Sometimes life hands you a storm so fierce you don’t know how you’ll stand—but Diane Woodford shows us that when you anchor yourself in love, peace can carry you through.

In this conversation, Diane shares the incredible story of her husband’s near-death battle during COVID, the 80 long days in ICU, and how she drew on faith, peace, and community support to hold the line for love when everything around her screamed despair.

From moving around the globe as “One Love Ambassadors” with her husband Charles, to learning the hard and holy work of forgiveness, Diane opens her heart with stories that remind us: the light never goes out, even in the darkest valley.

Key Takeaways

• Love is not just a feeling—it’s an action, a calling, and a way of life.

• Community is everything: it really does take a village to heal and keep going.

• Forgiveness isn’t a one-time event but a process that frees you to keep moving forward.

• When you pour out love, you also prepare yourself to receive love when you need it most.

• There is peace—and even joy—on the other side of trauma if you dare to walk through it.

Favourite Quote
“Always in your darkest moments, there will be light bearers. And that’s what we do—we carry the light. Even when it flickers, it never goes out.” – Diane Woodford

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:43 Meet Diane Woodford

01:37 The One Love Ambassadors' Mission

02:39 Spreading Love Around the World

03:56 Recent Projects and Experiences

07:33 Charles' Illness and the Birth of 'Aftercare'

09:50 Navigating the Healthcare System

16:07 The Power of Forgiveness

18:16 Living What You Preach

18:25 The Power of Forgiveness

18:38 Support Systems and Faith

18:57 Receiving and Giving

19:25 Personal Reflections on Forgiveness

22:30 The Miracle Man

23:45 Creating a Healing Space

24:25 The Journey of Writing a Book

26:05 The Role of Anka Herrmann

30:43 Global Healing Work

31:47 Book Release and Meditation Gift

34:50 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Find out more and connect with Diane
Diane Woodford is a retired critical healthcare professional and educator, published author, speaker, philanthropist, co-host of Love Drops Podcast, and world traveler. With a deep commitment to serving humanity, Diane focuses on mentoring young women and raising the energy wherever she goes.

 Website: paths2transformation.com
 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/diane-woodford-7708a435
 Free Gift: After Care – Finding Peace Beyond Trauma

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