Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness

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 reflected on the image of the Sacred Heart, exposed, wounded, crowned with thorns, and burning with love, I began to wonder what it might teach us about forgiveness. Many of us move through life with either a hardened heart or a guarded heart. We have been wounded. We have learned to protect ourselves. But is there a difference between protecting our hearts and closing them off completely? Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the example of Jesus Himself, I explore what it means to cultivate a heart that is ready to forgive. The Sacred Heart reminds us that suffering does not have to harden us. Through grace, our wounds can become places where God's mercy enters and transforms us. Resources Mentioned: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catechism of the Catholic Church #2843 Proverbs 4:23 Connect with Dr. Carron Partner with Us: https://go.drcarron.com/FIFYPodcastGift Join the weekly newsletter: https://go.drcarron.com/newsletterfreegiftoptin Work with me 1:1 — Looking for shame‑free, nonjudgmental support on your healing journey? Schedule a free consultation and let’s chat: https://go.drcarron.com/chatwithdrcarron Love the Podcast? If Forgiveness Is for YOU resonates with you, please: Follow / Subscribe Share with someone who needs hope Leave a rating and written review Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 How to Leave an Apple Review Open the Apple Podcasts app Search: Forgiveness Is for YOU Tap the show (not an episode) Scroll to Ratings & Reviews Tap Write a Review Credits Host & Producer: Dr. Carron Silva Podcast Editor: Dr. Carron Silva Cover Art Designer: Dr. Carron Silva Music: Kode M (@kodemaster90) Social Media Manager: Diamond_Media00 Disclaimer Opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Guests are welcomed in a spirit of respectful dialogue and freedom of expression. A Final Word Thank you for listening, Friend. Remember: Forgiveness is for YOU.

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. Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 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!

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: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abortion-recovery-for-christian-women-abortion-regret/id1668717310 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 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!

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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-is-for-you-overcome-trauma-through-forgiveness/id1721956839 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!