Welcome to Episode 180 of the Warrior Words podcast!

This week's Summer Rewind features Maureen Pratt.

In her original episode, number 80, Maureen shared her story of chronic illness from childhood until present day.

She tells but doesn't dwell.

In fact, Maureen has found peace in her suffering. She even titled her book, Peace in the Storm. She has even formed an entire ministry around this book - a ministry God started forming before she even knew about it.

One other thing Maureen talks about in this episode is that she went looking for a particular type of book after receiving a diagnosis. She couldn't find one, so she wrote it.

That's a challenge I'd like to issue: if you can't find what you need, pray about it, and then create it.

Depending on how new you are to the show, enjoy these great conversations again, or discover them for the first time.

Learn more about Maureen:

Website: www.maureenpratt.com

Website: www.thepeaceinthestormproject.com

Events Mentioned: https://www.thepeaceinthestormproject.com/news-and-events

Peace in the Storm: https://amzn.to/44ZeIhE

Peace in the Storm for Caregivers: https://amzn.to/4bdj88n

Original Episode: Audio: https://pod.link/1725674975/episode/d2FycmlvcndvcmRzLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2I5MTc1OGYyLWZhMTItMzFjMi1hOTU2LTdhNTRlNzdjNmEyYw

YouTube: https://youtu.be/B0czZGBlvgY

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Welcome to Episode 179 of the Warrior Words podcast!

This week's Summer Rewind features Miriam Susan.

In her original episode, number 78, Miraim Susan shared about a family situation no one should have to endure.

We all know about, and maybe have even participated in, jokes about in-laws. But what happens when the jokes are no longer funny?

What happens when those in-laws cross the line and violate boundaries you set up for your family?

This episode talks specifically about one set of parents; however, the message can be for anyone in your family or even your other circles.

When someone crosses the line, how do you balance the love you have with the pain they're causing?

Depending on how new you are to the show, enjoy these great conversations again, or discover them for the first time.

Learn more about Miriam Susan:

Website: https://desiringpeace.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CatholicWivesDesiringPeace

Free Gift: Desiring Peace Journal - https://desiringpeace.com/journal

Original Episode: Audio: https://pod.link/1725674975/episode/d2FycmlvcndvcmRzLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzRhNWU0ZWMwLTMxYTItMzFmZC05NzJlLWNjMWE4NTY1MjYzMw

YouTube: https://youtu.be/9kZrha7IVlU

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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.

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Welcome to Episode 178 of the Warrior Words podcast!

This week's Summer Rewind features Claudine Noel.

In her original episode, number 66, she shared how God led her on a healing journey by gifting her Divine Breadcrumbs. Claudine followed these breadcrumbs to discover the path God had in mind for her.

From trauma as a young girl to beliefs based on something untrue to helping other women discover their feminine genius.

Depending on how new you are to the show, enjoy these great conversations again, or discover them for the first time.

Learn more about Claudine:

Website: https://embodiedcatholicwoman.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FeminineGeniusCircle/

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

Claudine's Gift to You - Heart Safety Guide: https://resources.femininegeniuscoaching.com/heart-safety-guide

Claudine's Book Sacred Wounds - https://amzn.to/4beLxJU

Original Episode: Audio: https://pod.link/1725674975/episode/d2FycmlvcndvcmRzLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2RkY2JlNmMwLTE3MDYtMzQ0Yi05M2YwLWU0MjdhMmRmZWE2Zg

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fjQUopW0xHA

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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.

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Welcome to Episode 177 of the Warrior Words podcast!

It's Summer Time and the Livin' is Easy ~ Isn't that how the song goes?

Maybe not for many moms who listen to the show. Kids are out of school, and the schedules get more hectic instead of less sometimes.

Last summer, people seemed to like the Summer Rewind series I did, where I brought back several episodes from the previous year, recorded a new beginning commentary, and then re-aired them.

The commentaries sometimes have fun facts, or in this week's case: a mistake, or memories of the guest or of recording the episode.

