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Hear and Now PodcastSacred Pause: A Moment of Reflection and RenewalSend us a textIt's the 158th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! In this episode of the Hear and Now Podcast, we are introducing 'The Sacred Pause Collection,' a new series designed to offer moments of peace and reflection amidst the hectic holiday season. As the first installment, this episode focuses on creating a serene space for quiet contemplation, encouraging you to find comfort and rest. We guide a meditation, inviting you to light a candle and engage in prayers and reflections, remembering loved ones and seeking solace in God's presence. The episode a...2024-11-1409 minHear and Now PodcastCatch up on Saint ChasersSend us a textIt's the 157th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Tune in to hear a recap of the last few months of saint chasers from our amazing guests! Listen in as our guests explore saints like St. Joan of Arc, St. Gertrude, and St. Andre Bessette through storytelling and personal experiences. Various saints such as St. Hildegard, St. Gianna Molla, St. Mary Magdalene, and St. John Paul II are mentioned, highlighting their significance in the hosts' and guests' lives. Browse the ShopSaint ShirtI Believe Fridge Magnet2024-11-071h 03Hear and Now PodcastFaith, Family, & Football: A Texas-Sized Chat w/ Kathryn WhitakerSend us a textIt's the 156th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Kathryn Whitaker, a sixth-generation Texan, author, and mom, to talk about faith, family, and the joys and challenges of caregiving. Kathryn shares her journey as a NICU mom, her conversion to Catholicism, and how she finds strength in faith to navigate life’s layers of resilience. From Texas homecoming mums and football traditions to her favorite saints and upcoming pilgrimage, Kathryn's stories bring warmth, humor, and inspiration on how to live with purpose and em...2024-10-311h 04Hear and Now PodcastAiming for Heaven, Redemptive Suffering, and the Ripple Effect of Grief w/ Lamar HannaSend us a textIt's the 155th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Lamar Hanna, to talk about life after loss, the journey of grief, and how we can suffer well. In this episode, we explore the ripple effect of grief, the journey of finding hope amidst pain, and how faith helps navigate the darkest seasons. Lamar shares his powerful story of losing his wife, Jessica, to cancer, and how he's continued her mission of faith and grace. We discuss the themes of redemptive suffering, the journey...2024-10-241h 06Hear and Now PodcastRoundtable Ramblings: Seasons, Scripture, and SurrenderSend us a textIt's the 154th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are back for another episode of Roundtable Ramblings. We talk about navigating life's transitions, personal struggles, and finding healing and peace through faith. We explore themes of grief, the loss of loved ones, the changing seasons, and the challenge of major life events. Join us for a reflection on the importance of living in the present, discerning God's will, and the comfort found in scripture, particularly passages from Jeremiah, Psalms, and Hebrews.Links Mentioned: Discernment of S...2024-10-1748 minHear and Now PodcastLiving the Liturgy and Festive Faith w/ Steffani AquilaSend us a textIt's the 153rd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Steffani Aquila, to discuss her new book, Festive Faith, a handbook on celebrating Catholic traditions through the year and around the world. We also talk about what it means to live the liturgy, the writing process for her book, which is designed to provide practical advice for living the liturgical year in a relatable way for individuals, families, and communities. We also touch on the challenges and joys of liturgical living, the richness of connecting...2024-10-1058 minHear and Now PodcastBlue Spines, Golden Strings: A Story of Adoption and Redemption w/ Kate StapletonSend us a textIt's the 152nd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Kate Stapleton, to discuss the story that God wrote in her life, from music, to adoption, to touring the country, and so much more. This is an intimate, vulnerable, and powerful episode you won't want to miss. Listen to the Stapletons on Spotify.Support them on Venmo: @thestapletonsmusicFind Heather: Website, Instagram, ShopFind Sophia: 2024-10-031h 11
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma34. Life After Kidnapping: Extreme Measures & Additional Trauma | Part Two with Lauren BurnsWelcome to Episode 34 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This is Part Two of a 2-part series. Here is Part One.
In Part Two, Lauren Burns and I discuss what her life was like once she returned to her family in the United States; including the extreme measures they had to take. We also talk a bit about the made-for-TV movie - Desperate Rescue - that was released about her experience.
Lauren also shares about another tragedy that occurred while she was an adult; a mother of a young son just a f...2024-08-2752 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma33. How Do You Discover Beauty When You're Kidnapped By Your Father? With Lauren BurnsWelcome to Episode 33 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This is Part One of a 2-part series.
