Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness

Friends, In this episode, I reflect on my Lenten journey with the KNOWN program and my quest to have a deeper relationship with The Father. I talk about the findings of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study that emphasize the impact one caring adult can have on the future outcomes for children in trauma.  I tell about my uncle Isaac John Michaels, who represents the love of the Father that I so...

**Content Warning**This episode contains content not suitable for minors and may activate traumatic memories related to domestic violence. So if little ones are within earshot, stop the recording, grab your earbuds, or listen another time. Friends, In this episode, Part 2 of Breaking the Code of Silence: Healing from Domestic Violence, Shelly Edwards Jorgensen and I disc uss how she navigates life...

**Content Warning** This episode contains images of domestic violence not suitable for minors. Please use discretion when listening. Friends, In today's episode, I speak with author and domestic abuse survivor Shelley Edwards Jorgensen. Shelley shares her traumatic experiences growing up amidst domestic violence, culminating in the tragic murder of her mother by her father. Through her narrative,...

Friends, In today’s episode, I welcome guest, Fr. Thomas Berg, an author, speaker on issues regarding church life, and visiting Professor of the Practice at the McGrath Institute for Church Life. He holds a Ph. D. in Philosophy from Rome’s Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum. Fr. Tom’s work centers on seminarian formation and healing those wounded by clergy sexual abuse. He and I discuss his...

Friends,  In today's episode, I sit down with Psychotherapist Dana Nygaard, who combines psychotherapy and deliverance ministry to assist women in recognizing and overcoming toxic relationship patterns. Discover the importance of self-forgiveness and how unresolved issues can hinder trust and love. Dana explains the significance of secure attachment and how healing family of origin wounds can lead...

Friends In today’s episode, Catholic Men’s Coach Kenneth Harouff shares his story of alcohol addiction recovery, betrayal, and forgiveness in marriage. We discuss the role of community in recovery and growth and the importance of self-ownership and communal accountability. We talk about spiritual bypassing and the need for more conversations about digging deeper into our somatic experience in reco...

*Content Warning* This episode contains content not suitable for minors and may activate traumatic memories.  Friends,  In this episode, I make distinctions between sexual sin and trauma reenactment as a result of early childhood sexual abuse. I address feelings of shame and use examples from my story to demonstrate how beliefs about sin can keep us trapped in self-condemnation and prevent healing...

Friends, In today's episode, Isaac Wicker, a Catholic licensed therapist and co-creator of the groundbreaking KNOWN program, and I delve into the profound impacts of understanding the transformative power of the Father's love and forgiveness.  Isaac shares his journey from childhood sensitivity to the big questions of life to becoming a wise therapist who combines therapy and his Catholic faith to...

Friends, In this episode, I am joined by Margaret Schay, a Catholic Mindset Coach and Executive Director of Right to Life of Louisville. Margaret shares her journey of childhood trauma, perinatal loss, and healing through forgiveness. She emphasizes the importance of tuning into your body and embracing parts work, or Internal Family Systems(IFS) therapy to establish inner security and peace. We di...

Friends,  In this episode, I challenge the notion that forgiveness is something we should just automatically know and I advocate for the study of forgiveness as a life skill. I delve a little deeper into a poll I conducted about a forgiveness course offering and give a rationale for why it's important to become a student of forgiveness. I explore the benefits forgiveness offers, from improving sle...

Friends, In this episode, I sit down with Bill Mullin, the creative mind behind the podcast musical "As I Recall Forever." Discover how Bill's work blends art and faith to explore themes of forgiveness and redemption. Through his unique musical compositions, Bill reveals how forgiveness can be a transformative force in our lives. Delve into Bill's personal journey as he shares stories of overcomin...

Friends, In today's episode, I am joined by Hospice Nurse and Grief Coach Nichole Haugen as we discuss her work with those at the end of life, grief, and the forgiveness process. Through her story, Nicole provides valuable insights and tips on navigating grief and forgiving oneself and others. Nichole offers a glimpse into the power of faith and acceptance in finding peace amidst life's challenges...

