Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness
Dr. Carron Silva, a Catholic forgiveness guide, shares her 30-year journey of healing from abuse and discrimination. She teaches that forgiveness is the path to interior freedom, with God's help. The podcast offers guidance on forgiving oneself, others, and God, and provides tools for moving past painful experiences. Listeners can connect for one-on-one coaching or explore forgiveness independently.
Episodes
S3E40 How Feeling Your Emotions Can Help You Forgive
Friend,
We often think forgiveness means letting go of anger, sadness, resentment, or hurt.
But what if trying to get rid of those emotions is actually getting in the way of forgiveness?
In this episode, I explore the role that feeling and processing our emotions can play in forgiveness. Many of us learned early in life to suppress difficult emotions. We can carry those habits into adulthood, so
S3E39 What If It's Not About You? Developing Resilience through Forgiveness
Friends,
What if some of the things you've taken personally were never actually about you?
In this episode of Forgiveness is for YOU, I explore an idea from forgiveness expert Dr. Fred Luskin: we often take other people's behavior personally and turn it into a story about ourselves.
Someone rejects us, betrays us, criticizes us, or treats us badly, and we begin to believe their behavior says some
S3E38 Researching Forgiveness: The Science of Letting Go
Friend,
What if forgiveness has less to do with excusing what happened to us and more to do with how we carry what happened?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Frederic Luskin, director and cofounder of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects. For more than 30 years, Dr. Luskin has studied forgiveness and its impact on our health, relationships, emotional well-being, and spiritual lives.
In our convers
S3E37 The Forgiveness List: Searching for Hope
Friends,
Do you have a forgiveness list? If so, who’s on it?
In this collaborative episode, fellow podcaster Neil Matthews, Host of the “Other People’s Shoes” Podcast, and I discuss how he came up with the idea of a “Forgiveness List” and how putting himself on the list became a challenge for him.
Neil talks about his struggle to forgive himself. He shares his story about a time he considered e
S3E36 Haven Circles: Creating Authentic Connection through Spiritual Friendship
Friends,
How do women find connection with other women in this world filled with hurry and distraction? The answer is Haven Circles, a place where women can connect authentically, away from social media and other distractions.
In this episode, I sat down with Alli Koscal, author of Love and Loyalty: Heart Lessons from the Book of Ruth and Founder of Finding Havens ministry, seeking to connect wo
S3E35 Coming Home: Restoring Dignity at the End of Life
Friends,
What if our fear of death has less to do with death itself and more to do with how our culture has taught us to think about it?
In this episode, I’m joined by the founder of Inhora Home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to have a conversation about something most of us would rather avoid: the end of life.
Inhora Home is creating a different kind of space for people who are dying: a safe, welcom
S3E34 Humane Business: The Garden vs. The Factory Approach to Entrepreneurship
Friends,
What if the way we’ve been taught to build a business is actually working against the way human beings are designed to flourish?
In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Saucier and Megan Gephart, founders of Apostolic Fruit, for a conversation about a different way to think about entrepreneurship that puts the whole human being at the center.
Rather than treating a business like a factory th
S3E33 Unwinding Stuck Patterns: Rewriting What Childhood Taught us About Love
Friends,
My guest in this episode, Audye Gonzalez grew up in a small town, the daughter of divorced parents, raised by a mother whose love came with conditions she spent years trying to name. Today she's the creator of the "Still Stuck" workbook, and she's spent her career helping adult daughters of narcissistic mothers recognize the five trauma patterns that keep showing up in relationships, and
S3E32 Healing Domestic Abuse, Betrayal Trauma and Addiction through Inner Healing Prayer
Friends,
In this episode, founder of You Are Made New Ministry, De Yarrison, a uniquely Catholic healing ministry for men and women survivors of domestic abuse, betrayal trauma, and addiction shares how she first heard her calling in an unexpected place: surrounded by more than a thousand teenagers in stillness before God at a youth conference. That moment set her on a path to develop a ministr
S3E31 Healing Body Shame: The Hidden Forgiveness Every Woman Needs
Hello Forgiver,
In this episode, I sit down with Jane Snyder, affectionately known as Mama Jane, founder of Wisdom Wellness Coaching and host of the Cycles and Sanctity podcast. As a Catholic Womanhood Coach, fertility educator, and certified mindset coach, Jane helps women rediscover the wisdom of their reproductive health while uncovering the beliefs and emotions that shape their relationship w
S3E30 When "Let Go" is Bad Advice
Friend,
Have you ever watched someone you love go through a painful betrayal or heartbreak and felt totally helpless? We want so badly to help our friends and family heal, but well-meaning advice like "you just need to let it go" or "holding onto bitterness only hurts you" can actually do more harm than good.
