From Struggle to Strength: How Cathy Domoney Is Turning Backyard Peace Into a Global Movement
Cathy Domoney is the founder of The Backyard Peace Project, a transformative movement dedicated to personal healing and global peace.
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Oct 2, 2025
NATIONWIDE - OCTOBER 2025 - (USAnews.com) — In today’s world, where divisions seem to widen daily and stress burdens people’s lives, the need for peace has never been more urgent. Yet Cathy Domoney, founder of The Backyard Peace Project (BYPP), believes that world peace doesn’t begin in distant boardrooms or political chambers; it starts right at home. With a vision rooted in personal healing and collective transformation, Cathy has built a movement that aims to change the world, one backyard at a time.
Her journey from trauma and chronic illness to becoming a global peace ambassador is one of resilience, hope, and the unwavering belief that peace is not just a lofty ideal; it is a choice. It’s a choice that starts with individuals, ripples through families, and eventually creates a transformative impact across communities, workplaces, and nations. The Backyard Peace Project embodies this mission and has quickly gained traction worldwide, connecting changemakers, leaders, and families with the tools, resources, and support to foster peace within their lives.
The Origin Story
Cathy Domoney’s story is not one of traditional success but one that reflects a deep, transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. Before she founded The Backyard Peace Project, Cathy endured her own trauma, chronic illness, and personal adversity. Yet, rather than letting these challenges define her, Cathy used them as stepping stones to create a movement centered on healing, peace, and unity.
Her experiences led her to realize that peace cannot be achieved through superficial solutions or strategies alone. Instead, true peace comes from within, from healing one’s own wounds, confronting trauma, and embracing vulnerability. From this realization, The Backyard Peace Project was born, with a bold mission: to bridge the gap between personal healing and collective peace.
The vision behind BYPP is clear: World peace begins in our own backyards. The belief is simple but profound: by fostering peace in our personal lives and within our families and communities, we lay the foundation for global change. This mission was further amplified by Cathy’s bestselling book, Finding Peace Through Struggle, which brings together the voices of incredible leaders and visionaries from across the globe.
The Mission and Vision of BYPP
The Backyard Peace Project is more than just a coaching program; it’s a global movement. At its core, BYPP offers a range of initiatives designed to empower individuals and communities:
Membership Community: A thriving online space where individuals can connect, access live “Love Calls,” masterclasses, healing sessions, and summits. Members become part of a global network of “Peace Warriors,” united by the common goal of creating peace in their lives and the world.
Specialist Pods: Tailored spaces designed to support unique groups such as FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) families, youth, entrepreneurs, parents, and Good Men Rising. These pods help people navigate specific challenges, offering specialized support and fostering resilience.
Events & Summits: Monthly global gatherings that combine practical tools, healing modalities, and visionary conversations, enabling participants to deepen their connection with peace and transformation.
Publishing & Storytelling: The Finding Peace Through Struggle anthology series is central to BYPP’s mission, amplifying voices of hope and resilience. The project highlights the stories of leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who have transformed their lives through adversity.
Youth Pod Initiative: This upcoming project aims to create an online support network for at-risk and homeless youth, empowering them to reach their full potential both personally and professionally.
What sets BYPP apart is its emphasis on combining personal transformation with a collective vision. Cathy’s approach goes beyond individual coaching, it creates a community of changemakers dedicated to healing, growth, and global impact. Through BYPP, Cathy is helping people not only overcome their personal challenges but also work together to create a peaceful and harmonious world.
Cathy Domoney: A Leader Who Understands Transformation
Cathy Domoney’s leadership is rooted in her own transformative journey. Having faced significant personal challenges, including trauma and chronic illness, Cathy’s understanding of healing is both deep and lived. Her own experiences shaped her approach to coaching, which emphasizes dissolving invisible blocks, triggers, and patterns that often hinder individuals from reaching their full potential.
While traditional therapy or coaching may focus on goal-setting or surface-level solutions, Cathy’s approach is different. She guides clients to address the deeper issues, those emotional and mental blocks, that prevent real and lasting breakthroughs. By helping individuals release these patterns, Cathy enables them to experience rapid, transformative change.
Her work has resonated with many, including high-profile leaders and influencers like Montel Williams, Jack Canfield, and Natalie Ledwell. As a bestselling author, Cathy has become a recognized voice in the world of transformation, coaching, and peacebuilding. Her work has been featured in global media outlets, and she has been nominated for numerous awards, including a finalist position in the Women Changing the World Awards (2024 & 2025).
A Movement That Resonates in Today’s Divided World
The relevance of BYPP today cannot be overstated. In a world rife with division, stress, and uncertainty, Cathy Domoney’s message of peace and transformation is both urgent and necessary. Her work challenges individuals to recognize that peace is not passive; it is an active choice, one that requires courage, leadership, and a commitment to healing.
By fostering peace within ourselves, Cathy believes we can create a ripple effect that will transform workplaces, industries, and even nations. The Backyard Peace Project is helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of modern life, from burnout and stress to personal trauma and division. By addressing these issues at the root level, Cathy is equipping leaders, families, and young people with the tools they need to foster peace and resilience.
As Cathy puts it, “Peace is not passive. It’s a powerful choice to live, lead, and connect differently, and it’s the most urgent work of our time.”
What Makes The Backyard Peace Project Unique
The Backyard Peace Project’s uniqueness lies in its ability to combine personal transformation with collective action. While many coaching programs focus solely on individual growth, BYPP understands that true peace requires a broader vision, a vision that includes community, leadership, and global change.
Through initiatives like the Finding Peace Through Struggle anthology, the Youth Pod initiative, and the Good Men Rising movement, BYPP is creating tangible, lasting change. These projects offer individuals the opportunity to not only heal but also contribute to a larger mission of global peace. By becoming part of this movement, members are empowered to make a difference, not just in their own lives, but in the lives of others.
The authors include Karen Weaver; Virginie Esprit; Sandy Forster; Grier Nielson; Gretchen Holmes PhD; Katherine McLeod; Nicole Piccolo; Philippa Scott; Jennifer Sharp; Natalie Ledwell; Cathy Domoney; Skye Domoney; Marie Alessi; Joanne Brooks; Paul Barnat; Sanja Hendrick; Tom Hendrick; Sharon Jones; Judy Myers; Dr. Julie Ducharme; Laura Muirhead; Alice Terry; Karen Perks; Dr. Wendel Noordzij; Linda Pierson; Stephanie Vaughan; Britta Jennings; Scott O’Meara; and Sandra Spadanuda
Cathy’s personal story of transformation and resilience is the cornerstone of this movement. Her ability to turn struggle into strength has inspired countless others to do the same. As Jack Canfield, New York Times bestselling author, says, “In a world that often feels divided, The Backyard Peace Project is a beacon of unity and love. Let’s make peace personal.”
For more information, visit her linktree The Backyard Peace Project.
