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Welcome to Episode 193 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this week's episode, I share about an epiphany I had while needles were being inserted into my neck & back.
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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 192 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this week's episode, I talk about something personal: advocating for a loved one.
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Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
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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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
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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 191 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with a mom. A mom like many of us who struggles to know if she's raising her kids right. Will they live out what she taught them? Or will the world's weeds take root?
Learn more about Kristen:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choppinwoodpod/
Podcast: Choppin' Wood - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choppin-wood-podcast/id1864281221
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Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
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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 190 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week's episode is in honor of Karol & Alba Gaudete.
Learn more about Victoria:
Website: https://catholicfertilitycoach.newzenler.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicfertilitycoach/
Gift for all listeners - Catholic Reproductive Health Resource Guide: https://catholicfertilitycoach.newzenler.com/f/catholic-reproductive-health-resource-guide
In addition, Tori is offering 50% off a one-time coaching call, and anyone who enrolls in the PEACE Fertility Method course following a call can roll that into the enrollment cost (so another $75 off!) Share this with the women in your life who need it!
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Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com
Warrior Words News: 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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
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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 189 of the Warrior Words podcast!
I am honored to host this week's guest, Sheila. As she states in the opening minutes of the episode, this is the first time she has been a guest on a podcast.
Book Sheila mentioned:
The Natural Brilliance of the Soul: A Soldier's Story of War and Reconciliation (aff): https://link.amazon/B0bJo9Lek
Learn more about Sheila:
Website: https://veilandarmour.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@veilandarmour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@veilandarmour
X: https://www.x.com/@sheilanonato
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
Warrior Words News: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/
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Warrior Words Amazon Store (aff): For items I use, recommend, or love! https://a.co/d/06usyTGd
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 188 of the Warrior Words podcast!
Lauren was a guest on episodes 33 & 34, and she shared the details of her kidnapping, rescue, and redemption with us.
This time, she is talking about that story from a different angle. You will hear things not included in those episodes, but you will also hear about the fear that can accompany God's call.
Especially when that call is something you have no idea how to do.
You do not have to be writing a book to relate to what Lauren experienced in this chapter of her life. She offers some practical advice on how to deal with the doubt and fear we tend to go through when God asks us to do something hard.
Grab your copy of Stolen here (aff).
Learn more about Lauren:
Redeemed Podcast -
On Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redeemed-podcast22
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeemed-podcast/id1741136389
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lburnspt/
Website: https://laurenburns.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurenburnsredeemed
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Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com
Warrior Words News: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/
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Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/
Warrior Words Amazon Store (aff): For items I use, recommend, or love! https://a.co/d/06usyTGd
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 187 of the Warrior Words podcast!
I hope you enjoyed visiting with some of our 2025 episodes over the summer! I know I did!
But now it's time to introduce you to some great new guests this fall & winter, starting with Kate Fassbender.
Kate is here to share about her love of the arts and of helping families who are living with a dementia diagnosis. Do they go together? Kate thinks so, and the impact she's making speaks for itself.
After disconnecting our call, I had a practical question pop into my head, and Kate was gracious enough to answer via email. I know you haven't heard the episode yet, but you can refer to this after you do.
Me: What is a tip or suggestion you would offer to someone who has a family member living with dementia to spark or build connection where they are?
Kate: Be receptive. It can be difficult when a loved one starts to repeat themselves, talks not in full ideas or sentences, but what I call “sparks of thought.” Listen to the stories they repeat. Look in their eyes for what they are communicating with you. Notice the small upturn of the mouth indicating a smile or moment of peace. Spot when the fingers start to wiggle to a song. Then, when the moment arrives when you find it difficult to connect, share that story they told 20 times in less than an hour. Listen to that piece of music that made them move and their eyes sparkle. Connection is not always conversation. Connection is sometimes in those quiet, near-invisible moments. It can be difficult to receive someone living with dementia. The frustrations in communication, the fear of how the disease has progressed since the last time you saw them. The shifting of dreams. No longer being able to relate to your loved one as you once did. I will never deny the challenges of the place. It is, however, in being receptive that we can restore our relationships in dementia. It takes practice and patience, and in doing so, you are uplifting the dignity not only of the person before you, but of yourself, your relationship with that person, and magnifying the good that dementia cannot erase.
