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

Welcome to Episode 55 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
It may be episode 55 on the podcast, but this is the first episode of a segment called Bits of Biblical Beauty. These are short episodes centering around one concept of beauty. 
We're not talking about the hair & makeup aisles at your local big box store. These concepts of beauty come from a biblical perspective. I am not a biblical scholar so these are my interpretations after both research and prayer.
I hope you enjoy these short, sweet episodes.
 
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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 54 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
"Celebrate Good Times..." (Cue Kool & The Gang!)
You're welcome. Now you'll be singing it all day!
"Celebrate Life!"
Today's episode is a celebratory one! We are talking all things birthdays and anniversaries (with a special announcement thrown in to celebrate!).
Even though you may be walking through storms, I want to give you permission - encourage you - to celebrate even the small wins in your life.
 
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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 53 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
We are a week into the new year - have you abandoned your resolutions yet? I've never been much for resolutions, but I do try to set goals.
In this episode, I share my approach to looking back and looking forward.
One of the things I look forward to is sharing 2025 with you - bringing stories of hope and lots of beauty to the podcast world.
I hope this perspective is helpful.
 
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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 52 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
We talk a lot about community, and that's what this week's guest kept searching for. However, her method of finding that community had a detrimental impact on her health and relationships.
Join Christy Walker and me as we discuss her path to sobriety and the missteps she made along the way. Hear how God was with her the whole time, gently inviting her to return to the life He had for her.
 
Learn more about Christie:
Website: https://catholicrecoverycoach.com/
FREE GIFT: FREE Sacred Sobriety Kick-Start - https://the-catholic-sobriety-coach.myflodesk.com/5-day-sobriety-kick-start
Sacred Sobriety Lab: https://sacredsobrietylab.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicsobrietycoach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicSobrietyCoach
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecatholicsobrietycoach
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-sobriety-podcast/id1658622848
 
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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 51 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
This episode is my Christmas message, and I share some things that may help, or at least provoke thought, as you navigate this season of profound peace, love, and joy when, perhaps, those are not the feelings you are experiencing.
Know that you are seen and loved. Period.
Whatever you are walking through right now, no matter your situation, I see you. But more importantly, God sees you and is walking beside you. Maybe He's even carrying you through.
I hope you find some comfort in this episode. You are not alone.
 
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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 50 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
It's the holiday season, and the world tells us we should be happy and joyful, busy with an excess of merriment.
However, that's not reality.
Last week, we heard about the loss of parents, and this week, we hear about a mother who lost her son.
Tune in to find out how Teresa responded, especially regarding her relationship with God, and what she's doing now.
 
Learn more about Teresa:
Website: https://thegriefmentor.com/
FREE GIFT: Grief Survival Guide-6 Steps that will get you started on a path to a healthy grief journey - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RSb69l-nHgbB5wksUpP_8HUqzWBZIXOq/view?usp=sharing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefmentor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefmentor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegriefmentorforchildloss
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grief-mentor-life-after-child-loss-hope-and/id1607920805
 
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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 49 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Strike one. Strike two. Strike three.
What comes next?
You're out, right? Well, not for this week's guest! 
Nichole was hit with three strikes in approximately six months, as the mother of six young children.
Adding a large financial crisis on top of the deaths of two significant people in her life was not the way she wanted to end 2019 and begin 2020. But that's the way life unfolded for her.
Tune in to learn how she dealt with these three painful strikes and then how she corrected that solution.
 
Learn more about Nichole:
Website: https://www.nursegriefcoaching.com
FREE GIFT: (In December) 3 Tips To Handle The Holidays With Grief (Pop up on her website)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nursegriefcoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursegriefcoach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nursegriefcoaching/
Podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/33936367
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursegriefcoaching
 
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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 48 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
We talk about voice a lot on this podcast - finding your voice, using your words. But what if cancer literally takes part of your body that helps you speak?
Join Shawn and me as we discuss the voice cancer that tried to steal and how she's able to speak with us today. But more importantly, listen in to learn how she conquered fear and anxiety one seed at a time.
 
Learn more about Shawn:
Website: https://www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com
Free Cancer Resources: https://www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com/cancer-resources
Instagram: www.instagram.com/shawnelizabethgeorge
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shawnelizabethgeorge
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pause-breathe-pray-cancer-self-care-patient-support/id1690497401
 
Book Shawn mentioned:
Miss Rumphius: https://amzn.to/3Ve4OVC
 
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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 47 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Cancer is a disease of older people, right?
Sadly, this is not true. Children, teens, and young adults are being diagnosed more and more. What do you do if you're the only one you know who is undergoing cancer treatment as a young adult with a baby at home?
There are no support groups. There's no one to contact who is currently in treatment or has survived for you to connect with.
Now, there are online groups for just about anything you can imagine, but 10, 15, or 20 years ago? Not-so-much.
April navigated this difficult time in her life in a world without much social media and no local groups for women her age. But she didn't let it stop her!
She instead, allowed it to light a fire - a fire that would burn and grow into a wildfire supporting women 50ish or younger who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Tune in to learn what she did, and continues to do, with that fire!
 
Learn more about April:
Website: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/
Instagram & Threads: https://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunity/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-burn/id1583622715
 
Resources April mentioned:
Dr. Rita Charon, PhD, MD, Columbia University: Narrative Medicine
Young Survival Coalition
AYA (Adolescent & Young Adult) Cancer: Elephants & Tea Magazine
 
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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 46 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Pregnancy is something women have been experiencing since the beginning of time. Some women have phenomenal experiences, and others' experiences can be downright horrendous. Sadly, there are many reasons for this.
In this week's episode, I speak with Brigid, who has had five different experiences - one of which literally tore her up inside. And yet she went on to have more children.
How does someone do this? 
How do we continue to do something that hurts us? Well, we find a way to make it not hurt so badly.
Listen in to discover what Brigid did and how she's now helping other women.
 
Learn more about Brigid:
Website: https://www.loretowellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loretowellness
 
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Make Your Words Warrior Words.
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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 or Speed Networking 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.