Brave, Bold & Unfiltered with Valerie Silveira

By Valerie Silveira

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Life is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright brutal. So how do you keep going when everything falls apart? That’s exactly what we talk about on Brave, Bold & Unfiltered. This isn’t your typical “feel-good” podcast—it’s raw, real, and unfiltered. My son Sean and I have honest conversations about courage, resilience, grief, faith, and navigating life’s unexpected twists. Why do I care so much about this? Because I’ve lived it. My daughter Jamie was shot at 18 and miraculously survived—but that moment led to a 15-year battle with addiction that nearly destroyed both of us. Then, 12 years and 12 days later, it happened again. This time, it was fatal. Now, nearly a decade later, I’m still fighting for justice, but I refuse to let my story end in tragedy. That’s why we’re here—to talk about what it really takes to stand back up when life knocks you down. And we don’t stop at the tough stuff. Sometimes, we dive into everyday challenges, big questions, or even the occasional random topic—because life isn’t just about the hard stuff. It’s about finding meaning, humor, and the guts to keep going. Expect hard truths, real talk, and maybe even some laughter along the way. Because if we’re going to take down our Beasts, we might as well have a little fun doing it. 💜 Listen or watch now on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform.

Episode Date
After the Diagnosis: April’s Journey Through Survival, Fear, and a New Purpose
Dec 10, 2025
What Do You Want & Why Aren't You Doing It?
Dec 03, 2025
Let Yourself Out of Your Self-Imposed Prison
Dec 01, 2025
Mastering Holiday Stress When They Feel Heavy
Nov 26, 2025
Start Dreaming Again
Nov 24, 2025
Misery, You Don't Get My Company
Nov 19, 2025
Use Your Disruptor Word
Nov 18, 2025
Grief: The Price We Pay For Love
Nov 12, 2025
Courage Moment: When Love and Pain Live in the Same Place.mp3
Nov 11, 2025
God Doesn't Have You Mixed Up With Someone Else
Nov 05, 2025
Courage Moment: Because He Never Gets It Wrong
Nov 01, 2025
Fight Your Beast As If Your In the Battle You're Already In
Oct 29, 2025
Courage Moment: Showing Up For the Battle Your'e Already In
Oct 27, 2025
Why Not You: Be the Reason Someone Else Believes They Can
Oct 22, 2025
Finding Purpose When the Hits Keep Coming: With Rich Silveira
Oct 15, 2025
Burn the Map EP 13: Freedom
Oct 08, 2025
Burn the Map EP 12: The Journey of a Lifetime
Oct 01, 2025
Burn the Map EP 11: Ignite the Spark
Sep 24, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 10: Unleash the Warrior
Sep 17, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 9: Your Heart Is Built For This
Sep 10, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 8: Forged in the Fire
Sep 03, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 7: The Storms That Shape Us
Aug 27, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 6: Let Go or Be Dragged
Aug 20, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 5: Master the Warrior Mindset
Aug 13, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 4: The Big Fat Lie
Aug 06, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 3: Fear Is Killing Us
Jul 30, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 2: When Life Burns the Map—Or You Do
Jul 23, 2025
Burn the Map Ep 1: Why I Wrote the Book
Jul 16, 2025
Coming Soon: The Burn the Map Podcast Series
Jul 14, 2025
The Story Behind the Story: A Q&A with Valerie
Jul 09, 2025
Donna’s Warrior Heart: Love, Loss, and Unbreakable Strength
Jul 02, 2025
We Needed a Laugh… Maybe You Do Too
Jun 25, 2025
Forged in the Fire: The Hard Stuff Is Where You’re Refined
Jun 18, 2025
Burn the Map: Why Life Demands Courage and Rarely Follows the Plan
Jun 11, 2025
Unshakable Mona: A Light That Reaches Across the Globe
Jun 04, 2025
Pain to Perspective: Sean’s Health Scare and What It Taught Us
May 28, 2025
It’s About the Climb: How Growth Happens One Step at a Time
May 21, 2025
Let Go or Be Dragged
May 14, 2025
Scared, Shaken, and Still Standing: When Fear Shows Up and Your Weapons Come Out
May 07, 2025
It's OK to Be Scared: Fighting Back Even When You're Scared, Sick, and Worn Out
Apr 30, 2025
Loving Through the Fire: An Insider-Outsider’s Perspective on Courage & Commitment
Apr 23, 2025
Uncertainty Is For Certain
Apr 16, 2025
Being Brave Doesn't Mean Fearless: Choosing Courage is the Key
Apr 09, 2025
The Power of Perspective: How Shifting Your View Can Change Everything
Mar 26, 2025
When Holding On Holds You Back: Why Sometimes You Have to Burn It Down to Build It Back
Mar 19, 2025
Finding Faith In The Storm: How Challenges Strengthen Our Belief
Mar 12, 2025
Step Into Your Strength: Why Not You? Why Not Now?
Mar 05, 2025
Quarterback Without A Playbook: Navigating Life’s Toughest Hits with Rhonda
Feb 26, 2025
Courage Is Not Just For Heroes: We Need It For Everyday Life
Feb 19, 2025
Living Through the Grief—A Mother’s Journey Through Love & Loss
Feb 12, 2025
Balance Of Thinking And Doing—Why Action Matters: Stop Overthinking And Start Taking Action
Feb 05, 2025
The Truth About Anger: When It Helps And When It Hurts
Jan 29, 2025
Bye Bye Miss American Pie: How One Moment Can Shatter Everything You Thought You Knew
Jan 22, 2025
Heartbeat of the Family: Why Your Strength as a Mom Matters More Than Ever
Jan 15, 2025
Still Standing After All The Tears: Two TV Interviews On Finding Courage And Inspiring Hope
Jan 01, 2025
A Christmas Message Of Peace: Finding Light In The Darkness
Dec 25, 2024
Stay Inspired Through Life's Storms: 7 Ways to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough
Dec 11, 2024
What Happens to Us vs. What Happens for Us: Choosing How We Feel and Finding Purpose in Pain
Nov 27, 2024
The Line Between Selfless and Self-Destructive: Why Helping Doesn’t Mean Losing Yourself
Nov 20, 2024
Reclaiming Courage: Where Have All the Warriors Gone?
Nov 13, 2024