Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma

Welcome to Episode 65 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I look at the types of love - I was surprised to see eight types described in my research, but we're talking about the four main types in this episode as seen in the Bible and categorized by the Ancient Greeks.
 
I mention C.S. Lewis' The Four Loves so here's where you can pick up a copy: https://amzn.to/3QmuUC8
 
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Welcome to Episode 64 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Who was that one person in your life who made a difference to you? How did they get your attention?
For Trish, there was one woman who stood out and helped her go back and finish high school. But as she points out in this episode, it wasn't just one person. She was blessed to encounter many mentors in various situations who helped her get - and stay - on the right path.
Was it easy? No. Did she always stay on the right path? No.
But if these mentors hadn't stepped in and hadn't shown Trish compassion, her life would be very different than it is now.
Listen to hear where her winding path has led her.
 
Learn more about Trish:
Website: https://trishz.com/
Podcast: www.TrishZ.biz/Podcast
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SocietysChild.co
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/societyschild
Trish's Gift to You - Biblical Affirmations: https://trishz.com/bible-affs
 
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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.
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Welcome to Episode 63 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I look at the beauty of Valentine - the saints, the people, and the (probable) origin of Valentine's Day. It may not be what you think about when you think of this holiday. Plus, there are no over-priced roses, chocolates, or dinners involved.
What is the real beauty of Valentine's Day?
 
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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.
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Welcome to Episode 62 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Have you ever felt like part of your life, or maybe even your whole life, was being chosen for you? Have you ever felt like you couldn't make your own decisions, not in an abusive way, but in a people-pleasing kind of way?
That's how Allyssya felt for a large part of her life. The life she was living was not what she would have chosen for herself. But she is a Highly Sensitive Woman and one of the characteristics is people-pleasing.
This characteristic manifested itself and led to undiagnosed and untreated anxiety; which led to depression, which led to severe disability.
But...
Allyssya found a way to break out of the box in which she found herself and ultimately found a way to create a new favorite activity: stepping out of her comfort zone!
 
Learn more about Allyssya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoach_allyssya
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachallyssya
Podcast: The Highly Sensitive Woman - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-highly-sensitive-woman-confidence-set-boundaries/id1801497399
 
Here is the book we mentioned: Sensitive & Strong by Denise Hughes & Cheri Gregory
 
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

Welcome to Episode 61 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I look at the beauty of love in this season usually associated with love.
How is love beautiful?
 
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

Welcome to Episode 60 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Wasn't Shelly's story incredible? If you didn't get a chance to listen, please head over to Part One before listening to today's episode.
I know we left you at a bit of a cliffhanger, but you will get to hear what happened in court and beyond in this week's episode.
While we need to hear the story of what brought us to our lowest points, we have to remember not to allow those moments to keep us down. In this episode, Shelly shares some miracles she experienced as well as her journey to healing. This is why we call them "stories of hope."
 
Learn more about Shelly:
Website: https://www.beautifulashesmemoir.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulashesmemoir/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulashesmemoir/
X: https://x.com/BeautifulAshes7
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF5RGyotMcj6Tb9kTxq0nZw
Beautiful Ashes: https://amzn.to/3PSn5UJ
 
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

Welcome to Episode 59 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I look at Song of Songs, Song of Solomon, or Canticle of Canticles 4:7.
Is your beauty flawless?
 
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

Welcome to Episode 58 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
We've all heard of the beautiful phoenix who rises from the ashes. But that's the stuff legends are made of... is it truly possible to find beauty after a fire kills someone you love?
While that may sound like a difficult enough thing to do, that's not all of my guest's story. It's a story that could take 4-5 episodes - or more - to tell fully.
But Shelly and I did it in two. This week and next week, you will hear Shelly Edwards Jorgensen tell a lot of the story of her young life. She's on a mission to share the beauty of healing with as many people as possible.
I marked the first part of Shelly's story with the explicit tag and I mentioned it in the episode itself because this is not a story for little ears. Some parts of Shelly's story may be disturbing.
 
Learn more about Shelly:
Website: https://www.beautifulashesmemoir.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulashesmemoir/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifulashesmemoir/
X: https://x.com/BeautifulAshes7
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF5RGyotMcj6Tb9kTxq0nZw
Beautiful Ashes: https://amzn.to/3PSn5UJ
 
Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermissionfund/star-of-the-sea-guild
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com
 
Join your fellow Warriors: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

Welcome to Episode 57 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I look at the meaning and origins of the phrase, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
How does it impact our opinion or assessment of beauty?
 
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People and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!
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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.
* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
It's hard enough to hear your own devastating diagnosis, but what about when that diagnosis involves your child?
Sure, both involve questions, fears, worries, and extreme emotions, but the way you react to that news may be completely different.
This week, long-time online friend - who I'd love to meet & hug in person someday - Dineen joins me to talk about her daughter's diagnosis and how she walked through this incredible storm.
 
Learn more about Dineen:
Website: https://dineenmiller.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordineenmiller/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DineenMiller.AuthorGraphicDesigner
In the Defensive Zone with My Enemy: A Sweet Hockey Romcom: https://amzn.to/4h1HFhr
 
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Armor Up.
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Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com
 
Join your fellow Warriors: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/
 
People and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!
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Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/
 
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.
* Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.