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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 info@drcarron.com
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17 hours ago
17 hours ago
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.
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Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
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.
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Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva
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Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
*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:
How to write a review on Apple Podcast App
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Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva
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Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90
Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
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:
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:
How to write a review on Apple Podcast App
- Open Apple Podcast App
- Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma…
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Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva
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Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90
Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
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:
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”
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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!
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
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: mandy@wellspringoflifecoaches.com
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:
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!
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 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:
How to write a review on Apple Podcast App
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Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva
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Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90
Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
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:
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!