Saying YES to Self-Forgiveness with Johanna Crawford

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Say YES to France! Follow the links below for details. Registration closes August 1st.Paris & Versailles for Couples, Sept. 14-19Charente Maritime  for All, Sept. 20-26This week, Wendy hosts Johanna Crawford,  a 2012 CNN Hero, about her journey and her non-profit that raised over $1.5 million to support 2,200 domestic violence survivors. The organization, Web of Benefit, helped women leave unsafe relationships and achieve their dreams. Johanna shares powerful insights on reframing domestic violence as intimate terrorism, the power of self-forgiveness, and how self-worth is key to achieving dreams. She also reads from her book, "It Takes a Woman to Empower Women," and discusses the importance of self-care and nurturing our inner child. Don’t miss this inspiring episode full of practical advice for every woman. About Johanna:For the past 50 years, author Johanna Crawford has dedicated herself to community service in a wide variety of areas and organizations. In 2004, Ms. Crawford founded Web of Benefit, Inc. at age 58. There, she personally worked with over 2,200 survivors of domestic violence, helping them define and realize their goals and dreams. As a capstone to the grant-giving program, Jo designed the “Pay-It-Forward” program. With this Good Works Agreement, each survivor helped three other survivors, increasing the lives touched through WOB to over 10,000 women and children. Her awards include the Be the Change Award by the Massachusetts Conference for Women, the Award for Excellence in Collaboration from the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, AARP Purpose Prize Fellow, and CNN Hero in 2012.Connect with Johanna:[email protected] @it.takes.a.womanGet her book, It Takes a Woman to Empower Women: amazon.com/Takes-Woman-Empower-Women-Survivors/dp/B0CC8P5YJV?tag=syty-20Referenced In This Episode:Untamed by Glennon Doyle: amazon.com/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle-Melton/dp/1984801252?tag=syty-20The Truth Will Set You Free by Gloria Steinem: amazon.com/Truth-Will-Free-First-Piss/dp/0593132688?tag=syty-20________________________________________________________________________________________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.