Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding the Beauty in the Broken & Thriving After Surviving Trauma
Do events from your past plague and haunt you? Are you walking through a storm that feels like it will never end? Is your battle rendering you hopeless? You desire to be a Warrior like Joan of Arc, but at the end of the day, you just feel like Mrs. Banks from Mary Poppins. No more, my friend! You may feel like you’re fighting alone, but this battle was never meant to be a solo endeavor. You were meant to be a Warrior among Warriors. I, too, grew up thinking my battles were mine alone. Until I found myself in an abusive marriage and felt cut off from all avenues of help. Life dealt its blows. One after another. It wasn’t until I finally realized life’s battles weren’t meant to be fought alone that I began not only to survive but thrive. In this podcast, you will hear stories from Warriors; the Warriors’ Words. They will tell you of their battles, the ones they won and the ones they lost. You will hear their journeys and the lessons they learned along the way. But we don’t stop there. These Warriors will share how they have taken lessons learned and started thriving. We share how we have found the Beauty in the Broken. Whether it’s an abusive marriage, a serious illness, a mental health crisis, or any number of traumas this world dishes out, these Warriors will use their Words to help you find the beauty in your broken, move beyond your battles and become the Thrivor God created you to be. Now pick up your sword - or boxing gloves - and join me in battle. Your words are powerful, my friends, let’s make them Warrior Words! Become more involved in this journey at @MyWarriorWords and @HeatherGaffneyAuthor on Instagram. I can also be found on X at @HGaffneyAuthor and on YouTube at @warriorwords and @TheresBeautyInTheBroken
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7 days ago
7 days ago
Welcome to Episode 24 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week, I basically turn the mic over to Paige McLemore. Her story is powerful and one I didn't want to interrupt too much. What she has experienced and chosen to do with that experience is a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit. It's a difficult story, but one where redemption and grace end up playing a pivotal role.
Join us as Paige shares about her sister, Lee...
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Paige:
Website: https://www.paigemclemore.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpaiges/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigemclemoreministries/
Remembering Lee: https://amzn.to/3Rymkl3
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@theresbeautyinthebroken
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:
Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/
Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Welcome to Episode 23 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week, I am blessed to share the mic with Michelle Visccuse. Her journey goes from battling silent suffering to surviving childhood sexual abuse to thriving by using her voice today.
Join us as Michelle shares her journey with us...
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Michelle:
Website: https://journeypink.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeypink/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyPink/
X: https://twitter.com/MichelleViscuse
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michelleviscuse/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@journeypink
Journey Pink: https://amzn.to/3yYFLgn
Podcast: Conversations of Hope: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-of-hope-with-faith-and-michelle/id1742195607
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@theresbeautyinthebroken
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach:
Stefanie Gass Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/
Stefanie Gass Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
Stefanie Gass Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Welcome to Episode 22 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week, I am speaking with author, James C. Magruder. James suffered loss and grief as an 11-year-old boy. That event was traumatic for him, but good fruit grew as a result. Since that time, Jim has used that fruit to heal, not only his own wounds, but through his writing, the wounds of others.
Join us as Jim shares some of his stories with us...
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Jim:
Website: https://jamescmagruder.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.magruder.35/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.magruder.35
X: https://twitter.com/jamescmagruder
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-c-magruder/
The Desert Between Us: https://amzn.to/458sdLa
The Glimpse: https://amzn.to/3yO69JS
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach:
Stefanie Gass Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/
Stefanie Gass Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
Stefanie Gass Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Welcome to Episode 21 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this episode, I tell the story of a young lady - a maiden - who can no longer speak for herself. Her story is one of battles, armies, war, courage, faith, and more.
Join me as I share about "La Pucelle" and the "Dauphin" - a story of a courageous teenage girl.
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach:
Stefanie Gass Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/
Stefanie Gass Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
Stefanie Gass Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Welcome to Episode 20 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this episode, I pause to look back at what our amazing guests have said about thriving. Among the twelve guests who have bravely shared their stories, I found five main ways these Warriors are thriving today. And maybe you can find one of them - or more - that can be a way for you to thrive as well.
How will you thrive this week?
If you haven't heard the episodes I mention in this one, now's a good time to go back in the episode catalog and catch up on any conversations you may have missed.
