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Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness

Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness

Dr. Carron Silva: Forgiveness Guide, Christian Trauma Coach

126 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 126 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 15 min and 36 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Religion & Spirituality show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 53 episodes published. Published by Dr. Carron Silva: Forgiveness Guide, Christian Trauma Coach.

Episodes
126
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
28 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Are you struggling to forgive yourself? Do you hold a grudge against someone who harmed you physically, emotionally, or mentally? Do you find it hard to forgive the adults in your life who were supposed to protect you, but didn’t? Do you hold resentment against a whole class of people because you’ve been discriminated against? I’VE BEEN THERE. I KNOW. I’m Dr. Carron Silva, Your Forgiveness Guide. As a woman of faith, I’ve spent the last 30 years seeking healing for sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, and healing from racial discrimination. What I’ve learned is that therapy could only take me so far. I believe that FORGIVENESS IS THE WAY TO INTERIOR FREEDOM, but we cannot do it alone. We need God, and in particular, Jesus, the Divine Physician, with the love of the Holy Spirit, to help us through a process of forgiveness. On this podcast, I talk about all the things that help you develop a lifelong skill of forgiveness and empower you to forgive yourself, others, and God. As a Certified Wholeness and Catholic Mindset Coach, I help you to navigate emotionally challenging situations, cultivate resilience after trauma, and in a nurturing emotionally safe, empathic, nonjudgmental, confidential coaching relationship. Why wait? Freedom starts now. Here’s what you can do: Connect: Schedule a FREE consultation with me at www.drcarron.com Study: Want to explore forgiveness on your own time before digging deep? Sign up for my 5 Days to Forgiveness Self-Guided Mini Audio Retreat. https://drcarron.kartra.com/page/forgiveness-audio-retreat Receive: Invite me to your church or small faith-sharing group for a talk or half-day virtual or in-person forgiveness at [email protected]

Latest Episodes

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S3E19 When the System Wounds, Who Do We Forgive?

May 12, 202621 min

S3E18 Loving an Alcoholic: Healing the Hidden Wounds Left Behind

May 5, 202633 min

S3E17 Forgiveness After Infidelity: Healing From Divorce

Apr 28, 202633 min

S3E16 Divorced but Still Catholic? Demystiyfing Annulment with Theresa Matters

Apr 21, 202628 min

S3E15 Healing from Divorce: A Catholic Approach to Connection, Support, and Restoration with Carolyn Klika Catino

Apr 14, 202637 min

Ep 121S3E14 Sacramental Healing: Finding Safety Again After Church Hurt

Friends, What does it look like to feel safe again after experiencing church hurt? In this episode, we continue the conversation on healing from spiritual wounds by exploring a path forward, one that is honest, and rooted in encounter with Jesus in the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. Through personal testimony and reflection, we look at how the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation offer more than ritual—they offer real healing through the presence of the Divine Physician. If you’ve felt distant, hesitant, or unsure about returning, this episode is a safe place to begin again. Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with the mission: https://go.drcarron.com/FIFYPodcastGift Join the weekly newsletter: https://go.drcarron.com/newsletterfreegiftoptin Work with me 1:1 — Looking for shame‑free, nonjudgmental support on your healing journey? Schedule a free consultation and let’s chat: https://go.drcarron.com/chatwithdrcarron Love the Podcast? If Forgiveness Is for YOU resonates with you, please: Follow / Subscribe Share with someone who needs hope Leave a rating and written review Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to Leave an Apple Review Open the Apple Podcasts app Search: Forgiveness Is for YOU Tap the show (not an episode) Scroll to Ratings & Reviews Tap Write a Review Credits Host & Producer: Dr. Carron Silva Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music: Kode M (@kodemaster90) Social Media Manager: Diamond_Media00 Disclaimer Opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Guests are welcomed in a spirit of respectful dialogue and freedom of expression. A Final Word Thank you for listening, Friend. Remember: Forgiveness is for YOU.

