How to Stop Falling Back Into Comfort (And Stay Aligned With What You Want) | Anusia Gillespie

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Treat yourself to gorgeous peonies from the Phineas Wright House! Enroll in the 3 week peony subscription and you’ll receive 2 dozen gorgeous peony stems each week, harvested at the perfect stage for a long vase life. Pick up in Bolton, MA.Get all the details here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/peony-subscription-2026Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you spot here: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-partyIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Anusia Gillespie, author of Soul Toll, a self-help fiction book based on her hero's journey. Anusia spent 10 years transitioning from law firm lawyer to aligned life, and she's honest about how hard it is to resist the pull of comfort when you're in the messy middle of transformation.They explore:How to live in "the seat of your body" instead of constantly in your mindWhy it's easy to snap back to comfort (and how conviction keeps you moving forward)Why publishing her book was her calling card to find her soul teamThis is a conversation about staying aligned even when everything in you wants to retreat. When you see things for what they are but still have to maintain relationships that aren't soul-aligned, conviction is what carries you through.Connect with Anusia:Website: AnusiaGillespie.comGet her book, Soul Toll: https://a.co/d/0avvaLcdInstagram: instagram.com/anusiagillespieLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anusiagillespie________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to [email protected] Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.