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Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma

Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma

By: Heather Gaffney - Author Artist and YouTuber; Storyteller Warrior Survivor Thriver & Faithful Catholic
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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

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Episodes
  • 173. Will You Take Up Your Cross? Fragility of Life | Paty Araiza
    May 27 2026

    Welcome to Episode 173 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    This week, I am blessed to introduce you to a wonderful young lady!

    Paty has been tested by fire multiple times in the last few years. But when faced with a temptation that put her at odds with her Christian upbringing, she courageously faced doubt in fear in order to say "yes" to Jesus.

    Then, she's had to face tremendous loss, not once, but twice, in a short period of time.

    To say her faith has been tested would be an understatement. But Paty has faced each temptation, each doubt, and each fear with Jesus by her side. It hasn't been easy, but she has experienced both beauty and peace.

    Listen in to learn more about this remarkable young woman, the challenges she's faced, and the grace & strength God has given her to walk through them all.

    Learn more about Paty:

    Website: https://salescareerlab.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-araiza/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paty.araiza

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tech.sales.matchmaker/

    Don't forget Paty's offer of a 30-minute clarity call. Connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram to get that call set up!

    Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermissionfund/star-of-the-sea-guild

    Armor Up.

    Fight the Good Fight.

    Seek Beauty.

    Make Your Words Warrior Words.

    Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com

    Join your fellow Warriors: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart

    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/

    People and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!

    Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24

    Podcast to Profit Podcast Course (aff): https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

    Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/

    1st Phorm for your Health Goals (aff): https://1stphorm.sjv.io/K01j3e

    Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/

    Warrior Words Amazon Store (aff): For items I use, recommend, or love! https://a.co/d/06usyTGd

    NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.

    * Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

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    57 mins
  • 172. Rejoicing in Life’s Storms; Trusting in Jesus | Heather Gaffney
    May 20 2026

    Welcome to Episode 172 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    When it rains, it pours.

    That's a sentiment I've held onto most of my life. It seems, looking back (and while living it!), that it's poured most of my five+ decades.

    And as much as I've loved the iconic scene in Singing in the Rain, it's a shame that it has taken until this last decade to appreciate it in my own life.

    I'm not perfect at it.

    But this podcast has shown me so many examples of people who are rejoicing in the rain, finding beauty in their suffering.

    And I am so grateful.

    I thought this podcast would help others find beauty - and I know it has because people have told me so - but God's wisdom and ways are so high above mine.

    He has taught me to sing, dance, and laugh in the rain. He has taught me: This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!

    Again, I am not perfect.

    But I share in this episode more storms ~ and, of course, more beauty.

    It's awe-filled that a shift in perspective can have you going from "Why me?" to "Jesus, I trust in You."

    Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermissionfund/star-of-the-sea-guild

    Armor Up.

    Fight the Good Fight.

    Seek Beauty.

    Make Your Words Warrior Words.

    Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com

    Join your fellow Warriors: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart

    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/

    People and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!

    Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24

    Podcast to Profit Podcast Course (aff): https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

    Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/

    1st Phorm for your Health Goals (aff): https://1stphorm.sjv.io/K01j3e

    Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/

    Warrior Words Amazon Store (aff): For items I use, recommend, or love! https://a.co/d/06usyTGd

    NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.

    * Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

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    15 mins
  • 171. Seeking Help & Becoming Who God Created You to Be | Tresa Rolando Salters
    May 13 2026

    Welcome to Episode 171 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    This week's guest, Tresa, shares her story of how another's alcohol abuse led to abuse of another kind. And also led to a downturn in her own physical health.

    But she was raised in faith, and she started to see threads God was weaving through her life.

    She recognized that she needed help, and she sought it.

    Then, after she was on the other side, she sought more help. She actively participated in improving her own health, and in so doing, she learned skills that are not only helping her, but also helping so many women she has encountered.

    Listen in to hear how God spoke to her, and how she was obedient, and subsequently rewarded.

    Tresa's Pain Assessment: https://www.livewellwithtresa.com/upsell-6791

    Learn more about Tresa:

    Website: https://www.livewellwithtresa.com/

    Substack: https://substack.com/@tresarolandosalters

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tresa.rolando.salters

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewellwithtresa/

    Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermissionfund/star-of-the-sea-guild

    Armor Up.

    Fight the Good Fight.

    Seek Beauty.

    Make Your Words Warrior Words.

    Merch Store: https://heather-clr-shop.fourthwall.com

    Join your fellow Warriors: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyafterbattlesart

    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorwords

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/mywarriorwords/

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathergaffneyauthor/

    People and sponsors/affiliates who helped make this podcast possible. Please support them and help keep Warrior Words on the air!

    Editor & Music Composer: AgentSecret24 - https://www.youtube.com/@Agentsecret24

    Podcast to Profit Podcast Course (aff): https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

    Gabriella Batel's Editing Services: https://bonepiercer.com/editing/first-chapter-packages/

    1st Phorm for your Health Goals (aff): https://1stphorm.sjv.io/K01j3e

    Catholic Owned (aff): Get 10% off any Business membership with my code WARRIOR at https://catholicowned.com/

    Warrior Words Amazon Store (aff): For items I use, recommend, or love! https://a.co/d/06usyTGd

    NOTE: Beliefs, practices, and opinions expressed by guests of the Warrior Words podcast are not necessarily the same as those of the host. One of the purposes of this podcast is to share stories. This cannot be effective if everyone is identical.

    * Links marked with (aff) are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.

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    43 mins
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