Apr 7, 202616 min

Ep 120S3E13: Narcissism in the Body of Christ: A Story of Abuse, Grace and Forgiveness with Cendrine Hosoda

Friends, In this episode Trauma-informed consultant and Neurosomatic Intelligence Practitioner Cendrine Hosoda shares her story of growing up in an evangelical church community in Switzerland where her father, a respected church elder, used Scripture and spiritual authority to control and manipulate his family. With courage and honesty, Cendrine reflects on what it was like to live inside a faith environment shaped by narcissis, and the long journey toward reclaiming her voice, her body, and her relationship with God. This conversation does not seek to sensationalize suffering. Instead, it offers hope that even in the presence of deep betrayal, healing and grace are possible. As Scripture reminds us in 1 Peter 2:19: "For whenever anyone bears the pain of unjust suffering because of consciousness of God, that is a grace." If you or someone you love has experienced spiritual manipulation, religious trauma, or abuse within a faith context, this conversation offers both validation and a path toward healing. Connect with Cendrine Hosoda Website: https://www.pursuingwholesomehealth.com/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/cendrinehosoda/ Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with the mission: https://go.drcarron.com/FIFYPodcastGift Join the weekly newsletter: https://go.drcarron.com/newsletterfreegiftoptin Work with me 1:1 — Looking for shame‑free, nonjudgmental support on your healing journey? Schedule a free consultation and let’s chat: https://go.drcarron.com/chatwithdrcarron Love the Podcast? If Forgiveness Is for YOU resonates with you, please: Follow / Subscribe Share with someone who needs hope Leave a rating and written review Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to Leave an Apple Review Open the Apple Podcasts app Search: Forgiveness Is for YOU Tap the show (not an episode) Scroll to Ratings & Reviews Tap Write a Review Credits Host & Producer: Dr. Carron Silva Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music: Kode M (@kodemaster90) Social Media Manager: Diamond_Media00 Disclaimer Opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Guests are welcomed in a spirit of respectful dialogue and freedom of expression. A Final Word Thank you for listening, Friend. Remember: Forgiveness is for YOU.

Mar 31, 202638 min

Ep 119S3E12 When A Founder Falls: One Priest's Journey to Truth and Forgiveness

* Content Warning* This episode contains mature themes and is not appropriate for minors. Friends, In this vulnerable and sobering episode, I visit with Father John Michael Paul, a Catholic priest who discovered that the founder of his religious community had a decades-long history of sexual abuse. For someone who spent decades serving as a priest and leader in his community, the betrayal was spiritual, deeply personal, and formative. As someone who entered the Catholic Church shortly before the 2002 abuse crisis, I remember how destabilizing that season was for many of us. In today’s conversation, we explore what happens when the shepherd you trusted is revealed to be a wolf, and how truth, though painful, becomes the doorway to freedom. In this episode, we discuss: The impact of clergy sexual abuse on priests themselves Betrayal trauma within religious communities Spiritual fatherhood and spiritual disillusionment The difference between institutional loyalty and fidelity to truth How shame keeps abuse hidden The long road toward forgiveness What healing looks like when trust has been shattered A Note to Listeners If you have experienced betrayal within the Church, know this: your pain matters. Truth may take years to surface, but light always exposes what darkness tries to conceal. Forgiveness is not denial. It is not spiritual bypassing. It is a grace which is often slow, often costly, but real. “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32 Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with the mission: https://go.drcarron.com/FIFYPodcastGift Join the weekly newsletter: https://go.drcarron.com/newsletterfreegiftoptin Work with me 1:1 — Looking for shame‑free, nonjudgmental support on your healing journey? Schedule a free consultation and let’s chat: https://go.drcarron.com/chatwithdrcarron Love the Podcast? If Forgiveness Is for YOU resonates with you, please: Follow / Subscribe Share with someone who needs hope Leave a rating and written review Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to Leave an Apple Review Open the Apple Podcasts app Search: Forgiveness Is for YOU Tap the show (not an episode) Scroll to Ratings & Reviews Tap Write a Review Credits Host & Producer: Dr. Carron Silva Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music: Kode M (@kodemaster90) Social Media Manager: Diamond_Media00 Disclaimer Opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Guests are welcomed in a spirit of respectful dialogue and freedom of expression. A Final Word Thank you for listening, Friend. Remember: Forgiveness is for YOU.