So, depending on how new you are to the show, enjoy these great conversations again, or discover them for the first time.

We start with Dineen Miller's story of a mother walking through childhood cancer with her daughter.

Dineen is a prolific author who has written in multiple genres, so I wanted to honor her writing career by creating a list of her titles on my storefront, so you can access them here. I hope you find a book or two to add to your summer reading list.

Learn more about Dineen:

Website: https://dineenmiller.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DineenMiller.AuthorGraphicDesigner

Dineen's Book List in my Amazon Store (aff): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cuggcorn/media/amzn1.ideas.media.39YERIH72JU54?ref_=aipsfmedialist

Original Episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/56-a-daughters-devastating-diagnosis-cancer-story/id1725674975?i=1000684826020

YouTube: https://youtu.be/SwJ1G6ljGdU

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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.

Welcome to Episode 176 of the Warrior Words podcast!

This episode follows a slightly different pattern than the usual format. Usually, our guest shares a story of a challenge or trauma he or she has experienced.

This time? Our guest, Miles, shares stories for people who can no longer speak for themselves. But their lives and stories have value and deserve to be shared.

Just as they, as human beings and children of God, deserved to die with dignity.

Like me and others, Miles heard a call from God, a call to do something he'd never thought of doing. Also like me, it took him a while to say yes.

But once he did, what he and his team have created has been a huge blessing to those who have walked through their doors. And a blessing to all those involved.

Listen in to hear how Miles' fiat has allowed families to be reunited, families to stay united, and those who are dying to live their dying and die with dignity.

NOTE: There is a slight issue with his audio drawing out a little, and his video freezes a few times.

Learn more about Miles:

Website: https://www.inhora.org/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/inhorahome

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inhorahome

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

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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.

Welcome to Episode 175 of the Warrior Words podcast!

When God told me I was supposed to be a podcaster and public speaker, I had no idea how to do either one. I didn't want to do either one. In this episode, both of those things come together! I am speaking with my speaking coach, Emanuela Hall! It's amazing that when you are obedient to the Holy Spirit, He directs you to what - or who - you need. Emanuela is a performer and lover of the stage, who found a neglected niche in 2020 when people started to move online more and more. She started coaching, creating courses, podcasting, and doing all the things on social media to build an online business. She also had three children, whom she now homeschools, and three births that didn't go as planned. Then she decided to do something for herself and participated in a 30-day creativity challenge. In those 30 days, she wrote a short play about her breastfeeding experiences and was blessed to be able to perform it on the stage. She struggled with all of the "shoulds" and "have-tos" of being a mom. And in 2025, those "shoulds" started showing up in her business. But she learned from her motherhood "shoulds" and realized that she could take a pause to discover who she was created to be. Were all of these things in her life things she wanted or that which society told her she "should" be? She got creative!

Learn more about Emanuela:

Website: https://www.emanuelahall.com

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-speaking-and-storytelling-podcast-for-christ/id1744414818

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanuela.hall/

Emanuela's Unforgettable Elevator Pitch Template (free for everyone!): https://mailchi.mp/59d9a0afd914/yourunforgettableelevatorpitch

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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.

Welcome to Episode 174 of the Warrior Words podcast!

I have something a little different for you this week.

One of my former guests shared his latest book with me, and the topic is timely.

Given all the hype lately around aliens and spaceships, and life not of this earth, Steven M. Bell (Episode 140), was brought back to an encounter he had as a child.

That and his newfound knowledge of the Catholic faith led him down a path of research and discovery, parts of which reminded him of his journey with addiction recovery.

So, before we dismiss what we're hearing and seeing, perhaps we should discern instead.

This was a fascinating conversation around a topic I hadn't given much thought to, much less put all of these things together.

Learn more about Steven:

Website: https://www.thethinningveilproject.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.b12

The Thinning Veil: https://amzn.to/4g01rvQ

The Uncomfortable Truth: https://amzn.to/4dKeAbb

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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.

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!

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Armor Up.

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Make Your Words Warrior Words.

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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!

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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.