Life Warriors

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  “When the Streetlights Came On” The Freedom, Fun & Memories of Growing Up 15.09.2026 37мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Mary and Teresa take a nostalgic trip back to growing up in the ’60s and ’70s, sharing funny and heartfelt memories of riding bikes for miles, neighborhood communities, school, music, fashion, technology, and childhood adventures. They reflect on how much more independent and connected they felt growing up, while comparing that experience with today's world. Ultimately, the conversation celebrates the freedom, friendships, values, and memories that helped shape who they became.
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  You Survive. You Rise. You Thrive.- learning about Teresa's book MY ROCK MY HARD PLACE. Her journey through Domestic Violence. 10.09.2026 35мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Teresa shares the raw and powerful story behind My Rock, My Hard Place—a journey through severe domestic abuse, survival, healing, and ultimately finding purpose. What began as journaling during one of the darkest periods of her life eventually became a book and the foundation for her mission to help others. She discusses how abuse extends far beyond physical violence, including emotional, financial, social, and psychological control, and how surviving is only the beginning. Through Survive, Rise to Thrive and the SRT Foundation, Teresa now helps survivors—and their pets—escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives. Her message is clear: you survive first, then you rise, and eventually you thrive.Buy her book on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0j6EFgoR
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  Living Life to the Max: Your Struggles Are Part of Your Growth with Special Guest Maxine Fredericks 08.09.2026 38мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Maxine Fredericks shares her powerful journey from surviving an abusive marriage to building a life centered on faith, resilience, service, fitness, and personal transformation. She explains how her painful experiences eventually became part of her purpose and inspired her to write Living Life to the Max. A major theme of the conversation is that growth happens through what we go through, not by avoiding hardship. Maxine also shares how visualizing the life she wanted as a young girl ultimately became reality, emphasizing the power of faith, intention, perseverance, and trusting the process. She encourages listeners to let go of the past, embrace who they are, make time to be still, and recognize that difficult seasons can lead to unexpected joy, peace, and purpose.Contact Maxine:Links to social media fb: maxine fredericks maxinatorYou Tube: @maxinefredericks5231IG: maxi_natorTik Tok: @max1tic
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  Walk a Mile in Your Life Shoes: Lessons, Loss & Living Fully 03.09.2026 31мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.This episode has a wonderful Life Warriors message about learning from life, finding the courage to take chances, and remembering that even through grief, loss, trauma, and difficult seasons, we are not alone. Mary shares the story behind her book Your Life Shoes and how the different “shoes” in our lives can represent the people, experiences, and lessons that shape us. Together, you talk about writing and publishing, overcoming fear, listening to your inner voice, showing yourself grace, finding joy again, and the power of simply asking someone, “Are you okay?”
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  Sit Down, Stand Out: Defying Expectations 01.09.2026 34мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.This episode is a powerful and refreshingly honest conversation with Benen Dykstra, a 28-year-old storyteller, voice-over artist, audiobook narrator, and creator of the Sit Down, Stand Out Show. Born prematurely and living with spastic cerebral palsy, Benen shares his journey of navigating physical challenges, independence, accessibility, and the misconceptions people often have about individuals with disabilities. Most importantly, he talks about his determination to prove that a disability does not define a person's intelligence, dreams, talent, or potential.With plenty of humor, honesty, and a little bit of sass, Benen opens up about everything from exhausting energy levels and navigating the world in a wheelchair to pursuing his passion for broadcasting, acting, voice-over work, and professional wrestling commentary. He shares how the challenges of graduating just before COVID inspired him to create a platform where people with disabilities could share their stories and truly “sit down and stand out.” His biggest message is one that applies to everyone: find your passion, stick with it, and don't let other people's expectations determine what you are capable of achieving.
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  Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Protect Your Peace 25.08.2026 25мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of Life Warriors, Teresa and Mary have an honest and relatable conversation about the true meaning of self-care. They explore why so many of us feel guilty about putting ourselves first and remind listeners that self-care is not always a spa day or expensive getaway. Sometimes it means taking a walk, sitting quietly with a cup of coffee, reading a book, getting enough sleep, putting down your phone, saying no, setting boundaries, or simply allowing yourself to rest. They discuss the importance of emotional, mental, physical, and social self-care—and how recognizing your own needs can help you protect your peace and avoid running yourself completely empty. Teresa and Mary also share personal experiences with grief, stress, trauma, overwhelm, and the struggle to give themselves grace. Their message is simple: self-care is not one-size-fits-all, and what restores one person may look completely different for someone else. Whether it is spending time with people who make you laugh, walking your dogs, gardening, learning something new, journaling, or simply taking a moment to breathe, you deserve to take care of yourself without guilt. Their challenge to every Life Warrior is to do one thing for yourself this week—without feeling guilty—and remember that you deserve peace, so protect it when you find it.
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  The Ocean of Grief: Love, Loss & Learning to Live Again 25.08.2026 34мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Mary and Teresa have a heartfelt and deeply personal conversation about grief, loss, caregiving, and finding the strength to keep moving forward. Mary shares her journey of caring for her husband, Chuck, through his battle with esophageal cancer—from the initial diagnosis and countless hospital stays to the emotional roller coaster of treatments, setbacks, and ultimately losing him. Throughout the conversation, she opens up about the fear, anxiety, exhaustion, and heartbreak that came with watching someone she loved so deeply become increasingly ill. She also shares how faith, family, friends, asking questions, advocating for Chuck, and refusing to be afraid to ask for help helped her survive one of the most difficult chapters of her life. Together, Mary and Teresa remind listeners that grief is not linear and that there is no right or wrong way to grieve. They encourage anyone experiencing loss—whether it is the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or anything meaningful—to give themselves grace, protect their peace, make memories, lean on others, and ask for help when they need it. Their message is one of honesty, hope, and resilience: asking for help does not mean you are weak—it means you want to become stronger. As always, the episode reminds listeners that even through life's darkest moments, we are stronger together and unstoppable always.
