• 187. Can the Arts be a Key to Unlock the Garden of Dementia? | Kate Fassbender
    2026/09/02
    Welcome to Episode 187 of the Warrior Words podcast! I hope you enjoyed visiting with some of our 2025 episodes over the summer! I know I did! But now it's time to introduce you to some great new guests this fall & winter, starting with Kate Fassbender. Kate is here to share about her love of the arts and of helping families who are living with a dementia diagnosis. Do they go together? Kate thinks so, and the impact she's making speaks for itself. After disconnecting our call, I had a practical question pop into my head, and Kate was gracious enough to answer via email. I know you haven't heard the episode yet, but you can refer to this after you do. Me: What is a tip or suggestion you would offer to someone who has a family member living with dementia to spark or build connection where they are? Kate: Be receptive. It can be difficult when a loved one starts to repeat themselves, talks not in full ideas or sentences, but what I call “sparks of thought.” Listen to the stories they repeat. Look in their eyes for what they are communicating with you. Notice the small upturn of the mouth indicating a smile or moment of peace. Spot when the fingers start to wiggle to a song. Then, when the moment arrives when you find it difficult to connect, share that story they told 20 times in less than an hour. Listen to that piece of music that made them move and their eyes sparkle. Connection is not always conversation. Connection is sometimes in those quiet, near-invisible moments. It can be difficult to receive someone living with dementia. The frustrations in communication, the fear of how the disease has progressed since the last time you saw them. The shifting of dreams. No longer being able to relate to your loved one as you once did. I will never deny the challenges of the place. It is, however, in being receptive that we can restore our relationships in dementia. It takes practice and patience, and in doing so, you are uplifting the dignity not only of the person before you, but of yourself, your relationship with that person, and magnifying the good that dementia cannot erase. Thank you, Kate, for giving us this Bonus Wisdom! Learn more about Kate: Website: https://dementialettersproject.com/ Website: https://hemofchrist.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dementialetters/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemofchrist/ Learn more about the Secret Garden project here: https://dementialettersproject.com/theatre/ 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 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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  • 186. Does Suffering Bring You Closer to God’s Friendship? | Kylie Hein
    2026/08/26

    Welcome to Episode 186 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    This week's Summer Rewind features Kylie Hein and is our last for this year.

    In her original episode, number 146, Kylie shared her story of how some harsh words spoken led to a deeper understanding of God's friendship.

    Kylie was at a crossroads where she asked herself if she was going to allow this situation to draw her closer to God or pull her away from Him.

    She chose to be open and allow God to work in her life. This led her to the work she does today: helping women in their relationship with God through Christian Coaching and Spiritual Direction.

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

    Learn more about Kylie:

    Website: www.kyliemhein.com

    Persistence in Prayer podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2135786

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/kyliemhein

    Daily Examen for Every Temperament (free for everyone!): https://kyliemhein.kartra.com/page/examen

    Original Episode: Audio: https://pod.link/1725674975/episode/d2FycmlvcndvcmRzLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzM4ZWM0NTI0LTczMmQtMzdkYi05OGU1LTQ1NDY3ZmFkMGZjYg

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fyl2Hsv7wjc

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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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  • 185. God’s Arrows Pointed to Love Despite Cultural Differences | Brooke Joiner
    2026/08/19

    Welcome to Episode 185 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    This week's Summer Rewind features Brooke Joiner.

    In her original episode, number 142, Brooke shared her story of following God's prompting to go to a foreign country to serve others. What she didn't realize was what she would gain as a result of her obedience.

    Serving the poorest of the poor, Brooke found herself in a difficult situation until a fellow American introduced her to someone from yet another country who spoke very little English.

    You might imagine that this would add to her difficult situation, which it did for a little bit. But what happened next was something neither of them had in mind when they set out to serve.

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

    And if YOU are a Catholic who owns a business - it doesn't have to be a Catholic-themed business - use the code WARRIOR at checkout on catholicowned.com for 10% off any membership.

    Learn more about Brooke:

    Website: https://catholicowned.com/introduction

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholicowned

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

    LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholicowned

    LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-joiner-catholicowned/

    Original Episode: Audio: https://pod.link/1725674975/episode/d2FycmlvcndvcmRzLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzQ3MmJlM2RhLTM5NTMtM2Q1Ny05ZWNmLTcwYjlkZTE3OWNhNQ

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/BS23lG30ln4

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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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  • 184. Uncomfortable Truth: Addiction, Redemption & Conversion | Steven M. Bell
    2026/08/12

    Welcome to Episode 184 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    This week's Summer Rewind features Steven M. Bell.

    In his original episode, number 140, Steven shared his story of addiction and recovery.