In this episode, we tackle the tricky question of how to walk alongside someone in deep
S3E29 How One Safe Adult Helps Heal Childhood Trauma (Summer Rewind)
Friends,
Healing trauma often happens in layers.
Just when we think we've worked through the pain, another memory, emotion, or grief surfaces, inviting us into deeper healing. In this Summer Rewind episode, I share the story of the man who became my primary father figure during childhood, my Uncle Isaac.
As I continue my own healing journey through somatic practices and grief work, I've been refl
S3E28 Unexpected Joy: Meeting God in Life's Detours
Friend,
We all have dreams, but sometimes our dream isn’t what God had in mind when He created us.
In this Summer Rewind of S1E14, my guest, Monica Herber, shared her dream of starting a family, but when that dream was dashed because of infertility, she and her husband decided to adopt. They fell in love with their beautiful little boy, but after multiple diagnoses, their dream of a healthy chil
S3E27 Cultivating Joy in a Suffering Season
Friends,
Healing is not all gloom and doom.
When we've been deeply hurt, betrayed, or disappointed, it can feel as though suffering has taken over every corner of our lives. Yet even in our darkest seasons, moments of joy remain available to us. The challenge is learning how to recognize and receive them.
As part of this Summer Rewind series, I'm revisiting one of my favorite short episodes. In t
S3E26 How Forgiveness Transforms Guilt with Fr. Thomas Berg (Summer Rewind)
Friends,
In this Summer Rewind episode, I'm bringing back my conversation with Fr. Thomas Berg, originally released as Choosing Forgiveness. Together, we explore one of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life: what happens when guilt lingers long after we've sought forgiveness.
Many of us understand God's mercy intellectually, yet continue carrying shame, self-condemnation, and regret.
S3E25 The Mother Wound: Identity, Boundaries and Forgiveness
Friends,
In this episode, I explore the mother wound: how early relational experiences shape identity, distort boundaries, and quietly influence how we relate to ourselves, others, and even God. I focus my discussion primarily on the mother-daughter relationship.
Many daughters grow up learning to perform for love, manage emotional climates, and abandon their own needs in order to maintain connec
S3E24 Sacred Battleground: Forgiveness and the Heart
Friends,
If forgiveness takes place in the heart, what kind of heart is capable of forgiving?
In Episodes 21 and 22, I explored the anxiety that often accompanies forgiveness and practical ways to move through it. In this episode, we go into the heart itself.
June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion that invites us to contemplate Christ's boundless love for humanity. As I reflec
S3E23: Created for Love: Restoring Authentic Desire in a Pornified Culture
Friends,
In this episode, I sit down with Catholic Coach, Husband, and Father, Andrew Lanchoney, to discuss the impact of pornography on the human person and the journey toward healing and freedom.
Together, we explore the deeper questions beneath pornography use: What are we really searching for? Why do so many people feel stuck? And how do we begin restoring authentic desire in a culture that
S3E22 Tips for Overcoming Forgiveness Anxiety
Friends,
What if the anxiety you feel around forgiveness isn’t resistance… but protection?
In this episode I explore the very real fear, confusion, and nervous system responses that can surface when we begin considering forgiveness after trauma, betrayal, abuse, or deep emotional pain.
Forgiveness is often presented as simple or immediate, but for many people, the thought of forgiving can activat
S3E21 Why Forgiveness Can Feel So Scary
*Content Warning* This episode contains mature content not suitable for minors. Please use discretion when listening.
Friends,
In this episode, I explore one of the most difficult and rarely discussed questions surrounding forgiveness:
Who will I be if I let go of unforgiveness?
For many people, unforgiveness is not simply an emotional response to pain. It becomes intertwined with identity, safe
S3E20 Fighting for Hope: Veteran Suicide and the Battle for Belonging
Friends,
As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. But there is another group of veterans quietly fighting battles long after deployment ends, those struggling to transition home, find belonging, and rediscover hope in civilian life.
In this deeply important conversation, I’m joined by retired Lt. Colonel John Garcia, host o
S3E19 When the System Wounds, Who Do We Forgive?
Friends,
In a world marked by division, violence, and deep injustice, the question of forgiveness becomes anything but simple.
