Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding the Beauty in the Broken & Thriving After Surviving Trauma

By: Heather Gaffney - Author YouTuber and Podcaster; Storyteller Warrior Survivor Thriver
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  • 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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Episodes
  • 30. We Long to Belong, But What if Acceptance Comes with a Condition? with Brandice Lardner

    30. We Long to Belong, But What if Acceptance Comes with a Condition? with Brandice Lardner
    Jul 30 2024

    Welcome to Episode 30 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    Have you ever struggled with your weight?

    What about body image?

    And has either negatively impacted you and your life?

    My guest, Brandice, began this struggle at age 14, and I'm sure many of us can relate in some way.

    What would you have done - or maybe, what did you do - when faced with a condition as a requirement to belong to a specific group?

    Learn more about Brandice:

    Website: https://gracefilledplate.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceFilledPlate

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandicelardner/

    Grace Filled Food Freedom Podcast: https://gracefilledplate.com/podcast

    FREE GIFT FOR ALL LISTENERS: https://gracefilledplate.lpages.co/faith-food-email-course/

    Armor Up.

    Fight the Good Fight.

    Seek Beauty.

    Make Your Words Warrior Words.

    NEW WARRIOR WORDS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WarriorWords/

    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/

    Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

    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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    35 mins
  • 29. Generational Trauma and the Gift of Gratitude with Amy Latino

    29. Generational Trauma and the Gift of Gratitude with Amy Latino
    Jul 23 2024

    Welcome to Episode 29 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    I'm sure many listeners can answer this question: What is it like to grow up in a dysfunctional home? While all of our specific circumstances will be different, many of us know what this feels like.

    The next question is: How did/do we respond? What happens when we leave our dysfunctional home and enter the outside world?

    My guest, Amy, encountered several difficulties as an adult, but also found some hope. Listen in and find out what she did and what she learned.

    Learn more about Amy:

    Website: https://www.holisticwealthymama.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1278175459500138/

    Christopher West's Theology of the Body - https://amzn.to/3zUfnVk

    Armor Up.

    Fight the Good Fight.

    Seek Beauty.

    Make Your Words Warrior Words.

    NEW WARRIOR WORDS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WarriorWords/

    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/

    Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

    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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    52 mins
  • 28. In A Medical Emergency, Would You Trust A Stranger From the Internet? with Tonya Kubo

    28. In A Medical Emergency, Would You Trust A Stranger From the Internet? with Tonya Kubo
    Jul 16 2024

    Welcome to Episode 28 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    What is the definition of a "real" relationship? Does an online friendship meet the requirements of your definition?

    My guest, Tonya Kubo, faced a medical emergency in a strange town with no one she knew nearby. Should she trust two strangers from the internet? Listen to her story and think about whether or not you would do the same.

    Learn more about Tonya:

    The Secret to Thriving Online Communities: tonya.link/group

    Clutter Free Academy: kathi.link/cfa

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTonyaKubo

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/tonyakubo

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyakubo/

    Armor Up.

    Fight the Good Fight.

    Seek Beauty.

    Make Your Words Warrior Words.

    NEW WARRIOR WORDS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WarriorWords/

    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/

    Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

    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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    37 mins
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