S3E16 Divorced but Still Catholic? Demystiyfing Annulment with Theresa Matters

Forgiveness Is For YOU - Overcome Trauma Through Forgiveness

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: tmatters@gmail.com 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 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.

About Podcast

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