Valerie Silveira | Trauma Disruptor & Legacy Leader® is an award-winning author of multiple books, workbooks, and journals to guide people worldwide through the path to freedom. She is known as a woman of unwavering strength who, through the trauma and lessons of her daughter’s addiction and her senseless murder, along with her decades of leadership, empowers others to stand up and live courageously. Valerie's books, workbooks, journals, and 9 Weapons of Hope™ provide hope and healing for li ...
This special Warrior Circle Episode is a continuation of a previous episode (Courage to Stand Through Shame, Guilt & Grief). Another unscripted conversation with my son, Sean about some of our journey to overcome shame, guilt & grief AND how we faced evil in the flesh in the midst of the ultimate loss. We are real about our feelings and steadfast i…
Do you ever feel scared to truly be yourself? This is a great episode for anyone who is holding back on being their true self. Some of the perspectives might even surprise you.Connect with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Courage To Stand Through Shame, Guilt & Grief With Sean
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This special Warrior Circle Episode is an unscripted conversation with my son, Sean about some of our journey through shame, guilt, and grief. We are real about our feelings and steadfast in our resolve to overcome - to live courageously. If you know anyone with a family member in addiction, they should hear this message.Link arms with Valerie at w…
In this episode, I share a bit about my Warrior journey from "Still Standing" to "Warriors in Hope," but importantly, you will be encouraged by the beacon of hope in your path no matter where you are in your journey to freedom.Link arms with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Keeping Hope Alive Through Life's Storms & Changes
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Another anticipated Warrior Circle Episode! Join me and my friend and fellow Warrior in Hope, Dianne Chatelain. She has withstood many of life's storms and continues to lead with hope. Be sure to listen the entire episode, because her closing remarks will fill you with hope!Connect with Valerie at: www.ValerieSilveira.com and join her private Faceb…
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Embrace Your Gifts And Put Them To Good Use
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You have many gifts and talents, but they might be hidden away somewhere. It's time to dust them off and put them to good use!Link arms with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Don't Let Their Addiction Kill You - With Donna Bova-Manley
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In this episode I have conversation with my friend and Warrior in Hope, Donna Bova-Manly. Her 22 year journey to date as the mom of a son living with the addiction Beast will touch your heart, and give you hope. Link arms with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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God Doesn't Have You Mixed Up With Someone Else
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Sometimes it feels as if God must have us mixed up with someone else. A person who can handle what we are going through. This message, delivered with humor will give you perspective and hope.Connect with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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When The Time Comes With Annelle Abernethy
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When the time comes will you be ready? Will you have the courage to make a change or to see a new viewpoint? This episode is powerful for parents of those in addiction and anyone with a trauma story.Connect with Valerie at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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We Can Have Feelings Without Being Offended
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Lashing out or forcing our viewpoints down other people's throats rarely has the desired outcome. It's far better to help them understand.Connect with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Borrow Someone Else's Wings Until You Can Learn to Fly (Guest Sarah Earle)
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Join me and my guest, Sarah Earle, a true Warrior in Hope! She has not only been "scraped up off the mat," but is soaring as she shows others how to live bigger, bolder, and braver!Link arms with Valerie at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Life Is Fragile & Collateral Beauty Is Real
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These converging thoughts hit me after witnessing Lamar Hamlin's heart attack on the field on Monday night. This message will inspire you to value the rest of your life and recognize and use the collateral beauty of tragedy, trauma, or loss.Link arms with me at www.WarriorsinHope.comBy Valerie Silveira
Time says to us, "Ready or not, here I come." I think we need to shout back, "Ready or not, time here I COME!" Listen to this empowering message to set yourself on a new course. Individually and collectively, 2023 is our year to shine.Join me at www.WarriorsinHope.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Lessons Learned In The Worst Of Circumstances
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You can learn the biggest of lessons in the worst of circumstances. These lessons will prepare you for dark times and for the best of times. I learned some of the most valuable lessons from my daughter's addiction and her murder. Don't miss your lessons - those that can help you on your journey and be the light for someone else's path.Connect with …
If you are finding it difficult to separate yourself from a label you have placed on yourself, or not sure about your purpose, this episode is for you!Connect with me at www.warriorsinhope.comBy Valerie Silveira
Courage and faith might seem like they don't belong together, but tune in and see why courage has so much to do with faith!Get access to my member site with some FREE resources at www.WarriorsinHope.comLearn more about me at www.ValerieSilveira.comFollow my Facebook pages: https://facebook.com/valeriesilveira AND https://facebook.com/warriorsinhope…
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You Can't Keep Working Harder On Their Life Than They Are
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Are you working harder on someone's life (recovery, getting on track, etc.) than they are? If so, this episode is for you! Share it with someone who needs this message.Get access to my member site with some FREE resources at www.WarriorsinHope.comLearn more about me at www.ValerieSilveira.comFollow my Facebook pages: https://facebook.com/valeriesil…
My Podcast has a NEW NAME, but it's the same messages of Hope. I will be bringing Warrior Guests on soon, so be sure you are subscribed!Connect with me and get more resources at www.WarriorsinHope.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Are You Self - Reflecting Or Self - Flogging?
