In this thoughtful conversation, Wendy Yacboski and Danielle Benzon explore how self-talk shapes our beliefs, identity, and choices. They discuss the power of questioning negative thoughts with curiosity rather than judgment and recognizing the deeper beliefs that may be influencing our inner dialogue.

Together, they explore healthy boundaries, self-trust, and the power of presence;the place where we can move beyond judgment and simply be. This episode is an invitation to listen more closely to your inner voice and cultivate a more compassionate, trusting relationship with yourself.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

• Self-talk shapes our identity
• Question your thoughts with curiosity
• Bringing negative self-talk into the open can weaken its power
• Self-trust supports healthy boundaries
• Presence can interrupt self-judgment

When we are truly present, there is less room for the self-consciousness, overthinking, and judgment that fuel negative self-talk. Sometimes the goal isn't better self-talk, but moving toward the simplicity of “I am.”

About The Guest:

Danielle Benzon has devoted her life to exploring the expressiveness, agility, and power of the voice-body instrument. Her journey began in classical theatre and took her around the world before she founded the Inspired Speaker Academy. Now she draws on that experience to help speakers, professionals, and business owners to own and embody their message, fall wildly in love with speaking, and transform their nerves so that every word they speak vibrates with purpose, truth, and self-celebration.

Connect with Danielle Benzon:

Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzon

Book A Call: https://book.daniellebenzon.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademy

In this season finale of The Awakening Woman on the Rise, Wendy Yacboski explores how fear and self-doubt can make us believe that other people are standing in the way of what we truly want. Through a powerful coaching story, she shows how reconnecting with our desires and taking small, intentional steps can help us reclaim our confidence and personal agency.

Wendy invites you to listen within, trust what matters to you, and ask yourself: What is the next small step toward the life I truly want?

The Shift Beneath the Words:

• Fear can disguise itself as an external obstacle
• Reclaiming your personal agency
• Validate your own desires
• Small steps build confidence

Listen within and live authentically – Wendy encourages listeners to get quiet, reconnect with their inner truth, and ask what is theirs to do next so they can live with greater meaning, passion, and purpose.

About the Host:

Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all

Connect with Wendy:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboski

Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.yacboski

Instagram: Instagram.com/coachrev8

Website: weddingceremonyvancouver.ca

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdiEPF5Lf6tbwrmhM3_dTQ

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In this episode of The Awakening Woman on the Rise, Wendy explores what becomes possible when we question the beliefs and limitations we’ve accepted as truth.

She invites listeners to pause, become still, and look within for answers that feel genuinely aligned, rather than living according to expectations inherited from family, society, or past experiences. Drawing from her own journey, Wendy shares how questioning what she once believed was possible opened the door to dreams she had previously dismissed.

This episode is an invitation to reconnect with your intuition, embrace change, and recognize the possibilities beyond what currently feels realistic. Wendy reminds women of the power of their voices, compassion, courage, and authentic selves—and the important role they can play in creating a better world for everyone.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

• Question the beliefs that are keeping you small
• Pause, become still, and listen within
• Be willing to imagine new possibilities
• Embrace your authentic voice and feminine power
• Your growth contributes to a better world

What if the biggest obstacles standing between you and the life you're meant to live aren't really time, money, or risk—but the beliefs you've attached to them? In this thought-provoking episode, Wendy Yacboski explores how the stories we tell ourselves can keep us feeling stuck, disconnected, and afraid to pursue what truly matters.

Through personal experiences and practical wisdom, Wendy invites you to question the beliefs that have shaped your decisions and discover how small, consistent steps can create meaningful change. She shares why confidence grows through action, how asking for help is a sign of strength rather than weakness, and why finding a supportive community is essential to living authentically.

If you've ever felt that life keeps getting in the way of your dreams, this episode will encourage you to reframe your obstacles, trust your inner calling, and move forward—one courageous step at a time.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

• Challenge the Beliefs That Keep You Stuck
• Small Steps Create Big Momentum
• Confidence Comes After Action, Not Before
• You Don't Have to Do It Alone
• Ignoring Your Inner Calling Has a Cost

Wendy reminds us that lasting transformation begins by challenging the limiting beliefs that keep us stuck, taking small but consistent steps forward, embracing the support of others, and trusting our inner wisdom. As we learn to honor our inner voice and believe in our purpose, we begin to move beyond life's obstacles and create a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and deeply aligned with who we truly are—one courageous step at a time.