Mar 24, 202645 min

Ep 118S3E11 Abuse of Conscience: How Faith is Manipulated

Friends, In this episode of the ongoing series on spiritual abuse, I sit down with Catholic Counselor Paul Fahey to explore a subtle but deeply impactful layer of harm: the abuse of conscience. Many of us were taught to “follow our conscience,” but few of us were ever taught how a conscience is properly formed — or how it can be manipulated. When spiritual authority bypasses freedom, pressures compliance, or equates disagreement with sin, faith formation can quietly become control. Paul defines conscience through a Catholic lens and offers concrete examples of how it can be distorted in families, churches, and religious communities. We also discuss how parents can faithfully teach their children without crossing the line into coercion, and why healthy formation always respects human dignity and freedom. If you have ever struggled with religious guilt, fear-based teaching, or confusion about trusting your own moral judgment, this conversation will bring clarity and hope. Paul Fahey's Link(s): Email: [email protected] Article: https://wherepeteris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Place-Where-You-Stand-is-Holy-Ground.pdf Presentation: https://youtu.be/HjuL6lIKM28?si=yKvqiC31Ph-WN45P Reference(s): The Role of Conscience: https://www.usccb.org/resources/Role%20of%20the%20conscience.pdf Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with the mission: https://go.drcarron.com/FIFYPodcastGift Join the weekly newsletter: https://go.drcarron.com/wellspringfreegiftoptin Work with me 1:1 — Looking for shame‑free, nonjudgmental support on your healing journey? Schedule a free consultation and let’s chat: https://go.drcarron.com/chatwithdrcarron Love the Podcast? Please: Follow / Subscribe Share with someone who needs hope Leave a rating and written review Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to Leave an Apple Review Open the Apple Podcasts app Search: Forgiveness Is for YOU Tap the show (not an episode) Scroll to Ratings & Reviews Tap Write a Review Credits Host & Producer: Dr. Carron Silva Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music: Kode M (@kodemaster90) Social Media Manager: Diamond_Media00 Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Guests are welcomed in a spirit of respectful dialogue and freedom of expression. A Final Word: Thank you for listening, Friend. Remember: Forgiveness is for YOU.

Mar 17, 202644 min

Ep 117S3E10 Somatic Healing for Trauma Survivors: A Catholic Path to Restoration with Sr. Mary Stephen

Friends, In this episode, I welcome Sr. Mary Stephen, founder of Restorative Catholic, to explore a restorative path forward for trauma survivors within the Catholic tradition. Sr. Mary Stephen shares how her vocation within a vocation led her to integrate somatic healing with Catholic spirituality, creating spaces where wounded hearts can safely encounter healing from the inside out. We discuss how trauma is stored in the body, why traditional spiritual practices sometimes fall short for trauma survivors, and how somatic pilgrimages can help restore trust, presence, and peace. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, your faith, or yourself after painful experiences within religious spaces, this episode invites you to consider a path of restoration rooted in compassion, embodiment, and grace. Sister Mary Stephen's Link(s) Website: https://restorativecatholic.com/ Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with us HERE Link to my weekly newsletter. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Mar 10, 202635 min

Ep 116S3E9 Taking Sides: How Social Exclusion Hurts the Body of Christ

*Content Warning* This episode contains content not suitable for minors. Please listen with discretion. Friends, In Episode 8, Catholic Therapist and mom, Lisa Leopold, and I discussed her experiences as a postulant in a religious community, and how the misinterpretation of the vow of obedience caused her and other sisters in the convent to experience spiritual abuse. In this episode, Lisa brings up another issue that is often missed when parents are faced with the aftermath of sexual abuse by a person in a position of authority. She reveals how taking sides can create an intolerable situation for families navigating healing. Lisa also speaks to the encouraging efforts being made by newer communities and reform-minded leaders who are working toward greater transparency and accountability in religious life. This episode is not about discouraging vocations. It is about ensuring that vocations flourish in environments that protect human dignity and authentic freedom. If you are discerning religious life, or know someone who is, this conversation offers important perspectives. Lisa's Link(s): https://www.betaniacounseling.com Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with us HERE Link to my weekly newsletter. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Mar 3, 202622 min

