What does the word forgiveness mean to you? If the very idea of letting go of a past hurt makes you feel indignant or upset, then listening to this podcast could be one of the best gifts you give yourself.
Today’s guest wants us all to understand why forgiveness matters for our mental and physical health. Dr Frederic Luskin is a clinical psychologist, resea ... Show More
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BITESIZE | How To Change The Way You Breathe For Less Stress, More Energy & Better Sleep | James Nestor #694
Breathing is something we all do automatically, so it's easy to assume we're doing it well. But what if one of the simplest ways to improve your sleep, energy levels and stress wasn't a gadget, a retreat, or a prescription. Today’s Bitesize is from episode 644 of the podcast with ... Show More
21m 33s
Nov 4
What Children in War Zones Can Teach Us About Hope, Healing and Human Kindness with Dr Alexandra Chen #693
A note from Dr Chatterjee: this episode includes descriptions of the humanitarian impact of war, including death, serious injury, violence and suicidal thoughts. You may find them distressing so please listen with care. How do you help a child heal while they’re living in a war z ... Show More
1h 38m
Oct 30
BITESIZE | Why Modern Relationships Feel So Hard (And What We've Been Getting Wrong) | Alain de Botton #692
We live in a culture that often celebrates the ‘perfect’ relationship but does little to prepare us for the reality of long-term commitment. Modern life is filled with idealised images of love and marriage – but the truth, as today’s guest suggests, is far more human, messy and u ... Show More
25m 26s
Jul 2021
How to Forgive Ourselves and Others with Dr Frederic Luskin
Dr Frederic Luskin, author and the world-leading expert of the art and science of forgiveness, joins us today to discuss how to forgive others, but more importantly, ourselves.Stemming from a personal experience of being hurt by someone, Luskin decided to study forgiveness in ord ... Show More
16 m
Nov 2024
#96: The Science of Forgiveness - Fred Luskin, PhD
Stanford psychologist Fred Luskin, PhD, discusses the science of forgiveness, emphasizing the need to process grief as a foundation for emotional healing. He explores practical ways to teach forgiveness to children and how adults can approach societal challenges with acceptance a ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2021
Dr. Fred Luskin - The World's Leading Expert on the Ultimate Power of Forgiveness
Today I'm honored to speak with my brilliant friend Dr. Fred Luskin, who I met at the World Happiness Summit in Miami in 2019. Fred founded and serves as the Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects, among other academic positions. At Stanford, Fred teaches The Ar ... Show More
37m 55s
Jul 2023
The power of forgiving those who’ve hurt you, with Robert Enright, PhD
When someone hurts you, it can feel justifiable or even satisfying to nurse a grudge. But psychologists have found that forgiveness, when done right, can lead to better mental, emotional and even physical health for the forgiver. Robert Enright, PhD, of the International Forgiven ... Show More
29m 14s
Jul 2024
How to Forgive and Let Go of Your Past
<p>Forgiving yourself and others will bring you more peace, calm, and happiness. We'll explore how letting go of grudges lifts a huge weight off your shoulders, and how understanding that everyone, at their core, is innocent and often hurt can help you empathize and release resen ... Show More
18m 12s