When life burns the map, how do you begin again? In this powerful episode, Terry Sidford sits down with award-winning author and speaker Valerie Silveira to explore how forgiveness—what Valerie calls “the F-word”—can become the turning point from pain to purpose.
After losing her daughter Jamie to a violent tragedy, Valerie faced an unthinkable question: What now? Through faith, courage, and raw honesty, she found a way to heal, forgive, and use her story to help others do the same. Her latest book, Burn the Map, is a no-fluff guide to rebuilding your life after trauma, loss, or massive setbacks.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to take back your power by separating forgiveness from accountability
Why holding onto anger keeps you stuck—and what real freedom looks like
Valerie’s simple yet powerful “disruptor word” technique to stop negative thoughts in their tracks
My guest, Valerie Silveira is the host of Brave, Bold & Unfiltered and creator of Disrupt Trauma for Good®, a movement that empowers others to turn their pain into purpose. With her mix of truth, humor, and heart, Valerie reminds us that forgiveness doesn’t excuse the pain—it transforms it.
Hosted by motivational speaker, author, and life coach Terry Sidford, the Choose Courage Podcast shares real conversations with people who have faced life’s toughest moments and come out stronger. Each episode offers inspiration, practical tools, and the reminder that courage is something we can all choose—one story at a time.
Tune in to discover how forgiveness can free your heart and fuel your purpose.