    But not just that... he shared how listening to his son began a conversion journey. And during that journey, his addiction got worse, to the point of almost losing everything.

    Because of the way God works, it was that conversion that helped prepare him for what he needed to do in order to experience recovery and redemption from the alcohol that had a hold on him.

    He had to get uncomfortable.

    And then his Father showed Steven that He, too, was listening.

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

    Learn more about Steven:

    Website: https://www.stevenmbellmusic.com/

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

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

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RlbgkIAW8kGRcqvXJC1Qw

    Uncomfortable Truth: https://amzn.to/3JWchWf

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

    Original Episode: Audio: https://pod.link/1725674975/episode/d2FycmlvcndvcmRzLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzUxYzFmMTRkLTVmMDgtM2E1Mi1hMTJkLTVkYmNmZWZkZWZmZQ

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/cwfVg_60x_8

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    * 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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  • 183. How to Radiate Hope, Joy, & Compassion in Chronic Illness | Allison Brown
    2026/08/05

    Welcome to Episode 183 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    This week's Summer Rewind features Allison Brown.

    In her original episode, number 122, Allison shared her story of living with chronic illness for the last 30+ years.

    She shared about the difficulties with her classmates, as well as those experienced as an adult.

    But we also talked about her friendship with St. Therese and St. Mary Magdalene; one of whom has a feast day on Allison's birthday.

    With 30+ years of living with chronic illness, Allison offers hope and radiates joy. She even lit up when discussing a group she's a part of. This group supports her, reflecting to her the person God created her to be, the exact opposite of what she experienced from her group of classmates.

    Allison is truly inspirational, letting us know that just because you live with chronic anything doesn't mean your value is diminished.

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

    Learn more about Allison:

    Website: https://vineyard.to/allisonbrown

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

    Original Episode: Audio: https://pod.link/1725674975/episode/d2FycmlvcndvcmRzLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzYwM2YzODY2LTNlYzctM2Y0Zi1iYWRhLTk4NjY1ZThkNWQxMg

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/mkekm2IaNrQ

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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.

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  • 182. God’s Still Small Voice: A Story of Cancer Victory | Andy Campbell
    2026/07/29

    Welcome to Episode 182 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    This week's Summer Rewind features Andy Campbell.

    In his original episode, number 102, Andy shared his story of multiple traumas and how they led to some core beliefs about how God made him and who he was.

    Andy and I discussed multiple storms he's walked through in his life, but the most shocking one was when he was given six months to live ~ almost seven years ago.

    God put him on a path of discovery, and Andy learned to listen to the still, small voice God used.

    But we also talked a lot about forgiveness, and what it took for him to be able to forgive.

    It's a great conversation that didn't go as I had pre-planned it, which goes to show that the Holy Spirit's plan is always better than ours!

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

    Learn more about Andy:

    Website: http://www.askandycampbell.com/

    Website: https://www.yourcancerbreakthroughs.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ask-andy-campbell/

    Overcoming Life's Toughest Challenges: https://amzn.to/4laCoWV

    Original Episode: Audio: https://pod.link/1725674975/episode/d2FycmlvcndvcmRzLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzIzZmRmMTQ2LWUxZTYtMzIyNi05NTQ1LTQ0ZTRjMmNjNmU3Mw

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/JZc5G4daEUI

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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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  • 181. A 3-Month Life Becomes a Lifetime Legacy | Gina Morton
    2026/07/22

    Welcome to Episode 181 of the Warrior Words podcast!

    This week's Summer Rewind features Gina Morton.

    In her original episode, number 82, Gina shared her emotional story of her son Teddy.

    Throughout the story, she shows how God was with her, Teddy, and the rest of her family.

    She knew suffering was coming, but she found so much beauty in the short time she actively walked through her storm. But more than a decade later, she is still walking through it, only now she is seeing the legacy that was created by her decision to accept her cross.

    This is a story that involves Ronald McDonald, Hershey, and a dance-a-thon.

    It is also a story of motherhood, grief, acceptance, grace, faith, and joy!

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

    Learn more about Gina:

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716

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

    Podcast: Pruning to Prosper: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pruning-to-prosper-catholic-declutter-organize-motivation/id1613434502

    Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/

    Penn State's THON: https://thon.org/

    Original Episode: Audio: https://pod.link/1725674975/episode/d2FycmlvcndvcmRzLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzFiOGIyMmUyLTVkNzgtMzMyMC1iMzFkLTg5Y2Y1YTBhMTdkOA

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/X908blWCdko

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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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  • 180. Aren’t I Suffering Enough? Finding Peace in Chronic Illness | Maureen Pratt
    2026/07/15

    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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    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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