About the Host:

Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all

Connect with Wendy:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboski

Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.yacboski

Instagram: Instagram.com/coachrev8

Website: weddingceremonyvancouver.ca

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdiEPF5Lf6tbwrmhM3_dTQ

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What keeps you from choosing yourself? In this heartfelt episode, Wendy explores the emotional blocks that cause so many women to hide their voice, question their worth, and shrink away from their true power. She shares her own experiences with fear, self-doubt, and the longing to live authentically, reminding listeners that vulnerability is not a weakness—it's often the doorway to the life they're meant to live.

Through stories, reflections, and gentle encouragement, you'll discover why speaking up, trusting yourself, and taking even one small step toward your truth can create profound change. If you've ever felt like you're "not enough" or worried that your voice doesn't matter, this episode will remind you that you don't have to walk this journey alone. Your authentic self is needed, your voice deserves to be heard, and choosing yourself is the first step toward living the life your soul is calling you to.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

• The fear of being fully seen keeps us from choosing ourselves.
• Finding and using your voice is an act of self-empowerment.
• Choosing yourself starts with small, courageous actions.
• You don't have to walk the journey alone.

Wendy reminds listeners that vulnerability is part of the journey, not a sign to stop. While not everyone will understand or connect with your authentic self, the people who are meant to be in your life and support your mission will. By choosing authenticity over approval, you naturally attract "your people."

About the Host:

Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all

Connect with Wendy:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboski

Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.yacboski

Instagram: Instagram.com/coachrev8

Website: weddingceremonyvancouver.ca

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdiEPF5Lf6tbwrmhM3_dTQ

The Awakening Woman On The Rise Podcast is proud to be on the Inspired Speaker Network.

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In this episode, Wendy shares the powerful three-step framework that forms the foundation of her coaching and personal transformation. Reflecting on her own journey through spirituality, personal development, and self-discovery, she explains why true wisdom doesn't come from constantly seeking answers outside ourselves—it comes from learning to trust the guidance within.

Wendy introduces her simple yet profound process: Pause, Get Still, and Listen Within. She explores how creating space away from the noise of everyday life allows us to access our authentic truth, make decisions with greater clarity, and live from a place of inner wisdom rather than external conditioning. This episode is an invitation to reconnect with yourself and discover the answers that have been within you all along.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

• True wisdom comes from within, not just from external teachers.
• Stillness is the gateway to clarity and authentic answers.
• Embodiment is more powerful than intellectual understanding.
• Authentic success comes from following your own truth.

Rather than trying to copy someone else's path to success, Wendy encourages listeners to discover what is uniquely true for them. By listening inward instead of relying solely on outside advice, they can make decisions with greater peace, confidence, and alignment.

About the Host:

Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all

Connect with Wendy:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboski

Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.yacboski

Instagram: Instagram.com/coachrev8

Website: weddingceremonyvancouver.ca

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdiEPF5Lf6tbwrmhM3_dTQ

The Awakening Woman On The Rise Podcast is proud to be on the Inspired Speaker Network.

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In this heartfelt first episode, Wendy shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her life and inspired The Awakening Woman on the Rise. From growing up painfully shy and struggling with self-worth to discovering the transformative power of personal development and spiritual growth, Wendy opens up about the experiences that helped her reclaim her voice and rediscover her true self.

She explores why lasting confidence doesn't come before action—it grows because of it—and why the most important relationship we'll ever have is the one we have with ourselves. Wendy also introduces the core message of this podcast: awakening isn't about becoming perfect; it's about practicing self-awareness, embracing your authentic nature, and choosing to rise again and again.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

• Your relationship with yourself shapes every area of your life.
• Confidence is created through action.
• Healing begins when you reclaim your voice.
• Personal and spiritual growth can transform your life.
• Awakening is an ongoing practice of remembering who you are.

Rather than striving for perfection, true awakening comes from consistently reconnecting with your authentic self, embracing your inner strengths, and intentionally creating the life you're meant to live.

About the Host:

Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all

Connect with Wendy:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboski

Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.yacboski

Instagram: Instagram.com/coachrev8

Website: weddingceremonyvancouver.ca

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdiEPF5Lf6tbwrmhM3_dTQ

The Awakening Woman On The Rise Podcast is proud to be on the Inspired Speaker Network.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & review. It helps us reach more people who want to create positive change in the world, like you.

Check out More Shows from the Network at https://inspiredspeakernetwork.com