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Valley Stories

Valley Stories

By: Aimee Dayton
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At its heart, Valley Stories is HOPE! Turning trials into triumph, and finding light even in life’s hardest seasons. A space to journey together this very real part of being human- Hardship. Bringing LIGHT and COMMUNITY to that all too often dark and lonely space.

Hardship is a very real part of the human journey, a part we do everything we can to get through as quick and painless as possible or even just pretend it’s not there. I’d like to shine a light, to not only normalize but show how trial can be a very powerful tool of growth, helping us become our best self. There is a Japanese form of art, 'Kintsukuroi' to repair with gold - this art takes something broken and repairs it with gold; the concept of being more beautiful for having been broken.

Here I want to celebrate just that! Looking at the human spirit of resiliency, persistence, adaptation, curiosity and love. Seeing that your story matters and that we are more beautiful for having been broken.

Aimee Dayton
Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Joshua Sloan- Redefining 'Failure'
    Jul 5 2026

    "Failure is feedback NOT a final verdict."

    Join in as I site and hear wisdom from a man who found the hidden path to the unexpected he didn't even know he needed on the path of failure after failure. Learning the GOOD NEWS! -Failure is not the end but rather, it's the opportunity to learn and in turn, grow. Finding beauty in the imperfections, the Perfect in the Imperfect.

    Daring us to consider these ideas -

    "We can learn something from our mistakes that we can't learn from our successes."

    "Suffering is only suffering IF we don't give it a purpose."

    "Often there is nothing you can do with the situation it's self, but you CAN choose who YOU will be in the situation."

    The Joshua Journals - https://www.instagram.com/thejoshuajournals

    Running with a purpose; Charity Water - https://www.charitywater.org/

    Come find Valley Stories on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bz9UPrfbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr I would love to hear your takeaways from the latest episodes and share in your journey through life.

    If you haven't already make sure to FOLLOW on your favourite podcast player to get notified of the next episodes when they air!

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Contentment and Curiosity the Perfect Mix
    Jun 21 2026

    Join Julie Smith and I as we look at the concept of curiosity through the lens of positive perseverance and discuss the idea of partnering it with contentment. Seeing a beautiful balance and a freedom that this state of mind can give us.

    Contentment- A state of peaceful happiness, satisfaction. An acceptance of ones current situation. Often described as a moderate, calm emotion rather than intense excitement, characterized by inner peace and a feeling of completeness. It involves accepting the present moment without desiring more.

    Curiosity- A strong desire to learn, understand, or investigate new information, experiences, or knowledge. It drives exploration, personal growth. Representing an innate urge to resolve knowledge gaps and explore the unknown.

    Quote- "Don't cry that it"s over, smile that it happened."

    Come find Valley Stories on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bz9UPrfbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr I would love to hear your takeaways from the latest episodes and share in your journey through life.

    If you haven't already make sure to FOLLOW on your favourite podcast player to get notified of the next episodes when they air!

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    1 hr
  • Tiffany Fortheringham - Power of Perspective
    Jun 1 2026

    Today's Interview is with a beautiful woman named Tiffany Fotheringham. Giving us a window into the power of choice. She shares her journey thus far with MS(Multiple Sclerosis).

    We talk about her choices to lean into the deep place of her strength, hope and joy are rooted in. "Knowing who holds me"

    Dropping comparison, and walking in contentment.

    Plus the value of self compassion, grace and the gift of empathy - both in giving and receiving.

    QUOTE- "Every valley must be exalted. Low and groveling thoughts of God must be given up. Doubting and despairing must be removed, and self-seeking and carnal delights must be forsaken. Across these deep valleys, a glorious causeway of grace must be raised."

    Come find Valley Stories on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bz9UPrfbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr I would love to hear your takeaways from the latest episodes and share in your journey through life.

    If you haven't already make sure to FOLLOW on your favourite podcast player to get notified of the next episodes when they air!

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    47 mins
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