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 true. And I'm going to let him reveal in his own words what happened to the other half of that prognosis.

Yes, sometimes doctors get it wrong. They are human and all humans make mistakes. But sometimes it's not so much about the doctors' prognoses as it is about the STEPs we take.

Listen in to find out how Nick not only survived, but thrived!

Learn more about Nick:

Website: https://nickprefontaine.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickprefontaine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.prefontaine.7

FREE GIFT: https://nickprefontaine.com/step

Speaker Salon Nick mentioned: https://triciabrouk.com/

Armor Up.

Fight the Good Fight.

Seek Beauty.

Make Your Words Warrior Words.

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

People who helped make this podcast possible:

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

Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/

Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16

Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:

Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/

Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

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.

* Some of my links 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 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 ways, and ask some of the same questions, as those more intense traumas.

Armor Up.

Fight the Good Fight.

Seek Beauty.

Make Your Words Warrior Words.

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Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

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

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

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

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

People who helped make this podcast possible:

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

Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/

Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16

Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:

Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/

Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

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.

* Some of my links 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 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 forgiveness journey as it pertained to my marriage. She also asked me about my feelings of bitterness and resentment. I'm sure it is not surprising that these feelings, when we hold onto them, can impede healing and the ability to forgive.

Stay tuned to the end to hear my thoughts on the interview. NOTE: There is no video version of this episode; it is audio only.

Learn more about Dr. Carron Silva:

Website: https://drcarron.com/

Podcast: FORGIVENESS is For YOU

With You Always: A Journey with Jesus on Amazon

Armor Up.

Fight the Good Fight.

Seek Beauty.

Make Your Words Warrior Words.

NEW WARRIOR WORDS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WarriorWords/

Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords

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

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

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

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

People who helped make this podcast possible:

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

Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/

Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16

Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:

Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/

Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

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.

* Some of my links 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 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't scary enough for a child, she was taken out of the country where she was born and placed into an entirely new culture where things were very different.

Lauren shares about the many people impacted by this one act, including her mother, many family members, family friends, and former U.S. military members who prayed, fasted, plotted, planned, and surrendered in order to bring Lauren home.

This is a story you don't want to miss.

Learn more about Lauren:

Redeemed Podcast -

On Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redeemed-podcast22

On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeemed-podcast/id1741136389

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

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

Website: https://laurenburns.net/

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

Made for TV Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vdIZSvbeQ0

Lauren's Story on the Redeemd Podcast: Check out Episodes 2-6 and 14-17

Armor Up.

Fight the Good Fight.

Seek Beauty.

Make Your Words Warrior Words.

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Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords

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

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

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

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

People who helped make this podcast possible:

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

Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/

Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16

Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:

Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/

Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

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.

* Some of my links 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 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 the most horrendous times in her life while simultaneously trying to figure out how to enjoy one of the most blessed.

Learn more about Lauren:

Website: https://www.walkingbravecounseling.org/

TikTok: @walkingbrave

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

Armor Up.

Fight the Good Fight.

Seek Beauty.

Make Your Words Warrior Words.

NEW WARRIOR WORDS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WarriorWords/

Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords

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

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

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

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

People who helped make this podcast possible:

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

Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/

Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16

Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:

Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/

Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

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.

* Some of my links 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 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 one of strength and persistence. But it is also one of darkness, advocating for oneself, and love. Tasha is generous with her story which contains many chapters of sadness and frustration. But as she survives each chapter, she learns valuable lessons that she willingly shares.

Join us for this hope-filled conversation!

Learn more about Tasha:

Website: https://tashavanhowe.com/

TikTok: @AuthorVanHowe

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

Miss Me, Always: https://amzn.to/3ywrVlt

Armor Up.

Fight the Good Fight.

Seek Beauty.

Make Your Words Warrior Words.

NEW WARRIOR WORDS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WarriorWords/

Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords

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

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

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

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

People who helped make this podcast possible:

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

Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/

Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16

Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:

Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/

Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

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.

* Some of my links 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 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 this struggle at age 14, and I'm sure many of us can relate in some way.

What would you have done - or maybe, what did you do - when faced with a condition as a requirement to belong to a specific group?

Learn more about Brandice:

Website: https://gracefilledplate.com/

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

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

Grace Filled Food Freedom Podcast: https://gracefilledplate.com/podcast

FREE GIFT FOR ALL LISTENERS: https://gracefilledplate.lpages.co/faith-food-email-course/

Armor Up.

Fight the Good Fight.

Seek Beauty.

Make Your Words Warrior Words.

NEW WARRIOR WORDS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WarriorWords/

Become a Warrior Words Insider: https://subscribepage.io/pearlsofwisdom

Purchase Art & Merch or make a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/warriorwords

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

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

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

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

People who helped make this podcast possible:

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

Cover Art Designer: Sophia Lebano - http://sophialebano.com/

Photographer: Val Westover (He does VIRTUAL photo sessions!) - https://www.valwestoverphotography.com/shop?category=Virtual+Photography&aff=16

Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass:

Clarify Your Calling: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/clarifyyourcalling/

Podcast Pro University: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

Podcast to Profit: https://heatherg--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcasttoprofitmastermind/

Podbean Podcast Hosting: https://www.podbean.com/WarriorWords

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.

* Some of my links are affiliate links. I receive a small commission with your purchase at no additional cost to you if you click through my links.