In this deeply personal episode, I reflects on my lived experience of Apartheid, a system that shaped my childhood, understanding of safety, and relationship to truth.
As global events echo familiar patterns of oppression and silenced voices, this episode explores what i
S3E18 Loving an Alcoholic: Healing the Hidden Wounds Left Behind
Friends,
What does it do to your heart, your body, and your sense of safety to love someone struggling with alcohol use?
In this episode, I’m joined by holistic health and fitness coach Tresa Salters, who shares her story of loving a spouse with alcohol use disorder, and the lasting impact it had on her mental, physical, and spiritual health.
While much of the conversation around addiction focus
S3E17 Forgiveness After Infidelity: Healing From Divorce
Friends,
In today’s episode of Forgiveness Is for YOU, I’m joined by forgiveness coach Abigail Sikes, who shares her story of forgiving her ex-husband nearly nine years after their divorce
Abigail shares how God redeemed the pain of divorce by calling her into forgiveness ministry.
In this conversation, we talk about:
How infidelity leaves wounds that don’t quickly resolve
The physical cost of
S3E16 Divorced but Still Catholic? Demystiyfing Annulment with Theresa Matters
Friends,
When a marriage ends, many Catholics are left asking: Where do I belong now? Am I still part of the Church? And can I ever remarry?
In this episode, we explore the reality of divorce through the lens of the Catholic faith and the often misunderstood annulment process.
My guest, Theresa Matters, shares her personal journey through divorce and her experience seeking an annulment, and offer
S3E15 Healing from Divorce: A Catholic Approach to Connection, Support, and Restoration with Carolyn Klika Catino
Friends,
Divorce can feel like both a personal and spiritual rupture, leaving many questioning where they stand with God, the Church, and even themselves. But what if healing doesn’t require walking away, but instead how to remain?
In this episode, I’m joined by Carolyn Klika Catino, who shares her own journey through divorce and the deep healing that followed. Now serving others through her apos
S3E14 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 Recon
S3E13: 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
S3E12 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 sp
S3E11 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 co
S3E10 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
S3E9 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 bring
S3E8: 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
S3E7: 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
S3E6: 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 pract
S3E5: 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,
S3E4 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
S3E3: 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 therapeu
S3E2: 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 p
S3E1: 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
S2E50: 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 reflecti
S2E49: Forgiveness Myths Debunked: A Holiday Reset (S1E5 Revisit)
Friends,
In this episode of the Holiday Reflection Series, I'm revisiting one of the most-loved episodes from Season 1: What Forgiveness Is Not. The holiday season can stir up old wounds, from family dynamics, absence, grief, to unresolved tension. Many of us feel pressure to “just forgive,” even when our hearts aren’t ready.
This episode offers gentle clarity: a grounded look at what forgiveness
S2E48: Reflection, Healing and Choice: Your Favorite Forgiveness Lessons
Friends,
This episode is the first of three in a Holiday Mini-Series on Reflection, Healing, and Choice. As we enter the holy days of Christmas and prepare to bid farewell to 2025, I'm revisiting one of the most listened-to episodes of the Forgiveness is for YOU podcast: Self-Forgiveness & Internal Family Systems (IFS).
The holidays often invite reflection, and sometimes a tendency to be hard
S2E47: From Prodigal to Purpose: Rosa Alejandro's Return to Faith and Forgiveness
Friends,
In this episode, I’m joined by Rosa Alejandro, founder of The Intentional Christian Woman and a woman whose story beautifully embodies grace, courage, and new beginnings. Rosa shares her journey through what she calls her “prodigal daughter” season, a time marked by stepping away from her faith, experiencing the pain of betrayal, and facing the end of her first marriage.
With honesty and
S2E46 A Living Legacy: Family Relationship Patterns & Forgiveness with Dr. Ilene Cohen
Friends,
We inherit more than DNA — we inherit stories, beliefs, and wounds. But we also inherit the power to heal them.
In this episode of Forgiveness is for You, Dr. Ilene Cohen, LMFT, shares how her grandfather’s legacy as a Holocaust survivor shaped her work in forgiveness and family systems therapy. It’s a conversation about breaking cycles and creating new legacies of love.
Dr. Ilene's lin
S2E45: Unconscious Inheritance: A Mother-Daughter Conversation on Generational Trauma & Forgiveness
Friends,
In this episode, my adult daughter, Ashlene Silva Dybus, and I talk about what it was like for her to grow up with me — a mother still learning to heal from the effects of Complex PTSD, and how we’ve both come to see the ways trauma quietly travels through generations.
