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Warrior Forward: The Podcast

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by Kimberly Sweeney Walsh

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Are successful but quietly exhausted in your body? Have you outgrown the version of ambition that built your life but don't yet know who you are without it? Welcome to Warrior Forward the Podcast. Kim Walsh is a leadership advisor for high-achieving women who are done performing strength and ready to lead from nervous system clarity instead of chronic survival, stress, and trauma induced autopilot. Here, we don't just talk about change - we embody it through intentional action, dismantling shame, guilt, and hustle at the root of how women show up in business, marriage, and motherhood. If you're ready to live life without collapsing under it, this is where ambition and alignment finally coexist. So snuggle in, buckle up, and chuck those old narratives in the fuck it bucket because it is time to embody an EVOLUTION and Warrior Forward.

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April 28, 2026

The Pregnancy I Didn't Want: When Healing Gets Personal

When my daughter Ava told me she was pregnant, I did not have a clean reaction. Before the joy could land, something else got there first — a mix of shock, fear, grief, and anger I could not name or organize. And for a woman who has spent years doing nervous system work, that undoing was not something I saw coming. In this episode, I am getting real about all of it. Not from the other side. From the middle of it. I share my own story as a young single mother — the hypervigilance, the survival identity, the nervous system that never fully got to stand down even after the hard season passed. I talk about what Ava's pregnancy activated in me, the raw and painful family conversations we had to have, and what it actually looked like to apply somatic work in real time when everything old came rushing back up. I am not sharing Ava's story — that is hers to tell. But I am sharing mine. Honestly. Without the tidy resolution. This episode also marks the early end of this season. I am choosing presence over performance — for Ava, for my son, for our new addition, and for the home we are rebuilding together in real time. What we cover in this episode: <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why my initial reaction to Ava's pregnancy surprised me — and what my body knew before my mind caught up</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The survival identity I built as a single mother and why it never fully went offline</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What somatic healing actually looks like in the middle of a family crisis — not in a journal prompt, in a real Tuesday afternoon</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The difference between being triggered and being undone</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why new normals are hard even when they are good</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How we are adjusting as a family to new roles, new rhythms, and a new person we already love fiercely</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why I am ending the season early — and what is coming in Season 4</li> </ul> If you are in a season where the past has come back online — in your family, your relationships, your body, your business — this episode is for you. <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5" /> Subscribe to the Warrior Forward weekly newsletter for insider information on summer events and first access to what we are building: <a href= "https://kimwalsh.myflodesk.com/waitlist">https://kimwalsh.myflodesk.com/waitlist</a> Season 4 officially drops August 4th — with special guest Kristina Kuzmic. Subscribe now and turn on your alerts so you don't miss a single episode. GOT A MINUTE? I'D LOVE A REVIEW!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Make sure you mention your favorite part of the episode! Follow Warrior Forward: The Podcast on IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/warriorforwardpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/warriorforwardpodcast/</a>

April 15, 2026

Leadership In a Male Dominated Industry and Life On The Open Sea w/ Colleen Clifford

What does it take to lead in a space that wasn't built for you — while also rebuilding yourself from the inside out? Colleen Clifford is a commercial fisherman who has spent her career navigating two kinds of open water: the literal kind, and the internal landscape of recovery. In this conversation, Colleen shares her journey through alcohol recovery, what it means to show up as a woman in a fiercely male-dominated industry, and the hard-earned clarity that comes from a life lived close to the elements. This is a conversation about identity, resilience, and what real leadership looks like when there's no one ahead of you charting the course. We talk about: <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Her recovery story and what sobriety made possible</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What it's actually like being a woman in commercial fishing — the reality, not the romanticized version</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How she developed her leadership voice in an industry that didn't hand it to her</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What the sea teaches you about yourself that nothing else can</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The unexpected parallels between navigating open water and navigating life</li> </ul> Whether you're in recovery, leading in a space that wasn't designed for you, or just craving a conversation with a woman who has genuinely done it differently — you don't want to miss this one. GOT A MINUTE? I'D LOVE A REVIEW!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Make sure you mention your favorite part of the episode! Follow Warrior Forward: The Podcast on IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/warriorforwardpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/warriorforwardpodcast/</a>

April 15, 2026

MM: Why Your Boundaries Don't Work

What if the very tool that protected you is now the thing holding you back? In this episode, we're talking about one of the most important — and least talked about — shifts in leadership development: the move from boundaries to standards. Boundaries are necessary. They're healthy. And at a certain point, they're no longer the primary tool you need. A boundary is reactive. A standard is structural. And when your standards are truly embodied, most situations that used to require a boundary never even reach you. We dig into: <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why boundaries, while essential, are exhausting as a long-term strategy</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The difference between protecting your time and protecting your identity</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why powerful women over-explain — and what it's actually costing them</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What identity-level leadership looks like when it's fully embodied</li> </ul> If you've done the work, held the line, and still feel like you're constantly defending your choices — this one's for you. Join our off line community: <a href= "https://kimwalsh.myflodesk.com/waitlist">https://kimwalsh.myflodesk.com/waitlist</a> GOT A MINUTE? I'D LOVE A REVIEW!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Make sure you mention your favorite part of the episode! Follow Warrior Forward: The Podcast on IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/warriorforwardpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/warriorforwardpodcast/</a>

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What is Warrior Forward: The Podcast?: Are successful but quietly exhausted in your body? Have you outgrown the version of ambition that built your life but don't yet know who you are without it?

Welcome to Warrior Forward the Podcast. Kim Walsh is a leadership advisor for high-achieving women who are done performing strength and ready to lead from nervous system clarity instead of chronic survival, stress, and trauma induced autopilot. Here, we don't just talk about change - we embody it through intentional action, dismantling shame, guilt, and hustle at the root of how women show up in business, marriage, and motherhood. If you're ready to live life without collapsing under it, this is where ambition and alignment finally coexist.

So snuggle in, buckle up, and chuck those old narratives in the fuck it bucket because it is time to embody an EVOLUTION and Warrior Forward.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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