Friends, In this episode, my guest, Kerri Bishop, shares her story of facing an unexpected and devastating betrayal in her marriage. On Mother's Day 2009, while pregnant with her fifth child, her husband left her, their four boys, and one on the way, leading to a tumultuous period of loss and self-discovery. Amidst the chaos of losing her home and grappling with her identity, Kerri found solace an...

Friends, Welcome to Season 2 of the Forgiveness Is For You podcast! In this episode, I give a brief update on Season 1 and share what's coming in 2025, including a major relocation to New Mexico where my husband and I will embark on a new mission combining farm life and healing retreat opportunities. I share an update on my forgiveness masterclass in development, designed to address deep misconcep...

Friends,  In this episode, my husband, Steve Silva, and I delve into the emotional journey of losing a long-standing friendship following the recent election. As we discuss the power and liberation that forgiveness provides, we explore ways to bridge the political divide, especially during the holidays. We share insights on managing emotions and setting boundaries while emphasizing the importance...

Friends, *Content warning* In today's episode, Birth Trauma Recovery Coach Brigid Tebaldi and I discuss obstetric violence and the trauma some women experience when giving birth. This topic is not for minor ears and could be triggering for those who have suffered infertility or traumatic births. Please use discretion when listening. If like me, you’ve never even heard these terms before, it's wort...

Friends,  In Episode 50, I interviewed speaker, coach, author, and Master Licenced Clinical Social Worker and Professor Belinda Terro Mooney about her career as an addictions counselor and how she's navigated forgiveness in her own life and with clients. In this second half of the interview, we talk about her Carmelite spirituality and her latest book, Pray with Us, A Saint for Each Day. I introdu...

Friends,  In this episode, for many, the Holidays are a time of stress, and alcohol addiction can increase anxiety as those who struggle with alcohol and those who love them navigate family gatherings, workplace celebrations, and even winter vacation trips to warmer places.  In this episode, Catholic Sobriety Coach Christie Walker shares the story of her destructive dance with alcohol, staying sob...

Friends, In this episode, husband, father, and founder of Freedom to Love, Jeremy Rohr and I delve into the sensitive and pressing issue of pornography and masturbation's impact on emotional and psychological development. Jeremy shares his journey of overcoming addiction and how he now empowers fathers and sons to break free from the cycle of guilt and shame. Jeremy recounts his early exposure to...

Friends, In this episode, I interview  Belinda Terro Mooney, a remarkable woman who has transformed her life's challenges into a mission of hope and healing for others. Belinda's journey is one of resilience, having navigated through personal trauma to become an addictions counselor, college professor, author, speaker, and mindset coach.  As part one of a two-part series, Belinda shares her story...

Friend, In this special edition, I invite you to a brand new workshop I created called Uncover Your Forgiveness Habits. I wonder if you resonate with any of these: You were, at some point, forced to say you were sorry as a child when you didn’t actually mean it. A caregiver may have punished you for an infraction you were accused of without hearing your side of the story and made you apologize.  Y...

Friends,  In this episode, I sit down with Licensed Therapist and Coach Claire Schiemer to discuss the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. As an advocate for integrating spirituality into healing, Claire shares her journey and expertise in using IFS to help clients navigate trauma and find forgiveness. Claire explains the fundamentals of IFS, highlighting how it views sy...

Friends,  In today's episode, Father Ken Geraci of the Fathers of Mercy shares his journey from a secular life to embracing the priesthood, highlighting the transformative power of faith. We discuss the nature of spiritual warfare, explore the dangers of complacency in faith, and the importance of engaging actively in this cosmic battle for our souls. The conversation also delves into the power of...

Friends, In this episode, I dive into the world of habits, specifically focusing on "forgiveness habits" and how they shape our lives. Discover how your upbringing and the behavior patterns of your caregivers influenced your ability to forgive or hold onto resentment. I explore five key points of awareness that contribute to your forgiveness habits: your unique design, values, belief system, famil...

Friends, The hardest thing one can encounter in life is forgiving one's own transgressions. In this episode, I review research studies on self-forgiveness, self-exoneration, and the cycle of self-condemnation as presented in the Handbook of Forgiveness.   Additionally, I contribute tips for mindset work to eliminate rumination in the cycle of condemnation and offer an easy-to-understand process fo...