Ep 115S3E8: When Authority Wounds: Obedience in Religious Life

Content Warning: *This content is not appropriate for minors, so please use a headset or listen in their absence. This episode discusses experiences of spiritual abuse within the church. While we approach this conversation with respect for the Church and for religious vocations, some of the themes may be difficult for listeners who have experienced spiritual trauma. Please listen at your own pace and care for your heart as needed.* Friends, What happens when the vow of obedience that is meant to free the heart for Christ becomes a mechanism of control? In this episode of Forgiveness Is for YOU, I speak with Lisa Leopold about her experience as a postulant in a Catholic religious order and the spiritual abuse she encountered during formation. Together we explore how authority in religious life can become distorted, how the misuse of obedience can cause emotional and spiritual trauma, and what healing looks like on the other side. Spiritual abuse in the Church is often difficult to name, especially when it is cloaked in piety or justified as “God’s will.” Now a wife, mother, and licensed therapist, Lisa accompanies former religious and others who are healing from spiritual abuse. Her work sheds light on both the wounds and the hope for reform and transparency within religious communities. Lisa's Link(s) Website: http://www.bethaniacounseling.com/ Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with us HERE Link to my weekly newsletter. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation, click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Feb 24, 202630 min

Ep 114S3E7: Hurting and Healing in the Church: Shining a Light on Spiritual Abuse

Friends, In this opening episode of a new series, I begin a much-needed conversation about spiritual abuse: what it is, how it manifests, and why so many suffer in silence within church communities. Drawing from Pope Francis’ definition and addressing the dangers of clericalism, I explore how manipulation of conscience, misuse of authority, and distorted interpretations of Scripture can wound the faithful. I give a preview of upcoming episodes and use exhortations from the books of James and 1 Peter to encourage the Body of Christ to love another. This series is not about tearing down the Church, but about calling it higher so that true healing, accountability, and renewal can begin. Reference(s): Glatz, Carol (2021). Vatican City — August 6, 2021 Societies of Apostolic Life, attends a news conference at the Vatican July 22, 2016. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/spiritual-abuse-occurs-more-frequently-believed-vatican-official-says Connect with Dr. Carron Sign up for the Free to Forgive Masterclass: Five Weeks to Release and Renewal Partner with us HERE Link to my weekly newsletter. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Feb 17, 202612 min

Ep 113S3E6: Character and Forgiveness: A Legacy Money Can't Buy

Friends, In a culture that often equates success with wealth and possessions, author and former special education teacher and school administrator Rosemary Olender invites us to rethink inheritance altogether. In this episode, we explore how character and forgiveness form a legacy that outlasts money, status, and material goods. Rosemary shares how forgiveness is not only a personal healing practice, but a formative virtue, one that shapes family culture, strengthens empathy, and influences generations to come. Together, we reflect on how parents and caregivers can model forgiveness in everyday life and intentionally pass on values that endure. Rosemary's Links: Profile: Talks.co: https://talks.co/rosemary-olender/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/rosemary-olender-227660356 FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Coffee-and-Wisdom/61575571752937/ Free Resource: Family Connection Insight Survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kP7y4tIkIkaYgFhfud2Lsx7k06c6Btgep7JbeptuLLI/edit?tab=t. Connect with Dr. Carron Learn more about the Free to Forgive Masterclass Visit www.drcarron.com to sign up for my weekly email newsletter, where I share mindset skills, life hacks, and reflections on healing and forgiveness. When you sign up, you’ll receive a free guide: The ABC’s of Supporting a Loved One in Trauma. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation, click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Feb 10, 202640 min