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  Broken Beautiful: Finding the Gold in Our Scars 08.08.2026 33мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.What if your greatest pain could become your greatest strength? In this uplifting episode, Mary and Teresa explore the Japanese art of Kintsugi—the practice of repairing broken pottery with gold—and how it mirrors our own healing journeys. From grief and abuse to loss, resilience, and hope, they share deeply personal stories that remind us our scars aren't something to hide—they're proof that we've survived and grown stronger. If you've ever wondered whether healing is possible, this conversation is for you.
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  96 Years of Wisdom: Life Lessons from Mama Louise Blinn 08.08.2026 36мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.What can 96 years of life teach us? In this heartwarming episode, Mary and Teresa welcome a very special guest—Mary's mother, Louise Blinn. Together they explore decades of history, remarkable changes in technology, raising a family, enduring love, and the simple values that never go out of style. Filled with laughter, unforgettable stories, and timeless wisdom, Mama Louise reminds us that the greatest secrets to a meaningful life are to keep moving, have faith, and above all... be kind.
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  Remember When? The Life Lessons We Learned Growing Up. 08.08.2026 50мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Take a walk down memory lane with Mary and Teresa as they reflect on the childhood experiences that shaped who they are today. From drinking out of garden hoses, catching lightning bugs, and selling Girl Scout cookies to learning respect, responsibility, and the value of hard work, this heartfelt conversation explores how the lessons of yesterday can help guide the next generation. Together, they discuss the importance of family traditions, life skills, kindness, work ethic, and genuine human connection in a world increasingly driven by technology. Filled with laughter, nostalgia, and meaningful life lessons, this episode is a reminder that while times may change, values never go out of style. 💜 If this episode brought back memories or inspired you to create new traditions with your family, we'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment, subscribe to the Life Warriors Podcast, and join us every Tuesday and Thursday as we tackle real-life topics with honesty, humor, and hope.
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  Sometimes your greatest pain becomes someone else's hope... 08.08.2026 53мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.n this unforgettable episode of Life Warriors, Teresa and Mary welcome their very first guest, author of "Always Inspired: Practical Ways to be Inspired Through this Madness We Call Life" and host of the Tell Me SumpinGood podcast, Travis Patton. Through powerful stories of childhood adversity, faith, forgiveness, and resilience, Travis shares how life's deepest wounds can become our greatest source of purpose. From his grandmother's timeless lessons about quilts and gardens to his inspiring message that "dirty hands can still plant good seed," this conversation reminds us that our past does not define our future. Together, they explore healing, embracing what makes us unique, overcoming self-doubt, and why the greatest victory isn't winning every battle—it's refusing to quit. If you've ever wondered whether your struggles can become someone else's hope, this episode will leave you inspired to rise, keep going, and proudly embrace your "weird."
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  I lost my job but I didn't lose myself...Rebuilding after job loss! 08.08.2026 43мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Losing a job can feel like losing part of your identity—but it doesn't have to define your future. In this heartfelt episode of the Life Warriors Podcast, Teresa and Mary share their personal experiences with unemployment, grief, resilience, and rebuilding after unexpected life changes. From navigating rejection and the emotional toll of job loss to discovering new opportunities, networking, and finding purpose again, they remind listeners that setbacks often become the foundation for something even greater. If you've ever questioned your worth after losing a job, this conversation is for you. Remember: your job is something you do—not who you are.
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  Are our loved ones still with us? Signs, spirits and second chances... 08.08.2026 42мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this emotional episode of Life Warriors, Mary and Teresa explore the mysteries of intuition, signs from loved ones, guardian angels, and the power of positive energy. Through deeply personal stories of grief, healing, faith, and unexpected moments that seem too meaningful to be coincidence, they encourage listeners to stay open to life's unseen blessings. Whether it's finding hope after loss, believing in divine timing, or practicing gratitude and grounding, this conversation reminds us that even during our darkest seasons, we are never truly alone. Join us for an honest discussion about love, resilience, and finding light in the little things.
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  The Two Most Powerful Words: "I Am" How changing your self-talk can transform your healing journey. 08.08.2026 41мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this raw episode of Life Warriors, Teresa and Mary share their personal experiences with surviving abuse and discuss why success—not revenge—is the most powerful response. They explore the lasting impact of emotional, verbal, physical, and financial abuse, the importance of rebuilding self-worth, and how healing begins by focusing on yourself instead of your past. Through honest stories, practical encouragement, and their inspiring "I Am" challenge, they remind survivors that they are stronger than their trauma, worthy of love, and capable of creating a life filled with hope, purpose, and resilience!
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  Who really rescued WHO? The unbreakable bond between humans and animals 08.08.2026 40мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this heartfelt episode of Life Warriors, Teresa and Mary share the profound impact animals have had on their lives, especially during times of trauma, grief, and healing. Through touching personal stories about their rescue dogs and cats, they discuss the unconditional love pets provide, the realities of animal rescue, and the heartbreaking overcrowding of shelters. They encourage listeners to adopt rather than shop, support local rescues, and remember that every animal deserves kindness, compassion, and a loving home. The episode closes with a Warrior Challenge, inviting everyone to make a difference by adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating to help animals in need.
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  The voices behind the LIFE WARRIORS PODCAST 13.07.2026 14мин

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Meet Mary McMichael and Teresa L'Heureux, the voices behind Life Warriors Podcast. They are two chicks that have walked through life's darkest moments and come out the other side as survivors. Join them as they have REAL talk. About REAL struggles with REAL people. Learn what this will be all about and why it is so important for you to join this community!