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
41. Stepping Out of Domestic Violence Required One Step of Obedience with Melissa Dawn Grover
Welcome to Episode 41 of the Warrior Words podcast!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month AND Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I WAS a victim of both and now I am a SURVIVOR. I am dedicating t…
40. When Breast Cancer Threatens to Steal What You Want Most with Gillian Lichota
Welcome to Episode 40 of the Warrior Words podcast!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month AND Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I WAS a victim of both and now I am a SURVIVOR. I am dedicating t…
39. Domestic Violence & Breast Cancer - Two Traumas That Changed My Life
Welcome to Episode 39 of the Warrior Words podcast!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month AND Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I WAS a victim of both and now I am a SURVIVOR. I am dedicating t…
38. Where Do You See Certainty In Life? Bullying and Loss with Tanya Harris Roundy
Welcome to Episode 38 of the Warrior Words podcast!
Tanya Harris Roundy is an author, teacher, singer, actress, director, and more! In her life, she has experienced many losses and experiences of b…
37. Taking STEPs to Thrive After Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury with Nick Prefontaine
Welcome to Episode 37 of the Warrior Words podcast!
Nick's Prefontaine's parents were told that he would never walk or talk again. Well, he's a guest on the podcast, so at least half of that is not…
36. What Do You Do When Everyday Occurrences Cause Trauma?
Welcome to Episode 36 of the Warrior Words podcast!
This week, I'm acknowledging that we all can experience trauma through everyday occurrences. These traumas can cause us to feel some of the same …
35. The Consequence of Bitterness and Resentment on the Path of Forgiveness | Dr. Carron Silva
Welcome to Episode 35 of the Warrior Words podcast!
In this episode, I am airing an interview conducted by Dr. Carron Silva on the Forgiveness is For YOU podcast with yours truly!
We discussed my…
34. Life After Kidnapping: Extreme Measures & Additional Trauma | Part Two with Lauren Burns
Welcome 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 fa…
33. How Do You Discover Beauty When You're Kidnapped By Your Father? With Lauren Burns
Welcome 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…
32. Surviving Death While Giving Birth to Life | Healing and Redemption With Lauren Prior
Welcome 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 t…
31. Love, Strength, and Persistence - Saving Life After Loss with Tasha Van Howe
Welcome 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 on…
30. We Long to Belong, But What if Acceptance Comes with a Condition? with Brandice Lardner
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 …
29. Generational Trauma and the Gift of Gratitude with Amy Latino
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 wil…
28. In A Medical Emergency, Would You Trust A Stranger From the Internet? with Tonya Kubo
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, face…
27. High-Functioning Anxiety: The Triumphs in the Traumas with Dr. Lisa Hartwell
Welcome 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…
26. Can Abortion and Forgiveness Co-Exist? Brittany Poppe Offers Hope and Healing After Trauma
Welcome 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 ma…
25. Stories Of Hope When Accepting The Trauma Of A Terminal Illness With Paulette Ren
Welcome 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…
24. Surviving The Trauma Of Murder, But Forgiving The Murderer? With Paige McLemore
Welcome 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 experie…
23. Childhood Sexual Abuse Stole Her Voice. Now That Voice Offers Hope and Healing with Michelle Viscuse
Welcome 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 abus…
22. Surviving Grief & Loss as a Child; Thriving & Helping Others Heal as an Adult with James C. Magruder
Welcome 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…