Ep 112S3E5: When A Divine Encounter Meets Childhood Trauma with Lynn Busby

*Content warning* - Content not suitable for minors. Please listen with discretion. Friends, Many of us feel skeptical when someone says they’ve heard God or encountered Jesus in a tangible way. And yet, at the core of the human heart is a longing to be seen, known, and loved, especially in painful places. What happens when God breaks into a life marked by deep childhood trauma? In this episode, I reflect on how Jesus meets people exactly where they are, not only within the walls of faith or religious practice, but across denominations, belief systems, doubt, and even disbelief. My guest, author Lynn Busby, shares her story of surviving a childhood that could easily be the backdrop of a horror film. At just twelve years old, Lynn experienced a profound encounter with Jesus that revealed Christ as the Divine Physician, bringing healing, safety, and love in the midst of trauma. Lynn's links: Blog: lynnbusby.com Lynn's book: The Scent of Water: Busby, Lynn: 9781951611675: Books - Amazon.ca Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with us HERE Link to my weekly newsletter. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Feb 3, 202624 min

Ep 110S3E4 When Trauma Meets Mercy: Healing After Abortion with Brittany Poppe

Listener Note: This episode includes a personal story involving abortion and emotional trauma. The conversation is approached with care, compassion, and a focus on healing. Please listen at your own pace and tend to your heart as needed. Friends, In this episode, I am joined by Brittany Poppe, who vulnerably shares her story of experiencing abortion at age seventeen, the emotional and spiritual aftermath, and the long road toward healing. We speak honestly about trauma, mercy, and the possibility of restoration after profound loss. This conversation is not about judgment or debate. It is an invitation into compassion, hope, and the healing that becomes possible when trauma meets mercy. This episode is for anyone carrying silent grief, unresolved trauma, or a longing for mercy after a painful decision. You are not alone—and healing is possible. In this episode, Brittany Poppe and I explore: Trauma as a wound of the heart, body, and spirit How Scripture speaks to the brokenhearted The often-unspoken emotional impact of abortion Why abortion can be experienced as trauma, even years later The role of mercy, forgiveness, and faith in healing Finding hope and restoration after profound loss How Brittany now walks with other women on their healing journeys Brittany's Links: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abortion-recovery-for-christian-women-abortion-regret/id1668717310 Instagram: https://instagram.com/brittanypoppe Media Kit: https://brittanypoppe.com/media-kit Listener Invitation Lent is just around the corner, and it’s a meaningful time to examine our hearts — especially the places where anger, resentment, or bitterness may still linger. I recently launched a successful pilot of my online forgiveness course, Free to Forgive Masterclass: Five Weeks to Release and Renewal, and I’ll be offering it again beginning February 22. If you’ve spent years in therapy but sense there is still forgiveness work needed for deep er healing, this course may be for you. Connect with Dr. Carron Parter with us HERE Link to my weekly newsletter. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Jan 27, 202625 min

Ep 111S3E3: Finding a Therapist Who "Gets" You: Safety, Belonging and the Heart of the Father with Dr. Matthew Bruninger

Friends, Finding a therapist who truly “gets” you can be challenging, especially if you’ve experienced both painful and healing moments in therapy. In this episode, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Matthew Breuninger to explore what creates safety in the therapist-client relationship, why belonging is essential to healing, and how our relationship with God the Father can shape the therapeutic journey. We discuss what to look for in a therapist, how to discern when coaching has reached its limits, and the heart behind the KNOWN program, which Dr. Breuninger co-created with Isaac Wicker, a program I’ve personally participated in twice. This episode is for anyone who has felt unseen in therapy, struggled with trust or belonging, or is seeking deeper healing at the intersection of faith and mental health. Dr. Breuninger's Info: IG:@AskaCatholictherapist; @KnownbytheFather Website: https://www.knownbythefather.com/ Listener Invitation Lent is just around the corner, and it’s a meaningful time to examine our hearts — especially the places where anger, resentment, or bitterness may still linger. I recently launched a successful pilot of my online forgiveness course, Free to Forgive Masterclass: Five Weeks to Release and Renewal, and I’ll be offering it again beginning February 22,2026. If you’ve spent years in therapy. but sense there is still forgiveness work needed for deeper healing, this masterclass may be just for you. Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with us HERE Link to my weekly newsletter. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Jan 20, 202633 min

