Wellness & Menopause Episodes

What happens when the version of you everyone sees doesn't match what's really happening behind closed doors? In this solo episode of Wine, Wisdom & What Now?, Yolanda Holliday gets honest about authenticity after 40 and the masks we sometimes wear—the smiles, the "I'm fine," and the picture-perfect version of life we present to others while privately knowing that everything isn't okay. Yolanda challenges us to consider the emotional cost of pretending and asks a powerful question: Do you...

What happens when life starts looking different from the way you imagined—and you're navigating several changes all at once? In this episode of Wine, Wisdom & What Now?, Yolanda Holliday sits down with entrepreneur, event strategist, and business owner Pamela Howard for an honest conversation about navigating menopause, empty nesting, self-care, and embracing life's next chapter. From experiencing menopause and adjusting to an empty nest to becoming a grandmother, Pamela shares what it's ...

Brain fog. Anxiety. Sleepless nights. Heart palpitations. What happens when your body starts changing and nobody prepared you for it? In this episode of Wine, Wisdom & What Now?, Yolanda Holliday sits down with Anita "Lil' Bit" Lindell for an honest conversation about perimenopause symptoms, the confusion that can come with hormonal changes, and the importance of advocating for your health. From brain fog and anxiety to sleepless nights and heart palpitations, Anita shares her personal jou...

What does choosing yourself really look like after years of putting everyone else first? In this episode of Wine, Wisdom & What Now?, Yolanda Holliday sits down with licensed mental health therapist, self-care coach, and breast cancer survivor Joy Robbins for an honest conversation about self-care after 40, rediscovering yourself, and choosing joy through life's transitions. From navigating the empty nest season to redefining self-care beyond spa days and bubble baths, Joy shares how her ...

What happens when the woman who has always been strong for everyone else finally realizes she needs to show up for herself? In the premiere episode of Wine, Wisdom & What Now?, host Yolanda Holliday shares the personal journey that inspired both the podcast and Curated Living by YH. For years, Yolanda wore the Superwoman cape proudly—showing up for everyone, carrying every burden, and believing that strength meant never slowing down. But after years of pouring into others, navigating li...