Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness

Friends, This episode features special guests Colin and Jean MacKenzie, founders of Holy Union Connect, a faith-based ministry to help couples fortify their marriages against both earthly and spiritual challenges. Join the conversation as Colin, Jean, and I delve into the Catholic teachings on marriage, the importance of prayer, and how couples can support each other in times of spiritual attack....

Friends, In this episode, my guest, Miriam Susan, and I discuss the challenges of balancing parental expectations with the needs of a growing family. She shares personal stories about the difficulties faced when dealing with in-laws, particularly the struggle to establish and maintain healthy boundaries. Miriam shares her forgiveness journey, highlighting how forgiveness can be achieved without ne...

Friends,  In this, part one of a two-part series, Miriam Susan, a Catholic wife and mother of six, and host of the podcast Catholic Wives Desiring Peace, shares her decades-long journey navigating the emotional and spiritual toll of intrusive in-laws. Grounded in Scripture and lived experience, she reveals how faith helped her uphold the sanctity of marriage while enforcing boundaries with charity...

Friends, In today's episode, Eileen Tully, a Catholic wife, mother, and founder of the Sursum Corda apostolate, shares her story of losing her twin daughters and the painful yet transformative decade-long journey of healing that followed. Together, we discuss: How grief can impact our relationship with God, ourselves, and others The role of guilt in the grieving process and how to release it throu...

Friends,  In this episode, I draw connections between my experiences as an immigrant to the United States and the Gospel of Jesus Christ in light of recent social media experiences. There are things immigrants know that others don’t. The sacrifice is deep—cutting ties with home, family, traditions, and futures imagined. We lose birthdays and funerals, the smell of our mothers' food, and the feelin...

Friends, In this episode, we dive into the challenges of modern dating and the journey towards self-forgiveness, featuring a heartfelt conversation with Hannah Dustman, Director of Client Engagement at Metanoia Catholic. Hannah, who is engaged to be married, shares her experiences navigating an increasingly complex dating environment while staying true to her faith and values. We explore the impac...

Friends, In this episode, I make the crucial distinction between internalized trauma and genuine offenses.  I explore the long-term consequences of overt and covert traumas and shed light on how these experiences shape our identities and relationships, often leading to misplaced responsibility and forgiveness. Connect with Dr. Carron Link to my weekly newsletter.  Need someone to accompany you on...

Friends,  In this episode, storytelling coach Emanuela Hall, a homeschooling Catholic revert and mother of three shares her story of rediscovering the Catholic faith, navigating the challenges of marriage and motherhood, and embracing the healing power of storytelling. Through this episode, we explore how faith and forgiveness have shaped Emanuela's life and how our own stories have the potential...

Friends, In this episode, my guest, Viola Stephens, a certified metabolic nutrition and detoxification coach, and I delve into how emotional and physical forgiveness can aid healing, especially in women facing infertility challenges. Viola shares her story journey from misunderstanding food to becoming a firm believer in its power to heal the body at the cellular level. Her transformation began wi...

Friends, In this episode, my guest, Allison Brown, and I delve into the intertwined experiences of faith, grief, and forgiveness. We explore how faith can be both a source of comfort and struggle, particularly in the face of miscarriage—a topic often shrouded in stigma and silence. Allison reveals how the child loss has shaped her understanding of joy amidst suffering and the transformative power...

Friends, As the guest on this part 2 of the Connected Conversations Holy Union Connect podcast, with hosts Jean and Colin McKenzie and I delve deep into the complexities of marriage, family dynamics, and the transformative power of forgiveness. I share my personal journey through family trauma, revealing how understanding and zooming out on personal histories can foster forgiveness and healing. Th...

Friends, In the next two episodes, I am on the other side of the microphone as a guest with Jean and Colin MacKenzie, hosts of the podcast, Connected Conversations with Holy Union Connect. I share my insights on misconceptions about forgiveness, the intersection of faith and science, and the transformative power of leaning into the Holy Spirit for guidance. We explore the nuances of unresolved chi...

Friends, In this episode, Steve Pokorny, Founder of Freedom Coaching, a Catholic Apostolate, shares his journey of healing from pornography addiction and how he now helps others regain their freedom. We discuss the traumatic effect of porn exposure on children and the devastating effects on physical intimacy in marriage. Steve describes a four-step process he uses to help men and women who struggl...

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...