In this episode, my guest, Lauren Burns, and I talk about her abduction by a family member. And if that wasn't scary enough for a child, she was taken out of the country where she was born and placed into an entirely new culture where things were very different.
Lauren shares about the many people impacted by this one act, including her mother, many family members, family friends, and former U.S. military members who p...2024-08-201h 02Hear and Now PodcastEmpty Vessel, the Bread of Life, and the Theology of Conversion w/ Justine CallisSend us a textIt's the 151st episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Justine Callis, to discuss her conversion to Catholicism, her new project launching on August 15th, the Bread of Life, and the Eucharistic Revival. Theology of ConversionWhat is the Magisterium?Ignatian SpiritualitySt. Paul Center1 Peter 3:15 "but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet d...2024-08-1550 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma32. Surviving Death While Giving Birth to Life | Healing and Redemption With Lauren PriorWelcome to Episode 32 of the Warrior Words podcast!
Lauren's story is difficult and wonderful, fearful and hope-filled, and full of battles and surrender. She shares how she walked through one of the most horrendous times in her life while simultaneously trying to figure out how to enjoy one of the most blessed.
Learn more about Lauren:
Website: https://www.walkingbravecounseling.org/
TikTok: @walkingbrave
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkingbravelp/
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
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Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma31. Love, Strength, and Persistence - Saving Life After Loss with Tasha Van HoweWelcome to Episode 31 of the Warrior Words podcast!
NOTE: I misstated the title of Tasha's book in my conclusion. The correct title is "Miss Me, Always" - please forgive me, Tasha.
This story is one of strength and persistence. But it is also one of darkness, advocating for oneself, and love. Tasha is generous with her story which contains many chapters of sadness and frustration. But as she survives each chapter, she learns valuable lessons that she willingly shares.
Join us for this hope-filled conversation!
Learn more ab...2024-08-0646 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma30. We Long to Belong, But What if Acceptance Comes with a Condition? with Brandice LardnerWelcome 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: htt...2024-07-3034 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma29. Generational Trauma and the Gift of Gratitude with Amy LatinoWelcome 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 le...2024-07-2351 minHear and Now PodcastModeling the Way to Jesus: Answering the Call to Mission w/ Andres DonovanSend us a textIt's the 150th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Andres Donovan, to discuss his work as a FOCUS Missionary and what it means to be an unapologetic Catholic in this day and age. Support AndresFind Heather: Website, Instagram, ShopFind Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTokFind Andres: Instagram2024-07-1853 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma28. In A Medical Emergency, Would You Trust A Stranger From the Internet? with Tonya KuboWelcome 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: kat...2024-07-1637 minHear and Now PodcastThe Hope for New Life in Loss w/ Mariana KuhlmanSend us a textIt's the 149th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Mari Kuhlman, to discuss her story of living a life of hope after a tragic loss. Links Mentioned:Pregnancy AnnouncementNCR PostWedding VideoNCR ArticleFind Heather: Website, Instagram, ShopFind Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTokFind Mari: 2024-07-1155 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma27. High-Functioning Anxiety: The Triumphs in the Traumas with Dr. Lisa HartwellWelcome to Episode 27 of the Warrior Words podcast!
A little while ago, I was honored when Dr. Lisa Hartwell invited me to be a guest on the Anxiety Ease Podcast. We had an interesting conversation about the ways high-functioning anxiety has played a role in my traumas and how I worked through them. Sometimes helpful; other times, not-so-much.
You don't have to have a medical diagnosis of anxiety to experience high-functioning anxiety. Join us as we discuss what this has looked like in my life and make sure you check out th...2024-07-0936 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma26. Can Abortion and Forgiveness Co-Exist? Brittany Poppe Offers Hope and Healing After TraumaWelcome to Episode 26 of the Warrior Words podcast!
Does God Forgive Abortion? That is the heart of this week's episode. Brittany Poppe and I agree that this is a question that weighs heavily on many women's minds after their abortions. And it's a question that may lead many of those women to stay in their shame and guilt feelings and not seek help. But Brittany has a different answer; one that offers hope and healing.