Together, we explore how awareness, compassion, and forgiveness are helping us reshape our family story, one revelation
S2E44: Beyond Labels: Addiction, Identity and Forgiveness
Friends,
What happens when the label that once helped you heal begins to hold you back?
In this follow-up to S2E43: Alcohol, the Brain and the Holidays, I continues my conversation with Christie Walker, the Catholic Sobriety Coach, who has been sober for nearly 29 years. What began as a practical talk about staying alcohol-free during the holidays evolved into a deeper reflection on identity, fai
S2E43: Alcohol, the Brain and the Holidays with Christie Walker
Friends,
The holidays can be full of joy — but also full of challenges when alcohol is part of every celebration. In this episode of Forgiveness is for YOU, I welcome back Christie Walker, the Catholic Sobriety Coach, to talk about how alcohol affects the brain and how to navigate the season sober, grounded, and at peace.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
How alcohol impacts the brain and behavior
S2E42: Staying the Course: Addiction Recovery in Marriage with Michele Simpson
Friends,
When addiction enters a marriage, it tests every promise and every ounce of faith. In this episode, Catholic Mindset Coach and founder of St. Monica's Way, Michele Simpson opens up about her decades-long journey of loving a husband with alcoholism while remaining faithful to her Catholic marriage vows.
She shares how she learned to balance compassion with boundaries, find peace amid chao
S2E41: From Therapy to Mentorship: A New Path to Healing with Adrian & Shae Misiak
Friends,
In this powerful episode, we explore an alternative to traditional therapy that may just resonate more deeply than you expected. I’m joined by Adrian and Shae Misiak, graduates of the Catholic Psych Institute’s Mentorship Program — a model that blends psychology and faith in a revolutionary way.
Adrian and Shae share the story of their five-year marriage and their discovery of accompani
S2E40: Forgiving the Unforgettable: Lessons from Dr. David Stoop
Friends,
Have you ever wondered how to forgive someone when the memory of what they did still feels fresh? In this episode, I explore what it truly means to forgive what you can’t forget.
Drawing from the insightful forgiveness work of the late psychologist Dr. David Stoop and his book Forgiving What You’ll Never Forget, I share personal stories from my own healing journey through trauma, faith,
S2E39: BefriendingYour Inner Child Part 2 with Brya Hanan
Friends,
In this, Part 2 of the Befriending Your Inner Child Series, Catholic therapist Brya Hanan returns to share how she helps clients forgive. We discuss misconceptions about forgiveness in the church and how her 5A Process - Anchor, Acknowledge, Attune, Ask, Act - helps clients practice embodied forgiveness.
Brya Hanan's Links:
bryahananlmft@gmail.com
http://bryahananlmft.com
IG: @bryahana
S2E38: Befriending Your Inner Child Part 1 with Brya Hanan
Friends,
Have you ever noticed an adult regress emotionally when faced with challenges—crying easily, throwing tantrums, or shutting down? These are signs that the wounded inner child is running the show.
In this two-part series, I’m joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Brya Hanan, who shares her personal story of healing childhood trauma through inner child integration and her Catholi
S2E37: Anatomy of a Grudge: Finding Freedom in Forgiveness
Friends,
In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Steve, as we explore the anatomy of a grudge—how it starts, why it lingers, and the cost it demands of us emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
We speak candidly about:
The subtle ways grudges shape our behavior
The role of spiritual dryness in forgiveness
Why unresolved pain often comes from the people closest to us
How grace helps us rele
S2E36: Time to Pause: Facing Collective Trauma Together
Friends,
In this episode, I ask listeners to take a moment to pause and reflect on the impact of political violence and how it shapes collective trauma. Drawing from personal experiences and historical events, I explore how trauma resonates across communities and generations, and consider the first steps toward healing. I reflect on my own experiences of political violence and how it triggers pas
S2E35: Preemptive Apologies: Barriers to Trust and Forgiveness
Friends,
Have you ever noticed someone apologizing before doing something wrong, or right before criticizing someone else? This is called a preemptive apology. While it may seem polite or humble, it’s actually a subtle barrier to trust and a roadblock to true forgiveness.
