living in Germany—a message that led to an unexpected nine-year journey of personal growth, confidence, friendships, and purpose. In this episode, we’ll talk about: ✨Why you don’t need to know how the story ends before you begin. ✨The difference between being new and failing. ✨Why giving yourself an honest chance matters more than getting it right the first time. ✨How curiosity can lead you to opportunities you never saw coming. Maybe it’s 10 workouts. Maybe it’s 10 tennis lessons. Maybe it’s 10 conversations. Maybe it’s 10 brave steps toward something you’ve been putting off. Before you decide something isn’t for you… give it a fair chance. If this episode encourages you, I’d love for you to leave a review and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they don’t have to commit forever—they just have to be willing to begin. Keep choosing… Yes to Us. 💗

  5. Jul 7

    Episode 9- The Hawaii Story I Wasn't Ready to Tell (The Pink Suit, the Lost Luggage, and the Grief I Didn't See Coming)

    In January 2024, I landed in Hawaii for a trip I’d worked years to earn. There was just one problem. My luggage didn’t make it. Or so I thought. What followed was a Target run, a bright pink suit, a few unexpected outfits, and a story I originally planned to tell years ago. But looking back, I realize this was never really a story about lost luggage. A few months later, the company I’d spent a decade building closed its doors. What I thought was grief over a business turned out to be grief over something much deeper: community, purpose, friendships, and a chapter of life I wasn’t ready to let go of. In this episode, I’m sharing the Hawaii story I wasn’t ready to tell—and the surprising lessons it taught me about grief, identity, healing, and making space for what’s next. If you’ve ever felt stuck after losing something you loved, this conversation is for you. Because sometimes we’re not stuck at all. Sometimes we’re grieving. And sometimes the next chapter is quietly waiting for us to be ready. 💫  In this episode: ✨ The lost luggage story that became a metaphor for so much more ✨ Why grief isn’t always about what we think it is ✨ The unexpected journey from loss to creating something new ✨ How the Yes to Us podcast, journal, and community began to take shape ✨ Why some chapters aren’t meant to be replaced—they’re meant to be honoured. 💗 Thank you for listening to the Yes to Us podcast. If this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend and leave a review. Yes to Us Daily Guided Journal 📓  A simple daily practice to help you make space for gratitude, your dreams, one brave step — and joy. Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GTRHYXT9 U.S.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTRHYXT9

  6. Jun 30

    Episode 8: The Person You Choose Shapes Your Life More Than You Realize

    What if one decision quietly shaped every part of the life you’re living today? In this episode, I share the unexpected story of how my husband and I met, the seemingly random decisions that changed the course of our lives, and the lessons we’ve learned after 19 years of marriage. From moving across the world, raising three children, building businesses and investing in real estate, to navigating career changes, parenting, and now midlife, this conversation is really about something much bigger than marriage. It’s about choosing a life that feels aligned with your values—even when it doesn’t make sense to everyone else. We talk about: ✨Why the person you choose impacts every area of your life ✨Following your intuition when life takes unexpected turns ✨Building a relationship rooted in friendship, communication, and shared dreams ✨Why date nights and everyday connection matter more than grand gestures ✨Growing together through different seasons of life instead of expecting each other to stay the same ✨Creating a life with intention, flexibility, and purpose If you’re married, dating, or simply reflecting on the life you’re building, I hope this episode reminds you that the biggest transformations often begin with one small decision—and that love isn’t something you choose just once. It’s something you continue choosing, again and again. If this episode resonates with you, I’d love it if you’d follow the podcast, leave a review, or share it with someone who might need the reminder today. Thank you for being here. 💗

  7. Jun 23

    Episode 7: "Why Did Nobody Warn Us About This?"

    “Why did nobody warn us about this?” 😳 One minute I had perfect vision… the next I’m using my phone flashlight to read restaurant menus while pretending I absolutely do NOT need my prescription readers. And apparently protein is now a full-time job. In this episode, we’re talking about:  ✨perimenopause  ✨body changes  ✨brain fog  ✨resistance training  ✨protein math  ✨hormones  ✨why my hips suddenly decided to expand in midlife  ✨and trying to support our health without turning into full-time nutrition scientists Honestly, this season can feel overwhelming sometimes — because there's so much to learn and so much information coming at us all at once. But I also know we’re not meant to figure it out alone. 🎙️ Episode 7 of the Yes to Us podcast is live. Listen through the link in my bio. So tell me: What changes surprised YOU the most in this phase of life? And please tell me I’m not the only woman using her flashlight to read menus at dinner. 😂

  8. Jun 16

    Episode 6: Stop Waiting for Permission

    I recently opened a drawer in my office looking for an old gift certificate. What I found instead was a pile of unused gift cards, forgotten certificates, old notes, and a reminder of something bigger: How often we put our lives on hold. We’ll do it when life slows down. When work isn’t so busy. When the kids are older. When we feel more confident. When the timing is better. But what if the permission you’ve been waiting for never comes? What if you're the one who's supposed to give it to yourself? This week’s episode is about the things we keep postponing and the small brave steps that help us start moving again. Because maybe today isn’t about changing your whole life. Maybe it’s about making the phone call. Booking the appointment. Using the gift card. Taking the first step. 🎙️ Listen to Episode 6: Stop Waiting for Permission And tell me: What’s one thing you’ve been putting off that you’re finally ready to do?

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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
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Yes to Us

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