Join us as Brittany Poppe shares her own story: why she made the choice she did, what happened a...2024-07-0236 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma25. Stories Of Hope When Accepting The Trauma Of A Terminal Illness With Paulette RenWelcome to Episode 25 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this episode, my guest, Paulette Ren, shares her stories of hope she both experienced and created with her husband - before, during, and after a devasting diagnosis. She shares the lessons she learned through her marriage and devotion to her husband; the most important one involving acceptance.
Join us as Paulette Ren shares about Stolen Moments...
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Pa...2024-06-2532 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma24. Surviving The Trauma Of Murder, But Forgiving The Murderer? With Paige McLemoreWelcome to Episode 24 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week, I basically turn the mic over to Paige McLemore. Her story is powerful and one I didn't want to interrupt too much. What she has experienced and chosen to do with that experience is a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit. It's a difficult story, but one where redemption and grace end up playing a pivotal role.
Join us as Paige shares about her sister, Lee...
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
2024-06-1841 minHear and Now PodcastRoundtable Ramblings: Living Fully Alive in LossSend us a textIt's the 148th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Join Heather and Sophia for roundtable ramblings as they talk about living fully alive in loss, discernment of God's Will, and more. Links Mentioned:Called to LifeFind Heather: Website, Instagram, ShopFind Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTokInterested in sponsoring or being a guest? Email u...2024-06-131h 03
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma23. Childhood Sexual Abuse Stole Her Voice. Now That Voice Offers Hope and Healing with Michelle ViscuseWelcome to Episode 23 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week, I am blessed to share the mic with Michelle Visccuse. Her journey goes from battling silent suffering to surviving childhood sexual abuse to thriving by using her voice today.
Join us as Michelle shares her journey with us...
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Michelle:
Website: https://journeypink.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeypink/
Fa...2024-06-1132 minHear and Now PodcastSuper J, the Saints, and the Sacred Heart w/ Jennifer NelsonSend us a textIt's the 147th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Jennifer Nelson, to talk about her new book Super J, the Saints, and the Sacred Heart.Links Mentioned:12 Promises of the Sacred HeartSt. John VianneySuper J the BookSam Estrada ArtJérôme LejeuneImage of Jess and JenHearts of Joy InternationalFind Heather: Website, Instagram, Shop...2024-06-0645 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma22. Surviving Grief & Loss as a Child; Thriving & Helping Others Heal as an Adult with James C. MagruderWelcome to Episode 22 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week, I am speaking with author, James C. Magruder. James suffered loss and grief as an 11-year-old boy. That event was traumatic for him, but good fruit grew as a result. Since that time, Jim has used that fruit to heal, not only his own wounds, but through his writing, the wounds of others.
Join us as Jim shares some of his stories with us...
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words W...2024-06-0435 minHear and Now PodcastLiving Your Personal Vocation: Becoming Who God Made You to Be w/ Dr. Joshua MillerSend us a textIt's the 146th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Dr. Joshua Miller, to talk about conformity to God's will, the love God has for us, Pope John Paul II, and our personal vocation. Links Mentioned:Episode #92 with Dr. MillerFulfillment Stories TemplateOne Thing NecessaryLYPV SeminarWhat Does God Want BookCalled to LifeChristifideles LaiciFind Heather: Website, Instagram, 2024-05-3058 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma21. Warrior Joan | A Powerful Story of Battles, Beauty, and CourageWelcome to Episode 21 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this episode, I tell the story of a young lady - a maiden - who can no longer speak for herself. Her story is one of battles, armies, war, courage, faith, and more.
Join me as I share about "La Pucelle" and the "Dauphin" - a story of a courageous teenage girl.
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io...2024-05-2813 minHear and Now PodcastForward Thinking, Heroic Suffering, and Raising a Family in Virtue w/ Susan HusbandSend us a textIt's the 145th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Susan Husband, to chat about motherhood, raising boys, virtue, being the first models of Christ, and so much more.Links Mentioned:Family MantrasStrengthening Brotherly BondsBooks I’ve read (and re-read lately) :The Ghost KeeperThe Shadow of His WingsPastoral SongHannah CoulterSpiritual Reading:The Way, Furrow, The Forge (St. Josemaria, always reading these!)When You Fast2024-05-231h 03Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma20. 5 Ways to Thrive After Surviving TraumaWelcome to Episode 20 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this episode, I pause to look back at what our amazing guests have said about thriving. Among the twelve guests who have bravely shared their stories, I found five main ways these Warriors are thriving today. And maybe you can find one of them - or more - that can be a way for you to thrive as well.
