Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness

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...

Friends, In this episode, I  delve into the psychological concept of attachment and how our early childhood experiences with caregivers influence our approach to conflict and forgiveness. I discuss the foundational work of psychologists like John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, who identified various attachment styles—secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganized—and their implications for our adult rela...

Friends,  In this episode, I explore the concept of forgiveness as an area of stewardship. Drawing inspiration from biblical parables and stories, I delve into how forgiveness can be seen as a valuable gift from God that we are called to steward wisely. I reflect on the parable of the talents and the story of Joseph to illustrate the importance of using the gift of forgiveness to heal and grow spi...

Friends, In this episode, my guest Lisa Leopold, a faith-based counselor and survivor of spiritual betrayal, touches on a topic that some find taboo to discuss. Lisa shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming trauma in a fractured family, spiritual betrayal, and her struggle with forgiveness.  We discuss the impact of spiritual abuse and the role of forgiveness in healing. This episode offer...

*Content Warning*  Friends,  In this episode, I am joined by Elsa Escobedo-Lopez, an occupational therapist, mother, and wife of 35 years, who shares her powerful story of overcoming the trauma of abortion through forgiveness. Elsa opens up about her journey of post-abortive forgiveness and how she now helps others heal from the pain of abortion as a healing retreat facilitator. This is a heartfel...

*Mature Content Warning*  Friends, In this episode, I take the guest chair for Part 2 with Heather Gaffney from the Warrior Words Podcast to share my journey from Apartheid South Africa to life as an immigrant in the United States. We talk about the importance of forgiveness in the healing of political terror.  Here's the AI Summary: Dr. Carron discusses her early life in a segregated South Africa...

Friends, In the next two episodes, I am in the guest’s chair as I share my story on the Warrior Words podcast with Heather Gaffney. Heather shares stories of people who have experienced trauma and have learned how to thrive despite what happened to them. She looks for the beauty in the broken. In this episode, I talk about growing up under the political system of Apartheid in South Africa. By shar...

Friends, In this episode, my guest Justin Veazey, an IT consultant and father of seven, and I delve into the complexities of praying for oneself. Justin shares his journey of overcoming the hesitation to pray for himself and how it has deepened his trust in God. We discuss the challenges of self-love, the misconceptions around it, and the importance of recognizing one's own value. We explore how s...

Friends, In this episode, I sit down with Deanna Bartolini, an experienced Unbound Prayer Minister, to delve into the transformative power of Unbound Prayer Ministry. Through heartfelt stories and personal experiences, Deanna shares how this unique prayer practice has brought profound healing to many, including herself. We discuss the importance of forgiveness, the role of the intercessor, and how...

Friends,  In this episode, Prayer Warrior, Spiritual Director, and Mindset Coach, Kylie Hein, shares her journey with Ignatian spirituality, revealing how the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola can guide us in healing and forgiveness. Discover the significance of contemplative and mental prayer, the practice of the daily Examen, and how imaginative prayer can place us in the Gospel scen...

Friends, During July we explored mourning loss in the forgiveness process. You heard interviews with Mama Jane, who struggled with fertility, Dr. Abby Jorgensen, who supports families experiencing perinatal loss, and Paige McLemore, whose sister was tragically murdered. Forgiveness involves loss, but it also brings hope, accessible through prayer. In August, we will delve into various forms of pra...

*Content Warning* Infant and Childbirth loss.  Friends,  In this week's episode, I delve into the delicate topic of perinatal loss with bereavement doula and sociology professor, Dr. Abby Jorgensen. Discover how Dr. Jorgensen helps families navigate the process of forgiveness, and the complex emotions that accompany such profound loss. We explore her unique role in supporting parents through the s...

Friend, This week I welcome Paige McLemore, Middle School Principal and Forgiveness Ministry Founder, who shares her remarkable journey of forgiving her sister Lee's murderer after 20 years of wrestling with hatred.  Paige opens up about her life before and after the tragedy, the immense grief and anger she faced, and how she eventually found peace and joy through her obedience to Christ. She disc...