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Resources I mentioned:
Richard Paul Evans' Author Ready: https://authorready.com/
Stefanie Gass Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/
Stefanie Gass Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
Stefanie Gass Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University! - https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Welcome to Episode 19 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this week's episode, I speak with Christen Christian, the host of the Natural Wellness for Christian Moms podcast. She had all the ingredients for a perfect storm: unrealized generational trauma, mental health challenges, and her fondness for control.
Listen in to hear her story and learn how she reconciled these ingredients.
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Christen:
Natural Wellness for Christian Moms Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natural-wellness-for-christian-moms-stress-management/id1710936204
Sign Up for Christen's Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/naturalwellnessforchristianmomsinsider
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University! - https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This is a fantastic conversation with Ondrea Lynn, host of the Christian Women's Weight Loss podcast. She experienced multiple traumas starting in her early childhood. All of the traumas she experienced put her on a path of destruction. She sought survival, but it only pushed her father off-course. The beginning of her survival came with one step.
Ondrea's now thriving and helping others survive and thrive in their own lives. Listen in to hear her story.
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Ondrea:
Website: www.ondrealynn.com
Christian Women's Weight Loss Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-womens-weight-loss-faith-food-fitness/id1727970575
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DivinelyHealthyWomen
FREE GIFT: https://www.ondrealynn.com/christian-women-5-day-detox
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University! - https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It's Autism Month! Whether you support Awareness or Acceptance - OR BOTH! - we are featuring autism stories in the month of April.
This week, we hear from Tonya Cole.
Tonya is an artist, homeschool mom, and Autism mom. She shares her journey - which has just recently begun - with her son who is non-verbal. Join us...
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Tonya:
Get 2 for 1 by mentioning Warrior Words at Tonya's art on Facebook & Instagram!
Love Needs No Words Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/275646368152705/
Love Needs No Words Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092303273352&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Autism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_needs_no_words_fb
Autism Website: https://loveneedsnowordsfb.wixsite.com/loveneedsnowords
Autism YouTube: https://youtube.com/@loveneedsnowordsfbgroup
Art Website: https://www.craftsybay.com/tonya-cole
Facebook Page (B1G1 Art HERE): https://www.facebook.com/colehouseartsncrafts/
Tonya's Art Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/415273733616106/
Art YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIs8825PuPIN0QQJ0hCgoQ
Art Instagram (B1G1 Art HERE): https://www.instagram.com/colehouseartsncrafts
Resources:
Child Find: https://www.fdlrs.org/child-find
Autism Resource Project: https://autismresourceproject.org/
Pathfinders for Autism (Baltimore): https://pathfindersforautism.org/
Sign up to become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University! - https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It's Autism Month! Whether you support Awareness or Acceptance - OR BOTH! - we are featuring autism stories in the month of April.
This week, I got to speak with first-time author, John B. Hammond.
He shares with us about the two big advocates he has in his life and how he learned what his strengths are. Now, he is using his strength as an author, releasing his first book - Into the Rift.
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about John:
Website: https://www.johnbhammondauthor.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingBookSendHelp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingbooksendhelp
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@writingbooksendhelp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritingBookSendHel/
Get your copy of Into the Rift - https://amzn.to/3QYJMaB
Resources:
Pathfinders for Autism (Baltimore): https://pathfindersforautism.org/
Sign up to become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University! - https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It's Autism Month! Whether you support Awareness or Acceptance - OR BOTH! - we are featuring autism stories in the month of April.
For today's episode, I got to speak with Kim Stewart, host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast and Autism Mama.
She shares about someone who stepped up when her son was newly diagnosed 20+ years ago. There were no podcasts and very few resources. While things have changed in the resource area today, Kim's experience sheds light on our continued need for community in all of our struggles.
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Kim:
Book Marketing Mania Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-marketing-mania-start-a-podcast-guest-on/id1574227208
Website: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kimstewinspired
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kimstewinspired
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimstewartmarketing/
Resources:
Joni Eareckson Tada: https://joniandfriends.org/
Pathfinders for Autism (Baltimore): https://pathfindersforautism.org/
Sign up to become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University! - https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/
NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.
* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.
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