How will you thrive this week?
If you haven't heard the episodes I mention in this one, now's a good time to go back in...2024-05-2117 minHear and Now PodcastGo Where You are Called: Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. Nichole MorrisSend us a textIt's the 144th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Dr. Nichole Morris, to chat about homeopathy, infertility, the gift of our bodies. cycle syncing and more. Links Mentioned:Shop Dr. Morris SupplementsWork with Dr. MorrisDr. Morris' RecommendationsSt. Gerard Find Heather: Website, Instagram, ShopFind Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTok2024-05-1650 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma19. Generational Trauma, Mental Health, and Control - The Perfect Storm with Christen ChristianWelcome to Episode 19 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this week's episode, I speak with Christen Christian, the host of the Natural Wellness for Christian Moms podcast. She had all the ingredients for a perfect storm: unrealized generational trauma, mental health challenges, and her fondness for control.
Listen in to hear her story and learn how she reconciled these ingredients.
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
Learn more about Christen:
Natural Wellness fo...2024-05-1433 minHear and Now PodcastGo Fear Nothing: Writing, the Eucharist, Courtship, the Saints w/ Patrick O'HearnSend us a textIt's the 143rd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Patrick O'Hearn, to chat about the writer life, the saints, the Eucharist, Patrick's books and their vocations.Links Mentioned:Patrick's Visit to Our ParishOur Lady of SorrowsGo and Fear Nothing30 Day Eucharistic RevivalCourtship of the SaintsParents of the SaintsThe Grief of DadsNursery of HeavenThe Shepherd at the Crib and CrossMore about St. Adelaide2024-05-091h 02
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma18. Multiple Traumas Put Her on a Path of Destruction; One Step Changed Her Trajectory with Ondrea LynnWelcome to Episode 18 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This is a fantastic conversation with Ondrea Lynn, host of the Christian Women's Weight Loss podcast. She experienced multiple traumas starting in her early childhood. All of the traumas she experienced put her on a path of destruction. She sought survival, but it only pushed her father off-course. The beginning of her survival came with one step.
Ondrea's now thriving and helping others survive and thrive in their own lives. Listen in to hear her story.
Armor Up.
Fight the Good F...2024-05-0740 minHear and Now PodcastMotherhood, the Present Moment, and the Right Time to Write w/ Denise TrullSend us a textIt's the 142nd episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Denise Trull, to chat about the writer life, the cross of motherhood, and living in the present moment. Links Mentioned:Guilt by Caryll HouselanderAbandonment to Divine ProvidenceTheology of HomeSostenutoDappled ThingsFind Heather: Website, Instagram, ShopFind Sophia: Website, Instagram, 2024-05-021h 01
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma17. Love Needs No Words: An Autism Journey with Tonya ColeWelcome to Episode 17 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It's Autism Month! Whether you support Awareness or Acceptance - OR BOTH! - we are featuring autism stories in the month of April.
This week, we hear from Tonya Cole.
Tonya is an artist, homeschool mom, and Autism mom. She shares her journey - which has just recently begun - with her son who is non-verbal. Join us...
Armor Up.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
...2024-04-3030 minHear and Now PodcastSunshine and the Bridge to Healing w/ Melody LyonsSend us a textIt's the 141st episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Melody Lyons, to chat about natural healing and her book, The Sunshine Principle.Thank you to Soul Core for sponsoring today's episode. A listing of all locations offering SoulCore can be found on their website. Upcoming SoulCore Events:6-week course on The Beauty in the Suffering begins April 18thMovement for Mary Challenge during the month of MaySoulCore Discovery Retreat in June - Feeling nudge to b...2024-04-2558 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma16. Autism is a Spectrum: Play to Your Strengths with John B. HammondWelcome to Episode 16 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It's Autism Month! Whether you support Awareness or Acceptance - OR BOTH! - we are featuring autism stories in the month of April.
This week, I got to speak with first-time author, John B. Hammond.
He shares with us about the two big advocates he has in his life and how he learned what his strengths are. Now, he is using his strength as an author, releasing his first book - Into the Rift.
Armor Up.
