Ep 001 | From Survivor's Mode to Self-Preservation | Wine, Wisdom & Grace

In the very first episode of Wine, Wisdom & What Now?, host Yolanda Holliday shares the personal journey that inspired both the podcast and the Curated Living by YH movement.For years, Yolanda wore the Superwoman cape proudly—showing up for everyone, carrying every burden, and believing that strength meant never slowing down. But when years of pouring into others, life transitions, and perimenopause left her running on empty, she was forced to confront a difficult truth: survivor's mode was no longer serving her.In this candid conversation, Yolanda reflects on what it means to move from survival to self-preservation, the importance of boundaries, the power of giving yourself grace, and the freedom that comes from choosing yourself without guilt.She also introduces listeners to the vision behind Wine, Wisdom & What Now?—a podcast created for Black women navigating reinvention, wellness, identity shifts, relationships, purpose, and all the questions that come with this season of life.🍷 The Pairing: Brown Estate RoséTo kick off our very first episode—and in celebration of National Rosé Month—we're raising a glass to Brown Estate Rosé, a Black-owned winery from California known for crafting wines that are bold, vibrant, and unforgettable.As you settle into this conversation, we invite you to sip, reflect, and consider a question many women find themselves asking in this season: What's next? If you've been pouring into everyone else, struggling to make yourself a priority, or feeling the weight of constant responsibility, this episode is for you.Have a question for In Her Season?Submit your perimenopause or menopause questions to:📧 [email protected]🌐 www.winewisdomwhatnow.comFollow, subscribe, and share with a woman who needs this conversation.Thank you for joining me for another episode of Wine, Wisdom & What Now?If today’s conversation resonated with you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another woman navigating her own “what now” season.And remember — you do not have to navigate this season of life alone.Until next time, pour a glass, give yourself grace, and keep becoming.