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Self-reflection can be a good thing, but too often we only focus on our perceived failures and mistakes. This episode will help you balance the ledger so you can move away from self-flogging.Connect with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Courage To Get Off The Roller Coaster From Hell (#5 "Courage To" Series)
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Holidays & Special Occasions When Someone Is Missing
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Courage To Shed Shame (#3 in "Courage to..." Series
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Find the Courage to Shed Shame in this powerful episode.For more courage, connect with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
Perfection is a Beast that destroys self-confidence, peace, and more. Learn to let go of any need to strive for the impossibility of perfection. Well done is more than good enough.Connect with me at; www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
If you don't consider yourself a Warrior because you don't look like those other Warriors, you need to hear this message!Connect with Valerie at www. ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Courage To Live With Hope (#2 in the "Courage To" Series)
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Everything worth having, doing, or being takes Courage. In this episode, you will be empowered to build the courage to live with HOPE. Some of the perspectives might surprise you. Have the courage to listen in!By Valerie Silveira
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The Courage To...Create A Legacy (#1 "Courage to" Series)
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The first episode in our "The Courage to..." series.Connect with me at www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
Learn why courage matters more than anything else. Yes, even those things that seem to matter more. See why courage impacts what's most important in our lives.Connect with me at www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
This episode is sure to inspire! Sarah's determination to the work has paid off. She went from wanting an hour where she wasn't crying to figuring out how to change the world!Connect with me and other Warriors like Sarah at www.WarriorsinHope.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Stop Beating Yourself Up Like Dobby The House Elf
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Putting On The Oxygen Mask with Monette Hopkins
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Be sure to listen to the end because as painful and sad as Monette's story is, it is also one of perseverance and hope!By Valerie Silveira
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Their Addiction Doesn't Make You A Bad Mom
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This episode is from my heart to other moms with sons and daughter living with the addiction Beast. If you know a mom that needs this message, please share it with them.Connect with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Everybody Needs To Recover From Something
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Changing Yourself Can Help Their Recovery
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Surviving To Thriving: Building A Family Legacy Of Courage
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This was from a Warriors in Hope 2022 sessions with my husband, Rich, and my son Sean. It is a candid conversations about moving from surviving to thriving after Jamie's long journey through addiction and her murder.By Valerie Silveira
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Indecision: The Big What If That Paralyzes You
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Leave Your Comfort Zone For The Empowerful Zone
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Your Comfort Zone may be more uncomfortable than you realize. Check out this message.Please connect with me at www.ValerieSilveira.com and join my PRIVATE Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traumadisruptorsBy Valerie Silveira
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How We Overcame Grief & Rewired Our Brains For Happiness
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This special session is from a recent event - a session with my son, Sean. It's a raw and real discussion about how we have overcome grief in the years since Jamie's murder. Hope you enjoy.Connect with me at: www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
If you are stuck in grief, you need this message!Please connect with me at www.ValerieSilveira.com and join my PRIVATE Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traumadisruptorsBy Valerie Silveira
We do need to let go of the past to allow for the future, but being futurd-minded is the next step.I began praying in advance for the jurors who will decide the fate of the monster who killed Jamie. Think about this...Somewhere there are 12 men and women (plus alternates) who are going about their lives having no idea that our lives will intersect…
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What To Do When It Feels Like A Middle Finger From Heaven
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While I don't believe God gives us middle fingers, it can sure feel that way when you pray for a miracle and you get the opposite. When you are trying to do the right thing, to make a difference, and the breaks don't come.That's how it felt to me when I prayed for a miracle for years and Jamie was murdered. I was so mad at God and told him (loudly)…
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Letting Go Of The Past To Make Room for the Future
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There's a big difference between bracing for the future and embracing whatever is headed your way. You can do some things to prepare for anything your future holds.Please connect with me at www.ValerieSilveira.com and join my PRIVATE Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traumadisruptors…
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Finding Joy Again After All Hell Breaks Loose
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Joy may seem like a foreign word after all hell breaks loose. You might not think it's possible to find or that it's not even right to do so. Tune in and change your thinking so you can find joy again - even if all hell has broken loose. www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
It's time for YOU to be the person who shines their light in the darkness. Who proves it's possible to stand in the storm. The one who demonstrates courage. The person who becomes a Warrior in Hope. If not YOU, then Who will? Join me in becoming a Warrior in Hope at www.ValerieSilveira.comBy Valerie Silveira
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Intentional Healing Vs Social Media Scrolling
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What To Do When You Can't MAKE Your Life What You Want It To Be
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How To Get Back On Track When You're Derailed
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