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

12. Bottling Assault Doesn't Help You Survive Trauma - Try Thriving Through Adventure Instead with Cheryl Esch

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In this episode, I listen as Cheryl Esch shares about her experience with bottling a rape and a date rape (no graphic details are shared) and about the impact that had on her. She also shares about her journey with her mother and her battle with breast cancer, including the impact one trauma had on the other.
Wait until you hear about the unique and fun way she is thriving today!
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Learn more about Cheryl Esch:
Website: https://www.cherylbeckesch.com/
Solo Travel Adventures Podcast: https://solotraveladventures.buzzsprout.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/860865768609200
 
 
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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.

11. When We Choose Trauma, Does It Make A Difference in Our Anxiety? with Dr. Lisa Hartwell

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Today, Dr. Lisa Hartwell introduces us to the idea that sometimes we choose trauma. And in her case, this chosen trauma helped prepare her for some trauma she didn't choose. We also discussed high-functioning anxiety. Trauma usually produces anxiety, but maybe not the general anxiety we think of when we hear that word. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Hartwell and high-functioning anxiety in this fun conversation!
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Learn more about Dr. Lisa Hartwell:
Website: https://drlisahartwell.com/
FREE Quiz: https://www.hartwellanxietyassessment.com/
Anxiety Ease Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/anxiety-ease/id1651044205
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlisahartwell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhartwellatanxietyresilience/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hartwell-psyd-rn-77615550/
Cultivating Professional Success (https://amzn.to/3IFMFZn) and Bad Apples (https://amzn.to/3wUVPia) on Amazon
 
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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.

10. World Down Syndrome Day: Wendy Hooton Discovers Confidence, Her Voice, and Her Warrior Status Through Her Son's Diagnosis

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st, I invited my friend and Down Syndrome advocate, Wendy Hooton, to share her story with us. And she didn't disappoint! Weaving humor throughout the various phases of her Warrior journey, Wendy reminds us of what's most important in life.
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Learn more about Wendy Hooton & Matt and find lots of Down Syndrome resources:
Website: https://www.wendylhooton.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555146315134
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceowendy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-hooton-1bb072148/
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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.

9. Part Two: Coming to America - Surprise! The Trauma Response Rears its Ugly Head with Dr. Carron Silva

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
Today we continue the incredible episode I had with Dr. Carron Silva about Apartheid last week. This week she shares about her journey to the United States - the hows, whys, and surprises of coming to America.
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Learn more about Dr. Carron Silva:
Website: https://drcarron.com/
Podcast: FORGIVENESS is For YOU - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839
With You Always: A Journey with Jesus on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3SSvF74
 
GIFT FOR ALL LISTENERS: Please check out the free chapter of her book, With You Always: A Journey with Jesus at https://drcarron.kartra.com/page/freebookchapter
 
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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.

8. Apartheid and Forgiveness. The Impact of Both with Dr. Carron Silva, Part One

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
This is an incredible episode. I was blessed with the opportunity to speak to Dr. Carron Silva about Apartheid. She explained a little bit about what that system was and then shared how the oppression of a group of people, based solely on their skin color, impacted a country and individual families.
We tend to think globally, understandably so, when we hear about atrocities occurring to entire groups of people. What we may not consider is how those atrocities trickle down to the individual families & people who are part of that group.
I am marking this episode explicit because of a couple of the topics involved. There is no foul language, but some of the events mentioned may be difficult to hear. But we must not be afraid to speak of these sensitive topics; we must give them voice if we are to take away their power.
Join us next week for Part Two!
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Learn more about Dr. Carron Silva:
Website: https://drcarron.com/
Podcast: FORGIVENESS is For YOU
With You Always: A Journey with Jesus on Amazon
 
GIFT FOR ALL LISTENERS: Please check out the free chapter of her book, With You Always: A Journey with Jesus at https://drcarron.kartra.com/page/freebookchapter
 
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IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!)
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University!
 
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.

7. The One Where I Thank You in Advance for Listening to My Scary Story & Heading My Warning

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
This episode was not originally on the schedule. But life happened and today I am sharing the story of a recent health scare and some lessons I've learned as a result. There are some scare-specific lessons and well as general health and life lessons.
This is something I never even knew could happen so my guess is other people don't know about this possibility. Please listen and share - you could save someone's life, maybe even your own.
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Learn more about this:
https://www.heart.org/
Mayo Clinic
Stroke.Org
 
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People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!)
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University!
 
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.

6. Healing from the Trauma of Abortion Requires Compassion and Grace with Liz Birkeland

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In today's episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Liz Birkeland about the difficulties involved in making the decision to have an abortion and the hidden battles that remain afterward. Many women experience guilt & shame, with both emotional and physical health issues.
Many women suffer in silence. Let's change that with compassion and grace! Women need to know there is hope and healing.
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Learn more about Liz Birkeland:
Please check out the free video series to begin healing and find freedom from the pain of past abortion at www.graceuncovered.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liz.birkeland
 
GIFT FOR ALL LISTENERS: Free video series at www.graceuncovered.net
 
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https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!)
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University!
 
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.

5. The Trauma of Postpartum Depression and the Freedom to Get Help with Cathy Jo Lang

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In today's episode, I got to speak with Cathy Jo Lang about the trauma of postpartum depression. This type of trauma has many new moms wondering if they are good moms. They may also be suffering in silence for fear of what others might think of them.
Many are afraid to ask for help. Let's change that!
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Learn more about Cathy Jo Lang:
Website: https://cathyjolangllc.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-jo-lang-8bb900252/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathyjolangllc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathyjolangllc
 
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IG: @mywarriorwords @heathergaffneyauthor
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano
Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!)
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass - Check out Podcast Pro University!
 
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.

4. The Trauma of Addiction and Codependency; the Havoc This Insidious Disease Wreaks in Families with Jeri Bisbee

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In today's episode, I have the privilege to speak with Jeri Bisbee about the trauma of addiction. She shares about the many battles involved in this disease and her role as a codependent child, spouse, and mother.
The path this disease takes families on is winding and varied. There are unknown battles lurking around every corner.
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Learn more about Jeri Bisbee:
This is Your Wake-Up Call podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2016004
 
Here are some resources for you if you or a loved one is experiencing addiction:
Alcoholics Anonymous: aa.org
Al-Anon: al-anon.org
Narcotics Anonymous: na.org
 
https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano
Photographer: Val Westover
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass
 
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.

3. Cancer Club - the Club No One Wants to Join | How Does Your Life Change When Diagnosed With Cancer? How Should It Change When You Survive?

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Warrior Words podcast!
 
In today's episode, I share another story of trauma: breast cancer. I discuss how it occurred, what I went through, how I found beauty through others, and how I am now thriving.
 
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
 
Here are some breast cancer resources for you or someone you love:
The Gracie Foundation at https://www.thegraciefoundationinc.org/
The National Breast Cancer Foundation at https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
2Live2Cure at https://www.2live2cure.org/
Twisted Pink at https://www.twistedpink.org/
Rock the Treatment at https://www.rockthetreatment.com/
MusicLand at https://www.musiclandgiftfoundation.org/
Cleaning for a Reason at https://cleaningforareason.org/
Cancer Support Services at https://www.cancersupportservices.org/
 
https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords
YT: @theresbeautyinthebroken & @warriorwords
IG: @mywarriorwords & @heathergaffneyauthor
 
People who helped make this podcast possible:
Video & Audio Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24
Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano
Photographer: Val Westover
Podcast Coach: Stefanie Gass