Fight the...2024-04-2337 minHear and Now PodcastA Message of Hope - Anchored in Faith and Family w/ Monét SouzaSend us a textIt's the 140th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Monét Souza, to chat about her brand, A Message of Hope and being anchored in faith and family. Links Mentioned:Jason EvertA Message of HopeLifeTeenAnchoredFind Heather: Website, Instagram, ShopFind Sophia: Website, Instagram, TikTokF...2024-04-1858 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma15. Surviving the Initial Trauma of an Autism Diagnosis Through Community with Kim StewartWelcome to Episode 15 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It's Autism Month! Whether you support Awareness or Acceptance - OR BOTH! - we are featuring autism stories in the month of April.
For today's episode, I got to speak with Kim Stewart, host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast and Autism Mama.
She shares about someone who stepped up when her son was newly diagnosed 20+ years ago. There were no podcasts and very few resources. While things have changed in the resource area today, Kim's experience sheds light on our continued need f...2024-04-1636 minHear and Now PodcastFinding Rhythm and Healing w/ Amanda VernonSend us a textAnd we're back! After a year-long sabbatical, Hear and Now Podcast has finally returned for a new season all about healing and restoration. If you're new here or don't know why we went on sabbatical, read this post: April 28It's the 139th episode of Hear and Now Podcast! Heather and Sophia are joined by their guest, Amanda Vernon, to chat about her season of healing and sabbatical. Links Mentioned:Browse the ShopTheology of the Body ResourcesEpisode 90 featuring Amanda Christopher W...2024-04-1158 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma14. Autism Awareness: Part 2, Continued Conversation About Acceptance of People on the Spectrum with TristanWelcome to Episode 14 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It's Autism Month! Whether you support Awareness or Acceptance - OR BOTH! - we are featuring autism stories in the month of April. Today, we have Part 2 of our Autism Journey, in which I discuss how the word autism entered my vocabulary, what it was like when Tristan was diagnosed, and what it is like now.
Tristan is the young man working hard behind the scenes of the Warrior Words podcast! He composed both the intro and outro music, he stitches all the podcast parts to...2024-04-0939 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma13. Autism Awareness: Part 1, The Conversation About Acceptance of People on the Spectrum with TristanWelcome to Episode 13 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It's Autism Month! Whether you support Awareness or Acceptance - OR BOTH! - we are featuring autism stories in the month of April. We begin with Part 1 of 2 episodes today, in which I discuss my birth trauma involving my firstborn, Tristan.
Tristan is the young man working hard behind the scenes of the Warrior Words podcast! He composed both the intro and outro music, he stitches all the podcast parts together and makes edits where necessary, and he is the human behind @AgentSecret24 on YouTube...2024-04-0216 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma12. Bottling Assault Doesn't Help You Survive Trauma - Try Thriving Through Adventure Instead with Cheryl EschWelcome 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.
Se...2024-03-2631 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma11. When We Choose Trauma, Does It Make A Difference in Our Anxiety? with Dr. Lisa HartwellWelcome 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 Yo...2024-03-1947 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma10. World Down Syndrome Day: Wendy Hooton Discovers Confidence, Her Voice, and Her Warrior Status Through Her Son's DiagnosisWelcome 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 Syn...2024-03-1240 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma9. Part Two: Coming to America - Surprise! The Trauma Response Rears its Ugly Head with Dr. Carron SilvaWelcome 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...2024-03-0537 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma8. Apartheid and Forgiveness. The Impact of Both with Dr. Carron Silva, Part OneWelcome 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 & p...2024-02-2733 minWarrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma7. The One Where I Thank You in Advance for Listening to My Scary Story & Heading My WarningWelcome 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.
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Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma6. Healing from the Trauma of Abortion Requires Compassion and Grace with Liz BirkelandWelcome 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 Wa...2024-02-1334 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma5. The Trauma of Postpartum Depression and the Freedom to Get Help with Cathy Jo LangWelcome 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.
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Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma4. The Trauma of Addiction and Codependency; the Havoc This Insidious Disease Wreaks in Families with Jeri BisbeeWelcome 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 abo...2024-01-3030 minWarrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma3. 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 Fou...2024-01-2322 minWarrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma2. Domestic Abuse - How One Woman Survived, Learned to Heal, and Eventually ForgaveWelcome to Episode 2 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In today's episode, I share my story of trauma: domestic abuse. I talk about some of the situation, what it did to me, how I handled it, and how I am now thriving.
Fight the Good Fight.
Seek Beauty.
Make Your Words Warrior Words.
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