Preemptive apologies create distance, erode integrity, and shift blame. By recognizing and avoiding them, we can build stronge
S2E34: Remembering Rose: A Story of Friendshhip and Forgiveness
Friends,
In this special episode of Forgiveness Is for YOU with Dr. Carron Silva, I share a deeply personal tribute to my dear friend of 28 years, Rose Brinks, who recently passed away after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Rose was more than a friend—she was a force of nature. Fierce, faithful, and often unfiltered, she lived life on her terms and touched countless lives with her compass
S2E33: Helping Teens Heal: Forgiveness, Resilience and Parenting with Jenny Krumdrick
In this episode, Teen Resilience Coach Jenny Krumdrich shares practical, faith‑centered tools parents and teens can use to build emotional resilience and prevent familial estrangement. Jenny explains mindset work, quick exercises to calm panic, communication strategies, and how parents can model healthy behavior.
We discuss the root causes of teen anxiety—comparison, perfectionism, and the pressur
S2E32 Race, Family and Forgiveness: Finding Myself at 40 with Kristina Talbot
Friends,
What happens when a family secret changes everything you thought you knew about yourself?
At 40, Kristina Talbot was settled in her career, marriage, and identity—until her mother, in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, revealed that Kristina’s biological father was African American. Suddenly, she discovered four siblings, a large extended family, and a biracial identity she had never consi
S2E31 Forgiving the Unforgivable: Kimberly Haar's Story of Thriving After Violence
Friends,
In this episode, Kimberly Haar, a seasoned therapist and author shares her story of overcoming trauma and betrayal and the attempted murder of her boyfriend by her ex-husband. Kimberly's story is one of triumph over trauma, highlighting the power of forgiveness and faith in rebuilding her life.
Through candid conversation, Kimberly unveils the emotional and spiritual challenges she faced
S2E30: Acceptance, Frogiveness and Boundaries: A Healing Path for Estranged Adult Children
Friends,
In this episode, I offer insight and guidance for adult children navigating no contact or limited contact with parents.
You'll hear reflections from my own story and insights on how to hold firm yet merciful boundaries, challenge inherited beliefs, and gently open the door to healing—even if reconciliation feels out of reach.
In this episode, I explore:
What to do when estrangement feel
S2E29 Estranged: A Parent's Guide to Forgiveness and Healing Family Rifts
Friends,
In this episode, I dive deep into the painful phenomenon of family estrangement, where adult children enforce no-contact orders with their parents, leaving many elderly individuals isolated from their families and grandchildren. I explore the emotional turmoil experienced by these grandparents and discuss the importance of forgiveness in healing long-standing family wounds.
I share practi
S2E28 Hearing God's Voice with Jonna Schuster
Friends,
In today's episode, Jonna Schuster, author of the book Hearing God's Voice, shares her experiences of growing in the ability to discern God's voice in prayer and tips for how you can determine whether you are hearing yourself, the enemy, or God in prayer. Jonna is the cofounder of Catholic Revival Ministries and helps Catholics grow in holiness by developing a personal relationship with
S2E27 Marriage Under Attack: Facing Spiritual Battles Together
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.
S2E26 Marriage and Motherhood: When In-Laws Cross Boundaries Part 2
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
S2E25 Marriage & Motherhood: When In-Laws Cross Boundaries Part 1
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
S2E24 Those Who Mourn: Navigating Guilt, Loss and Forgiveness with Eileen Tully
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 t
S2E23 Make America Charitable Again: An Immigrant's Plea for Mercy, not Debate
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
S2E22 The Dating Crisis: Faith, Forgiveness and Finding Love with Hannah Dustman
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
S2E21 Internalized Trauma and Forgiveness
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.
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S2E20 When Stories Hurt and Heal: A Storytelling Coach on Forgiveness and Faith with Emanuela Hall
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
S2E19 Unforgiveness and Fertility: Restoring Balance at the Cellular Level with Viola Stephens
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
S2E18 Grief, Faith & Forgiveness: A Conversation with Allison Brown
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
S2E17 The Power of Forgiveness in Marriage Part 2
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
S2E16 The Power of Forgiveness in Marriage Part 1
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
S2E15 Escaping Porn's Trap: A Raw, Honest Talk with Freedom Coach Steve Pokorny
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
S2E14 Finding the Father's Love: The Power of One Adult in Trauma Recovery
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
S2E13: Breaking the Code of Silence Part 2: Healing from Domestic Violence with Shelly Edwards Jorgensen
**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
S2E12 Breaking the Code of Silence Part 1: Healing from Domestic Violence with Shelly Edwards Jorgensen
**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,
S2E11 Choosing Forgiveness: Fr. Thomas Berg on Healing, Catholic Guilt and Reconciliation
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 c
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