Thank you, Kate, for giving us this Bonus Wisdom!
Learn more about Kate:
Website: https://dementialettersproject.com/
Website: https://hemofchrist.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dementialetters/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemofchrist/
Learn more about the Secret Garden project here: https://dementialettersproject.com/theatre/
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Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/
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Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/
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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 186 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week's Summer Rewind features Kylie Hein and is our last for this year.
In her original episode, number 146, Kylie shared her story of how some harsh words spoken led to a deeper understanding of God's friendship.
Kylie was at a crossroads where she asked herself if she was going to allow this situation to draw her closer to God or pull her away from Him.
She chose to be open and allow God to work in her life. This led her to the work she does today: helping women in their relationship with God through Christian Coaching and Spiritual Direction.
Depending on how new you are to the show, enjoy these great conversations again, or discover them for the first time.
Learn more about Kylie:
Website: www.kyliemhein.com
Persistence in Prayer podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2135786
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kyliemhein
Daily Examen for Every Temperament (free for everyone!): https://kyliemhein.kartra.com/page/examen
Original Episode:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fyl2Hsv7wjc
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/mywarriorwords/
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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/
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Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/
Warrior Words Amazon Store (aff): For items I use, recommend, or love! https://a.co/d/06usyTGd
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 185 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week's Summer Rewind features Brooke Joiner.
In her original episode, number 142, Brooke shared her story of following God's prompting to go to a foreign country to serve others. What she didn't realize was what she would gain as a result of her obedience.
Serving the poorest of the poor, Brooke found herself in a difficult situation until a fellow American introduced her to someone from yet another country who spoke very little English.
You might imagine that this would add to her difficult situation, which it did for a little bit. But what happened next was something neither of them had in mind when they set out to serve.
Depending on how new you are to the show, enjoy these great conversations again, or discover them for the first time.
And if YOU are a Catholic who owns a business - it doesn't have to be a Catholic-themed business - use the code WARRIOR at checkout on catholicowned.com for 10% off any membership.
Learn more about Brooke:
Website: https://catholicowned.com/introduction
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholicowned
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholicowned
LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholicowned
LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-joiner-catholicowned/
Original Episode:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/BS23lG30ln4
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
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/
1st Phorm for your Health Goals (aff): https://1stphorm.sjv.io/K01j3e
Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/
Warrior Words Amazon Store (aff): For items I use, recommend, or love! https://a.co/d/06usyTGd
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 184 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week's Summer Rewind features Steven M. Bell.
In his original episode, number 140, Steven shared his story of addiction and recovery.
But not just that... he shared how listening to his son began a conversion journey. And during that journey, his addiction got worse, to the point of almost losing everything.
Because of the way God works, it was that conversion that helped prepare him for what he needed to do in order to experience recovery and redemption from the alcohol that had a hold on him.
He had to get uncomfortable.
And then his Father showed Steven that He, too, was listening.
Depending on how new you are to the show, enjoy these great conversations again, or discover them for the first time.
Learn more about Steven:
Website: https://www.stevenmbellmusic.com/
Website: https://www.thethinningveilproject.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.b12
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RlbgkIAW8kGRcqvXJC1Qw
Uncomfortable Truth: https://amzn.to/3JWchWf
The Thinning Veil: https://amzn.to/4g01rvQ
Original Episode:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/cwfVg_60x_8
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
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/
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!
Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24
Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/
1st Phorm for your Health Goals (aff): https://1stphorm.sjv.io/K01j3e
Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/
Warrior Words Amazon Store (aff): For items I use, recommend, or love! https://a.co/d/06usyTGd
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.
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