Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma
Are you walking through a storm that feels like it will never end?
Do you wonder if life’s storms have stolen the beauty from your life for good?
You’re in the right place. My name is Heather and, like you, I’ve been through a storm or two and wondered if life would ever be beautiful again.
Here we share Warriors’ Words ~ stories of discovering beauty after battles and the worth in your wounds.
Pick up your sword - or boxing gloves - and join the battle. Your words are powerful, my friends. 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 @BeautyAfterBattles
Join us in our community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/warriorwords
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 122
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
81. Beauty on the Cross (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 81 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the ugliness of the Crucifixion of Jesus. Or is that ugliness, in fact, beauty…
80. Can You Find Peace in the Storm of Chronic Illness? with Maureen Pratt
Welcome to Episode 80 of the Warrior Words podcast!
Chronic. Just the word alone implies little to no relief.
Whether it's chronic pain or chronic illness, it's something we'd all like to avoid, bu…
79. Beauty in the Dirt (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 79 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about Jesus' reaction to the Woman caught in Adultery. There is a lot of beauty in t…
78. When a Loved One Crosses Boundaries & Creates Trauma with Miriam Susan
Welcome to Episode 78 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this week's episode, we are tackling a difficult topic; one we haven't discussed before.
Yes, all of our conversations are difficult stories. …
77. Beauty And God's Idea of Royalty (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 77 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about Samuel and his encounter with Jesse's sons when God asks him to anoint the new…
76. When Storms Intersect, Propel Yourself Through the Trauma
Welcome to Episode 76 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It's the first day of Autism Acceptance Month!
Autism is one of my storms, but it's also one of my blessings. This week, I talk about what happen…
75. Beauty at the Well (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 75 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan Woman at the Well. The story could have tu…
74. Grieving Differently ~ Miscarriage Impacts the Whole Family with Jocelyn Abyad
Welcome to Episode 74 of the Warrior Words podcast!
As promised in episode 70, Jocelyn Abyad is back to talk about a subject that doesn't get the attention it deserves: fathers and siblings also gr…
73. Beauty in the Heavens (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 73 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I take a look at the beauty in the story of God telling Abram that his descendants will be …
72. Maintaining Consistency While Walking Through Storms Offers Hope
Welcome to Episode 72 of the Warrior Words podcast!
I am flying solo this week! Something Jocelyn said in last week's episode made me recall something my kids and I did as we were walking through a…
71. Beauty From Fasting (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 71 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I am talking about fasting again. This time, I talk about results - and beauty - that can c…
70. From Miscarriage to Birth: A Ministry is Born with Jocelyn Abyad
Welcome to Episode 70 of the Warrior Words podcast!
It never ceases to amaze - though I've seen it so many times - how our deepest sorrows, pains, struggles, and traumas prove to be such fertile gr…
69. Beauty In Fasting (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 69 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I am talking about fasting. That word can imply health benefits, physical beauty, and denyi…
68. A Well of Joy After Domestic Violence with Belinda Terro Mooney
Welcome to Episode 68 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week, I'm thrilled to share the mic with Author, Speaker, and Coach, Belinda Terro Mooney. She shares about addictions and bipolar disorder …
67. Beauty Of The Sacred Heart (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 67 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I end the month of love with some observations on the Sacred Heart of Jesus - the most perf…
66. Mind, Body, & Spirit ~ Overcoming Trauma Involves All 3 with Claudine Noel
Welcome to Episode 66 of the Warrior Words podcast!
I am excited to introduce you to Claudine: a woman whose trauma occurred when she was nine years old. This trauma might be what some would consid…
65. Beauty in the Types of Love (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 65 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I look at the types of love - I was surprised to see eight types described in my research, …
64. The Role of a Mentor in Surviving Trauma with Trish Zenczak
Welcome to Episode 64 of the Warrior Words podcast!
Who was that one person in your life who made a difference to you? How did they get your attention?
For Trish, there was one woman who stood out …
63. Valentine Beauty ~ Not What You Think (BoBB)
Welcome to Episode 63 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I look at the beauty of Valentine - the saints, the people, and the (probable) origin of Va…
62. Comfort Zone Box ~ Kick Anxiety & Depression Out with Allyssya Gossett
Welcome to Episode 62 of the Warrior Words podcast!
Have you ever felt like part of your life, or maybe even your whole life, was being chosen for you? Have you ever felt like you couldn't make you…