Welcome!
I’m Yvonne Winkler, a published author, life coach, and your guide to reclaiming feminine wisdom in a world that desperately needs it. My memoir, Freedom Seeker: Reclaiming Feminine Wisdom, tells the story of my journey from oppression and burnout to a life of freedom, joy, and soulful alignment. It’s a testament to the power of reclaiming your voice, trusting your intuition, and living in harmony with your true self.
This Substack is more than a newsletter–it’s the home of the Wild Woman Collective, a space where women in midlife gather to reconnect with their power, honor their natural rhythms, and redefine life on their own terms.
What You’ll Find Here
This is a space for women who are ready to remember who they are and reclaim their place in the world—without apology, without permission. Together, we explore:
Women’s Wisdom, Women’s Ways: Practical and spiritual insights to help you reconnect with the cycles and seasons that guide us.
Equality & Inclusion: Challenging patriarchal values that prioritize power and control over connection, community, and compassion.
Defying Cultural Expectations: Reimagining success, worth, and joy outside the limits of societal norms.
From reflections on spiritual growth to practical tools for honouring your cyclical nature, this space is for women ready to live life in a way that feels deeply, wildly, theirs.
Introducing the Wild Woman Collective
The Wild Woman Collective is an exclusive community inside this Substack—a sacred space for deeper conversations, sisterhood, and the kind of support we all need on this journey.
Here’s what you get when you join:
Weekly free newsletters full of personal reflections, insights, and coaching tools.
Exclusive access to Wild Woman Chat—a private Substack space where we can connect, share, and support each other.
Early invitations to retreats, workshops, and intimate group coaching experiences.
Bonus deep-dive content for those craving more than just a weekly read.
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A Bit About Me
I’m more than a writer–I’m a truth-seeker, freedom lover, and cycle breaker. I co-created the YL Harmony Planner, a tool for women who are tired of rigid, linear systems that don’t reflect the multifaceted reality of their lives. Instead of forcing structure, it helps you embrace your natural rhythm, honor your seasons, and create balance that feels sustainable.
I’m a certified Life Coach and Menopause Coach, and my mission is to guide women through life transitions—whether it’s menopause, career shifts, or finding your way back to joy. My work is grounded in the belief that freedom is a choice, and it starts by remembering who you are beneath the noise of expectations.
Why I Write
I’ve lived a life of rebellion—escaping former communist Germany, working in corporate Canada for two decades, and defying societal expectations by choosing not to become a mother when motherhood was seen as the only path to fulfillment. I also made the choice to become sober, stepping away from dependencies to find true clarity and freedom.
I write because I believe every woman has the power to rewrite her story.
Here, you’ll find reflections, resources, and inspiration to help you reconnect with your wisdom, reclaim your joy, and lead a life that’s unapologetically yours.
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Midlife is not a crisis–it’s a reclamation. Let’s walk this path together.