Ep 109S3E2: Heart Surgery: Finding Freedom in Christ After Abuse with Mandy Horne

Friends, In this episode of Forgiveness Is for YOU, my guest, Mandy Horne shares how a medical crisis became the turning point that exposed an abusive relationship, revealed unexpected protection, and opened the door to a new calling in nursing. While recovering in the ICU, Mandy experienced both betrayal and God's grace through family, friends, strangers, and quiet moments where Christ made His presence known. We talk about how trauma clarifies truth, how forgiveness does not require denial, and how freedom often begins when we listen to what pain is teaching us. This episode is for anyone who has faced illness, emotional abuse, or family dysfunction and wondered whether healing and purpose were still possible on the other side. Mandy's links: Mandy's Free Gift: 3-Step Guide to Step Confidently into Your Next Season Website: [email protected] Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with us. Learn more HERE. Link to my weekly newsletter. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation, click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Jan 13, 202631 min

Ep 108S3E1: Meeting the Challenge: Forgiveness, Faith, and Our Mission for 2026

Friends, In this first episode of Season 3 of Forgiveness Is for YOU, I sit down with my husband, Steve Silva, to reflect on how life’s challenges shape us, stretch us, and invite us into deeper freedom through forgiveness. After a Christmas retreat spent in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, I share how the Lord has been clarifying the mission of this podcast, my coaching practice, and our new farm as we step into 2026. Together, we reflect honestly about growth through hardship, and share our vision of inviting people to come and work with us on the farm and walk through a guided forgiveness process with me as their coach. We also extend a gentle invitation to our listeners to partner with the Forgiveness Is for YOU podcast financially, helping us bring this message of healing, faith, and freedom to a global audience. If you’re navigating challenges, discerning your next season, or longing for growth rooted in Christ, this conversation is for you. Partner with us. Learn more HERE Connect with Dr. Carron Receive a PDF gift by subscribing to my weekly newsletter Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free 50-minute consultation, click on this link and let's chat! Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Jan 6, 202618 min

Ep 107S2E50: Revisiting "Overcoming Resentment": Let go in 2026

Friends, As we bid farewell to 2025 and step into a new year, I revisit another favorite conversation from Season 1: Overcoming Resentment in the Forgiveness Process. The holidays have a way of stirring old wounds and unresolved emotions, and resentment often rises to the surface when we least expect it. As you listen to this episode, consider what it will take to let go in 2026. In this reflection episode, I explore: Why resentment often resurfaces during the holidays How pushing it down actually strengthens unforgiveness What it looks like to face resentment honestly and gently Practical steps for moving forward in the forgiveness process How releasing resentment prepares you to enter 2026 with freedom and clarity As Season 2 of Forgiveness is for YOU comes to an end, I share my gratitude for each of you who listen, share, support, and pray for this work. This podcast has been a labor of love, and your presence in this community means more than you know. If this podcast has made a difference in your life, please consider making a year-end financial gift to support production by clicking the Podcast Gift button at www.drcarron.com. Your generosity helps this message of authentic forgiveness reach more hearts in 2026. May this episode help you release what no longer serves you, and step into the new year with peace, openness, and hope. Connect with Dr. Carron Link to my weekly newsletter. Need someone to accompany you on your journey to freedom in a shame-free, nonjudgmental space? Come into coaching with me. To schedule a free consultation click on this link and let's chat! Note: Opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent those of the host. The host understands that guests have the right to freedom of expression. If the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast resonates with you, please rate, share on social media, write a review, and subscribe. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to write a review on Apple Podcast App Open Apple Podcast App Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma… Click on the SHOW, not the episode Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90 Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

Dec 30, 202514 min
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