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/

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.

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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.

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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

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2. Link to my weekly newsletter.
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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!

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

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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.

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Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

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

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1. 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

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Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

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 does not require, so you can release confusion, relieve pressure, and move toward peace at a pace that honors your healing.

You’ll also hear two heartfelt listener reviews that remind us how powerful this healing journey can be.

If you’d like me to read your review in a future episode, follow the instructions in the show notes and leave one on Apple Podcasts. Your words help this podcast reach more people who need compassion, understanding, and hope.

If you have a story of overcoming adversity, faith and forgiveness, I'd love to connect. I'm lining up guests for 2026, and your story might just be what someone on the other side of the world needs to hear. Just email me at info@drcarron.com to see if we're a good fit. Thank you in advance!

Connect with Dr. Carron

1. Link to my weekly newsletter.

1. 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

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1. Open Apple Podcast App
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Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

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 on ourselves. This conversation offers a gentle reminder to approach every part of yourself with compassion. Through the lens of IFS, I explore:

• Why self-forgiveness is foundational to healing
• How IFS helps us understand and care for our “internal parts”
• The power of small, grace-filled steps toward wholeness
• How to meet yourself with patience, kindness, and truth

As you listen, I invite you to slow down, breathe, and offer yourself the same tenderness God offers you. May this episode bring peace and encouragement to your Advent season.

If you have a story to tell about overcoming adversity, returning to faith and forgiveness, I am lining up guests for 2026. Reach out to me at info@drcarron.com. I'd love to see if we're a good fit!

Connect with Dr. Carron

1. Link to my weekly newsletter.

1. 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

1. Open Apple Podcast App
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Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

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 tenderness, Rosa talks about learning to trust again, choosing forgiveness even when it felt impossible, and how God gently led her back to faith and purpose. Today, she helps women return to God with intention, clarity, and hope.

If you’ve ever questioned your faith, struggled with forgiveness, or wondered whether God can rebuild your life after heartbreak, this conversation is for you. It’s a reminder that restoration is always possible — and often begins in the places we least expect.

Rosa's Links:

Instagram: @Rosielovestheword Podcast: Her Faith Restored Website: https://theintentionalchristianwoman.com/

Have a story of redemption, forgiveness, or renewed faith?

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1. 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

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1. Open Apple Podcast App
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Thank you, and remember Friend, Forgiveness is for YOU!

I’m lining up guests for 2026. Reach out at info@drcarron.com. Someone in the world is waiting to be inspired by you.

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 links:

Website: www.doctorilene.com

IG: @doctorilene

info@drilene.com

Connect with Dr. Carron

1. Link to my weekly newsletter.

1. 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

1. Open Apple Podcast App
2. Search for Forgiveness is for You: Overcome Trauma…
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5. Click on “Write a Review”

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Music Provided by: Kode M @kodemaster90