Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness

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 unforgiveness

The emotional (and even physical) cost of holding onto resentment

What forgiveness actually looks like in real life, not just in theory

And how healing begins, even when you don’t feel ready

If you’ve ever felt pressure to “just move on,”  this episode gives you permission to pause and forgive from the heart. 

Abigail's Link(s):

Website: https://forgivinggifts.com/

Reclaim YOU: https://reclaimyou.us/my-story

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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, 

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 offers insight into how the Church carefully examines the validity of a marriage and what it means to find freedom, clarity, and healing on the other side.

Whether you are:

A Catholic navigating life after divorce

Considering the annulment process

Or simply curious about what the Church actually teaches

This episode will help you understand the truth and the compassion at the heart of the Church.

In This Episode, We Cover:

What the Catholic Church teaches about marriage and divorce

The difference between divorce and annulment

Common misconceptions about annulments (“Is it just Catholic divorce?”)

What the annulment process actually looks like

How to know if you might be eligible

A personal story of healing and starting over

Theresa's Links: 

IG: @little.way.freedom

Email: [email protected]

Freebie: 9 Day Little Way Rose Novena mailchi.mp/6bf019fccdd1/fdyrr1tes2

Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/littlewayfreedom/welcome30minutecoaching

Resources & Next Steps:

USCCB Annulment Information

Learn more about the Catholic annulment process through your local parish

Speak with a priest or tribunal advocate if you are discerning this path

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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, 

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 apostolate, Abounding Joy Ministry, she walks alongside individuals and families navigating separation and divorce with compassion, clarity, and hope.

Together, we explore what it looks like to:

Stay connected to God and the Church in the midst of divorce

Begin the process of emotional and spiritual healing

Find support when you feel isolated or unsure where to turn

Hold onto hope when your marriage has broken

This conversation is the beginning of a 3-part series on divorce, annulment, and forgiveness, offering a path forward for those seeking both truth and healing.

Reference(s) 

https://www.romereports.com/en/2015/02/05/pope-francis-homily-the-church-should-be-like-a-field-hospital/

Resources & Support

If you or someone you love is experiencing separation or divorce, support is available.

👉 Learn more about Carolyn’s ministry:
Abounding Joy Ministry
https://aboundingjoyministry.com

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Host & Producer: Dr. Carron Silva

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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

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Remember: Forgiveness is for YOU.

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 Reconciliation offer more than ritual—they offer real healing through the presence of the Divine Physician.

If you’ve felt distant, hesitant, or unsure about returning, this episode is a safe place to begin again.

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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 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 environment shaped by narcissis, and the long journey toward reclaiming her voice, her body, and her relationship with God.

This conversation does not seek to sensationalize suffering. Instead, it offers hope that even in the presence of deep betrayal, healing and grace are possible.

As Scripture reminds us in 1 Peter 2:19:

"For whenever anyone bears the pain of unjust suffering because of consciousness of God, that is a grace."

If you or someone you love has experienced spiritual manipulation, religious trauma, or abuse within a faith context, this conversation offers both validation and a path toward healing.

Connect with Cendrine Hosoda
Website: https://www.pursuingwholesomehealth.com/ 
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/cendrinehosoda/

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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.